Strike has quietly become one of the more dependable crime dramas currently available in Australia on Foxtel Now and HBO Max, and in the US on HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV. 6 seasons of it means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. 255 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Tom Burke anchors it, but the writing does the real work. Available now on Foxtel Now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Strike keeps coming up in conversation. Strike treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. A war veteran turned private detective operates out of a tiny office in London’s Denmark Street. Although wounded both physically and psychologically, his unique insight and background as a military police investigator prove crucial in solving complex crimes that have baffled the police. Based on the bestselling novels written by J.K. Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger lead a cast that gives the tension real weight. The series ran for 6 seasons (2017–2024), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. Strike is at its best in the quiet scenes between the plot beats, where the character work actually happens. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you cannot walk away from a good mystery, Strike will keep you hooked. If you have already watched Sherlock, Strike is a natural next step. 6 seasons in, there is no shortage of material once you get started. Watch Tom Burke work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.

Strike is currently airing new episodes, created by J.K. Rowling, Ben Richards and Tom Edge — so there's no better time to catch up before the story moves forward. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.