If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, Taggart is available in Australia on AcornTV Amazon Channel and AMC+, and in the US on Britbox Apple TV Channel right now. 27 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. 22 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Mark McManus's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on AcornTV Amazon Channel — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Taggart is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. At its heart, Taggart understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. Taggart is a Scottish detective television program. The series revolves around a group of detectives initially in the Maryhill CID of Strathclyde Police, though various storylines have happened in other parts of the Greater Glasgow area, and as of the most recent series the team have operated out of the fictional John Street police station across the street from the City Chambers. The writing gets a boost from Mark McManus and James MacPherson, who sell every scene they're in. The series ran for 27 seasons (1983–2011), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. What makes Taggart hold up is that the resolution matters less than how the characters get there. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Viewers who think they have seen every crime drama tend to find Taggart proves them wrong. Viewers who responded to Marcella will find a lot to like here too. 27 seasons in, there is no shortage of material once you get started. Mark McManus anchors it, but the writing does the real work. If you are going to commit to one crime drama this month, make it this one.

Taggart wrapped up in 2011, created by Glenn Chandler — and 27 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. 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.