Right now, The Greatest American Hero is on Amazon Prime Video and several other platforms, sitting at 7/10 on TMDB. A reliable choice when you want a procedural that delivers on its premise. The procedural format can be hit and miss at this level of ambition, but The Greatest American Hero handles it with more confidence than most. The 113 viewer ratings on TMDB are not an accident — shows that sustain that level of engagement across their run have earned it. 3 seasons gives the story room to breathe and the characters room to develop. Get it started on Amazon Prime Video and see why so many viewers already have strong opinions about it.

A classic from before the prestige-TV era, The Greatest American Hero follows a path that stands out in a crowded field. The chronicles of teacher Ralph Hinkley's adventures after a group of aliens gives him a red suit that gives him superhuman abilities. Unfortunately, Ralph, who hates wearing the suit, immediately loses its instruction booklet, and thus has to learn how to use its powers by trial and error, often with comical results. William Katt and Robert Culp lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. The series ran for 3 seasons (1981–1983), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry episodes where the mystery takes a breath — The Greatest American Hero passes that test consistently.

Perfect for viewers who think they have already seen all the great crime dramas. The Greatest American Hero is the one that tends to prove them wrong. The writing earns its twists rather than manufacturing them, and the result is a show where the resolution feels inevitable rather than arbitrary. Fans of Die Hart will recognise the tonal balance between tension and character work. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. If you are going to commit to one procedural this month, make it this one.