If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, The Sopranos is available in Australia on Amazon Prime Video and Foxtel Now, and in the US on HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV right now. 6 seasons of it means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. Its 9/10 TMDB score, built from 3,545 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. James Gandolfini anchors it, but the writing does the real work. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Sopranos earns its spot. The Sopranos treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. The story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads. Those difficulties are often highlighted through his ongoing professional relationship with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi. The show features Tony's family members and Mafia associates in prominent roles and story arcs, most notably his wife Carmela and his cousin and protégé Christopher Moltisanti. Credit to James Gandolfini and Edie Falco for grounding it — this is a cast that earns the twists. Across 6 seasons (1999–2007), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. The Sopranos is at its best in the quiet scenes between the plot beats, where the character work actually happens. It sustains a level of quality that very few manage to hold onto all the way through.

If you cannot walk away from a good mystery, The Sopranos will keep you hooked. Fans of Tulsa King will recognise the sensibility here immediately. At 6 seasons, this is a genuine commitment — one that pays off. James Gandolfini 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.

The Sopranos wrapped up in 2007, created by David Chase — and 6 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.