Wilfred is the kind of crime drama that keeps you guessing. It is currently available on Neon TV, so there is no reason to keep putting it off. An 8/10 rating means the audience agrees — and those who disagree tend to be in a clear minority. The production does not waste your time: every episode earns its place in the run, and the pacing is calibrated to keep you watching rather than checking how much time is left. The run length is exactly right for the story being told. Elijah Wood is the anchor, but the depth of the supporting cast is what elevates it. Start it tonight and see for yourself why the ratings are where they are.

Originally commissioned by FX, Wilfred quickly became exactly the kind of show that viewers rearrange their evenings for. Everyone else sees Wilfred as just a dog, but Ryan sees a crude and somewhat surly, yet irrepressibly brave and honest Australian bloke in a cheap dog suit. While leading him through a series of comedic and existential adventures, Wilfred the dog shows Ryan the man how to overcome his fears and joyfully embrace the unpredictability and insanity of the world around him. The series ran for 4 seasons (2011–2014), 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 — Wilfred passes that test consistently. The consistency across the run is what elevates it — not every episode is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Perfect for viewers who think they have already seen all the great crime dramas. Wilfred 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 How to Get to Heaven from Belfast 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.