Wired has quietly become one of the more dependable crime dramas currently available in Australia on Britbox Apple TV Channel , and in the US on YouTube TV and Acorn TV. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. 13 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Riz Ahmed's performance alone is worth the time investment. Put it on tonight on Britbox Apple TV Channel and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Wired is worth clearing space for. At its heart, Wired understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. Louise Evans is a single mother who works as a customer advisor for big bucks investors at a slick, pin-striped bank. On a night out with her best friend Anna she's introduced to Anna's slippery new boyfriend Phillip. Phillip makes Louise an indecent proposal: accept a briefcase full of money in return for helping him to defraud one of the bank's richest clients. The writing gets a boost from Riz Ahmed and Jodie Whittaker, who sell every scene they're in. Wired premiered in 2008. The plot mechanics of Wired never overwhelm the human cost underneath them. 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 Wired proves them wrong. Fans of Criminal Record will recognise the sensibility here immediately. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Riz Ahmed carries scenes that would sink a lesser production. The resolution feels inevitable rather than arbitrary, which is rarer than it sounds.

Wired wrapped up in 2008 — and 1 season is 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.