If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, Z Nation is available in the US on fuboTV and Peacock Premium, and in the UK on Amazon Prime Video right now. Across 5 seasons, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch Keith Allan work — the performance is a masterclass in restraint. Available now on fuboTV — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Z Nation keeps coming up in conversation. At its heart, Z Nation understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. Three years after the zombie virus has gutted the country, a team of everyday heroes must transport the only known survivor of the plague from New York to California, where the last functioning viral lab waits for his blood. The writing gets a boost from Keith Allan and Kellita Smith, who sell every scene they're in. It ran for 5 seasons (2014–2018), and the writing holds up across every one of them. Z Nation is at its best in the quiet scenes between the plot beats, where the character work actually happens. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

For anyone who wants their crime drama to earn its twists, Z Nation delivers. If you have already watched The Walking Dead, Z Nation is a natural next step. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Keith Allan 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.

Z Nation was cancelled in 2018, created by Karl Schaefer and Craig Engler — and 5 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.