Forget ‘Breaking Bad,’ Netflix’s Brilliant 30-Episode Crime Series Is Even Better

Rectify, a four-season crime drama about a man rebuilding his life after nearly two decades in prison, arrived on Netflix on 1 November 2026. The series focuses on the personal and social consequences of imprisonment and release, making its treatment of reintegration central to the story.

Daniel Holden was sentenced to death for the rape and murder of his teenage girlfriend when he was 18, despite maintaining his innocence. New DNA evidence cast doubt on the conviction, and he was released after 19 years; back in his Georgia hometown, he faces a divided community, strained family ties and the lasting effects of isolation. The 30-episode series originally aired from 2013 to 2016 and has a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score.