Netflix's best TV show right now is this gripping British crime drama from 2020

Television isn't what it used to be. Whether you think it's better or worse, what's undeniable is that the streaming age has brought with it a wealth of shows to choose from, many of which have received great reviews. Even if you just watch all the great shows on Netflix, it can be difficult to choose just one that's worth your time.

If you're browsing Netflix and aren't sure where to turn, you've come to the right place. Gangs of London isn't a Netflix original, but it's undeniably one of the best shows out there right now. It tells the story of the power vacuum created when the head of one of London's most powerful crime families is assassinated. Here are four reasons why it's the perfect show to watch on the service.

It is the rare modern crime series that acknowledges the complexity of the world

There is a reason why so many crime series today are not set in modern times. Series like The Sopranos are difficult to make, in part because criminal empires simply don't work the way they used to and the world itself is a more complex place. That's one of the reasons Gangs of London is so captivating.

The series seems to understand that London is a fundamentally international city. Moreover, it acknowledges that crime simply isn't the same as it was 100 years ago, which means the plot can get pretty convoluted and complicated, even if it never feels overwhelming.

It was created by two men with impressive resumes

If you care about the creative talent behind a show, then Gangs of London should inspire you on this level alone. The show was created by Gareth Edwards and Matt Flannery, who perhaps most of all are the men behind The attack and its sequel.

If you don't know what these movies are, they contain some of the best fight choreography and action sequences you're likely to see in a 21st century film, and they bring that same aesthetic to this show. While the story gets more room to breathe here, Gangs of London has the kind of set pieces that Edwards and Flannery are known for today.

It is beautifully captured

Perhaps Flannery and Edwards' set pieces helped them make a name for themselves as filmmakers, but their camerawork also contributed. Gangs of London is impeccably filmed and doesn't allow itself to be boring just because it takes place in a world that seems similar to the real world.

Instead, it seems as though the film was shot in real locations and in sets that look like they were carefully designed to both look specific and give you a quick understanding of the world the characters live in. London is a beautiful city, and although Gangs of London While these are some of its worst elements, it still looks remarkable.

It has a great cast with mostly unknown actors

Although some Britons have the names on the Gangs of London cast list, most Americans will probably see many actors in the cast for the first time. While a star can sometimes be good for a show, Gangs of London thrives on the fact that most of its actors are unknown faces, which allows each of them to grow deeper into their roles.

These actors really embody their characters, and because of that, you feel completely immersed in the world almost immediately. As with many great crime shows, there's a pretty large cast, but it's a credit to both the actors and the show itself that you know who everyone is almost immediately.

Two seasons of Gangs of London are now streaming on Netflix.