12 Crime TV Series With a Perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
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an underrated crime series
Troppo is <anchor>an underrated crime series</anchor> that is full of juicy twists and turns, an immersive atmosphere, and powerhouse performances by its lead stars, and the drama is based on Candice Fox's best-selling novel Crimson Lake. The first season proved to be a ratings knockout for Prime Video and its widespread critical acclaim led to the captivating program being picked up for a second season, which is currently airing on the streaming giant.
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Prime Video is no stranger to creating and distributing exceptional television content, with sensational shows like The Boys, Reacher, and Fallout dazzling audiences all across the world. While the streaming juggernaut can provide endless entertainment and has a huge selection of diverse programs available with the click of a button, there are also underrated gems on the service that have flown under the radar of fans. One show in particular taking the world (and viewers) by storm, is the critically-acclaimed Australian crime drama Troppo.

Thomas Jane and Nicole Chamoun headline the gripping series, in which they play a mismatched brooding former cop and private investigator who team up to investigate what happened to a tech pioneer in the rough and rugged Far North Queensland. The first season currently holds a prestigious 100% Rotten Tomatoes score and the second installment is generating similar popular buzz, with fans loving the complex crime-solving duo. Let's take a look at what Troppo is about and why it's worth streaming.

## Who Stars in Troppo?

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The Australian crime drama series Troppo primarily features the sensational talents of Thomas Jane and Nicole Chamaoun in the lead roles of Ted Conkaffey and Amanda Pharrell. It also stars David Lyons, Sun Park, and Ling Cooper Tan (amongst countless others). Prior to joining the buzzed-about program, Jane had an extensive film and television resume that has spanned over three decades, with the gifted actor memorably starring in movies like Boogie Nights, Deep Blue Sea, The Punisher, and The Mist. Jane's noteworthy small screen appearances include roles in the HBO dramedy Hung, the miniseries Texas Rising, and sci-fi show The Expanse.

Chamaoun studied at the Melbourne Actors Lab and began her career in 2007 in the family dramedy Kick before landing subsequent parts in TV shows like City Homicide, The Doctor Blake Mysteries, and On the Ropes. The actress began to find steam in the entertainment industry in 2018 when she portrayed Zahra Al-Bayati in the thriller miniseries Safe Harbour and as Laila in the drama Romper Stomper. Chamoun's most prominent and acclaimed role to date has been as Amanda in Troppo, which introduced the star to an international audience and showcased her range as a performer.

## What Is the Crime Drama About?

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Based on crime fiction writer Candice Fox's best-selling novel Crimson Lake, Troppo focuses on the unlikely partnership between disgraced former cop Ted Conkaffey and offbeat private investigator Amanda Pharrell as they join forces to try and solve a case involving a missing Korean tech trailblazer in the rugged Far North Queensland terrain. Conkaffey is looking for a fresh start after being accused of a shocking crime he didn't commit, and he ends up crossing paths with the eccentric P.I. Amanda, who has dedicated herself to helping her community and solving local murders and crimes.

In the first season of the critically acclaimed drama, Amanda successfully recruits newcomer Conkaffey to help her investigate the perplexing disappearance of devoted family man and tech pioneer Jong Min (Sonny Lee), who vanished into thin air as the series kicks off. The duo also grapple with their own sordid pasts as Conkaffey's checkered history as a cop slowly comes to light and Amanda struggles to keep her own skeletons locked safely away in her closet.

The highly-anticipated second season of the thrilling series, which premiered in July 2024, picks up six months later and follows the crime-fighting partners as they are tasked with proving the innocence of their new client, who is being framed for the gruesome and bizarre murder of a prominent local retreat leader. The new installment centers on Conkaffey as he is once again forced to face his past and the disturbing sexual assault crime he was convicted of, which ultimately led to the destruction of his marriage. Amanda is also confronted by a familiar foe from her past, as they both attempt to focus on their case and prove their client's innocence.

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## A Knockout With Critics & Fans

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The Australian crime series smashed its way onto Prime Video's Top Ten and has generated a lot of buzz after its phenomenal debut season, with both fans and critics being thoroughly impressed by the riveting program. The first season currently holds a highly-coveted 100% Rotten Tomatoes score and a solid 79% audience score, with the masses being in agreement that the electrifying performances of Thomas Jane and Nichole Chamoun are what truly propels the drama and set it apart from other shows.

In their rave review of Troppo's first season, Decider glowingly wrote: "Watching these two proud but very damaged people sort out their respective baggage as they stand together against all the local adversity in this dusty Queensland town is the allure at the center of Troppo." Viewers shared similar sentiments over the commendable work both Jane and Chamoun have done and were also impressed by the drama's unexpected twists and turns, brilliant writing, and refreshing plot and characters.

Though not all the episodes of the second season have been released, it seems as though Troppo's sophomore endeavor is shaping up to be just as lauded and popular as its first, as viewers have already awarded the absorbing series an 85% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes (which is sure to favorably change as more episodes become available). The general consensus is that the new installment is as good if not better than the original and fans feel that both the acting and storyline are once again top-tier, with the masses already growing excited for a potential third season. Seeing as there is an additional novel that has yet to be adapted, it's safe to assume that another season of Troppo is imminent.

## Why Audiences Should Check it Out

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Fans of the crime drama genre should definitely check out the underrated gem, as both Ted Conkaffey and Amanda Pharrell are two complex and compelling lead characters that audiences can't help but resonate with. Their dynamic is fascinating, and they play off each other well, as Amanda is quirky and possesses strange mannerisms while Conkaffey is a brooding loner, yet somehow their professional chemistry melds well together as they attempt to solve difficult cases. The steamy tropical environment also adds another unique element to the gripping series as they must navigate the tough terrain while in pursuit of justice.

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For those who love Thomas Jane and all that the skilled actor has to offer, Troppo is the perfect show to witness his range and commanding on-screen presence, just like up-and-coming star Nicole Chamoun is steadily proving herself to be quite the powerhouse actress in the role of the idiosyncratic P.I. Though the plot of the series is fairly straight-forward and undeniably what viewers would expect from the crime genre, the protagonists provide a refreshing twist on the go-to crime-fighting trope and knowing the characters have mysterious pasts of their own makes for some genuinely engrossing TV gold.

It sure seems as though both Jane and Chamoun are more than eager and excited at the idea of reprising their intriguing characters for future seasons, and it is the seemingly mismatched protagonists that deliver the overall heart and soul of Troppo. When the talented duo was interviewed by Screen Rant ahead of the show's first season, Jane touched on how both Ted and Amanda are connected by their respective traumas and how that will be the reason audiences tune in week after week:

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