Briarpatch (2020)

Synopsis

Dogged investigator Allegra Dill returns to her border-town Texas home after her sister is murdered. What begins as a search for a killer turns into an all-consuming fight to bring her corrupt hometown to its knees.

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Cast

• Rosario Dawson as Allegra 'Pick' Dill
• Edi Gathegi as A.D. Singe
• Kim Dickens as Eve Raytek
• Jay R. Ferguson as Jake Spivey
• Brian Geraghty as Gene Colder
• Allegra Edwards as Cindy McCabe
• Christine Woods as Lucretia Colder
• Susan Park as Daphne Owens
• Alan Cumming as Clyde Brattle
• John Aylward as Freddie Laffter

If you liked Briarpatch, try

• Midsomer Murders
• Columbo
• Cold Case
• The Fabulous Five
• Waking the Dead
• Vigil
• Perry Mason
• Prodigal Son

BingeNext's take

If you’re into crime dramas with a strong mystery at their core, Briarpatch is a gripping choice that feels like peeling back the layers of a small town’s darkest secrets. Rosario Dawson leads the show as Allegra Dill, a determined investigator who returns to her Texas hometown after her sister’s murder, only to find herself tangled in a fight against widespread corruption. The series blends intense drama with a slow-burning mystery that keeps you hooked through all 10 episodes. It’s perfect for fans of shows like Cold Case or Waking the Dead who appreciate a mix of personal stakes and complex investigations. Watching Briarpatch feels like stepping into a gritty, atmospheric world where every character has something to hide, and every revelation pulls you deeper into the story. It’s a solid pick if you want a show that’s both smart and emotionally charged.