Hightown

On Cape Cod, a body washes ashore and shatters the calm of a town used to quiet seasons and tourist crowds. Jackie Quinones, a brash National Marine Fisheries Service officer with a blunt sense of humor, decides to follow the clues rather than leave the case to local police who want distance. What starts as a routine check becomes a deep dive into a dangerous weave of drug dealing, personal loyalties, and messy trauma. As Jackie digs for answers, she reckons with her own past while breaking rules and challenging assumptions that her colleagues take for granted. The investigation tests her limits and pulls the community into a gray area where truth is hard won. The series then follows a web of relationships that complicate the case.

Released in 2020, Hightown is a crime drama created by Rebecca Perry Cutter and Kayla Westergard-Dobson. The series follows Jackie Quinones as she probes a shoreline murder amid Cape Cod's layered world. It blends procedural investigation with personal drama.

To date, Hightown has not earned major awards or nominations. Yet it has drawn attention for Monica Raymund's performance and the show's tense atmosphere, illustrating how addiction, law enforcement tensions, and personal history complicate a small town's response to crime.

As a coast setting crime drama, Hightown has a loyal but niche following. It leans into Cape Cod scenery and maritime town crime stories without triggering a broad cultural phenomenon. In fan communities online, discussions focus on the moral gray areas and coastal mood.

Audience reaction has been mixed, reflected in a 6.631/10 average from 107 votes. The series centers on themes of loss and resilience, exposing the clash between community loyalties and the pursuit of truth in a town where secrets run deep. The blend of procedural storytelling and character driven arcs invites viewers to consider the costs of crime.