Netflixhas a new crime thriller series available, and it’s become a massive hit in a short period of time, climbing the global ranks and earning a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes.Netflix’s television libraryis constantly expanding, with new, binge-watchable shows releasing on the platform practically every week. Season 1 ofSirensjust premiered, and while it still reigns supreme on the site, another show is quickly climbing the ladder of the streaming service’s famous global rankings.
Netflix recently offered sneak peeks at some of their most popular shows at the recent Tudum event, including new info onStranger Thingsseason 5 andWednesdayseason 2. That said, it’s often the case that less-famous, non-franchise-related titles can suddenly become global phenomena when they find some luck with the Netflix algorithm. This new series is more similar toBaby Reindeeror the more recentAdolescence, gripping adult audiences globally.
Dept. Q Becomes Major Netflix Success
Audiences Around The World Are Loving The Scottish Crime Thriller
According toNetflix’s streaming data,Dept. Qhas quickly ascended to #3 on the platform’s global list. The thriller, based on theDepartment Qbook series, was produced in Scotland and stars Matthew Goode (The Good Wife), Chloe Pirrie (The Queen’s Gambit), Kelly Macdonald (No Country For Old Men), and more. The series is also created by Scott Frank, a two-time Oscar-nominated screenwriter who worked onLogan,Minority Report, and more recently, Netflix shows likeThe Queen’s Gambit.
The TV show follows Carl Morck, a former top-class detective working in Edinburgh, who’s assigned to a new case while still burdened with guilt following an incident that left his partner paralyzed and claimed the life of another police officer. For audiences who lovea good psychological thriller with powerful characters and top-notch actors, this series is not only based on celebrated books, but the screenwriting of the show has been acclaimed by critics and audiences alike.
Netflix Is On A Roll In 2025
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Recent statistics revealed that, despite several streaming services competing with Netflix, the original streaming platform is still dominant. While recent years have seen the platform’s mass quantity often related to lower quality, 2025 has been an incredibly successful turnaround.Squid Gameseason 2 andAdolescencewere both critically acclaimed shows and have been the two top-viewed TV series of the 2024-2025 season. I’m all forNetflixcontinuing to produce top-quality shows, and some of its biggest titles of the year are yet to be released.
