1. Adolescence (4 episodes)
What it’s about: A 13‑year‑old boy is arrested for murder. The series explores how that event shatters his family and community.
Why watch: It’s shot entirely in single continuous takes, creating an immersive, live-theatre intensity that grips you. Critics called it “TV perfection”.
Fun facts: Episodes were filmed one take at a time, with no editing seams. The crew rehearsed for weeks—some episodes were perfected on their 16th take. They even transitioned from handheld rigs to drones mid-scene, covering 0.3 miles seamlessly. Lead actor Owen Cooper was just 13 with no prior experience—and stunned everyone with his emotional command.
2. Ripley (8 episodes)
What it’s about: Andrew Scott inhabits Tom Ripley in this stylish neo‑noir, set on the sun‑drenched but dangerous Italian coast of the 1960s.
Why watch: Shot entirely in stunning black-and-white, each frame is composed like Renaissance art—light and shadow play straight out of a Caravaggio painting . Scott delivers a chilling, magnetic performance, with Eliot Sumner as Freddie Miles stealing scenes in equal measure.
Fun facts: Filmed in picturesque Italian locations like Atrani, Napoli, Rome and Venice—many streets were empty due to Covid restrictions, giving an eerie authenticity to the 1960s vibe. The creative team drew from Italian Giallo and Hitchcockian suspense in their visual storytelling.
3. Toxic Town (4 episodes)
What it’s about: Based on the true Corby toxic waste scandal, the drama follows three mothers waging a fight for justice.
Why watch: It’s both raw and inspiring, with Jodie Whittaker, Aimee Lou Wood, and Robert Carlyle anchoring a story that’s both heartbreaking and empowering.
Fun fact: The series gained acclaim for spotlighting environmental injustice through deeply personal lenses.
4. The Breakthrough (4 episodes)
What it’s about: Swedish detectives use genetic genealogy to solve a brutal cold case from 2004.
Why watch: A masterclass in Nordic noir—calm, deliberate yet emotionally layered. For fans of Mindhunter or Forbrydelsen, it’s an essential iteration.
Fun fact: Each meticulously planned scene emphasises routine forensic procedure over sensationalism.
5. Sirens (5 episodes)
What it’s about: A dark comedic weekend in an opulent beach mansion where privilege convulses with power and secrets.
Why watch: Sharp satire, killer dialogue, and unforgettable performances from Julianne Moore and Kevin Bacon.
Fun fact: The cast plays characters who instinctively lie even while laughing—the writing is as wicked as it is wise.
6. American Primeval (6 episodes)
What it’s about: A brutal Western set in 1857 Utah that recounts the Mountain Meadows Massacre.
Why watch: Visceral and cinematic, it forces viewers to confront an oft-ignored corner of American history with uncompromising style.
Fun fact: Directed by Peter Berg, it’s one of Netflix’s boldest period dramas in years.
7. Just One Look (6 episodes)
What it’s about: A Polish woman’s world spirals after her husband vanishes—triggered only by a single mysterious photo.
Why watch: Tense, twisty, and addictive—Coben’s plotting at its most televisually effective.
Fun fact: The story delivers emotional gut punches hidden beneath sleek genre packaging.
8. Apple Cider Vinegar (6 episodes)
What it’s about: Inspired by Belle Gibson, a wellness influencer who fabricated her own cancer diagnosis.
Why watch: It’s an unnerving exposé of influencer culture and misinformation, with Kaitlyn Dever stellar in the lead.
Fun fact: Blurs ethics and entertainment, making you question everything you consume online.
9. North of North (6 episodes)
What it’s about: In a tiny Inuit village, a teenage boy navigates his coming-of-age with humour, ice huts, and walrus-baseball.
Why watch: Warm, quirky and culturally eye-opening—a refreshing departure from formulaic teen dramas.
Fun fact: Northern humour meets small-town charm with authenticity and heart.
Synopsis: Orphaned chess prodigy Beth Harmon rises through mid-century competitive chess, grappling with addiction and ambition across America and Europe.
Why watch: A global phenomenon—62 million households watched it in the first 28 days, making it Netflix’s most-watched scripted limited series to date. Critically adored for its stunning visuals, emotional depth, and Anya Taylor‑Joy’s mesmerising performance.
Fun facts: The fashion, production design, and cinematography (notably checkerboard motifs) were meticulously curated.
