Number 1: Almost a normal family
The Sandels are a very ordinary family: Adam is a priest, Ulrika is a lawyer, and their daughter Stella is 19 years old. They live perfectly in the residential suburb of Lund. But one day everything changes when Stella is accused of murder and thrown into prison. Bewildered parents don’t know what to do. What happened ? They want to help Stella at any cost, but deep down what do they know about their daughter? and each other?
AlloCiné Viewer Rating: 3.4/5
According to negussa (4/5):
“Wonderful and addictive, this series does its job by not revealing the end of the story until the last 10 minutes.”
According to Enzo B (4.5/5):
“This series is really incredible. I loved the acting, the script is very good. The main actor plays it perfectly. Thanks to Netflix and the cast for this great series.”
According to Harry6489 (4/5):
“A pastor, a lawyer, a blue flower girl, a sex predator and a murderer… these are the ingredients of this Swedish mini-series, well, not bad at all.” I really enjoyed the complexity and mix of characters. different personalities.
Good plot and original story. 6 episodes can be watched for our utmost enjoyment. In general, I think that Scandinavian series are quite well done, and it is true in this case as well.
why does it work
The mini-series is a hit on Netflix, and the success of Almost Normal Family proves it once again. A specialist in effective thrillers, Sweden offers this novel-worthy fiction, but adapted from the bestseller, which follows a broken family’s descent into hell with a moving investigation, breathtaking pace and many twists who knew. Seduces and disturbs the subscribers.
Number 2: Squid Game – Challenge
In this show, 456 real players will enter the competition with the hope of winning $4.56 million, a prize that can change lives. Throughout challenges inspired by the original series (plus a few additions to create surprises), each player’s strategies, alliances and character will be put to the test as other competitors are eliminated.
AlloCiné Viewer Rating: 2.4/5
According to Pascal Griebling (2/5):
“As much as the original was a revelation, the second one is a disappointment… I’ve only seen 3 episodes and I want to stop… the characters and the dirty speeches… more aimed at American teenagers… we like the Asian vibe.. the magic is gone… at least there was something to do… frustrated”
According to Lia (3/5):
“We find the world of the series in this reality TV game version. And it’s nice to see the iconic events again, but it’s still a little too much. Despite everything, we are attached to certain participants and can’t wait. Let’s see who will be the winner. Entertaining, but definitely a little on the warm side.. .”
According to Yohan Le sudiste o6 (3.5/5):
“This little reality TV is pretty cool, you’re not happy, but just read the blurb that reveals it’s not a sequel or a second season. I’ve watched it in one go and can’t wait to find out the winner. x)”
why does it work
No, it’s not the 2nd season of the South Korean TV series that broke all the records. But this reality TV game inspired by the world of the series still allows you to immerse yourself in the world of Squid Game.
In the program of this show: suspense, colorful candidates and above all intense tests, during which none of the candidates were injured. Phew! The show won’t award its winner $456 million like the series did, but the $4.56 million up for grabs is more than enough consolation prize!
Number 3: Crown
The love story of Princess Diana and Dodi Al Fayed is brutally cut short by a fatal car accident. Prince William is trying to get his life back on track at Eton…
AlloCiné Viewer Rating: 4.3/5
According to Jean-Michel Apeupre (4/5):
“Regarding these last 4 episodes, we have to admit that they are good. We feared the worst, but the actress who plays Diana is much more lovely than this, and we expected a new Charles and vice versa, the latter is highlighted. The Queen and especially the Duke of Edinburgh hit They get it, but it’s justified.”
According to Nathan Grantest (4/5):
“Disappointing season 6. Everything seems fake compared to the recent events. Honestly, Diana is not an interesting character at this point. The place Elizabeth and Philip are given is so distant, barely implied. The script is flat and not emphasized. Real changes, which ‘The Crown’ is forced to include in the background of the moral shift. I remain very confused. It diminishes the very high quality of the previous seasons. I was really bored and I can’t help but talk about the scenes where Diana “appears” with everyone. It makes no sense.”
According to Manu34090 (2/5):
“(…) a series that was really charming, but now it’s gone. It’s slow, it’s poorly executed, there’s not much to save”
why does it work
More than twenty-five years after her death, Princess Diana remains the most popular figure in the British royal family. While Season 5 looked at the erosion of her marriage to Charles, this final season of The Crown chronicles Diana’s final days leading up to her fatal accident under the Pont de l’Alma in Paris.
An intimate portrait of a woman crushed by life in the spotlight, The Crown also looks back at the close relationship between the former Princess of Wales and her two sons, William and Harry. Looking remarkably like Diana, Australian actress Elizabeth Debic gives a top-notch performance.
Number 4: Criminal Code
Follows the complex work of federal police officers in an unprecedented investigation that reflects, like no other, the construction of crime in the country.
AlloCiné Viewer Rating: 3.3/5
According to lia (5/5):
“An effective Brazilian detective series with noticeable exoticism and a change from the American series of the same genre. The script is not very original, but overall well executed, with good action scenes and the protagonist is particularly charismatic. Good, good. – Burnt entertainment and also inspired by real events.”
According to Harry648 (3/5):
“A rather disappointing series with its countless implausibilities. Implausible script, actors not always up to par, and above all, I didn’t really get into the story. Romulo Braga, the main actor, is too annoying with his rob-alive attitude. The incessant “flashbacks” to a teammate killed during an operation in prison quickly It’s annoying. I rated it a 3 because I watched this series all the way through anyway.”
why does it work
Combining drama, thriller and legal investigation, The Crime Code comes straight from South America, the land of many effective and charming productions that are Netflix hits. And this new Brazilian fiction in 8 episodes is no exception to the rule. Subscribers responded to this riveting series, adapted from a mind-blowing true story, which is believed to be the largest robbery investigation in Brazilian history.
Number 5: My Demon
Do Do Hee is the heir to Chaebol and the enemy of many people, including Joon Koo Won. The latter is a superhuman being, but when he loses his powers, he must work with Do Do Hee to regain them.
AlloCiné Viewer Rating: 3/5
why does it work
K-dramas, or Korean drama series, are very popular among Netflix subscribers, especially in France. Although My Demon just landed on the platform, the community is already hooked and is already impatient to discover the rest of the series as they will have to wait for new episodes every week. But subscribers were already captivated by the romance between a rich young woman and a disempowered demon played by two Korean stars, Song Kang and Kim Yoo-jung.
Source: Allocine
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