Netflix’s Top 5: Without the slightest promotion, this series based on a true story takes the top spot

Number 1: My Little Reindeer

Inspired by the award-winning stage hit that hit the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, My Little Reindeer follows Donnie Dunn (Richard Gaddy), a spoiled comedian whose unhealthy relationship with a stalker has dire consequences and forces him to confront a deep-seated trauma. Jessica Gunning (Martha), Nava Mau (Terry) and Tom Goodman-Hill (Darien) also star in this gripping true story filled with dark humor.

Viewer rating: 4.1/5

According to Anouch K (5 out of 5): “I was very happy with this series. Especially since I watched it without knowing the subject matter. The actors are great and it’s all the more compelling because it’s a true story, performed by a writer and actor who experienced it. Some passages are shocking, others are absolutely disturbing, we cannot remain indifferent. I saw it in 1 day!“

According to Laia (4.5 out of 5): “A great original British series with dark humor, sometimes with thriller sides and emotions, which is a bitter analysis of human relationships. The acting is very good, it is well written and the short format is perfect. A production that deserved more promotion.“

According to Vanessa Seidel (2.5 out of 5): “Let’s be clear, the beginning of the series was quite charming and the characters interesting. And I was pretty excited, then came these last two episodes that ruined everything. The height of the grotesque is a surreal scene where our main character pours his heart out in full performance in front of a stunned audience. From there I realized that the series lost all its credit. damage“

why does it work

We had a feeling the series was going to be a shocker, and we weren’t wrong. My Little Deer, written, directed and starring Richard Gaddy, is about a man’s life turned into hell. If the story mixes laughter with tears, it especially highlights topics that are still taboo, namely sexual violence against men. My Little Reindeer deserves the top spot and has already established itself as one of the best series of 2024 this year.

Number 2: Anthracite

In 1994, a collective suicide of a sect based in the Alps hit a small village… 30 years later, the murder of a woman killed according to the rituals of a strange society strengthens the balance of the inhabitants.

The perfect scapegoat, Yaro Gatsi, a young delinquent who has come to the mountains to get his life back on track, quickly finds himself accused of murder. Determined to prove his innocence, he receives unexpected help from Ida, an eccentric and ultra-connected geek looking for her missing father…

They quickly realize that their involvement in this case is no accident, and that the answers they seek are rooted in the secrets of their past…

Viewer Rating: 3.0/5

According to the official author (4/5)

“It is a very good series, full of intrigues and twists. The suspense is maintained, the ending is impossible to predict, as certain series sometimes suggest. Some scenes are gory and hard to watch… take heart. Can’t wait for season 2!“

According to Mag V (3/5)

“It’s an entertaining series, but the plot is very confusing. The pacing and action are always present throughout the episodes, making up for the distant plot. Magnificent mountain landscapes decorate this series. Great casting, with actors who are little known but very good.“

by Chatons994 (1.5/5)

“Pretty bad: the acting isn’t good, the script is poorly written (they wanted to make a grunge film but it didn’t work out) and not very believable, the characters are even less believable, even annoying, because they are so disconnected from reality (the girl who finds clues With its society of gendarmes (bordering on incompetence) never getting ahead, and this set-up with flashbacks that “give clues” or mystery clip-style resolutions, it’s heavy.“

why does it work

With its eclectic cast (Hatick, Camille Lou, Kad Merad), Anthracite continues to pique audiences’ curiosity with a plot loosely inspired by the massacre of the Order of the Sun Temple. With an effectively crafted plot twist, creator Fanny Robert (The Profile) knows how to keep her audience in suspense just enough to keep them distracted, if not enthralled.

Number 3: Midsummer Night

Karina brings her family together for a traditional Swedish midsummer festival, but the joyous celebration takes a turn for the worse when old secrets gradually resurface.

Viewer rating: 2.6/5

According to Pivoine (4/5):

“Beautiful stories about women, men, couples, people and family stories. Delicacy and poetry. Finally, a series to watch with joy and optimism. Lives as they are lived over time and relationships that will last against the odds.”

According to Caroline M (0.5/5):

“I’ve never seen anything so cute. I didn’t even realize it was a TV series because it was so boring. False feelings, a plot worthy of a photo novel…”

According to Sea Shepherd (0.5/5):

“Introduced as a great Nordic series, I still wonder how it could have been so overrated, it’s disturbingly sentimental… For those who have trouble sleeping, it might still be useful.”

why does it work

A Scandinavian series full of poetry, on the one hand a cute and uninteresting story, Midsummer Night seems to divide subscribers, despite its good place in the top ten for the second week in a row. If you like family dramas and pretty pictures, you might logically like it.

Number 4: Gentlemen

Eddie Horniman unexpectedly inherits his father’s vast fortune before discovering that he is part of a veritable cannabis empire. On top of all that, dangerous organized crime figures in Britain want their piece.

Determined to get his family out of their clutches, Eddie tries to take the thugs to his own game, but as he gets deeper into crime, he begins to enjoy it.

Guy Ritchie will watch his famous film in 2020 as a TV series.

Viewer rating: 4.2/5

According to Siphnos92 (5/5):

“Here’s a series that does a lot of good! English humor, rhythm, suspense, crazy characters… the real joy of everything in the world of aristo-drugs. Brilliant!”

According to Olivier Levine (4.5/5):

“I allow myself to give it a 4.5, which is perfect, I’m very close to giving it a 5.” From the first scenes, we are drawn to the main character, and as other characters come, we are also seduced. This is typical Guy Ritchie. It’s like Snatch, I haven’t seen the movie but I think I’ll go, I don’t understand.

According to Philippe_monfils (4.5/5):

“Oh my god, it’s brilliant! A series like only the English can offer us – we have to give them credit for this talent. It’s dark, absurd, funny, aesthetic and talkative all at once – without a dull second the actors are flawless, the characters are colorful (and it’s hard to write !) Please try to view its original version, otherwise you will miss local accents – it will be “Welcome to the bird flat accent :(“

why does it work

More than six weeks after its release on Netflix, The Gentlemen is still at the top of the platform’s viewership charts. Guy Ritchie managed to take advantage of the world created in his film of the same name and offer an explosive and entertaining gangster story.

Guy Ritchie fans or not, subscribers to the platform were captivated by the series, led by Theo James and Kaya Scodelario, which relies on a clever mix of improbable intrigue, heightened violence, very British humor and a breathtaking rhythm.

Number 5: The 3-body problem

A decision made by a young woman in China in the 1960s has spatial-temporal implications even now. When the laws of nature inexplicably unravel before the eyes of a tight-knit group of brilliant scientists, they join forces with indomitable detectives to confront the greatest threat in human history.

Adaptation of Liu Cixin’s literary trilogy “The Three-Body Problem”.

Viewer rating: 3.9/5

According to joseGDGD (5/5):

“Excellent! Despite some liberties taken compared to the books, which bring a new dimension to the story without betraying the original work. This is a quality series that has the potential to become a reference in the science genre as a novel. “

According to elriad (4/5):

“Interesting from start to finish, ‘The 3-Body Problem’ remains very accessible and understandable, despite the world of high-profile researchers. This iconic Chinese science fiction novel, which has already been adapted in China, offers a version criticized by the Chinese people, but it doesn’t matter. The story, its The construction, the mediums, the distribution, everything is perfectly intertwined, and the viewer has only one desire at the end of the last episode to watch the second season to learn more about the arrival of these aliens.

According to Pascal I (3.5/5):

“For my part, I’m comforting myself with this story, without any thoughts about the script and the progress, because it’s all just adapted from the novel. There is no criticism of the director at this level. But for a novelist… in terms of staging, it succeeds with shocking scenes.

why does it work

Released for more than a month, the adaptation of Liu Xixin’s literary masterpiece, eagerly awaited by sci-fi fans, is still in the top views of Netflix. Which is a remarkable feat for such a complex and massive series.

Even if some purists are disappointed by The 3-Body Problem, directed by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, the creators of Game of Thrones and Alexander Wu (True Blood), the general public seems to have started this crazy extraterrestrial adventure. , which is still waiting for a confirmed Season 2.