The streaming platform is constantly adding new shows and films for subscribers to binge-watch, such as a ‘mind-bending’ Nicole Kidman thriller and drama series Apple Cider Vinegar, which have both just dropped.
But according to fans, this new crime drama series has blown everything else out of the water.
It racked up a whopping 8.8 million views as well as climbing to number one in the ‘Global Top Ten’ ranking.
It seems as though Brits are just a bit late to the party, as people from around the globe have been taking to social media to heap praise on The Åre Murders.
The Nordic noir series, set in a snowy town in Sweden, follows detective Hanna Ahlander (Carla Sehn) who has been suspended from duty.
Carla Sehn stars as detective Hanna Ahlander in The Åre Murders (Netflix)
She heads to the idyllic yet eerie ski resort town of Åre for a bit of R&R during her time off, but these plans quickly go out of the window when a teenage girl goes missing.
The case ‘compels her back to work’ and Hanna ends up teaming up with local detective Daniel Lindskog (Kardo Razzazi), before they both go on to unearth some gruesome skeletons in Åre’s closet.
The synopsis for the show explains: “In a snowy town in Sweden, two detectives team up to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of a teenage girl, a network of human traffickers, and devastating family secrets.”
The Åre Murders, which is based on a book series of the same name, has been receiving rave reviews from those who have already tuned in.
One viewer shared a post on Twitter saying: “Just finished watching #TheÅreMurders. So good!!! Well done!!! Story, filming, cast are all excellent. Loved this series!!!”
The five-part series racked up a whopping 8.8 million views in just four days (Netflix)
Another simply added: “The Åre Murders on Netflix good af.”
A third chimed in: “Latest binge watch completed. If you love Scandi noir like me, you’ll love The Åre Murders on Netflix.”
A fourth wrote: “The Åre Murders on Netflix was good. I hope there is a second season soon.”
While a fifth commented: “I like how the ending was not a neat tidy bow. It showed us the two main protagonists as regular flawed people trying their best and making mistakes. Just seemed a bit more like real life.”
There’s nothing like a gripping and relatable crime drama to get you through the weekend, is there?
