This thriller series out of nowhere is the new sensation on Netflix: it is TOP 1 even though the SVOD service does not promote it

News culture This thriller series out of nowhere is the new sensation on Netflix: it is TOP 1 even though the SVOD service does not promote it

A new series…

Last week, we told you what the series had become le top 1 Netflix and had managed to attract all eyes. The series Territory was a hit on Netflix in France, reaching the top of the rankings in just a few days after its release on October 24, 2024. This Australian western recalls the success of Yellowstonethis time plunging the viewer into the expanses of the Outback where the Lawson family, owner of the largest livestock farm in the world, is faced with generational rivalries and conflicts over their succession. The series highlights Aboriginal culture and Australia’s wild landscapes, and boasts an all-star cast, including Anna Torv (Mindhunter), Michael Dorman (For All Mankind), and Sam Corlett (Vikings: Valhalla). With a storyline rich in tension and a captivating environment, Territory stands out as a modern and immersive western, already raising hopes for a second season. Except that as you might suspect, it is already time to clean up the platform to welcome this new show.

…relaxing?

Since its release on October 31, 2024, the German series The Zen Murders quickly climbed to the top of the rankings Netflix In France. It tells the story of Björn Diemel, a mafia lawyer who, after mindfulness therapy, decides to get rid of everyone who harms his life balance. Played by Tom Schilling, Björn puts relaxation tips into practice to eliminate his enemies, creating a striking contrast between meditation and violence in a scenario that mixes dark humor and thriller.

With eight 30-minute episodes, The Zen Murders stands out as an ideal series for binge-watching, combining a sustained pace and an increase in intensity that keeps the viewer in suspense without weighing down the plot. This concise format allows you to dive directly into the evolution of Björn, a complex character who applies mindfulness with chilling cynicism. Tom Schilling’s interpretation adds a fascinating dimension to the character, who oscillates between coldness and irony, making this killer as disturbing as he is intriguing. By skillfully playing with touches of black humor and scenes of violence, The Zen Murders evokes works such as Dexter or American Psycho, but with its own originality. The series explores the paradox of a man in search of inner peace while spreading death around him, and thus offers a unique experience for fans of dark and satirical thrillers.