Netflix’s new “sinister” Italian crime drama tops trending chart

The recently launched Italian crime drama titled “Sara – Woman in the Shadows” has taken the lead on Netflix’s streaming rankings since its debut.

The six-episode series revolves around a spy reuniting with her old comrades after the mysterious demise of her son. As they delve into a growing sequence of ominous crimes, her past resurfaces intensely.

The crime drama featuring Teresa Saponangelo, Claudia Gerini, and Flavio Furno has experienced great success since its addition to Netflix on June 3rd. As of now, according to FlixPatrol, it currently leads as the most-watched series on Netflix’s global charts for daily viewings.

According to Maurizio De Giovanni’s novels, the gripping series “Sara – Woman in the Shadows” delves into the emotional and criminal depths of Naples. Netflix Junkie describes it as a compelling show that offers a blend of tension, sorrow, and gradually building suspense.

Maurizio De Giovanni’s works form the basis for the gripping series “Sara – Woman in the Shadows”, which provides a deep dive into the emotional and criminal aspects of Naples. Netflix Junkie deems it as a compelling show, filled with tension, sorrow, and slow-building suspense.

The show has received a blend of praise and criticism from viewers so far. As of this writing, IMDb gives it an average rating of 6.1 based on 214 reviews. On the positive side, Good Housekeeping described it as both “gut-wrenching” and “the ultimate emotional rollercoaster”.

Currently, Sara – Woman in the Shadows is leading Netflix’s TV rankings, but it’s worth noting that Netflix’s movie list is also dominated by an international production. Specifically, the Spanish crime drama A Widow’s Game currently holds the top spot.

The movie spotlights Ivana Baquero and Tristán Ulloa, and it recounts a true story about a 2017 stabbing in Valencia. The plot follows the investigation that uncovered a secret dual existence, which ultimately shattered the illusion of perfection surrounding the victim’s widow after her hidden double life came to light.

Under the guidance of director Carlos Sedes, the movie titled “A Widow’s Game” has been met with a mix of opinions by critics, while maintaining audience appeal. At this moment, it boasts an approval rating of 30% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on the assessments of 10 reviews.

The movie was labeled by Collider as an “unimpressive mystery thriller” that “falls short of its target,” while Decider referred to it as a “well-executed, just-above-average crime drama” featuring a “weak” script.

Collider thought the movie was not very exciting or satisfying as a mystery, while Decider saw it as a decent crime story with a weak script.

Sara – Woman in the Shadows and A Widow’s Game are streaming on Netflix.

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2025-06-05 23:49