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The streaming giant Netflix offers its viewers a plethora of options in terms of films, shows, and documentaries. It also has a variety of genres from horror and comedy to drama and thrillers.
The website has many options to choose from and sometimes it can get difficult to find some hidden gems underneath all the options. Therefore, for viewers who would like to try out some underrated thriller series, that they might not have heard of, one must check the list below for ten such recommendations.
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1) Fool Me Once
Based on a novel by Harlan Coben and directed by David Moore and Nimer Rashed, this British thriller series features Michelle Keegan, Adeel Akhtar, Joanna Lumley, and others.
The show revolves around the murder of Joe Burkett (Richard Armitage) and the discovery by his wife Maya Stern (Keegan) that her husband still visits their daughter after checking her nanny cam footage. The show is full of twists and turns and is a rollercoaster ride that combines the secrets and intrigue of two cases. The series is only one season long with eight episodes and is an underrated thriller, which must be watched.
2) Who is Erin Carter
Starring Evin Ahmad, Charlotte Vega, Sean Teale, and others, this British thriller miniseries is created by Jack Lothian and directed by Bill Eagles, Ashley Way, and Savina Dellicour. The show revolves around Erin (Ahmad), a Britisher living in Spain with her husband and daughter and works as a schoolteacher.
The show looks into Erin’s identity and past, as each episode tries to unravel her true nature. The series is one season long and combines the thrills of high-profile crime drama, with the complex inner world of a person caught in the middle and trying to safeguard her identity. The show has just seven episodes but is tense throughout and has a dedicated performance by Ahmad.
3) Inside Man
Created by Steven Moffat, who also created the famous, Doctor Who, this thriller drama series, features David Tennant, Stanley Tucci, Lydia West, and others. The show has only one season with four episodes and centers around a prisoner on death row in the United States and a woman who is trapped in the cellar of an English vicarage.
The show revolves around the two, as their paths cross and lead to a thrilling tale. The show is fast-paced and short, which makes it a taut thriller. Full of talented performances by Tennant and Tucci, this one is a must-watch.
4) The Diplomat
Created by Debora Cahn and starring Keri Russell, David Gyasi, Ali Ahn, and others, this political thriller series revolves around Kate Wyler (Russell), the newly appointed United States ambassador to the United Kingdom. In her new diplomatic role, she must work on international crises, adjust to her new role, and forge strategic alliances. However, all this takes a toll on her marriage to fellow diplomat, Hal (Rufus Sewell).
The show therefore offers a piercing look at the intricacies of political intrigue, while showcasing the reality of personal and professional lives of those caught in the middle. The show is addictive and offers insight into political warfare. The breakthrough performance by Russell, holds the show together, for which, she was nominated at the Emmy’s, the Screen Actors Guild, and the Golden Globes.
5) Dare Me
Based on a novel by Megan Abbott, this teen drama mystery thriller is developed by Abbott and Gina Fattore and stars Willa Fitzgerald, Marlo Kelly, Rob Heaps, and others. The show follows how the lives of cheerleaders change when a new coach, Colette (Fitzgerald), takes over their squad and plunges the girls into a series of successive dark secrets.
The show has one season and is gripping and stylish. The show blends the suspense of thrillers and crime dramas with the morally grey decisions made during adolescence. The show is worth a watch as it offers a thrilling narrative and covers the dark side of high school life.
6) Red Rose
Created by Michael and Paul Clarkson and starring Amelia Clarkson, Ashna Rabheru, Ellis Howard, and others, this British thriller drama and horror series revolves around a group of friends in Bolton who decide to have one last carefree summer before heading off to university. However, things change when they download an app called Red Rose, which forces them to commit deadly acts or face threatening consequences.
The gritty and suspenseful show covers themes of teenage angst, and obsession with smartphones, and is a clever thriller. The show is a modern look at the dangers of technology and in just one season, it manages to highlight the disturbing dependence of people on internet and the social media.
7) Pieces of Her
Starring Toni Collette, Jessica Barden, Bella Heathcote, and others, this thriller drama series was created by Charlotte Stoudt and is based on a novel by Karin Slaughter. The show has only one season with eight episodes and revolves around Andy (Heathcote), who is attacked during a shooting at a diner. However, she is surprised when her mother Laura (Collette), disarms the goons with ease.
The show was watched by millions of people upon release and was in Netflix’s Top 10s. The show starts as an emotional drama but soon turns into something sinister and suspenseful. With Collette’s acting and a taut script, this series is worth a watch.
8) Keep Breathing
Created by Martin Gero and Brendan Gall and starring Melissa Barrera, Jeff Wilbusch, Austin Stowell, and others, this survival thriller is only one season long and has six episodes. The show revolves around an attorney, Liv (Barrera), who survives a plane crash but is left stranded amidst the Canadian wilderness. As the lone survivor, she must now battle against the natural elements and survive.
The show has a suspenseful premise, which is elevated by the dedicated performance of Barrera, who plays a young and accomplished city woman, trying to survive nature. The show has beautiful cinematography and breathtaking backdrops, which make this tale of survival even more striking. The series received positive reviews, especially for Barrera’s performance.
9) Who Killed Sara?
Created by Jose Ignacio Valenzuela and directed by David Ruiz and Bernardo de la Rosa, this Mexican mystery thriller stars Manolo Cardona, Carolina Miranda, and others. The show is gripping because it revolves around the wrongful conviction of Alex (Cardona) for the murder of his sister.
Alex spends 18 years in prison and is seething for revenge as he knows that he was framed for the murder and wants to find out who killed his sister and put the blame on him. The show is taut, suspenseful, and unfolds like a puzzle. The show has three seasons and a well-crafted finale, which makes this series a must-watch.
10) Echoes
Starring Michelle Monaghan, Matt Bomer, Ali Stroker, and others, this mystery drama miniseries is about two identical twins, Leni and Gina (played by Monaghan), who have been in the habit of swapping lives since they were children.
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They share their personal and professional lives and create a complex web of sharing two homes, husbands, and children. However, things take a turn when one of them goes missing and their elaborate sham begins to unravel.
The show has a unique premise and has psychological elements as well. Monaghan provides a stellar performance as both the twins and the show is full of shocking revelations and twists and turns. It is an underrated thriller series, which should be watched, as it has plenty of ups and downs. With a neat narrative and a suspenseful direction, this series with only one season, is worth a watch.
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