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Daily Record
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Netflix's six-part limited series with 100% rating fans forget exists
Released a couple of years ago, the Netflix series is still going under the radar The Playlist Netflix trailer Netflix viewers are only now rediscovering a forgotten treasure that holds a flawless Rotten Tomatoes rating. The Playlist is a limited series billed as a docudrama which chronicles a fictionalised account of how music streaming giant Spotify came to be. The show draws inspiration from the book Spotify Untold. Spanning six episodes, The Playlist centres on young Swedish tech innovator Daniel Ek and his crucial collaborators who transformed an entire industry by providing free and legitimate streamed music globally. The synopsis describes it as a tale of how unwavering beliefs, relentless determination, opportunity and ambitious visions can enable underdogs to disrupt established norms by revolutionising how we all experience music. Despite debuting on the streaming platform in 2022, it appears countless Netflix users have overlooked its presence. This oversight seems peculiar given its perfect 100% score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, reports the Mirror. One reviewer proclaimed the series establishes fresh benchmarks for its category, stating: "The Playlist is near perfect. The mini-series sets the bar high for all biographical dramas to come after it. Particularly because it captures the ills of the tech industry, the joy, the fallout, and the many many people that all go into one success..." A critic from The Guardian hinted that the series finale alone makes it binge-worthy, writing: "One thing I won't spoil is how the series ends. This is because it is incredibly, brain-breakingly weird, and anyone who sits through all six hours of The Playlist deserves to feel the same jolting discomfort that I did." Conversely, another review, bestowing a full five stars, praised the series effusively: "The Playlist is 2022's best drama. The scripts are sharp, pacey, funny and cleverly structured to provide each key player in the story with a voice. The performances are great without straying into bluster or scenery chewing, and there's a constant motion in the narrative that keeps you utterly captivated. Do not skip this one." Netflix users who have discovered the show also speak highly of it, suggesting it's a limited series perfect for an evening's viewing. One viewer shared their enthusiasm online, saying: "Riveting enough to be a definite binge watch." Echoing this sentiment, another wrote: "Really great series. Enjoyed it and binge watched it in one evening. I also like the idea of how they built the episodes logically to make the whole story." Adding to the chorus of approval, another person posted: "The way they showed how the journey of each individual played into the plot was very impressive. A 10/10 absolute binge worthy." Another individual commented: "Highly gripping and inspiring. True reflection of today's startup culture. Loved it!". The Playlist is streaming on Netflix.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix hidden gem with perfect Rotten Tomatoes score fans forgot existed
Fans and critics agree the series is binge worthy and can be finished in one evening The Playlist Netflix trailer Netflix fans are only just rediscovering a hidden gem that boasts a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score that they forgot existed. The Playlist is a limited series described as a docudrama and tells a fictionalised story of the founding of music streaming company Spotify. It was influenced by the book Spotify Untold. Comprised of six episodes, The Playlist focuses around the young Swedish tech entrepreneur, Daniel Ek, and his key partners who revolutionised a whole industry by offering free and legal streamed music around the world. According to the synopsis, it is a story about how hard convictions, unrelenting will, access and big dreams can help small players challenge the status quo by evolving the way we can all listen to music. While it was released on the streaming giant back in 2022, it seems many Netflix subscribers have forgotten about its existence. It is strange considering it boasts a 100% rating on website Rotten Tomatoes. One critic claimed that the series even sets a new standard for its genre. They said: "The Playlist is near perfect. The mini-series sets the bar high for all biographical dramas to come after it. Particularly because it captures the ills of the tech industry, the joy, the fallout, and the many many people that all go into one success..." Another reviewer, writing for The Guardian seemed to suggest it is worth binge watching just for the end. They penned: "One thing I won't spoil is how the series ends. This is because it is incredibly, brain-breakingly weird, and anyone who sits through all six hours of The Playlist deserves to feel the same jolting discomfort that I did. " Meanwhile, a different review, awarding five stars declared that the series "has no right to be this good." Before adding: "The Playlist is 2022's best drama. The scripts are sharp, pacey, funny and cleverly structured to provide each key player in the story with a voice. The performances are great without straying into bluster or scenery chewing, and there's a constant motion in the narrative that keeps you utterly captivated. Do not skip this one." Fans who have stumbled across it on their Netflix libraries also recommend it highly. Many suggest that it is a limited series that can be binged in just one evening. One, sharing their thoughts online posted: "Riveting enough to be a definite binge watch." Another agreed: "Really great series. Enjoyed it and binge watched it in one evening. I also like the idea of how they built the episodes logically to make the whole story." Sharing a similar view, someone else commented: "The way they showed how the journey of each individual played into the plot was very impressive. A 10/10 absolute binge worthy."
The Independent
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Netflix series about Spotify's origins sees resurgence in popularity
Netflix 's The Playlist, a six-part miniseries fictionalizing the creation of Spotify, is experiencing a resurgence years after its 2022 debut. Despite initially being overlooked by many subscribers, the show has garnered a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes and critical acclaim for its 'near-perfect' portrayal and critique of the music industry. Inspired by the book Spotify Untold, the series dedicates each episode to a different facet of the music industry, offering varied perspectives. Netflix has a habit of prematurely cancelling acclaimed series, including past examples like The OA and Mindhunter. The recent cancellation of the murder mystery The Residence, starring Uzo Aduba, is highlighted, despite its positive reviews and strong ratings, possibly due to high internal performance expectations.
