07-05-2025
Netflix fans left in 'a puddle of tears' by thriller so gripping they 'watched it in one sitting' - raving 'I was on the edge of my seat the entire time!'
Netflix fans were left in 'a puddle of tears' after seeing a thriller so gripping they 'watched it in one sitting'.
The crime drama, titled Unseen, delves into the story of a house cleaner called Zenzi Mwale (Gail Mabalane), who is searching for her missing husband.
As the tale unravels, 'a dreaded criminal syndicate dredges up past tragedies and ultimately drives her to violence,' according to the synopsis.
Alongside Mabalane, the South African action series stars Waldemar Schultz, Dineo Langa and others.
The series debuted in 2023 and has seen two seasons so far, each consisting of six instalments.
All 12 episodes are available to stream on Netflix and fans have raved about the show online.
Some posted on Rotten Tomatoes: 'Great series, plot, characters and story development are very good in my opinion.
'It's visually uncompromising and brutal for the right reasons. Zenzi is an absolute hero of a character and a very very strong female lead. Just loved it.';
'A tight, illuminating script, strong performances. Great production values. Loved it. Bring on S2, please.'
Though not everyone was impressed and someone penned: 'The plot, while formulaic, kept my interest to a certain extent. Character development was weak, entirely plot-driven.'
While others raved about the series on X and said: ''Unseen' Season 2 is an exceptional South African series on Netflix.
'After the first season delivered flawlessly, I anticipated that Season 2 would be even more outstanding and it truly surpassed expectations.'
Another commented: 'Unseen season 2 was nothing short of amazing. I watched the series in one sitting and only took very quick bathroom breaks. I was literally glued to the edge of my seat the entire time!'
'Unseen on Netflix is pretty solid - hats off to the team at Gambit Films,' someone else penned.
All 12 episodes are available to stream on Netflix and fans have raved about the show online
According to Metro, one fan expressed how the show left them in a 'puddle of tears'.
Netflix fans have also been captivated by a British crime thriller that 'gives them chills' and even compared it to Vera and Black Mirror.
Three-part thriller Black Work first aired in 2015 on ITV but is still proving to be a hit with viewers.
Starring Sheridan Smith, Matthew McNulty and Oliver Woollford, the drama was created by Bridge of Spies writer Matt Charman.
