A new crime drama on Netflix, titled 'Legends', has captured viewers' attention as a gripping thriller based on a true story. The six-part limited series, which dropped on the streaming platform on May 8, follows customs officers who go undercover to dismantle drug gangs in 1990s Britain.
TikTok reviewer Luke Ecclestone, known as Eccy Reviews, urged fans to binge the show, describing it as a 'masterpiece'. He highlighted the 'massive mental strain' on the officers as they adopt false identities to infiltrate the criminal underworld.
The series, created by Neil Forsyth, stars Tom Burke as Guy, Steve Coogan as Don, and Hayley Squires as Kate. The show's synopsis reveals that the undercover investigators helped seize over 12 tonnes of heroin, valued at more than £1 billion, during the 1990s.
On IMDb, 'Legends' holds an impressive rating of 7.9 out of 10 from nearly 2,000 reviews. Fans on TikTok have praised the series, with one calling it the 'best show I've watched in ages' and another admitting to watching the entire series in one day.
Viewers have noted the intense tension and the real-life inspiration behind the story, with one commenter stating: 'Actually a true story too, it's crazy. The 90s was my era and there definitely was a big drug problem in the UK.'
