Netflix's latest steamy thriller, Desire, has been added to the streaming service, and fans are already celebrating its release. The Mexican romantic thriller arrived on July 17 alongside the emotional finale of Heartstopper Forever, and subscribers have noted that the simultaneous release could be unexpectedly fortuitous.
Plot and Synopsis
According to its synopsis, Desire centers on Lucero, a successful lawyer with an apparently perfect life who embarks on an intense affair with her daughter's young swimming coach. What begins as a forbidden desire soon turns into a threat to the fragile balance of her marriage and her career. As her world falls apart with tragic consequences, her love for her family is put to the ultimate test, leading her to discover what she is capable of doing to protect them.
Fan Reactions and Comparisons
Given the film has only recently arrived on Netflix, it has yet to accumulate sufficient reviews to generate a score on Rotten Tomatoes. Nevertheless, some initial reactions from audiences have begun appearing online. Numerous viewers drew comparisons to the Spanish-language series Dark Desire, which debuted in 2020 and ran for two seasons. One assessment of Desire observed it 'delivers on both steam and thrills' though they expressed disappointment with the character development.
A viewer remarked: 'I love it! It has a Dark Desire vibe and Oscar Casas acts really well.' While another enthused: 'And it comes out on the same day as the Heartstopper movie!'. Another person commented: 'Great that it's coming out on Netflix, it looks like a lazy Sunday afternoon movie.' While one viewer wrote: 'Wow, it looks amazing! It's left me wanting more!'.
Viewing Recommendation
Fans are bracing themselves for the emotional impact of the Heartstopper finale and are grateful to have Desire as an immediate follow-up option. The film is likely to resonate with admirers of Spanish-language productions released by Netflix earlier this year, such as Oasis, which was described as a blend of The White Lotus and Gossip Girl. Desire is now streaming on Netflix.
