A gripping British psychological thriller has just landed on Netflix, and one superfan has warned viewers that once they start watching, they will find it nearly impossible to stop. The six-part series, titled Unchosen, has quickly become a global phenomenon, securing the number one spot on the streaming platform in 69 countries. It boasts a Rotten Tomatoes score of 73% and amassed 10.4 million views in its debut week.
What Is 'Unchosen' About?
Written by Julie Gearey, Unchosen stars Molly Windsor as Rosie, a young woman living within the confines of a restrictive religious sect. Her life is turned upside down by a chance encounter with an escaped convict, portrayed by Fra Fee. The gripping narrative draws inspiration from real-life experiences within high-control religious communities, adding a layer of authenticity to the tension.
Viewers React to the Series
One devoted viewer is TV reviewer and influencer Elyse, who has built a following of 25,000 on TikTok by sharing her opinions on films and shows. In a recent clip, she enthused: “I spent the last six hours of my life with my eyes glued to a screen and my jaw on the ground watching this new show that Netflix just released called Unchosen. I genuinely need more people to be talking about this!”
Explaining the plot, she continued: “The show focuses on this girl who’s in a cult and this guy who escaped from prison. The guy kinda comes in and infiltrates the entire cult. He starts disrupting EVERYTHING!”
While Elyse gave the programme a rave review, opinions elsewhere are divided. Unchosen scored 47 out of 100 on Meteoritic, which uses a weighted average, and holds an IMDB rating of 6.1 out of 10.
Mixed Feedback from Audiences
Reactions to Elyse’s video reflect this split. One viewer praised the show, writing: “As a person with a master's degree in psychology, I loved it for so many reasons.” Another simply said: “Yes – this show was awesome!” However, not everyone was impressed. A commenter confessed: “The end annoyed me.” Another remarked: “It's really not that good.” A third added: “The pacing was all over for me, but I'd watch another season.”
Despite the mixed reviews, the series has clearly struck a chord with many, keeping them glued to their screens for hours on end. Whether you love it or find fault with its pacing, Unchosen is undoubtedly sparking conversation among Netflix subscribers worldwide.
