Netflix's latest sensation, His and Hers, has taken the streaming world by storm since its release last week. The six-part thriller, starring Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal as an estranged couple reunited by a gruesome hometown murder, has become the platform's most-watched series. As countless subscribers reach the finale, the hunt is on for the next equally addictive and unpredictable drama to devour.
From Page to Screen: Masterful Adaptations
For those who relish a story rooted in bestselling novels, Netflix offers several superb options. Leading the pack is Mr. Mercedes, a chilling adaptation of Stephen King's hit novel. The series, which boasts all three seasons on Netflix, follows retired detective Bill Hodges, played by Harry Potter legend Brendan Gleeson, as he obsessively hunts a psychopathic killer who massacred 16 people at a job fair.
Similarly, Run Away brings another literary giant to the screen. Based on Harlan Coben's novel and released on New Year's Day, this thriller stars James Nesbitt as a father whose discovery of his runaway daughter triggers a perilous chain of events, unravelling dark family secrets. The cast also features Ruth Jones and Alfred Enoch.
Mind-Bending Twists and Unforgettable Cliffhangers
If the unpredictable nature of His and Hers was its main draw, certain thrillers specialise in delivering shocking finales. The limited series Behind Her Eyes, based on Sarah Pinborough's 2017 psychological thriller, is a prime example. It follows a single mother's affair with her psychiatrist boss and her secret friendship with his wife, culminating in what fans have widely described as a "horrifying" and utterly mind-bending cliffhanger.
The anthology series The Sinner takes a different but equally compelling approach. While each of its four seasons on Netflix focuses on a new crime, the core mystery is never 'who did it,' but why. Detective Harry Ambrose, portrayed by Bill Pullman, delves deep into the psyches of perpetrators to uncover the disturbing motives behind acts of violence.
A Unique Setting for Crime Solving
For viewers seeking a thriller with a distinct atmosphere, Dark Winds offers a compelling change of scene. Set in the 1970s Navajo Nation in the American Southwest, it features Tribal Police lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and his deputy Jim Chee investigating a brutal double murder that hints at deeper, connected evils. While only season one is currently on Netflix, with season two expected later this year, all three are available on NOW.
Whether you're drawn to star-studded literary adaptations, psychological puzzles, or crime dramas with a unique cultural backdrop, Netflix's library is brimming with suspense. These five gripping series promise to fill the void left by His and Hers and deliver the same potent mix of tension, mystery, and storytelling that keeps viewers glued to their screens.
