Netflix viewers are reportedly cancelling plans and staying up until 3am to binge-watch the dark thriller The Sinner, a crime drama that has captivated audiences with its gripping storyline.
The show follows a detective investigating the chilling murder of a man stabbed to death by a young mother. Originally a miniseries, it proved so successful that it continued for three more years.
What is The Sinner about?
In the first series, Bill Pullman plays a detective who tries to understand what led a young mum, Cora Tannetti (played by Jessica Biel), to snap and violently kill a stranger. The thriller holds a stellar 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with subsequent series ranging from 88% to 92%.
The synopsis reads: "Detective Harry Ambrose investigates various atrocious murder cases and tries to analyse the reasons behind ordinary people committing heinous crimes."
The critics' consensus says: "The Sinner's first season, as a standalone, is as good as it gets. If you're looking for a murder mystery to sustain your dark impulses and drag you kicking and screaming from start to finish, look no further."
What audiences say
The Sinner came up in a Reddit thread when someone asked for something "impossible to pause". One person said: "Had plans to go out with a roommate. We started episode 1 at 8pm and next thing we knew it was 3am." To which another replied: "Literally the first show I thought of!"
The sentiment was shared by a film critic: "After one episode, you'll happily want to skip the beach to stay home and watch the show you can't help but become obsessed with."
An IMDB user declared: "This show is the BEST THRILLER to come out in a long time. It's the type of show where you are always inside the screen... Jessica Biel really leads the show in an extraordinary manner."
All four series of The Sinner are currently available to watch on Netflix UK, with subscriptions beginning from £7.99 a month.
