A dark crime drama on Netflix is captivating audiences, with fans confessing to binge-watching for hours on end. The show, The Sinner, has viewers hooked, with some admitting to staying up until the early hours to keep watching.
A gripping crime drama
The Sinner, which originally aired on the USA Network from 2017 to 2021, follows Detective Harry Ambrose, played by Bill Pullman, as he investigates disturbing murder cases. The first season focuses on Cora Tannetti, a young mother portrayed by Jessica Biel, who stabs a stranger to death. The detective tries to understand what drove her to commit the crime.
The series, based on the novel of the same name by Petra Hammesfahr, evolved into an anthology format, with the detective tackling a different murder case each season. It was initially conceived as a miniseries but proved so popular it continued for three more series.
Audience and critical reception
The thriller holds a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with subsequent series scoring between 88% and 92%. The critics' consensus states: "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."
The show came highly recommended when a Reddit user 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". Another replied: "Literally the first show I thought of!"
Streaming on Netflix UK
All four series of The Sinner are available to stream on Netflix UK. Membership starts from £7.99 per month.
