A brand new thriller series from the creator of one of the most successful crime drama franchises of the past decade has become a huge Netflix hit. Nemesis has reached the number two spot on Netflix UK's TV chart, captivating audiences despite some disappointing ratings.
Plot and Cast
The eight-part first season follows two rivals from opposite sides of the law who are at each other’s throats when a daring heist in Los Angeles opens up old wounds. Nemesis then follows an exhilarating game of cat-and-mouse as an LAPD cop desperately tries to hunt down a criminal mastermind behind a string of robberies. Matthew Law (Abbott Elementary) portrays LAPD Robbery-Homicide Division Lieutenant Isaiah Stiles, while Y'lan Noel (Insecure) is career criminal Coltrane Wilder.
Critical Reception
The series currently has a Rotten Tomatoes audience score of just 49 percent, though critics have been more generous and awarded it an impressive 90 percent rating. Despite the mixed reviews, a strong fanbase has already formed around the show, especially among fans of Kemp’s previous TV hit, Power and its various spin-offs.
Fan Reactions
One RT user gushed: “Kept me engaged and not sure whose side I was on. Binge watched twice. I need season 2.” Someone else exclaimed: “Love it!!! Courtney does it again!!! can't wait for season 2!!!” “Binged in one sitting- very authentic catchy story line. I hope there is a season two!!! Excellent show,” another agreed. Rave responses continued on IMDb, where one fan said: “Ugh...this was a masterpiece! The rollercoaster, amount of cliffhangers, and overall writing was top notch! I pray they have a season 2, because this gave me all the entertainment I needed for this year! I am looking forward to how they are going to make it through this.”
Future of the Series
For the time being, Netflix has not confirmed whether or not Nemesis will return for a second season, but co-creator Tani Marole revealed to Decider that he and Kemp “have an arc in mind” for a follow-up. “We need the numbers to go up so we can get a renewal guy. So run it up, guys. Run it up,” he added. “There are no episodes off. Every episode moves forward. This is not a second viewing situation. This is first screen viewing. Put your phone down. Eyes up. Enjoy. Surround systems up.”
Nemesis is available to stream on Netflix.
