A 'mind-boggling' thriller that fans claim can be binge-watched in a single weekend is now streaming on Netflix. The series, Dispatches From Elsewhere, consists of 10 episodes and was created by actor Jason Segel, known for How I Met Your Mother and Shrinking. Segel also stars alongside Sally Field, Richard E. Grant, André Benjamin, and Eve Lindley.
The show follows four ordinary individuals—Peter, Simone, Janice, and Fredwynn—who are brought together after responding to a flyer. Feeling something is missing in their lives, they are drawn into a game that unfolds through a labyrinthine series of events, from parades to shareholders' meetings. As they piece together the puzzle, they delve into a mind-bending mystery hidden behind everyday life.
Originally aired in 2020, all episodes are now available on Netflix. It is also accessible on ITVX with adverts. While the series comprises only one season, Segel has not ruled out returning to the world as an anthology series.
Critics praised the show upon release, and it has continued to gain recommendations from viewers, though some note its style may not appeal to everyone. One fan commented: 'I don't think this is a show for everyone, however I found it invoked a wonder I haven't felt in many years.' Another said: 'What an incredible show! Definitely will be a repeat watch.'
Dispatches From Elsewhere is streaming on Netflix, Prime Video, and ITVX.
