Netflix's detective drama 'Bodies' has been hailed as a 'must-watch' by fans who have praised its 'outstandingly original' premise. The sci-fi mystery thriller, starring Stephen Graham and Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, originally released in 2023, is earning rave reviews as a 'masterpiece'.
A Unique Premise
Set in London, the story begins with the discovery of a corpse in Whitechapel. In a baffling twist, the same body appears in the identical location across four different years, triggering four separate Metropolitan Police investigations that gradually intertwine. Based on the DC Vertigo graphic novel, 'Bodies' has garnered an 82% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising it as 'one satisfying binge'.
Viewer Reactions
Fans on IMDb have called it 'outstandingly original', noting the brilliant weaving of four parallel stories into a cohesive narrative. One viewer described it as 'a masterpiece', filled with intriguing twists. Another declared it the 'best sci-fi series I've seen in years', while a fourth called it 'mind-blowing'. Stephen Graham's performance was particularly acclaimed, with one fan noting his 'perfect levels of creepy and surreal'.
Critical Acclaim
The series has been praised for its editing, pace, production values, and acting. One reviewer stated, 'Not a scene out of place or superfluous, not a subplot left hanging.' The time travel narrative has been called 'the absolute best time travel movie I've ever seen'.
'Bodies' is available to stream on Netflix.
