Netflix has become a global hub for crime dramas, with viewers worldwide tuning into a variety of series from different countries. One standout is 'Burning Body', a Spanish miniseries based on real events involving the Guàrdia Urbana, Barcelona's urban police force. The show dramatises the 2017 discovery of a burned body of a police officer named Pedro in the Foix reservoir, unravelling a love triangle between him and two female officers.
According to Netflix's data for the second half of 2023, 'Burning Body' is among the most popular crime-focused series on the platform. The eight-episode series was filmed in Barcelona in 2022 and has been praised for its gripping portrayal of true crime. Critics have hailed it as one of the best crime dramas available, noting its compelling narrative and strong performances.
Other top crime shows on Netflix include 'Dear Child' from Germany, a six-episode limited series about a woman and her children held captive by a kidnapper, and 'Who is Erin Carter?', a British action thriller set in Spain. French series 'Lupin' and American legal drama 'The Lincoln Lawyer' also rank highly, alongside Swedish series 'A Nearly Normal Family' and the multi-timeline mystery 'Bodies'.
Netflix's crime genre continues to attract massive audiences, with series from France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Mexico, and Brazil all featuring in the top rankings. The popularity of these shows underscores the global appetite for crime stories, whether based on real events or adapted from bestselling novels.
