Netflix viewers have become 'addicted' to gripping mini-series you can binge in one day

An 'addictive' British crime drama has Netflix subscribers hooked - so much so, they're bingeing all six episodes in a day.

The miniseries stars Golden Globe-winning Games of Thrones star Richard Madden who 'shines' in his role as a specialist police officer.

Netflix has a jam-packed catalogue of quality crime series - but with so many to choose from, some gems can fall through the cracks.

First released in 2018 on the BBC before joining the streaming giant, the series is set in London, England.

It centers on David Budd (Madden), a troubled war veteran who now works as a Specialist Protection Officer for the Metropolitan Police Service.

Fans say the show is 'worth their six hours' (BBC)

After heroically thwarting a terrorist attack, he is assigned to protect the ambitious and controversial Home Secretary, Julia Montague (Keeley Hawes).

As he wrestles with his own psychological trauma and conflicting loyalties, Budd becomes entangled in a web of political conspiracy, terrorism and personal betrayal.

The show delves into subjects including government surveillance, PTSD, terrorism and power play - all of which have audiences gripped.

The series in question is called Bodyguard - not to be confused with the 1992 Whitney Houston blockbuster of the same name.

Its first episode drew in more than 10 million viewers when it debuted in the UK, making it one of the most-watched BBC dramas in recent years.

Bodyguard comes from the mind of Jed Mercurio, who was also behind other acclaimed crime dramas including Line of Duty, Critical and Bodies.

Having racked up a Rotten Tomatoes critics score of 93 percent, reviewers have hailed it an 'absorbing and addicting' psychological thriller.

"This show was amazing, and Richard Madden was just great, I wish they would continue it but alas you don't get everything you wish for," one fan wrote, as a second added: "I know I'm late to the party but I thought this was brilliant, exciting and had me on edge."

A third agreed: "Refreshing and gripping from start to finish. This is a must watch."

Bodyguard raked in a huge amount of views when it first released in the UK (Netflix)

The praise continued over on Twitter, where one viewer wrote: "Netflix miniseries BODYGUARD is an intense drama thriller which you will binge-watch in a day itself." They continued: "Too good story line, intense moments, and gripping throughout. Worth your six hours."

"Highly impressed by bodyguard TV series. Best for binge watching," a second weighed in, as a third admitted: "I started watching on a whim and went into full binge mode."

Bodyguard is streaming now on Netflix.