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Netflix viewers praise ‘breathtaking’ crime miniseries they’re 'binge watching in one afternoon'

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Published 08:43 19 Feb 2025 GMT

Netflix viewers praise ‘breathtaking’ crime miniseries they’re 'binge watching in one afternoon'

Fans say the TV show gets 'better and better' with each episode

Ellie Kemp

Ellie Kemp

A binge-worthy crime series people are watching in 'one afternoon' has been praised as 'gripping' by viewers.

Better yet, it stars a 'riveting' Oscar and Golden Globe-nominated actress who puts in a 'stellar' performance throughout.

The streaming giant has a jam-packed catalogue of quality crime dramas - but with so many choices, some are often overlooked.

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Released back in 2018, this 'breathtaking' miniseries might have slipped under your radar. It's lead by Broadway and movie star Carey Mulligan,and makes for the ideal binge-watch.

Carey Mulligan stars as detective inspector Kip Glaspie (Netflix)
Carey Mulligan stars as detective inspector Kip Glaspie (Netflix)

Mulligan's previous roles include Cassie in 2020's Promising Young Woman, Daisy in The Great Gatsby alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, and Felicia in 2023's Maestro opposite Bradley Cooper.

In this miniseries, though, she plays a determined detective who's tasked with investigating the murder of a pizza delivery man.

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Set in London, England (Mulligan is English, after all!), chaos ensues when Regal Pizza employee Abdullah Asif (Sam Otto) is gunned down by a masked shooter after making a delivery to Karen Mars (Doctor Who's Billie Piper) - who happens to be the ex-wife of the Shadow Minister for Transport.

A newly-promoted detective inspector Kip Glaspie (Mulligan) is assigned to take on the case.

She soon uncovers a 'tangled conspiracy involving drug dealers, smugglers and spies', the series synopsis explains.

The TV show in question is called Collateral, and you can watch its trailer below:

While they share the same name, this series isn't to be confused with the 2004 movie starring Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx!

Viewers have been quick to praise the 'simply brilliant' drama, taking to social media to share their thoughts.

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"The only problem with binge watching a show as fabulous as Netflix thriller Collateral is that it’s all over in one wild afternoon," one X user wrote.

"Stellar cast, gripping story, engaging cinematography... Four parts! One binge... Thumbs up from us," a second praised.

"I'm loving Collateral on Netflix because I love watching Carey Mulligan be good at her job while casually smirking at things," a third quipped.

Collateral is made up of only four episodes (Netflix)
Collateral is made up of only four episodes (Netflix)

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Over on Rotten Tomatoes, where fans awarded the series a pretty average 66 percent score and critics gave it 79 percent - one viewer wrote: "This series is simply brilliant.

"In fact, with each episode it gets better and better. Low-key but smart.

"The pace is breathtaking without being overwhelming. Honestly, this is the best of the best in my opinion."

A second agreed: "A dark, intelligently written detective series. Great lead performance by Carey Mulligan."

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Collateral is streaming now on Netflix.

Featured Image Credit: Netflix

Topics: Crime, Film and TV, Netflix, Review, London

Ellie Kemp
Ellie Kemp

Ellie joined UNILAD in 2024, specialising in SEO and trending content. She moved from Reach PLC where she worked as a senior journalist at the UK’s largest regional news title, the Manchester Evening News. She also covered TV and entertainment for national brands including the Mirror, Star and Express. In her spare time, Ellie enjoys watching true crime documentaries and curating the perfect Spotify playlist.

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