‘Gripping’ Netflix mini-series dubbed ‘better Game of Thrones’ as it climbs TV charts
Netflix fans are obsessed with a '10/10' mini-series that's been binge-watched for almost 32 million hours.
With more than 5,000 films and 2,500 TV series on the much-loved streamer, there's no surprise we all miss out on a hit or two.
This particular show should be of interest to Game of Thrones fans, with viewers comparing it to the wildly popular HBO series.
Since its October 8 release, the historical drama has been watched for more than 31.6 million hours, as per FlixPatrol figures.
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It's currently the fourth most-watched Netflix series in the world, according to its streaming charts.
Set in 16th-century France, it follows Pio Marmaï as Néro, a jaded contract killer who is betrayed by his powerful master and discovers he has a daughter he never knew.
When his estranged child, Perla (Lili-Rose Carlier Taboury), becomes the target of ruthless forces, Néro is forced to flee with her across a brutal, war-torn landscape.
Along the way, he contends with Rochemort (Louis-Do de Lencquesaing), his former patron; La Borgne (Emily is Paris' Camille Razat), a one-eyed witch; Hortense (Alice Isaaz), Rochemort’s daughter; and Horace (Olivier Gourmet), a monk who shelters Perla.
Néro soon realizes he must choose between self-preservation and redemption, learning that Perla’s secret could alter the fate of the world.
The series in question is called Néro the Assassin.
It's scored a 6.7 rating over on IMDB, but viewers reckon it deserves a solid 10.
One reviewer summed it up as 'Game of Thrones but better,' adding: "Absolutely loved this piece of art. The characters, the plot, the scene... it has that GoT vibe but better!"
They continued: "It doesn't drag on unnecessarily and there's always something happening in every scene. It's the kind of show that you can't wait to watch the next episode.
"I really hope there's a sequel!"
A second agreed: "All ingredients for a nice adventure... For fans of Game of Thrones, which I have seen three times, this is a must-see."
Meanwhile a third critiqued: "The conflicts reminded me of Game of Thrones sometimes, but the characters could have been developed a lot more."
Somebody else, rating it 10/10, described the show as 'a fine medieval sorcery French period adventure with excellent characters and cast'.
They added it has 'the best English voiceovers I've ever heard...Seamless work'.
The discussion continued over on X, formerly Twitter, where one person said: "Guys if you have not watched this series you're missing out. Nero the Assassin, 10/10!"
"Fantastic series," a second said. "Wanted to watch one episode - binge watched the whole thing."
Netflix has not yet greenlit a second season of the action drama, although it's perhaps a little early for us to learn of its fate.
Néro the Assassin is streaming now on Netflix.
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Ellie Kemp