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Netflix fans ‘hooked’ watching ’10/10’ thriller series fans of Dexter and You will love

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Published 00:08 16 Apr 2025 GMT+1

Netflix fans ‘hooked’ watching ’10/10’ thriller series fans of Dexter and You will love

People have been blown away by the show's 'unexpected' ending

Ellie Kemp

Ellie Kemp

Netflix fans are raving about a new miniseries compared to Dexter which has them 'hooked.'

The streaming service is famed for producing some knock-out crime thrillers, including 'gripping' Swedish-language series The Are Murders and a suspenseful South Korean drama called Karma.

In fact, this new series - which dropped on April 11 - has been likened to not only Dexter, but smash hit You, starring Penn Badgley.

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And if you're wanting to binge something to fill the You-shaped hole in your life ahead of the its final season (which drops on April 24), then look no further than this six-parter.

The Spanish-language series, which comes dubbed in English, follows a mom and her 'emotionally impaired' son Elmer, who are hiding a huge secret.

Fans have praised the Netflix series among ‘the best romantic thrillers’ in recent times (Netflix)
Fans have praised the Netflix series among ‘the best romantic thrillers’ in recent times (Netflix)

They're using their gardening company as a front for their lucrative contract-killing activities.

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Business is booming, but one day, Elmer falls for kindergarten teacher Violeta, one of the targets he is supposed to kill.

Putting both his and his moms' livelihood at risk, just how far will Elmer go for love?

Elite star Álvaro Rico portrays the lead role of Elmer, while Cecilia Suárez stars as his mom La China Jurado and Catalina Sopelana plays Violeta.

The TV series in question is called The Gardener, and you can watch its trailer below:

Fans flocked to social media to share their thoughts on the show, with many comparing it to Emmy-winning series Dexter.

Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one fan gushed: "THE GARDENER on Netflix 10/10. I love a good murder romance," as a second added they 'hate that it's only six episodes'.

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A third admitted they were 'hooked,' hailing The Gardener as 'one of the best series on Netflix, if you’re into crime dramas with a romantic twist'.

A fourth was blown away by the show's 'twist' ending, writing: "#TheGardener ended in a way I did not expect…Netflix is really 'the goat' streaming service."

"The ending was unexpected and seems like Netflix could renew it for a new season. I was flabbergasted with the screenplay, creative aspect, and the storyline. Amazing', another agreed.

And as previously mentioned, others reckoned it had a similar vibe to other smash hit crime dramas.

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Álvaro Rico stars as Elmer in The Gardener (Netflix)
Álvaro Rico stars as Elmer in The Gardener (Netflix)

"Just binge watched The Gardener on Netflix... Dexter 2.0" one viewer reckoned, as a second agreed: "Damn if you like #Dexter you’ll probably enjoy watching #TheGardener on Netflix."

Another described it as a 'Spanish You' featuring a 'Latin Joe Goldberg,' adding: "It's a great watch."

All six episodes of The Gardener are available to stream now on Netflix.

Featured Image Credit: Netflix

Topics: Crime, Entertainment, Film and TV, Netflix, Social Media, Twitter, You

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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