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Topics: Netflix, Social Media, Reviews, Film and TV
Niamh Shackleton
Netflix subscribers are doing God's work and telling you which series to give a try.
As of December of last year, it was reported that the streaming service has over 18,000 film and TV titles on the platform, so trying to find the perfect series to watch can be quite the endeavour.
But people online have done the hard work for you after someone took to Facebook page Netflix Bangers to ask for people's thoughts on a 2021 series.
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Titled Maid, the show's synopsis reads: "After fleeing an abusive relationship, a young mother finds a job cleaning houses as she fights to provide for her child and build them a better future."
The series is inspired by Stephanie Land's memoir Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive.
Take a look at the trailer:
Starring Margaret Qualley as struggling mom Alex, the series still has a 94 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer three years after its debut.
"Need honest reviews," one Netflix fan wrote on social media, and was quickly met with rave reviews.
"It was really great and deserved more episodes," wrote on viewer.
"Such a great series! I wish they made a second season," echoed a second Maid fan.
A third person added: "One of the best series I’ve ever watch truly inspiring story! Enjoyed every moment of this."
"Loved this!! Just wished there were more episodes," insisted another viewer.
Meanwhile, someone else urged the inquisitive viewer to 'be prepared to cry'.
With the sensitive nature of the series in mind, the series' creator and showrunner Molly Smith Metzler has previously said the team had worked closely with the National Domestic Violence Program and its hotline while working on the project.
"The series' creator and showrunner Molly Smith Metzler has previously said the team had worked closely with the National Domestic Violence Program and its hotline while working on the project," Metzler told IndieWire in 2022.
"I think it affected a lot of people. Every day I get a note from someone, every day. It’s not even about like, 'I love the show,' it’s just about like, 'Hey, I didn’t know that that was emotional abuse. Thank you for giving it a name.' It is a very hard to define thing, so if we achieved that and people felt seen then that’s why we’re here."
National Domestic Violence Hotline's details appeared at the end of every Maid episode.
If you are experiencing domestic violence, please know that you are not alone. You can talk in confidence 24 hours a day to the national domestic violence helpline on 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) 24/7. You can find a list of local resources here.