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Topics: Stephen King, Streaming, Amazon Prime, Film and TV, Horror, Drugs
Ellie Kemp
Topics: Stephen King, Streaming, Amazon Prime, Film and TV, Horror, Drugs
Stephen King once recommended a Prime Video mini-series he dubbed 'bone-shaking and terrifying.'
The King of Horror earned his title for a reason - so when he recommends a series, especially a thriller like this one, then it's wise to pay attention.
From a Netflix series with the 'best ever' jumpscare to a 'witty and sharp' horror drama binged for millions of hours, King's recommendations never fall short.
And he was particularly impressed by a gripping Amazon Prime Video series which boasts near-perfect ratings.
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The TV series tells the story of a single massive cocaine shipment - all 5,000 kilos of it - ordered by the Italian mafia.
Sourced from Mexican cartels and brokered through an American family business, the series traces the interconnected chain of players across three continents.
At the heart of the narrative is the Lynwood family: Edward Lynwood (Gabriel Byrne) runs a legitimate shipping company that secretly brokers drug deals.
Emma Lynwood (Andrea Riseborough), his daughter, manages the logistics of the trafficking operation with cold precision, while Chris Lynwood (Dane DeHaan), Edward’s son, suffers from a degenerative illness but plays a crucial role in navigating the increasingly dangerous trade.
On the Mexican side is Manuel Quinteras (Harold Torres), a corrupt soldier who rises through brutal ambition, aligning with the Leyra brothers to control distribution.
On the Italian side, rival factions of the ‘Ndrangheta fight for dominance, with family loyalty and betrayal running deep.
The show in question is called ZeroZeroZero, referring to the '000' grade flour, used as a metaphor for the purest form of cocaine.
Taking to X, formerly Twitter in 2020, horror legend Stephen King said: "ZERO ZERO ZERO (Amazon): Hard to believe I will see anything this year that's better than this. Bone-shaking, chilling, terrifying, epic. Dane DeHaan and Andrea Riseborough are incandescent."
Meanwhile, Rotten Tomatoes critics were in agreement, rating it 94 percent while audience members gave it a pretty close 91 percent.
"An addictive thriller whose greatest weakness is that it is at times too withholding, ZeroZeroZero will stick with you long after the credits roll," critics said in their consensus.
Fans also weighed in, as one reckoned: "Shows this good are rare indeed... start watching this immediately."
A second agreed: "Show kept me watching all eight episodes. I'm sad there won't be a season two..."
"Amazing! Best series I’ve seen in years," a third social media user said.
ZeroZeroZero is streaming now on Prime Video and you can sign up for a free 30-day trial now ($14.99/month thereafter).