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Topics: Netflix, Streaming, Film and TV, Europe
Ellie Kemp
A Netflix crime thriller watched for millions of hours has had viewers on the edge of their seats.
There's nothing like starting a new TV show and feeling the urge to binge-watch every single episode, no matter what else you had planned.
Well, viewers of this gripping new drama have found it nearly impossible to tear themselves away from the screen.
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And no, we're not talking about Dept Q this time.
While there are constantly new releases joining Netflix's bumper catalogue, this one should most certainly be on your watch-list.
The series we're referring to has been viewed for a total of 33.1 million hours, making it the most-watched non-English TV series between June 2 and 8, according to figures from Netflix Tudum.
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The Italian cities of Rome and Naples serve as the stunning backdrop of this 'powerful' mini-series.
The story, meanwhile, follows Sara, (Teresa Saponangelo) a former secret service agent who resurfaces from years in hiding after the mysterious death of her son.
Isolated and grieving, she turns to her old friend and ex-partner Teresa (Claudia Gerini) for help.
But favors in this world come with strings - and consequences.
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Sara, once legendary for her stealth, is pulled back into an industry she thought she'd left behind.
What begins as a search for answers soon unravels into a dangerous investigation, revealing the hidden life her son kept from her, and the enemies still watching.
Haunted by the past and hunted in the present, Sara must rely on the instincts that once made her a legend.
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The series in question is called Sara - Woman in the Shadows, and you can catch its trailer below.
Posting to Reddit, one viewer admitted: "Just started this last night and had to pry myself away from the TV this morning mid episode two!
"Great calm watch with a spiral staircase of suspense with a pace just quick enough to keep you on the edge of your seat!"
Hailing the series as 'compelling,' another wrote: "I really enjoyed this Italian crime drama... The whole cast really created a worth while drama experience."
Sara has so far racked up a score of 6.4 over on IMDb, as one viewer admitted: "I've watch a lot of European series and normally Italian ones take 15 minutes to make a point. But this is the very best I've seen. The story, cast, filming - is excellent."
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Describing Sara as a 'quietly powerful thriller,' another summarized: "A thoughtful, atmospheric series that values nuance over spectacle - Sara stays with you longer than you expect."
All six episodes of Sara - Woman in the Shadows are streaming now on Netflix.