BBC murder mystery races up Netflix charts seven years after TV debut

BBC murder mystery races up Netflix charts seven years after TV debut
Source: Daily Mail Online

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A BBC murder mystery has raced up the Netflix charts seven years after debuting on TV - and fans branded it 'one of the best crime shows out there'.

The Dublin Murders first hit screens in 2019 and was added to the streaming platform last week.

For those unfamiliar, the Irish drama follows detectives Rob Reilly (Killian Scott) and Cassie Maddox (Sarah Greene), who work for an elite murder squad.

Set in Dublin in 2006, detectives Rob and Cassie as try to unmask the killer of Katy Devlin, a young ballerina who was found murdered in the woods close to the city.

It quickly becomes apparent that the case has links to another case from the '80s, in which three children went missing in the same area.

While one young boy was discovered by police, two of the other children remained missing and were never found.

A BBC murder mystery has rocketed up the Netflix charts - seven years on from when it first debuted on screens

The Dublin Murders follows detectives Rob Reilly (Killian Scott) and Cassie Maddox (Sarah Greene), who work for an elite murder squad

A BBC synopsis teases: 'When a young, talented ballerina is found dead on an ancient stone altar, her death drags up another tragedy that befell this community years before - when three children disappeared into the local woods and only one returned.'

It is based upon the novels of Tana French, a New York Times bestselling author and crime writer.

Impressed viewers have given The Dublin Murders a rating of seven out of ten on IMDB.

Awarding the show a perfect rating, one reviewer described it as 'one of the best crime shows out there', as well as a 'gripping mystery'.

Another, meanwhile, stated that the series will get you 'hooked from the first episode'.

While a third held a different opinion, giving a rating of six out of ten due to the 'unresolved plot'.

Furthermore, viewers watching at the time of The Dublin Murders' original release were likewise gripped.

For instance, many were left commenting they couldn't wait to see the next episode.

One wrote: 'Well that got off to a fantastic start...I'm not sure who is who by the end of it. But the dad seems very creepy, is the big sister protecting little sister from him?'

Another shared: 'I really enjoyed #DublinMurders tonight. Am hooked - need to see next one immediately.'

'What an excellent first episode...looking forward to tomorrow night's installment,' a third added.

The series is based upon the novels of Tana French, a New York Times bestselling author and crime writer

Elsewhere, a BBC courtroom drama branded 'gripping and profound' as well as boasting a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score has rocketed up the Netflix charts.

The Victim stars Kelly Macdonald as Anna Dean, a bereaved mother whose nine-year-old son was murdered 14 years earlier.

After posting online what she believes is the killer's new identity and address, Anna finds herself on trial for inciting murder.

Bus driver Craig Myers (James Harkness) - a husband and father - is almost beaten to death in the process.

But with his reputation now tarnished, is Craig really the man whom Anna is trying to find?

The four-part Scottish thriller also stars John Hannah as DI Stephen Grover, who encounters both Anna and Craig.

Upon its release in 2019, the show attracted widespread praise including a 92% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.

One viewer wrote online: 'Terrific cast of actors and an amazingly original story. It was emotional and just wow.'

Another commented: 'From the start to the end - with the final screen of a Rumi quote, it is gripping and emotional. An extraordinary group of actors.'

A third agreed: 'Terrific performances, unique plot, amazing character development, all crowned by a memorable finale.'