Netflix Crime Dramas Garner Global Viewer Praise, Drive Demand

Netflix has garnered praise for several new and classic crime and period drama series. "The English Game," a period drama set in the 1870s, has been lauded for its depiction of football's origins and the class struggles intertwined with the sport's early days. In the crime thriller genre, new international shows like Italy's "Sara - Woman in the Shadows" and Sweden's "The Glass Dome" have attracted attention for their suspenseful storytelling and complex characters, with "The Glass Dome" reaching Netflix's top 10 non-English series. Meanwhile, the Scottish crime thriller "Dept Q," featuring detective Carl Morck, has been hailed as a standout British series with strong viewer ratings and calls for more seasons. Lastly, the acclaimed crime drama "Dexter," known for its chilling narrative and comparison to "The Sopranos," is set to leave Netflix in June but will return with a new sequel series, "Dexter: Resurrection." These shows collectively highlight Netflix's diverse offerings in the crime and drama categories, appealing to a wide range of audiences.