Netflix Releases Zombie Thriller Ziam Amid Global Famine Setting

Netflix has recently renamed one of its Tyler Perry shows from She The People to Miss Governer ahead of its second season, signaling a strategic move likely due to the show's underwhelming initial reception. In addition to this, Netflix released Ziam, a new action thriller set in near-future Thailand that combines a global famine with a viral zombie outbreak, showcasing innovative storytelling within the zombie genre. The series focuses on Singh, a Muay-Thai skilled driver, who navigates a military lockdown to save his doctor girlfriend during the outbreak, with fast zombies adding intense action elements. Netflix is also continuing the crime thriller Mindful Murder with its second season in production, following lawyer Björn Diemel's transformation amidst criminal entanglements. Furthermore, the crime drama Animal Kingdom has gained massive popularity on Netflix, becoming one of the most-watched shows shortly after its addition, praised for its slow-burn storytelling and complex characters, despite being sometimes compared to Breaking Bad. These developments reflect Netflix's ongoing efforts to diversify and revitalize its content offerings with varied genres and strong character-driven narratives.