Netflix enthusiasts searching for their next binge-worthy series need look no further. Crime drama aficionados should turn their attention to a dark detective show currently streaming on the platform.
'The Sinner': A Critical and Audience Darling
'The Sinner' holds an impressive 92% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has garnered high praise from audiences on IMDb. One reviewer awarded the series a perfect 10/10, describing it as 'criminally underrated.' They elaborated: 'This has become one of my all-time favorite anthologies and streaming series ever. I rank it right up there with the likes of Breaking Bad and The Sopranos, although it's impossible to compare them because they're so distinct, and that also describes The Sinner.'
Another top-tier review titled 'One of Best Series Out There' stated: 'This series has great acting, an intense detailed storyline, great scenery, and superb directing. It pulls you in from the start. The series has a human side but is complex. I recommend this to everyone.'
A third reviewer hailed the programme as 'stunning,' noting: 'Just when you think you know where this anthology season is headed, the writers take you down another brilliant rabbit hole.' A fourth called it 'outstanding,' adding: 'This show had me on the edge of my seat the whole season from start to finish!'
Plot and Cast
'The Sinner' first premiered in 2017, with its first season based on Petra Hammesfahr's 1999 novel of the same name. The series follows Bill Pullman's troubled police detective Harry Ambrose as he investigates crimes committed by unlikely perpetrators, delving into the 'why' behind each case. Season one revolves around Ambrose trying to understand why a woman randomly stabbed a man to death. It starred Jessica Biel, who earned an Emmy nomination for her performance.
The show took audiences on a gripping journey with numerous twists and turns. The second season saw Ambrose dealing with a confounding murder involving a 13-year-old who confessed to killing his parents. 'The Sinner' ran for four seasons, concluding in 2021, with the cast changing each season except for Pullman.
Accolades and Availability
Season one received multiple nominations, including Golden Globes, Emmys, and Saturn Awards. Currently, 'The Sinner' is available for streaming on Netflix, offering viewers a compelling and critically acclaimed crime drama experience.
