New Netflix Crime Thriller Is Winning Over Viewers — “I Binge-Watched the Whole Season in One Day”
The new crime drama Legends has quickly become one of the most popular shows on Netflix since it arrived last Thursday. According to Netflix viewing charts and audience reactions, the six-episode series entered the global top 10 in multiple countries.
The series is a British crime thriller starring Tom Burke and Steve Coogan. It follows a group of ordinary UK customs officers who are given a dangerous undercover mission. Their job is to secretly enter and investigate a powerful and violent drug trafficking gang.
The show has been compared by viewers to other well-known crime dramas like Mayor of Kingstown and Narcos because of its serious tone and focus on undercover operations.
Audience reaction has been very strong. On Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an 85% audience score. Many viewers say they finished the entire season in just one day.
More reactions from viewers highlight how easy the show is to binge.
Critics have also responded positively to the show. The story of Legends is based on real undercover operations from the 1990s, described in the book The Betrayer: How An Undercover Unit Infiltrated the Global Drug Trade. It follows customs officers who are trained and sent undercover to infiltrate criminal networks by creating fake identities.
With strong reviews, fast global popularity, and heavy viewer engagement, Legends is already shaping up to be one of Netflix’s standout crime dramas.
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