Netflix’s latest release is said to be the perfect binge for the weekend

The six part thriller is said to be a must binge (Image: Netflix)

A “rare” six-part thriller that’s just landed on Netflix is being hailed as a “must binge” for fans looking for something to devour this weekend.

Unfamiliar quietly arrived on the streaming giant’s vast catalogue only days ago with minimal publicity.

Despite the lack of fanfare, it’s captured audiences’ imagination and climbed into the top 10 chart.

Currently, it sits as the ninth most-watched series amongst UK viewers. Both fans and critics are urging viewers to give it a go this weekend, describing it as highly bingeable.

According to its synopsis, the German-produced series centres on former spies Simon and Meret, who run a safe house tucked away in the heart of Berlin, reports the Mirror.

When a threat they believed was long gone resurfaces, they must evade assassins, Russian operatives, the BND, former flames and numerous individuals they’ve crossed – all whilst attempting to salvage their marriage.

Whilst the title hasn’t garnered sufficient published reviews for a Rotten Tomatoes score, numerous critics and fans have voiced their approval. Several have dubbed it the essential binge-watch for this weekend.

One reviewer wrote: “Similar to previous Netflix streaming hits like The Night Agent, The Recruit, and Black Doves, Unfamiliar is a spy thriller with classic themes of cat-and-mouse espionage. It has all the right ingredients to be a satisfying binge on Netflix this weekend for fans of spy thrillers, crime dramas, and action-packed series

The series is part spy thriller and part family drama (Image: Netflix)

“It’s a polished, visually stunning series that will keep you hooked from the moment you press play. If you’re searching for a truly unmissable brand new Netflix series to binge in just a sitting or two this weekend, there is no better choice than to dive into Unfamiliar.”

Another viewer praised: “Unfamiliar is the rare thriller that lays out just enough story in its first episode to engage viewers, while leaving them in the dark about things without making them feel like they’re being manipulated.”

Meanwhile, one fan who’s already watched it confessed: “I couldn’t stop. I watched all the episodes straight through until 2:30 am. So much better than the usual Hollywood-glam-makeup-productions.”

Another enthused: “This one completely grabbed me. The action scenes are really intense. There’s a car chase where the main character is literally fighting off killers while arguing with her husband on the phone. Sounds weird but it works perfectly.”

The praise didn’t stop there: “The lead actress Susanne Wolff is incredible, and honestly the actors are great. They feel real, not like typical spy movie characters. What I liked most is that it’s actually smart. It’s not just explosions and gunfights. There’s real tension between the characters and actual mystery about who to trust. The whole thing about family secrets and lies just keeps building the whole time.

“It’s only 6 episodes so it doesn’t drag. If you like spy movies and want something that’s actually good quality, definitely watch this. Even for someone like me who rarely reviews stuff, this one’s worth your time.”