Dark Winds Climbs the Netflix Charts After a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes – Here Are 3 More Mystery Thrillers with Impeccable Reviews
Both seasons devoured Dark winds Already on Netflix? You’re not alone, as it’s been in the top 10 most-watched series for two weeks in a row since it was added to the platform in late August. The western noir thriller is a hit with critics, judging by its 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating , and there are plenty of other highly rated thrillers where that comes from.
Dark winds is set in the 1970s American Southwest, a very specific time period, so don’t expect me to recommend more of the best Netflix shows set in that setting. Instead, I’ve compiled three standout mystery thrillers with very different vibes, so hopefully this list will suit all tastes. From legal thrillers set in the late 19th century to modern-day South Korea, there’s plenty to choose from when it comes to the best streaming service.
Some are more serious than others, and some mix genres, but the beauty of a good mystery is that it can have drastically different tones. For example: A Good Guide to Murder for Girls was another mystery hit that prompted us to recommend three more thrillers with over 92% on Rotten Tomatoes. But that list didn’t include any with as flawless a rating as the three picks below.
The Chestnut Man
RT score: 100%
Age Rating: TV-MA
Length: ~50 minute episodes
Makers: Dorte Warnøe Hagh, David Sandreuter and Mikkel Seru
Fans of gritty thrillers won’t want to miss this one. Based on the book of the same name, The Chestnut Man follows two detectives hunting a killer linked to a politician’s missing child. The key clue is based on the title, as a chestnut figurine was found at the scene of the crime, and it’s a race against time to figure out what that resources Exactly. I like ominous, cryptic messages.
This is the pinnacle of Nordic noir and if you also like The murder as much as i did i highly recommend The Chestnut Man. It has also been renewed for a second season, meaning it won’t follow in the footsteps of recent cancellations like Dead Boys Detectives.
Chicken nugget
RT score: 100%
Age Rating: TV-MA
Length: ~30 minute episodes
Creator: Lee Byeong-heon
No, I didn’t lose my mind halfway through writing this article. I’m here to advocate even more absurd things, and Chicken nugget is no exception. If you’re looking for something a little funnier, or the kind of show that makes you think “how the hell did they come up with that?”, I’ve got you.
The starting point of Chicken nugget is a simple one and it’s 30 minute episodes, which is a recipe for success when you’re tired, can’t really concentrate and just want something to binge watch. Here a woman is turned into a chicken nugget by a “strange machine” (it gives The fly) and her father and love interest have to figure out what’s going on here, and that’s where the mystery part comes in. It can also make you hungry, I guess.
The law according to Lidia Poët
RT score: 100%
Age Rating: TV-MA
Length: ~40 minute episodes
Makers: Guido Iuculano and Davide Orsini
Finally, if you need to brush up on your legal history, Lidia Poët is a fascinating name. Widely regarded as the first modern female Italian lawyer, this series based on her life explores her struggle to be taken seriously by men of the time who believed she shouldn’t practice law at all. In fact, it cost her years to be officially recognized as a lawyer, when she was admitted to the Dutch Bar Association at the age of 65.
This series is about a young Lidia, who fights for her right to become a lawyer, despite the fact that everyone, including her own brother, stands in her way. Although the series loosely based on Poet’s life, the discrimination women faced at the time is very real, and Matilda De Angelis delivers a powerful performance as a woman who can’t be stopped. It’s coming back for season 2 (not yet confirmed), so there will be more investigations led by women.