Few experiences match the anticipation of starting a new show and feeling an immediate urge to binge-watch the entire series in one go.
A great first episode can set the stage for a memorable binge-watching experience.
Series like Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, Lost, and The Good Place all have exceptional first episodes that captivate viewers from the start.
A recent Netflix release has mesmerized viewers from its very first episode, leading many to finish the entire series in a single day.
This show revolves around a tight-knit community that is deeply affected by a tragic event.
Check out the trailer here:
Titled The Accident, this Mexican drama has not only captivated social media but has also climbed up Netflix’s charts, securing the number two spot.
Featuring Ana Claudia Talancón, Sebastian Martínez, and Alberto Guerra, the concept for the series was crafted by Leonardo Padrón specifically for Netflix.
With just 10 episodes, it’s incredibly bingeable.
The show boasts a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with only one negative review.
Rachel Cooke, in her review for The New Statesman, observed: “Its energy comes from the confrontational anger of the characters and the writer’s anger at injustice.”
Anne Brodie from What She Said commented: “The tension is tight, the story crisp and fast-moving and offers a stinging rebuke of the power elite.”
RogerEbert.com described the show as ‘worth a look’, while the Daily Mail awarded it 4/5 stars, stating: “The emotional power of the story was undeniable”.
Viewers also recommend the show, with one fan tweeting:
“LORD I forgot that Mexican TV Shows go from zero to one million quickly.
“The Accident on Netflix is WILD.”
Another fan tweeted: “One of the best series this year is The Accident on Netflix. Freaking mad!”
One 10/10 review on IMDb exclaimed: “I thought the show was gripping, tense and ABSOLUTELY fantastic, I was in tears by the end….!
“I was hooked from the first episode and watched all in a day!”
The show is not only second in the US but also globally, trailing only behind Emily in Paris.
The Accident is available to watch on Netflix now.