Netflix fans all voted on the ‘most underrated series ever’ – and the top pick hailed as ‘depressing and amazing at the same time’.
With a total of over 6,000 TV shows and films to watch on the UK version of the streaming service, many have been dying to know what they think is the ‘most underrated’ series to watch.
One Reddit user asked on the the sub thread Netflix: ‘What is the most underrated show you have found on Netflix?’
They continued: ‘Sometimes I stumble upon a show I have never heard of before and end up loving it way more than I expected. I am curious if anyone else has had this experience.
‘What is the most underrated show you have discovered on Netflix that more people should watch?’
And one suggestion in the comments section was eight-part crime drama Unbelievable, which is based on a true story.
Netflix fans all voted on the ‘most underrated series ever’ – and the top pick hailed as ‘depressing and amazing at the same time’.
And one suggestion in the comments section was crime drama Unbelievable – which hit the streaming service in 2019 (pictured Kaitlyn Dever)
The show hit Netflix in 2019 and stars Toni Collette, Merritt Wever and Kaitlyn Dever.
IMDb’s synopsis reads: ‘A teenager is charged with lying about being raped, but two detectives follow the path to the truth.’
Many agreed with the suggestion, with one replying: ‘Love this show. Great characters.’
‘Absolutely incredible show with incredible acting. I’ve watched it multiple times, even though it’s a tough watch.’
‘Depressing and amazing at the same time.’
‘I was coming to suggest Unbelievable too!’
‘Tough watch is right. I couldn’t get through it, and not because it was bad.’
And it has even got a whopping Rotten Tomatoes score.
Many rushed to Reddit to share their positive thoughts on the 2019 series
Merritt Wever (pictured left) plays Det. Karen Duvall, while Toni Collette (right) plays Det. Grace Rasmussen
‘With 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and being nominated for multiple Emmys and Golden Globes, and winning a Peabody and Critic’s Choice award, it was in no way underrated.
‘Great show tho!’
Toni Collette plays Detective Grace Rasussen, while Merritt Wever took on the role of Detective Karen Duvall.
Actress Kaitlyn Dever plays protagonist and survivor of sexual assault Marie Adler.
They are also joined by the likes of Eric Lange, Bill Fagerbakke, Elizabeth Marvel, Bridet Everett, Danielle Macdonald and Dale Dickey.
Speaking about her role in the series, Kaitlyn told Entertainment Weekly: ‘When I say it was the hardest thing I had to do, I think it’s because in the aftermath, just after we were filming it, I took a little bit of a break and a breather.
‘I spent a lot of time reflecting on Marie.
‘It just broke my heart the entire time. Every scene, she’s just a girl who kept getting punched in the face, even after her assault.
‘Even before her assault, she had a very tough life. My heart was aching for her during and in the aftermath of this show.
‘I’m happy that we’re making these important stories more and more, and we’re bringing it to light, and giving a voice to the voiceless.
‘That is something that makes me feel proud to be an actor. To be a small part in shedding light on stories that were buried. ‘
Stream Unbelievable on Netflix now.
