Netflix Nigerian Crime Thriller To Kill A Monkey Tops UK Charts

Netflix has seen rising popularity in new crime thrillers with diverse storylines captivating audiences globally. The Nigerian series To Kill A Monkey, created by Kemi Adetiba, has quickly become a fan favorite, praised for its gripping narrative about a struggling father drawn into cybercrime and its authentic acting and storytelling. Similarly, Netflix's upcoming British series Hostage, starring Suranne Jones as a prime minister facing a hostage crisis, promises intense political drama and high stakes. Meanwhile, Untamed, starring Eric Bana, remains a top contender on Netflix with its dark murder mystery theme. Alongside these, Netflix added all three seasons of Hightown, a crime drama about a federal agent battling addiction while solving crimes, which complements the darker, character-driven crime shows gaining traction. Additionally, the freely available British period crime drama Bookish, praised for its compelling storytelling and character depth, continues to receive acclaim and has been renewed for a second season.