Though there isn’t always a large quantity of horror and thriller projects available to stream on Netflix, there are certainly projects that stand out amidst the platform’s other offerings. Now a German thriller series has reached the top spot for the streaming service’s thriller category.
As noted via FlixPatrol, as of this writing the series Liebes Kind, otherwise known as Dear Child, has reached the #1 spot for Netflix’s Top 10 TV shows. It’s always impressive to see an international project reach such a high spot on the streaming service’s ranks. Especially when there are more recognizable shows or movies to compete with.
For this particular thriller series, however, it seems as though the “disturbing but brilliant” narrative is connecting with Netflix viewers. As you can see below, a number of social media users have taken to X to share their thoughts on Dear Child. It’s clear that this thriller has won over its audience by being “one of the best binges” that viewers have had in years.
Here are the tweets:
Guys,
Watched #DearChild on Netflix last night—by far, one of the best binges I’ve had in years. True crime, psychological thriller, murder mystery all rolled up into 1 6-part miniseries.Very Josef Fritzl meets Room meets Gone Girl.
Highly recommended it. Lmk what you think. pic.twitter.com/UiPRdLknqo
— Corey Rosenberg (@HeyImCoreyR) September 10, 2023
#DearChild on Netflix literally has me at the edge of my bed. wheww
— Tabs (@TaiDee__) September 10, 2023
‘Dear Child’ @netflix pic.twitter.com/FQGzaBup1B
— ERRTHANG BIG🦂 (@iAmTeeWeezie) September 7, 2023
Just watched DEAR CHILD on Netflix. Definitely worth the watch. Excellent German-language thriller. pic.twitter.com/sQVF8Uy79C
— Gloriously Horrible (@jsopercook) September 11, 2023
Dear Child on Netflix is a good show. I haven’t watched a series that good in a while. pic.twitter.com/SumEAzJrnW
— African Aquarian ♒️ 🧜🏽♀️ (@NaturalHippy888) September 9, 2023
Stumbled upon #DearChild on @netflix – just binged 2 episodes. It’s brilliant so far. Disturbing, but brilliant.
— Amy Rockson (@AmyRockson) September 8, 2023
If you all looking for a short interesting series watch “ dear CHILD ” guys i literally watch it in one sit ☝🏻 pic.twitter.com/IWaHN8qbYk
— ✴︎ (@THEENANZ) September 15, 2023
It’s certainly surprising to see so much support for the international sensation. Of course, good storytelling always stands out, and hopefully we’ll see other such examples in the near future. For now, viewers are enjoying Dear Child, and it goes to show that both horror and thriller projects should continue to be invested in by Netflix. Especially when it results in this kind of positive attention and high streaming numbers.
Dear Child was adapted for screen and directed by Julian Pörksen and Isabel Kleefeld based on the novel by Romy Hausmann.
The cast of the series includes Kim Riedle, Hans Löw, Naila Schuberth, Sammy Schrein, Justus von Dohnányi, Julika Jenkins, and Haley Louise Jones.
Fans can currently stream Dear Child on Netflix. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional Netflix news and other streaming updates for services including Hulu as we have them.