Netflix’s Hit New 6-Part Crime Thriller Series Debuts To Exceptional Audience Rotten Tomatoes Score

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Netflix’s latest crime thriller is a hit with viewers, earning a high score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Netflix, the leading streaming service, has become known for its popular and well-received original crime thrillers, including shows like Mindhunter, Ozark, The Night Agent, Fool Me Once, and Black Rabbit. Its latest crime thriller is already earning praise from critics and quickly gaining a dedicated audience.

The new Netflix crime thriller, Legends, has received a fantastic response from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes just five days after its release. Created by Neil Forsyth, the series tells the real, previously unknown story of British customs agents who went undercover to bust drug smugglers in the early 1990s. The show stars Steve Coogan, Tom Burke, Hayley Squires, Aml Ameen, and other talented actors.

The new series Legends premiered on Netflix on May 7th and has already earned a solid 85% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. While the score might change as more viewers weigh in (it’s currently based on over 50 ratings), critics are even more enthusiastic, giving it a 93% rating based on 14 reviews.

As a total cinema fan, I’m hearing amazing things about Legends! Everyone’s saying it’s completely gripping and impossible to stop watching. The acting is really getting a lot of praise – people are saying it feels incredibly authentic. I’m also hearing it’s full of surprises with a really fast pace and a story that just pulls you in, especially with that tense undercover storyline. A few people have mentioned some plot holes or moments that felt a bit too complicated, and maybe a minor historical inaccuracy here and there, but honestly, the overall buzz is overwhelmingly positive. It sounds fantastic!

However, many critics are even more positive, describing the show as captivating, visually appealing, and fast-moving. In a review for ScreenRant, Greg MacArthur gave the show a nearly perfect score of nine out of ten stars, calling it a “thought-provoking and captivating lesson in building suspense” that “pays tribute to overlooked heroes.” He notes that the show is naturally engaging and draws viewers in immediately.

Legends is a fast-paced, six-episode thriller that manages to feel as expansive and compelling as larger crime dramas like Mayor of Kingstown and Narcos.

Critics and viewers both love it, and the new crime thriller Legends is quickly becoming a standout series on Netflix. While it’s not perfect—it’s a bit raw in spots—that doesn’t hold it back. Legends is gaining popularity quickly and has the potential to be Netflix’s next big success.

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2026-05-12 20:38