'Horrific' two-part drama based on real-life murder leaves Netflix viewers in shock as they urge others to watch

Netflix subscribers have definitely had their pick of the mix when it comes to riveting crime dramas added to the streaming service in recent weeks.

Apparently, however, nothing has left telly-lovers perched so tensely on the edge of their seats than a two-part ITV series starring British actor Keeley Hawes.

As we say, there seems to have been a plethora of nail-biting dramas added to Netflix over the last few months.

Among those deserving of an honourable mention are superhero blockbuster Supacell - which left viewers so blown away that they're already demanding a second season - and the follow-up instalment of 'gritty' hit Kin, which has had them 'hooked'.

But there seems to have been one particular show - originally released by ITV back in 2020, yet added to the streaming service earlier this week - that has taken the cake when it comes to top picks.

Despite its harrowing subject matter - telling a horrific true story about one of the UK's most devastating 'honour murders' - the show has received mass praise from hoards of new viewers who have recently discovered it.

We are, of course, talking about Honour, the dramatic yet sensitive recreation of the events leading up to and following on from the real-life disappearance and murder of honour killing victim Banaz Mahmod.

Keeley Hawes fronts the heartbreaking real life drama. (ITV)

For those unfamiliar with the heartbreaking story, 20-year-old Mahmod was murdered on the orders of her family in a so-called honour killing after ending a violent and abusive forced marriage.

The Iraqi-Kurdish woman was found to have started a relationship with another man of her own choosing, with her father, uncle and two cousins later convicted of her murder after believing she'd dishonoured her family.

In the two part series, Keeley Hawes takes on the role of newly promoted DCI Caroline Goode, whose team at the London Metropolitan Police Homicide and Serious Crime Command are leading the search for a recently reported missing Mahmod.

While these such real life dramas are often the subject of controversy - with debates surrounding potential sensationalisation of devastating crimes - Honour has received commendation from many viewers for its handling of Banaz Mahmod's story.

Viewers have heaped praise onto the show. (ITV)

"I watched #Honour, the horrific story about the ‘Honour’ killing of Banaz Mahmod on British soil when it came out. Watched it again on #Netflix last night, still as shocked & emotional as the first time. Woke up thinking about it. Watch it," one viewer penned on social media.

Another added: "Watching Honour on Netflix and she reported it to the police, even did a statement. Went to the police FOUR times. This was in 2006/2007, and nothing has changed to protect women, and they tried to arrest HER."

"Honour on Netflix is so sad. I have no words it’s just sad. I would hope if this was to happen today their community would speak up but I’m not sure that’s the case," a third noted.

Someone else went on: "Just watched 2 episodes of a true story on Netflix called Honour it happened between 2006 and 2007. About an honour killing. Staring Keeley Hawes who is always good in everything she stars in."

Honour is available to watch on Netflix now.