Tragic truth behind 'horrific' crime drama that’s just landed on Netflix

It's nothing new that there are a whole bunch of cracking TV series on Netflix just waiting for us to sink our teeth into.

From the incredible Supacell and Desperate Lies telenovela all the way through to The Man With 1,000 Kids and Worst Roommate Ever - it's clear we're far from short of viewing material.

And one of the streaming platform's latest releases in particular, which was originally released by ITV back in 2020 but just dropped on Netflix last week, seems to have really had a major impact on audiences.

Keeley Hawes stars in the two-part British true-crime drama. (ITV)

And, given that it's already climbed to the prestigious 'No. 1 in TV Programmes Today' spot - it's clear viewers can't get enough of it.

The two-part drama tells the extremely harrowing true story about one of the UK's most devastating 'honour murders'.

It follows the events leading up to and following on from the real-life disappearance and murder of honour killing victim, Banaz Mahmod.

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 ITV series dropped on Netflix last week. (ITV)

The Iraqi-Kurdish woman was found to have started a relationship with another man of her own choosing. Her father, uncle and two cousins were 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.

Check out the official trailer here:

While acknowledging that the subject matter is extremely shocking, many Netflix viewers have rushed to social media to praise the series for its handling of Mahmod's story.

"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.

The series is based on a the heartbreaking true story of the murder and honour killing of Banaz Mahmod. (Netflix)

A second 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.

And a final viewer echoed: "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 currently available to stream on Netflix now.