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Netflix gives ‘gripping thriller’ a second lease of life as viewers praise ‘edge of your seat’ storyline

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Published 18:26 14 Oct 2024 GMT+1

Netflix gives ‘gripping thriller’ a second lease of life as viewers praise ‘edge of your seat’ storyline

The intense psychological drama originally aired on Channel 5 earlier this year

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle

Now, we've been properly treated recently when it comes to cracking viewing material to sink our teeth into now that the weather's chilling up.

From the 'bloody twisted' and 'depraved' new murder series which just landed on NOW to the second season of the gritty new crime series BBC viewers can't stop binge-watching - it's clear there's bucketloads of banging stuff to watch on TV right now.

There's one more to add to your 'to-watch' list as Netflix has given a 'gripping thriller' a second lease of life as viewers praise the 'edge of your seat' storyline.

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The four-part thriller series has just landed on Netflix (Channel 5)
The four-part thriller series has just landed on Netflix (Channel 5)

Originally airing on Channel 5 back in April, the layered and intense psychological drama has since climbed to the streamer's 'No. 2 in TV Programmes Today' spot - just under Outer Banks.

The four-parter follows the Haynes family; Nick (Lee Ingleby), Jessica (Claire Goose) and daughter Alice (Freya Hannan-Mills), and their desperate need for a fresh start following some bad financial decisions.

They decide to take in a house lodger Sian (Jill Halfpenny) to alleviate some of the pressure, but their life unravels when said lodger unmasks her true identity and reveals dark family secrets, sparking chaos and destruction.

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The series is none other than The Cuckoo and you can check out the official trailer here:

People have rushed to social media sharing their praise over the series, with one X user writing: "If you're looking for a gripping thriller with no sex and very little swearing (yes, a rarity nowadays) The Cuckoo on Netflix is fantastic!

"Claire Goose and Lee Ingleby. I can't recommend it enough!"

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A second quipped: "The Cuckoo on Netflix is so f**ked."

While a third praised: "The Cuckoo was yet another well made drama on @channel5_tv.

"Great cast and an edge of the seat storyline. Never seen Jill Halfpenny play a role like this, she was brilliant.

"I loved the ending. I hope there is a season 2. It seems channel 5 is the home of top quality dramas."

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The Cuckoo is currently 'No. 2 in TV Programmes Today' on Netflix (Channel 5)
The Cuckoo is currently 'No. 2 in TV Programmes Today' on Netflix (Channel 5)

A fourth gushed: "First episode of #thecuckoo soooo creepy. Definitely left on a bit a cliffhanger! My daysss @halfpennyjill brilliant already!"

"The Cuckoo on Channel 5 Is brilliant! 4 episodes & I was hooked from the Start," urged a fifth.

Another echoed: "Just blitzed Channel 5's drama The Cuckoo, awesome story and incredible acting as always from the talented @halfpennyjill."

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And a final X user added: "Just watched The Cuckoo on Channel 5. Jill Halfpenny made me jump a few times in final episode!"

Well, I know what I'll be watching tonight!

The Cuckoo is currently available to stream on Netflix.

Featured Image Credit: Channel 5

Topics: Netflix, TV And Film, Tyla Recommends, Channel 5

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.

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