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The biggest flop of 2024 has become a Netflix phenomenon — and now no one can stop watching it Copyright / Columbia Pictures

The biggest flop of 2024 has become a Netflix phenomenon — and now no one can stop watching it

In an effort to expand its universe of antagonists, Sony turns to one of the wildest and most enigmatic characters in comic book lore with a film that blends graphic violence, family trauma, and brutal settings. “Kraven the Hunter” attempts to turn an instinct-driven villain into a lead figure, relying on physical strength and restrained fury as dramatic engines. However, amid uneven effects, excessive brutality, and a persistent emotional void.

Second most-watched non-English language film on Netflix in 2024, the movie was viewed by 85 million subscribers Copyright / Netflix

Second most-watched non-English language film on Netflix in 2024, the movie was viewed by 85 million subscribers

When a shark appears in the waters of the Seine, the city of Paris ceases to be a postcard-perfect setting and becomes the stage for a submerged nightmare. Blending deliberate absurdity with echoes of environmental critique, “Under Paris” plunges into an unlikely chaos, where the grotesque and the symbolic intertwine beneath the surface of a river that hides more than it reveals — a murky mirror of collective fears and persistent omissions.

Starts as a distraction, turns into an obsession: the new Netflix series you just can’t quit Jessica Brooks / Netflix

Starts as a distraction, turns into an obsession: the new Netflix series you just can’t quit

A crime during a Kylie Minogue concert inside the White House would, in itself, be an open invitation to absurdity — yet it’s merely the starting point for an investigation that drifts between surreal humor and a veiled critique of power’s inner workings. In Shondaland’s new series, the murder of a butler turns the political heart of the U.S. into a chessboard of farce, vanity, and secrets, where even the truth seems procedural.

The suspense series topping Netflix’s global rankings was watched by 5 million people in 24 hours Copyright / Netflix

The suspense series topping Netflix’s global rankings was watched by 5 million people in 24 hours

In a remote German village, a grief-stricken family seeks refuge in an old mansion, unaware that it houses a long-forgotten experiment: an artificial intelligence created in the 1970s. When it awakens, Cassandra doesn’t merely wish to resume her duties — she aims to embed herself emotionally into the family’s bonds. The series deeply explores the boundaries between programmed affection and conscious manipulation.

Nominated for 4 Oscars, the third most-watched film in Netflix history reached 171 million views worldwide Niko Tavernise / Netflix

Nominated for 4 Oscars, the third most-watched film in Netflix history reached 171 million views worldwide

Disguised as an apocalyptic satire, the film leads the viewer through a scathing portrait of a society that has normalized collapse. The comet threat is merely a pretext to expose collective delusion, the erosion of science, and the spectacle of misinformation. With uncomfortable humor, relentless irony, and a tone that borders on desperation, it lays bare the failure of public discourse and the numbness in the face of the obvious.

The most harrowing and brutal war drama in cinema history, winner of 4 Oscars and nominated for 84 awards, available on Netflix Reiner Bajo / Netflix

The most harrowing and brutal war drama in cinema history, winner of 4 Oscars and nominated for 84 awards, available on Netflix

Set on the front lines of World War I, the film revisits Erich Maria Remarque’s novel through an unflinchingly human lens. Rather than glorifying conflict, it exposes the psychological breakdown of young soldiers caught in a senseless spiral of violence. War is portrayed not as an epic, but as a slow erasure of identity — where the loss of innocence proves as devastating as the bombs, and as silent as the fear that shadows them.

A true story about a World War II hero you don’t know, but need to discover right now, on Netflix Copyright / Netflix

A true story about a World War II hero you don’t know, but need to discover right now, on Netflix

In the dark corridors of Nazi-occupied Norway, a young student transforms into the mastermind behind the most daring resistance operations. “Nr. 24” retraces the journey of Gunnar Sønsteby, a key figure in the fight against the German regime, exploring his tactical intelligence, calculated coldness, and the inevitable sacrifices that shaped his path. The film delves into the complexity of heroism in times of war.

Influenced by Bergman and based on Kierkegaard’s leap of faith theory, Netflix’s film is worth every millisecond of your time Copyright / Netflix

Influenced by Bergman and based on Kierkegaard’s leap of faith theory, Netflix’s film is worth every millisecond of your time

What happens when the foundation of a relationship crumbles under the weight of time and individual choices? In “Let Go”, Josephine Bornebusch examines the dissolution of marriage without resorting to obvious melancholy, painting a sincere and poignant portrait of the struggle to preserve bonds that can no longer hold. Balancing humor and sorrow, the narrative challenges romantic illusions and confronts the burden of societal conventions.

One of the most beautiful films of 2024, an Italian Netflix drama that will bring you to tears Anna Camerlingo / Netflix

One of the most beautiful films of 2024, an Italian Netflix drama that will bring you to tears

In post-war Italy, a country torn apart by hunger and mourning finds solidarity as a response to the misery afflicting the south. In this setting, a young Neapolitan boy is sent north, where he discovers a new life and an unexpected passion for music. Caught between his biological mother’s harshness and the warmth of the woman who welcomes him, he finds himself torn between two worlds, carrying a dilemma that will forever echo in his identity.

Based on an award-winning Slavic novel, Adam Sandler’s film is on Netflix Larry Horricks / Netflix

Based on an award-winning Slavic novel, Adam Sandler’s film is on Netflix

The vastness of space reveals not only the unknown but also the loneliness of those who venture into it. Inspired by the novel by Jaroslav Kalfar, “Spaceman” follows Jakub Prochazka (Adam Sandler), sent to investigate a cosmic phenomenon while confronting the ghosts of his past. Between his wife’s absence and the unexpected company of an alien creature, he is forced to face his deepest emotions.