All 6 episodes of ‘compelling’ mystery thriller are now streaming on Netflix

Another week, another thriller for fans to dig their teeth into, this time over on Netflix. The French mystery series, Under A Dark Sun, has already entered the top 10 TV shows on the streamer, promising a ‘heartfelt’ and ‘suspenseful’ experience for viewers who tune into this six-episode drama (Picture: Marie Genin/Netflix)

The show follows runaway single mother Alba Mazier (Ava Baya) whose boss, Arnaud Lasserre (Thibault De Montalembert), is killed ‘just hours into starting her new job’. Now the main suspect, she becomes intertwined in a conspiracy full of ‘deep-rooted secrets and morally grey decisions’ (Picture: Marie Genin/Netflix)

‘[When] her name mysteriously appears in his will, how far will she go to force the truth from his family?’ the synopsis of the fast-paced miniseries concludes. As teased by Time: ‘What begins as a murder case quickly spirals into something much more complex: a dark family history full of hidden paternity, forced silence, and decades of manipulation' (Picture: Marie Genin/Netflix)

The series also stars two-time Oscar nominee Isabelle Adjani as the ill-fated Arnaud’s wife, Beatrice. The feel of the show has been compared to the likes of Harlan Coben’s mystery thrillers, which have stirred up a storm on the streaming platform with huge viewership for adaptations like Fool Me Once and Missing You (Picture: Marie Genin/Netflix)

‘There’s a lot to like about Under A Dark Sun, like Baya’s intensity as Alba and Adjani’s insouciant performance as Beatrice, who seems so unfazed by Arnaud’s death that she wears a pink suit to his funeral and reads a eulogy she created with ChatGPT. That back and forth between these two very opposite characters should drive the tension in this series,’ Decider wrote in a review (Picture: Marie Genin/Netflix)

The Review Geek pointed out the show’s sometimes clunky plotting but added: ‘Under a Dark Sun is an easy binge with strong performances, a compelling lead, and just enough intrigue to carry you through.’ Over on IMDb, user zeksozen called it a ‘tense and intriguing’ and said it was ‘a hidden gem for those who enjoy European crime dramas with a moody, cinematic style’ (Picture: Marie Genin/Netflix)

Proceed with caution, however, as not all the reviews have been glowing, with some calling it a ‘weird’ storyline filled with sometimes ‘unnecessary twists’. You’ll have to tune in to decide whether it’s down your alley (Picture: Marie Genin/Netflix)

There’s a growing market for European thrillers in the UK, with plenty of options if you find yourself hooked after this one. Just last week, Channel 4 added a French survival thriller, The Devil’s Leap, which followed a father-daughter duo on a hiking trip gone wrong. Under A Dark Sun is now available to stream on Netflix (Picture: Marie Genin/Netflix)