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Netflix Fans Call Mini-Series The ‘Perfect Half-Day Binge’

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11:32 16 May 2025


Netflix fans are calling a mini-series the perfect binge-watch.

A newly released Swedish crime drama has quickly become a word-of-mouth sensation, with viewers and critics alike praising its gripping pace and binge-worthy format.

Since its debut on April 15, 2025, fans have flocked to social media, calling the limited series the ‘perfect half-day binge,’ blending psychological suspense with atmospheric Nordic noir in just the right dose.

With only a handful of episodes, the series has struck a chord with fans who are praising it for being both compact and compelling.

One viewer wrote: “While the limited series isn’t perfect, it still gives you a solid half-day binge with a few chilling moments and mild entertainment.”

Another added: “Extremely bingeable. I wouldn’t say it’s perfect, but it still feels like 5 stars.”

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Netflix fans are calling a mini-series the perfect binge-watch. Credit: Netflix

Many are particularly impressed by the show’s ability to keep audiences on edge without dragging the plot.

“One of the best thrillers I’ve seen in a long time. Keeps you guessing and on edge til the end,” one fan posted.

“Definitely worth binge watching. I’m giving it 10/10.”

Critics have echoed the sentiment. Paul Hirons of The Killing Times called it: “a solid, binge-worthy thriller with just enough atmosphere to make it interesting,” while Collider described it as weaving ‘an enthralling web.’

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A newly released Swedish crime drama has quickly become a word-of-mouth sensation, with viewers and critics alike praising its gripping pace and binge-worthy format. Credit: Netflix

Created by renowned crime writer Camilla Läckberg and directed by Lisa Farzaneh and Henrik Björn, The Glass Dome tells the haunting story of Lejla, a behavioural scientist who returns to her eerie hometown of Granås following her adoptive mother’s sudden death.

But as old traumas resurface – including her own childhood abduction – Lejla is drawn into a web of secrets buried beneath the town’s quiet facade.

With its limited runtime, chilling themes, and evocative Scandinavian setting, The Glass Dome has carved out a place as a go-to mini-series for thriller fans looking for a satisfying story in a single sitting.

Whether you’re into moody mystery or just need your next half-day Netflix fix, The Glass Dome seems to be the series everyone is talking about – and bingeing.

Watch the trailer for The Glass Dome here…

The Glass Dome is available to stream via Netflix.

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