Netflix fans 'completely hooked' on 'rare gem' crime thriller rising in charts

Netflix fans are 'completely hooked' on a 'rare gem' of a crime thriller that is rising in the charts.

Nigerian produced English language series To Kill A Monkey was only just added to the platform late last week. At the time of writing, it has risen to the become the sixth most watched title on the service among UK subscribers.

This is quite an achievement considering very little information was shared about it ahead of its debut. It was created, written and directed by African filmmaker Kemi Adetiba, who hails from Lagos where the show is set.

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According to the synopsis, the eight-part drama follows a struggling father, enticed into the lucrative world of cyber crime and ends up faces a moral minefield where every choice leads him to greater compromises.

Many fans have shared their thoughts and recommendations online. One posted: "I think this is the best Nigerian series I have seen in a very long time. There are more than 1001 lessons to learn from this packed series. At some point, you will wish the series will never end."

Another added: "The title of this series caught my eye. I decided to watch a little of the first episode to see how it was. I am completely hooked! From the first scene, the acting and story line is riveting! I binged all episodes in two nights."

Meanwhile, someone else shared on IMDB: "A rare gem that offers a refreshing dose of realism. Unlike many others that feel like stitched-up fiction or just another cash grab, this one gets it right. The acting is believable, the storyline is consistent, and the cast delivers with heart. You can tell the team cared deeply about what they were creating-there's passion, attention to detail, and an honest effort to reflect real life."

One viewer claimed: "Amazing acting and the storyline is explosive. I was on the edge of my seat every episode." While another replied: "I’m sorry the acting in To Kill A Monkey is phenomenal. These are actors! This is what you get when you cast people who have acted on stage. This is good!"

Adetiba has already shared a message of thanks on Instagram to thank for the support and viewers the show has received so far.

Clearly pleased with the impact the title is having on Netflix, she wrote: "To Kill A Monkey is unlike anything I've ever done. It was a crazy risk to take, but it was a story I strongly felt I needed to tell – no gloss, no theatrics, no grandiose characters to hide behind. Just a raw, human story about real people with real struggles, trying to navigate impossible choices."

She continued: "On behalf of the entire TKAM team – thank you. For watching. For talking. For caring. For showing up in the most powerful way possible. We're humbled…We're overwhelmed by the love…We're grateful beyond words."

To Kill A Monkey is streaming on Netflix.