Series dubbed 'absolute junk TV' could be next Netflix hit

The Serial Killer's Wife official trailer on Paramount+

A series that's been dubbed as 'absolute junk TV' and yet is 'binge worthy' could soon become one of Netflix's most viewed titles if current trends persist.

The Serial Killer's Wife is presently available for free streaming, but it could potentially see a surge in popularity on a competing platform.

The series was initially launched via the Paramount+ paid service in 2023, but was added to the free-to-air broadcaster in 2024, with all episodes on Channel 5's My5 service.

Its plot revolves around Beth, who resides with her husband Tom in the coastal town of Blackwater. Their idyllic life is shattered when Tom is arrested for murder at his own birthday party.

Although Beth initially provides him with an alibi, she starts to doubt her husband as more secrets are revealed. She becomes resolute in uncovering the truth herself, reports the Daily Record.

Annabel Scholey reveals that she shared "athletic sex scenes" with co-star Jack Farthing, who plays Beth's husband Tom (Image: Clapperboard TV /Blackbox Studio/Paramount )

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The show is based on Alice Hunter's book of the same name, which is the first in a series, followed by The Serial Killer's Daughter and The Serial Killer's Sister.

The cast features Annabel Scholey, known for her roles in The Split and Rivals on Disney+. She is joined by Poldark's Jack Farthing and Waterloo Road's Angela Griffin.

One viewer simply branded the series as 'absolutely junk TV', with many others noting that they quickly binged the show.

A fan commented online: "Very good drama, was expecting more episodes but if 2nd series comes out it might answer a few questions. Great watch great actors. Worth a binge watch. Excellent! Binge watched it! Lots of twists and turns."

Viewers say the show is 'binge worthy' (Image: Clapperboard TV /Blackbox Studio)

Another viewer shared: "Just finished watching series had an idea in third episode who it could be . Was absolutely shocked at beginning of episode four last one thought she needed locking up. But the twist was fantastic absolutely was not expecting that."

One enthusiast even praised the series, saying it surpasses recent Harlan Coben adaptations on Netflix: "Would definitely recommend! The serial killers wife it was exceptional. Thankfully after watching Fool Me Once and the Castaways which were both awful with terrible script and acting! Both so overrated!"

This response may have some viewers curious about the possibility of the series being added to Netflix, following a recent trend. It wouldn't be the first series to transition from free-to-air TV to the streaming service.

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Some Channel 5 shows have achieved top ten chart success on Netflix, even up to a year after their initial release, including dramas The Cuckoo and Cold Call, as well as documentary series My Wife, My Abuser Captured on Camera. Should The Serial Killer's Wife tread a similar path, it could potentially become a Netflix sensation if added to the streaming giant's roster.

However, given that the series was initially produced by Paramount+, its addition to Netflix isn't guaranteed. That said, it's not entirely out of the question either, as Paramount-produced films have frequently made their way onto Netflix.

The Serial Killer's Wife is streaming on Channel 5 and Paramount+.

Series dubbed 'absolute junk TV' could be next Netflix hit

Series dubbed 'absolute junk TV' could be next Netflix hit

Series dubbed 'absolute junk TV' could be next Netflix hit

Series dubbed 'absolute junk TV' could be next Netflix hit

Series dubbed 'absolute junk TV' could be next Netflix hit