Netflix‘s latest miniseries is the Swedish drama thriller, A Nearly Normal Family, which dropped November 24th on the streaming platform. Based on the critically acclaimed novel by Mattias Edvardsson, it stars Alexandra Karlsson Tyrefors, who makes her acting debut in the series, as 19-year-old Stella Sandell accused of murdering her entrepreneur boyfriend Christoffer Olsen, (played by Barracuda Queens’ Christian Fandango Sundgren). During the investigation, it is revealed that Stella’s parents, a priest and a lawyer, each have their own secrets as well, putting the investigation at risk as they do everything in their power to protect their daughter. The six-episode series is filled with twists and keeps you on the edge of your seat not knowing what the final outcome will be. If you’re looking for more shows like A Nearly Normal Family to check out next, we have 11 suggestions for you below.
Defending Jacob (2020 miniseries)
Cast: Chris Evans, Michelle Dockery, Jaeden Martell, Cherry Jones, Pablo Schreiber, Betty Gabriel, Sakina Jaffrey, J. K. Simmons, Daniel Henshall
Synopsis: “In this gripping, character-driven thriller, a shocking crime rocks a small Massachusetts town and one family in particular, forcing an assistant district attorney to choose between his sworn duty to uphold justice and his unconditional love for his son.”
Where to watch: Apple TV+
Mare of Easttown (2021 miniseries)
Cast: Kate Winslet, Julianne Nicholson, Jean Smart, Evan Peters, Angourie Rice, David Denman, Guy Pearce, Neal Huff, Cailee Spaeny, John Douglas Thompson, Sosie Bacon, Joe Tippett
Synopsis: “Kate Winslet plays Mare Sheehan, a small-town Pennsylvania detective who investigates a local murder as life crumbles around her. From creator and writer Brad Ingelsby, with all episodes directed by Craig Zobel, the seven-part limited series is an exploration into the dark side of a close community and an authentic examination of how family and past tragedies can define our present.”
Where to watch: Max
The Mess You Leave Behind (2020 miniseries)
Cast: Inma Cuesta, Bárbara Lennie, Tamar Novas, Arón Piper, Roberto Enríquez, Roque Ruiz, Isabel Garrido, Fede Pérez, Alfonso Agra
Synopsis: “A teacher starts her job at a high school but is haunted by a suspicious death that occurred there weeks before… and begins fearing for her own life.”
Where to watch: Netflix
The Night Of (2016 miniseries)
Cast: Riz Ahmed, John Turturro, Michael Kenneth Williams, Bill Camp, Jeannie Berlin, Payman Maadi, Poorna Jagannathan, Glenne Headly, Amara Karan
Synopsis: “From creators Steven Zaillian and Richard Price, The Night Of is an eight-part limited series that delves into the intricate story of a fictitious murder case in New York City. The series follows the police investigation and legal proceedings, all the while examining the criminal justice system and the purgatory of Rikers Island, where the accused awaits his trial.”
Where to watch: Max
Quicksand (2019 miniseries)
Cast: Hanna Ardéhn, Felix Sandman, William Spetz, David Dencik, Ella Rappich, Anna Björk, Reuben Sallmander
Synopsis: “After a tragedy at a school sends shock waves through a wealthy Stockholm suburb, a seemingly well-adjusted teen finds herself on trial for murder.”
Where to watch: Netflix
Sharp Objects (2018 miniseries)
Cast: Amy Adams, Patricia Clarkson, Sophia Lillis, Chris Messina, Eliza Scanlen, Matt Craven, Henry Czerny, Taylor John Smith, Madison Davenport, Miguel Sandoval, Will Chase, Sydney Sweeney, Elizabeth Perkins, Lulu Wilson, Jackson Hurst, David Sullivan
Synopsis: “After treating her mental illness, crime reporter Camille Preaker returns to her hometown to solve the murder of two young girls. However, she is forced to face and deal with her own demons too.”
Where to watch: Max, Spectrum
Surface (2022 – )
Cast: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Stephan James, Ari Graynor, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, François Arnaud, Millie Brady
Synopsis: “After suffering a traumatic head injury that leaves her with serious memory loss issues, Sophia embarks on a quest to piece her life back together. However, she realises that the people who are helping her may not have her best interests in mind.”
Where to watch: Apple TV+
The Twelve (2019-2023)
Cast: Maaike Neuville, Charlotte De Bruyne, Tom Vermeir, Peter Gorissen, Zouzou Ben Chikha, Piet De Praitere, Maaike Cafmeyer, Anne-Mieke Ruyten, Josse De Pauw, Johan Heldenbergh
Synopsis: “Twelve jurors — ordinary people with struggles of their own — must decide the case of a woman accused of killing her best friend and her own daughter.”
Where to watch: Netflix
Unbelievable (2019 miniseries)
Cast: Toni Collette, Merritt Wever, Kaitlyn Dever, Eric Lange, Bill Fagerbakke, Elizabeth Marvel, Bridget Everett, Danielle Macdonald, Dale Dickey, Liza Lapira
Synopsis: “After a young woman is accused of lying about a rape, two female detectives investigate a spate of eerily similar attacks. Inspired by true events.”
Where to watch: Netflix
The Undoing (2020 miniseries)
Cast: Nicole Kidman, Hugh Grant, Édgar Ramírez, Donald Sutherland, Matilda De Angelis, Lily Rabe, Noah Jupe, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Annaleigh Ashford, Fala Chen
Synopsis: “A modern twist to a classical “whodunnit” tale, when the life of a wealthy New York therapist turns upside down after she and her family get involved with a murder case.”
Where to watch: Max, Spectrum
You Don’t Know Me (2022 miniseries)
Cast: Samuel Adewunmi, Sophie Wilde, Bukky Bakray, Roger Nsengiyumva, Tuwaine Barrett
Synopsis: “When all the evidence points towards his guilt, a man on trial for murder uses his closing argument to recount his love affair with a mysterious woman.”
Where to watch: Netflix
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