House Of Usher Falls On Netflix To Sci-Fi Series
After receiving rave reviews for his previous series Midnight Mass and The Haunting of Hill House, Mike Flanagan’s latest creation, The Fall of the House of Usher, predictably debuted at the top of Netflix’s charts. The series explores the dark and twisted tale of siblings who build a family dynasty to secure their fortune, only to watch it crumble as their heirs mysteriously begin to die. Although The Fall of the House of Usher maintained its position in the streamer’s top 10 for more than a week, Forbes reports that it has since been surpassed by Bodies, a new mystery series that has claimed the top spot on Netflix.
The Fall of the House of Usher has been overtaken by the new British mystery thriller Bodies.
Bodies is a British limited series that was primarily written and created for Netflix by Paul Tomalin. The series is an adaptation of the DC Vertigo comic and graphic novel with the same title, penned by Si Spencer and illustrated by Dean Ormston, Tula Lotay, Meghan Hetrick, and Phil Winslade. Spanning eight episodes, the series made its debut on Netflix on October 19, 2023.
The captivating narrative of Bodies, Netflix’s newest hit series, unfurls as it delves into the mysterious discovery of the identical corpse, appearing on Longharvest Lane in London’s East End, remarkably in four different eras – 1890, 1941, 2023, and 2053.
In their pursuit, they aim to uncover a hidden conspiracy that has pervaded over 150 years, intricately entwined with Britain’s historical fabric.
In the course of their investigations, detectives from each distinct time period gradually begin to peel back the layers of the case, revealing the interconnected web that links their seemingly separate inquiries. Eventually, they come to the realization that all of their inquiries are connected to the mysterious political leader Elias Mannix.
Alfred Hillinghead, Charles Whiteman, Shahara Hasan, and Iris Maplewood, the detectives in Bodies, find themselves navigating the complex interplay between past and present as they endeavor to collaboratively piece together a mystery that is integral to ensuring Britain’s future security.
Even with a cast that might not be widely recognized, Bodies has managed to climb to the top of the charts on Netflix and capture the audience’s attention.
In their pursuit, they aim to uncover a hidden conspiracy that has pervaded over 150 years, intricately entwined with Britain’s historical fabric. While the series has drawn numerous comparisons to another Netflix series, Dark, it stands out as a uniquely suspenseful series that promises more than initially meets the eye.
The main cast of Bodies, which currently holds the number one spot on Netflix’s top ten, features Amaka Okafor in the role of Shahara Hasan, Kyle Soller as Alfred Hillinghead, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd playing Charles Whiteman, and Shira Haas as Iris Maplewood. The supporting cast consists of Stephen Graham as Elias Mannix, George Parker as Henry Ashe, Michael Jibson as Barber, Tom Mothersdale as Gabriel Defoe, Synnove Karlsen as Polly Hillinghead, and Alexandra Roach as Maggie. Nichollas Farrell, Amy Manson, Chloe Raphael, Derek Riddell, and Nitin Gantra also have roles on the show.
Even with a cast that might not be widely recognized, Bodies has managed to climb to the top of the charts on Netflix and capture the audience’s attention. Critics and regular viewers alike have lauded the series, with Rotten Tomatoes reflecting scores of 79 percent and 73 percent respectively. With Netflix constantly dropping new content, there’s no telling how long Bodies will hold the number one spot, but it’s certainly an accomplishment everybody involved in the series should be proud of.
