ISLAMABAD: Among the year’s standout offerings was Untamed, a tightly plotted mystery thriller that became one of Netflix’s most binged limited series, praised for its real-world tension and clever pacing. Its popularity led to a confirmed second season after debuting in mid-2025.
Another major hit was Alice in Borderland Season 3, the Japanese survival thriller that continued to blend brutal action with psychological intrigue, earning praise for its chilling challenges and emotional twists as protagonists Arisu and Usagi battled both mind games and deadly foes.
International suspense continues with The Åre Murders, a Nordic noir series set in remote Sweden, where detectives unravel a missing-person case through atmospheric mystery and character-driven tension, marking one of Netflix’s most lauded crime dramas of the year.
Adding to the catalogue, Mobius, a Chinese sci-fi mystery thriller about a time-looping detective, emerged as a top-10 global series on Netflix, combining supernatural elements with procedural intrigue that kept viewers guessing.
For those seeking suspenseful films, Netflix’s 2025 slate included the star-studded murder mystery Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, anchoring its place in the streaming charts with strong viewership, and other top-ranked titles in the platform’s weekly lists highlighted psychological tension and survival themes.
While genre fans can explore further regional thrillers and crime dramas on the service, these core titles helped define Netflix’s adventure and suspense offering in 2025 — blending gripping plots, global storytelling, and high stakes that kept audiences engaged throughout the year.
