A crime drama has been praised as a 'masterpiece' by viewers, with one fan saying 'I beg of people to watch it'. The programme in question is entitled Dear Child, adapted from the novel of the same name (Liebes Kind) by Romy Hausmann,
The German crime thriller on Netflix follows a woman called Lena, who is held captive for five months alongside two young children. With only Hannah by her side, she manages to break free from her mysterious abductor whilst police investigate the circumstances of her abduction.
Officers find themselves drawn into a perplexing case concerning a girl who vanished approximately 13 years earlier. Could there be a link between Lena and that disappearance?
The programme alternates between the ongoing investigation and flashbacks to the disturbing ordeals that Lena and the children suffered. As additional information surfaces, shocking truths are uncovered.
As reports the Express, writing on the Netflix Bangers Facebook Group, one viewer said: "I just binged this whole series, and I can honestly give it 10 out of 10."
Another posted: "Dear Child is mind-blowing! 10 out of 10, the suspense is killer."
A third commented: "From the storyline, the plot twist and ending, it kept me glued to the TV."
Dear Child has also accumulated a perfect 100 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes, with reviewers praising it a "thrilling and twisted watch". One viewer described the programme as "binge-worthy", saying: "It had me right from the very start and kept me on the edge of my seat."
Another described the series as "gripping, heart-wrenching, horrifying" and mentioned they "could not stop watching".
On IMDb, enthusiasts were similarly praising the mini-series. One said: "Once you start Dear Child you find it impossible to look away. I was completely entranced by this series. I beg of people to watch it."
Another commented: "This is probably my favourite psychological thriller/horror/mystery of all time."
A third noted: "This is really an amazing German psychological thriller miniseries on Netflix. The series is an unsettling exploration of human endurance. It's a masterpiece - not to be missed."
