Award-winning crime drama is finally free to stream - as critics gush over 'irresistibly creepy' scenes in rave reviews
An award-winning crime drama has finally been made free to stream after its rave reviews from critics and infamous creepy scenes.
The series, called The Shadow, which was first broadcast in Germany in 2023, has been quietly added to Channel 4 's streaming site by bosses.
Actress Deleila Piasko plays the lead role of young journalist Nora who is placed on an assignment in Vienna.
However, things quickly take a turn when a beggar on the street stops Nora and chilling tells her she will kill a man.
While the reporter initially ignores the warning from the stranger, a number of incents that occur starts to unsettle Nora.
A teaser synopsis of the drama simply reads: 'Journalist Norah hears a prophecy that she will kill a man, then unfathomable events begin to dog her steps. What is happening?'
The six-part series is an adaption of author Melanie Raabe's best-selling novel with the same name, which was published five years ago.
Critics and viewers have given the twisted series glowing reviews, with Open Book branding it 'irresistibly creepy'.
On review website IMDb, one user described the show as 'a meticulously crafted psychological thriller, distinguished by its atmospheric storytelling and compelling performances.'
Another user, who scored the show a respectable 9/10, said it is 'testament to the potential of television as a medium for nuanced, character-driven narratives'.
The Shadow even scooped a gong, bagging the Audience Choice Award at the German Seriencamp Festival in 2023.
Meanwhile, fans have also 'binge-watched in one sitting' a crime drama that is also available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer.
The four-part series, titled The Black Forest Murders, was recently acquired by the broadcaster.
Based on the non-fiction book SOKO Erle by Walter Roth, the German show takes inspiration from the criminal cases of two murdered women in southern Germany.
The fictional series stars Nina Kunzendorf as Senior Detective Barbara Kramer and Tilman Strauß as Thomas Riedle, amongst others.
A synopsis reads: 'The clock is ticking... When a woman is bludgeoned to death, detectives face mounting pressure to crack the case and catch a killer.
'Intense crime drama inspired by real-life cases.'
BBC boss Sue Deeks previously said: 'The Black Forest Murders is an authentic and compelling crime series focusing on the work of a meticulous investigative team.
'As well as being a gripping murder mystery, the series offers a detailed look at the challenges of solving complex crimes, and the psychological toll on those involved in such high-stakes investigations.'
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