If you, like thousands of people on the planet, got caught up in the ‘Squid Game‘ mania on Netflix, then it’s quite likely that you missed this gripping French crime thriller on the streaming giant. We’re talking about the compelling French series titled ‘Ganglands‘, which premiered on Netflix on September 24, 2021, just one week after the behemoth called ‘Squid Game’. At that time, the series flew under the radar and got lost in the Squid Game craze.
Well, all is not lost. Crime thriller buffs can watch the series and enjoy it now that ‘Ganglands’ has been renewed for a Season 2 at Netflix. The series, called in French as ‘Braqueurs: La Serie’, is a must-watch show for lovers of crime dramas. It is short – only 6 episodes long; has a refreshing premise; and is an entertaining watch. A good story always manages to find its way. Ganglands has somehow got the recognition it deserves.
Ganglands is created by Hamid Hlioua (La Revolution) and Julien Leclercq (Sentinelle). It is a gripping crime drama centred on two criminals – Mehdi, a seasoned robber, and Liana, an apprentice thief. The show depicts how they get involved in a turf war between drug dealers and law-enforcement, while collaborating in order to save their loved ones.
If you love crime shows and haven’t caught up with Ganglands yet, go give it a watch now. All episodes of the French series are streaming on Netflix.