Viewers binge-watching 'gripping' 6-part crime thriller in one day

Taking to social media, viewers praised the highly anticipated new release, with many saying they "binged-watched it" and would recommend it to anyone who hasn't seen it yet. 

One person wrote: "Finished it in a day, loved it," while another said: "Fantastic series! Devastated I've finished it!!!"

Meanwhile, a third person added: "Watched the first episode! So gripping!"

Scoring an 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it's safe to say the thriller has been a hit with critics. 

In its five-star review, The Guardian wrote: "Keeley Hawes’s menopausal hitwoman drama is perfectly crafted TV," before ending with: "It's so much fun. Hawes is so good, so funny, Highmore so nimble and perfectly pitched and everyone else… [turns] in brilliant performances." 

Meanwhile, Metro called it: "Mamma Mia combined with Taken, with a dash of Black Doves thrown in for good measure," while Empire said: "You've never met an assassin like Keeley Hawes' Julie, and for that matter you've never watched a thriller like this either."

The six-parter follows Julie Hawes, a retired assassin on a remote Greek island – hence the Mamma Mia comparisons – who is facing a reluctant reunion with her estranged son, Edward (Highmore), who is visiting from England.

The synopsis continues: "Armed with questions around new information on his paternity, Edward battles to find the right time to speak to his frustratingly distant mother. 

"But, when the moment finally presents itself, things take a deadly turn as Julie’s dangerous past catches up with her and they are forced to flee the island and go on the run together."

Keeley and Freddie, who also serve as executive producers, lead the cast as mother-son duo Julie and Edward.

They're supported by Gina Gershon (Riverdale), Shalom Brune-Franklin (Line of Duty, Baby Reindeer), Jack Davenport (The Morning Show, Pirates of the Caribbean), Richard Dormer (Blue Lights, Game of Thrones) and David Dencik (The Ipcress File, No Time To Die).

Other main cast members include Alan Dale (Dynasty, Lost), Gerald Kyd (The Swarm, The Split), and Devon Terrell (Totally Completely Fine, Cursed).