A new Netflix series released this year quickly became number 1 both globally and in Romania, recording approximately 10 million views in just seven days, a debut considered extremely strong for a miniseries.
“Unchosen,” a six-episode limited miniseries, was released on April 21 and was created and written by Julie Gearey. The series is a British psychological thriller in the style of “The Handmaid’s Tale” that follows the life of a woman named Rosie, captive in a strict and isolated religious community known as “Fellowship of the Divine” (“Brotherhood of the Divine”).
Rosie is a devoted wife and mother, and her encounter with escapee Sam sets off a perilous journey to freedom.
The story begins when Rosie, a mother in a rigid and oppressive environment, comes into contact with a mysterious stranger, Sam, a fugitive with a dark past. The meeting sets off a series of events that reveal hidden tensions, secrets and moral conflicts within the community, according to Decider.
The series stars Molly Windsor, Asa Butterfield and Christopher Eccleston as the cult leader, a charismatic yet menacing character. This fateful meeting ignites in her a strong desire to break free and discover another life with this mysterious stranger. Throughout its approximately four-and-a-half-hour runtime, the series maintains a relentless psychological suspense, challenging viewers with its intensity.
According to FlixPatrol data, “Unchosen” reached No. 1 in more than 40 countries, including France, the UK and Australia.
