Netflix surprises with 131 million views for a 2024 miniseries

The miniseries Deceptions (2024) has established itself as a phenomenon on the Netflix platform, accumulating over 131 million views and positioning itself as the second most-watched miniseries on the platform, only surpassed by Adolescence (2025), which leads with over 164 million. Created by Danny Brocklehurst and adapted from the eponymous novel by renowned author Harlan Coben, Deceptions has captured the attention of subscribers thanks to its intriguing narrative and high production quality.

A series that has quietly taken the world by storm

The plot follows Maya Stern, played by Michelle Keegan, a former military officer who investigates the mysterious death of her husband, Joe. The story takes an unexpected turn when Maya, using a surveillance camera installed in her home, comes to see her husband after his passing. This discovery unleashes a series of revelations related to the death of her sister Claire and a dark conspiracy connected to the wealth of Joe’s family, which is linked to a pharmaceutical company.

The cast also includes talents such as Adeel Akhtar, Richard Armitage, and Joanna Lumley, who deliver outstanding performances that have contributed to the success of the series. To date, Netflix has released a total of 11 miniseries based on Coben’s works, including Spanish productions like The Innocent (2021) and the upcoming Trapped (2025).

The warm reception of Engaños underscores the popularity of the thriller genre on Netflix, which has proven to be a fertile ground for the development of addictive miniseries that manage to capture the audience’s attention. With its mix of suspense and unexpected twists, this series has become a new success within the vast catalog of the streaming platform.

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