A ‘cosy’ Netflix series is compelling viewers to devour all eight episodes in one sitting. The show is also being hailed as the ideal viewing choice in the run-up to Christmas.
Audiences are crossing their fingers for a second series announcement following their experience with the new programme titled Ripple.
The show only landed on the streaming service this week, arriving on December 3.
Despite launching with minimal publicity, growing numbers of enthusiasts have been encouraging others to seek out the title.
Originally developed for the Hallmark channel, it made an eleventh-hour jump to Netflix, premiering on the platform instead.
The official description reads: “Set in New York City, Ripple explores how seemingly small decisions can bring people together in unexpected ways.
“The series follows four strangers -Walter, Kris, Nate, and Aria- who have unknowingly crossed paths many times but never met. As they each face life’s challenges, their actions create a ripple effect that ultimately connects them. Ripple delivers a powerful message of hope: the best things often come after the storm, and no one is truly alone.”
The programme is the brainchild of Michele Giannusa, who previously penned Dead Girls Detective Agency. The creator has revealed how Ripple’s concept draws from her own life experiences , reports the Mirror.
She explained: “Set in my hometown, Ripple is a love letter to New York City. Its unpredictability, its rough edges, and its capacity to bring strangers together. Finding the people who show up, who stay, who make the world feel less impossible. It’s a reminder that even in the quietest corners, we are never as alone as we think – and sometimes all it takes is a single ripple to lead us exactly where we’re meant to be.”
The ensemble features recognisable faces including Frankie Faison (The Wire, The Rookie: Feds), Julia Chan (Saving Hope, Katy Keene), Ian Harding (Pretty Little Liars, Long Slow Exhale), and Sydney Agudong (Lilo and Stitch).
The programme hasn’t garnered sufficient published critiques to secure a rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It also hasn’t accumulated adequate viewership to feature in Netflix’s top 10 rankings yet.
Nevertheless, numerous enthusiasts are spreading the word about their recommendations, particularly those who regard it as ideal festive viewing ahead of Christmas.
Taking to social media, one viewer wrote: “Watching Ripple on Netflix and it has such a warm, cosy vibe. Love the parallel stories. It’s the perfect watch for a snowy weekend and the holiday season. Reminds me a little bit of A Million Little Things.”
Another commented: “Binged this really corny US series called Ripple on Netflix this weekend. Soapy and very adult Dawson’s Creek, full of deep and meaningful stuff. Loved it though, perfect winter comfort escapism.”
Another viewer enthused: “This is the type of series that fills a void television has had for a long time. Not since This Is Us have I felt this way about a series. Love these characters and I binged all 8 episodes. It’s terrific, a must see!”.
Meanwhile, one fan couldn’t contain their excitement, saying: “Watched the whole thing in one day. LOVED IT! I hope there’ll be a season two!”
Ripple is streaming on Netflix.
