The show has only been available a matter of days and fans are already praising it
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A ‘cosy’ Netflix series is forcing fans to binge all eight episodes at once. It is also being dubbed as the perfect watch leading up to the Christmas holidays.
Viewers are also hopeful of being treated to a second season sooner rather than later after watching the new show called Ripple. The series was only added to the streaming platform earlier this week, on December 3.
While it has arrived with very little fanfare, an increasing number of fans have been urging others to discover the title. It was originally a production for the Hallmark channel but made a last minute switch to Netflix, making its debuts on the platform instead.
The official synopsis states: “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.”
Fans say the show is a perfect cosy watch(Image: Netflix)
It is created by Michele Giannusa who previously wrote Dead Girls Detective Agency. The writer has spoken out about how the premise of Ripple stems from her own personal experiences.
She said: “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 cast list includes some familiar stars such as 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 & Stitch).
The series has not registered enough published reviews to earn a score on Rotten Tomatoes. Nor has it managed enough views yet to place in Netflix’s top 10 charts. However, there are plenty of fans who are sharing their recommendations, especially those who consider it a perfect binge watch leading up to the Christmas holidays.
Fans of Dawson’s Creek and Pretty Little Liars recommend the new series(Image: Lionsgate)
Sharing their views on social media, one person posted: “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 added: “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.”
Someone else commented: “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!”
While one viewer replied: “Watched the whole thing in one day. LOVED IT!!! I hope there’ll be a season two!”
Ripple is streaming on Netflix.
