A BBC thriller that has received awards is now accessible on Netflix, providing viewers with the ideal crime drama for a binge-watching session.
Initially aired in the UK in 2022, the second season premiered earlier this year.
The series features Jamie Dornan in the lead role, playing a man who awakens in the Australian outback devoid of his memory and unaware of his purpose in Australia. He endeavors to recollect his past using the scant clues available to him before being caught by pursuers, including a group of enigmatic individuals.
View the trailer for The Tourist below:
In the second season, Dornan’s character returns to Ireland, his homeland, where he continues to unearth hidden truths and deceit.
Upon its debut, the BBC drama garnered widespread acclaim, earning praise from both critics and audiences.
It garnered multiple accolades, such as the AACT Technical Crafts Award in Australia and a Society of Cinematographers Award in the UK, while also receiving nominations for various prestigious awards including BAFTAs, Royal Television Society, and Venice TV Awards.
Now, subscribers to US Netflix can partake in the excitement, as the first season debuts on the platform today (February 1).
The second season is scheduled to be added to the streaming service later this month on February 29.
Enthusiasts of crime dramas are likely to be thrilled.
During the recent airing of the second season, UK viewers flocked to social media platforms like X (formerly known as Twitter) to express their enthusiasm for the show.
One individual declared it worth staying up until 3 am to binge-watch, noting its abundance of twists and turns.
Another viewer remarked, “It’s the best I’ve seen in a long time,” while a third described it as surprisingly impressive.
And if you find yourself engrossed in the series until the wee hours of the morning, there’s good news. With a dramatic and explosive finale in season two, the prospects for a third season of The Tourist seem promising.
In an interview with Radio Times, the show’s creators, Harry and Jack Williams, shared their thoughts on the likelihood of another season.
Harry stated, “It can exist as a thing that ends [there] and we never see again, but like the first time round, we’d never say never.”
Jack added, “And there is a little nod at the very end of this season that does suggest some interesting avenues for exploration, I would say.
“It depends on us finding the right thing, but we love the world and we love the characters and we love working with Jamie and Danielle [Macdonald], so that’s always going to be interesting to us.”
The Tourist is currently available for streaming on Netflix.
