Every thriller fan needs to binge-watch this brand-new Netflix miniseries that’s rapidly climbing global streaming charts. The gripping crime drama exploded in popularity over the weekend, trending worldwide just days after its early November premiere.
With so many great shows on Netflix right now, this hidden gem is emerging as one of the platform’s biggest surprise hits of the month. The series just earned a spot in Screen Rant’s weekly roundup of the best Netflix shows to binge-watch this week.
At the time of writing, this 8-part Netflix thriller is on the verge of becoming the #1 series in the world—already outperforming The Asset and trailing only The Witcher. It’s easily one of the most popular, top-trending, can’t-miss Netflix thrillers to binge right now.
As You Stood By Is Becoming A Global Streaming Hit On Netflix
Netflix’s latest binge-worthy hit this week is the Korean crime thriller As You Stood By. Created by the acclaimed director behind Revenant and VIP, the series follows two women—one portrayed by Squid Game star Lee Yoo-mi—as they plot the murder of an abusive husband.
Since premiering on November 7, the K-drama has surged up Netflix’s global streaming charts, quickly becoming one of the platform’s top-performing series and a strong contender for the #1 spot worldwide.
The official logline reads: “Two women are driven to the brink, facing an inescapable reality that forces them to consider murder as their only way out.”
Although As You Stood By is nearing Netflix’s #1 global ranking, it still hasn’t cracked the U.S. Top 10, which remains dominated by Death By Lightning, Nobody Wants This, and The Diplomat. The viral global hit series could make a big impact on U.S. charts this week.
As You Stood By Is A Perfect Thriller Series To Binge This Week
If you love dark Netflix K-dramas like the 2025 crime thrillers Trigger and Karma, don’t miss As You Stood By — the latest series taking the global streaming world by storm. With just eight hour-long episodes, it’s an easy, immersive binge you can finish in a few nights.
Audiences are praising As You Stood By for its gripping psychological tension and unflinching exploration of trauma, survival, and moral ambiguity. Emotionally raw and masterfully crafted, this dark thriller will have you hooked from the very first episode—making it one of the must-binge Netflix shows of the week.
With so many great crime thrillers on Netflix right now—from Amsterdam Empire to Rulers of Fortune—hidden gems like As You Stood By can easily slip through the cracks. That’s where Screen Rant’s weekly binge guides come in, helping you discover what’s truly worth watching.
Our TV experts’ “Binge or Skip” pick: Binge As You Stood By on Netflix this week, as it continues to skyrocket on global streaming charts and pushes for that coveted #1 spot.
As You Stood By
- Release Date
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2025 – 2025-00-00
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Netflix
- Directors
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Lee Jeong-lim
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Lee Moo-saeng
Chen Shaobo
