Viewers have hailed this series as “one of the best produced by Netflix”, as they can’t get enough of it. People keep rewatching it because they think it’s so good
When it comes to selecting television programmes, the abundance of choice can sometimes feel overwhelming but, regarding Westerns, there’s one series that viewers simply cannot stop praising. Recently, people have been sharing their opinions about the most “underrated” programmes on Netflix via Reddit, and one recommendation might catch you off guard.
The discussion began when a user enquired: “What’s the most underrated show you’ve watched on Netflix that no one talks about? I feel like everyone knows the big hits, but some of the best shows I’ve seen barely get mentioned.
“I recently watched Giri/Haji and was shocked more people haven’t talked about it – great characters, solid story and super bingeable. What’s your underrated Netflix gem? Could be any genre just something you think deserves way more attention.”
Users were swift to offer recommendations, with one championing a series called “Godless”, demonstrating that the Western genre remains remarkably popular. One person promptly responded: “Godless.”
Another contributed: “Loved Godless. Great Western, with superb acting and characters full of depth. ‘I seen my death and this ain’t it.’ Highly recommend!”
A third also responded: “Indeed! Watched this show more than once.” Meanwhile, a fourth also remarked: “Agreed, I’ve been thinking about rewatching it!”
If you’re unfamiliar with it, Godless is a gripping American Western drama miniseries crafted by Scott Frank. Set in 1884, the series tells the tale of a young outlaw on the run from his revengeful mentor, finding refuge in a New Mexico town, predominantly inhabited by women.
The production kicked off in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in September 2016, and made its Netflix debut in November 2017. Despite being a few years old now, the series garnered positive reviews and was hailed as one of the year’s top 10 by The Washington Post and Vanity Fair.
The cast boasts Jack O’Connell as Roy Goode, an injured outlaw fleeing from his former boss and mentor, Frank Griffin, due to his intolerable behaviour. Michelle Dockery also steps into the shoes of Alice Fletcher, a self-reliant and distant widow who runs a small ranch outside La Belle with her mother-in-law and teenage son.
Scoot McNairy also features as Bill McNue, the sheriff of La Belle, a town where nearly all the men have perished in a mining accident. Numerous narratives are woven into this captivating tale.
The show scored an impressive 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, earning the title “one of the best miniseries of the 2010s”. Viewers have described it as “simply wonderful”, and argue that it deserves a place alongside all the other major Western classics.
One social media user penned: “As a guy who loves Westerns, I loved this series. I didn’t even think of it as female-centric. It was just an excellent series.”
Another chimed in with: “I’m a guy. Love cowboy movies. LOVED Godless. The strong female characters are a pro. The story, the acting, the show as a whole was wonderful.”
A third added: “Godless is one of the best things ever offered by Netflix. It’s outstanding.”
Meanwhile, a fourth also joined the conversation with: “Jack O’Connell, Michelle Dockery and Scoot McNairy are all awesome playing their characters too.
“Plus a host of lesser characters. If you have any fondness for Westerns as a genre, you should enjoy it. I’ve done a couple rewatches since it first came out.”
If you’ve yet to watch Godless, it’s still available on Netflix. It could be your next binge-watch obsession.