Netflix bingers are losing precious shut-eye to keep up with an underrated sci-fi series that's been captivating viewers on the streamer.
One hooked fan noted on Rotten Tomatoes: "So gripping I found myself up into the wee hours of the night dodging sleep before an early morning at work to watch just one more episode for the chance to finally figure out what the hell was happening."
Another fan enthused: "Just finished watching for the third time since it came out and still love it. Great atmosphere, acting, lighting and story."
And yet another viewer praised: "Absolutely excellent. The atmosphere and visuals are stunning. The mystery and bit of Sci-Fi, is captivating. I do not understand why they won't do another series."
The show in question launched in 2022 and quickly became a hit with both critics and audiences alike, reports Surrey Live.
Crafted by Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese - the brains behind Netflix's former twisty success, Dark - the show spiraled into recognition.
Despite following in Dark's footsteps with its psychological twists, 1899 faced a sadder end as Netflix decided to axe the show after its maiden season.
Set aboard the steamship Kerberos en route to New York, 1899 carried a labyrinthine plot sealed with mystery.
Doom struck when the vessel stumbled upon its lost sister ship, setting off a story that began in period drama horror but evolved into much more.
The finale of 1899 kept audiences on the edge of their seats, delivering a conclusion that was completely unforeseen, sparking a frenzy of speculation on Reddit.
The series boasted a stellar international ensemble, with British talent Emily Beecham portraying Maura Henriette, Welsh actor Aneurin Barnard as the enigmatic Daniel Solace, esteemed English actor Anton Lesser in the role of Henry Singleton, Andreas Pietschmann from Dark as Captain Eyk Larsen of the Kerberos, Miguel Bernardeau known for Elite as Ángel, Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen from The Rain playing Krester, Maciej Musiał of 1983 fame as Olek, and Isabella Wei, recognized from Bridgerton and Black Doves, as Ling Yi, among others.
Reddit became a hub for viewers drawing parallels between 1899 and Lost, noting the show's penchant for solving one mystery only to introduce another.
One user exclaimed: "Who else is watching 1899 on Netflix? Huge LOST vibes that I'm getting."
Another Redditor humorously remarked: "I will be checking it out in a bit. But first I MUST finish this rewatch.....4815162342, 4815161342, 4815162342, 4815162342."
A third chimed in: "Yes I was going to make a similar post! It feels like Lost on a ship, in a good way. You have the Jack and Kate characters with Eyk and Maura, the pregnant blonde girl, the fake priest, and they and everyone else get to have flashbacks to their most traumatic moments.
"I watched it one episode at a time with my fiancé so we could theorize after every episode! [sic]."
Regrettably, Netflix decided to cancel the show due to insufficient viewership for a renewal.
The decision left fans deeply disappointed, especially considering the unresolved storylines and the major plot twist.
Despite a fan-led campaign to rescue 1899, it unfortunately didn't gather enough momentum.
However, 1899 can still be streamed on Netflix, and there's an additional behind-the-scenes feature that provides insight into how the drama's panoramic shots were crafted.
1899 is streaming on Netflix now
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