Netflix acquires ‘cinema’s greatest TV series’

A New Addition to Netflix

Netflix has recently added a highly anticipated show to its platform, described as “the most cinematic TV show ever made.” This series is ideal for fans of shows like Stranger Things and The Umbrella Academy. The show in question is Deadly Class, which is based on the novel of the same name by Rick Remender and Wesley Craig. It first premiered on the American television channel Syfy in 2019.

The show’s synopsis states: “In 1980s San Francisco, a homeless teen is recruited to a storied private school where kids from crime families learn to master ‘the deadly arts.'” Despite only having aired 10 episodes over one season, the show has now been made available on Netflix for viewers to enjoy.

Cast and Crew

Deadly Class was created by Rick Remender and Miles Orion Feldsott. The cast includes notable actors such as Benedict Wong, Benjamin Wadsworth, Lana Condor, María Gabriela de Faría, Luke Tennie, Liam James, and Michel Duval. They are joined by Taylor Hickson, Siobhan Williams, Isaiah Lehtinen, Tom Stevens, Brian Posehn, Olivia Cheng, David Zayas, and Victor Andrés Trelles Turgeon.

Critical Acclaim and Viewer Reactions

The show has received a rating of 7.5 stars out of 10 on IMDb, with many viewers rushing online to share their positive reviews. Some comments include:

“Thrilling, nonsensical fun!”
“Truly one of the most CINEMATIC shows I’ve ever seen, the writing, casting, direction, and cinematography are all top tier.”
“I keep waiting for some drop off in quality, but they’ve maintained this high level through each of the first three episodes.”
“Very Under Rated Series.”
“I was very surprised by just how good this show is. It sticks to the comic. And to the people saying it’s unrealistic, of course it is. It’s a comic.”

Fan Disappointment Over Cancellation

Despite its popularity, many fans are devastated that there won’t be another season. Comments from viewers include:

“Another show snuffed out before its time, ‘Deadly Class’ operates on a level mature enough to keep your attention and playful enough to retain its rock-n-roll roots for ten fun episodes.”
“Shame it was cancelled.”
“Seems these days whenever you find a good TV show the network cancels it and puts utter c**p on instead like dancing with the stars or some sort of fake reality show. I have actually gone to not watching TV at all anymore and just watching movies.”
“BRING THIS SHOW BACK!”
“The things that get cancelled and the things that pass for great TV these days just shocks me.”
“A show that was cancelled but worth saving! I’m really hoping for Season 2. I didn’t get to watch in Syfy and only got the chance to watch it in Netflix.”
“The show is action packed, I’d love to see more of Marcus and friends on a mission, Lana Condor portraying as Saya is a total badass, I just really want to see more!”