Netflix Swedish thriller A Couple of Lies enters global Top 10

The Swedish psychological thriller A Couple of Lies, based on a novel by Stefan Ahnhem, has become one of Netflix’s most-watched non-English titles. The series reached the Top 10 in 42 countries, recording 3.2 million views in a single week.

The four-part series follows two couples, Helene and Carl, and Scarlett and Adam, who participate in a home swap between Sicily and an island outside Stockholm. The arrangement turns sinister as the characters encounter unsettling discoveries, including CCTV cameras and dead animals, leading to a series of dangerous events and the exposure of long-buried secrets.

While the show has seen significant viewership, critical reception has been mixed. Some viewers and critics have noted logical inconsistencies and character choices that lack explanation. Although the show's popularity has sparked speculation regarding a second season, it is currently listed as a limited series.