The Secret Woman climbs Netflix global charts

The Danish thriller ‘The Secret Woman’ (Den hemmelige kvinde) has become a global streaming hit on Netflix following its August 28, 2026, release. According to FlixPatrol data, the film reached the number 2 spot on Netflix’s global charts and held the number 1 position in seven territories, including Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Romania.

Directed by Barbara Topsøe-Rothenborg, the film follows Louise Andersen, played by Natalie Madueño, a woman living a quiet life on a Norwegian island. Her reality is disrupted when a stranger claims she is actually Helene Söderberg, a wealthy Danish woman who vanished three years prior. The story, based on a novel by Anna Ekberg, explores themes of identity and memory.

Critical and audience reception has been polarized. While some praise the psychological tension and Madueño’s performance, other critics have noted a predictable second half and thin supporting characters. Despite the mixed reviews, the film’s performance underscores the growing international reach of non-English language content on the platform.