# Netflix release and streaming success of The Secret Woman

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> Updated: 2026-09-09T07:30:19.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 6.

Netflix released the Danish thriller series ‘The Secret Woman’ (Den hemmelige kvinde), a Nordic-noir drama adapted from Anna Ekberg’s novel. Directed by Barbara Topsøe-Rothenborg, the series follows Louise Andersen (Natalie Madueño), a woman living on the Norwegian island of Hidra who has built a new life running a restaurant with her fiancé, Joachim (Pål Sverre Hagen). Her life is disrupted when a stranger claims she is actually Helene Söderberg, a Danish woman who vanished three years prior. Following its release on August 28, 2026, the series has seen significant streaming success. According to FlixPatrol data, it reached the number two spot on Netflix’s global charts and held the number one position in seven territories, including Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Romania. It also ranked third on the top 10 list in the United States. By early September, the production continued to maintain a presence in the Netflix Top 10. As Louise investigates her past, she discovers she was previously married and has a child in Denmark. The narrative explores her attempt to uncover why she ended up unconscious on a ferry and the mysteries surrounding her identity, set against the backdrop of Nordic fjords. As of September 5, 2026, the psychological thriller—referred to in some markets as ‘Una mujer sin pasado’ or ‘Une femme sans passé’—has become one of Netflix’s most-watched international films, reaching the number three spot among the most-watched films on the platform. By September 9, 2026, the series demonstrated continued global growth. In Brazil, ‘The Secret Woman’ reached the second position in the viewership rankings. In Portugal, the title also showed strong viewership trends. Critical reception remains polarized. While some reviewers have praised the central mystery, the psychological tension, and Madueño’s performance, others have been critical.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Netflix thrillers lead viewership rankings in Portugal and Brazil

Netflix thrillers “The Man Who Whispers” and “The Secret Woman” are dominating viewership charts in both Portugal and Brazil.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-thrillers-lead-viewership-rankings-in-portugal-and-brazil

### 2026-09-05: Netflix thriller ‘Une femme sans passé’ achieves international success

The Danish thriller ‘Une femme sans passé’ has emerged as a top hit on Netflix, following a woman’s journey to uncover her true identity and connection to a Danish shipping empire.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-thriller-une-femme-sans-pass-achieves-international-success

### 2026-09-05: Netflix suspense film ‘The Secret Woman’ enters Top 10

The Danish suspense film ‘The Secret Woman’ has reached the Netflix Top 10, following a woman's journey to uncover a mysterious past involving a hidden identity and a life in Denmark.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-suspense-film-the-secret-woman-enters-top-10

### 2026-08-31: The Secret Woman climbs Netflix global charts

The Danish Netflix thriller ‘The Secret Woman’ has rapidly climbed global streaming charts, reaching number 1 in several countries and highlighting the platform's success with non-English language content.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-thriller-the-secret-woman-climbs-global-streaming-charts

### 2026-08-27: Netflix thriller ‘Den hemmelige kvinde’ explores hidden identities

Reviews for the Netflix thriller ‘Den hemmelige kvinde’ highlight a mystery involving a woman discovering her true identity after living under a false persona in Norway.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-thriller-den-hemmelige-kvinde-explores-hidden-identities

### 2026-08-07: Netflix Announces August 28 Release for Danish Thriller “The Secret Woman”

Netflix released a trailer for the Danish thriller “The Secret Woman,” set on a Norwegian island and starring Natalie Madueño. The series premieres on 28 August.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-announces-august-28-release-for-danish-thriller-the-secret-woman

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