If you've been searching for a show to fill the Peaky Blinders-shaped hole in your life, Netflix has just delivered. The streaming giant's latest crime thriller, Legends, has exploded onto the scene, becoming an instant global hit since its release on May 7. By May 9, the six-part series had already cracked Netflix's Top 10 in 39 countries, landing at No. 10 worldwide, according to FlixPatrol.
What's truly impressive is how evenly the show's popularity is spreading. While it naturally performs strongest in its home market—ranking No. 3 in the United Kingdom—Legends is also making waves across the globe. It sits at No. 4 in Ireland and Canada, No. 7 in Australia, and No. 8 in the United States. Across Europe, it's holding steady in the middle of the Top 10, with placements like No. 5 in Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic, Serbia, and Sweden, and No. 6 in countries including Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Romania, Slovenia, and Ukraine. This widespread appeal suggests the show's hook—'90s Britain, drugs flooding the streets, and state workers forced into the criminal underworld—is resonating internationally.
The series, titled Legends, boasts a stellar cast including Tom Burke, Steve Coogan, Tom Hughes, Aml Ameen, Jasmine Blackborow, Hayley Squires, Douglas Hodge, Johnny Harris, and Charlotte Ritchie. It's being described as a cross between Narcos and Peaky Blinders, combining the drug-war machinery of the former with the period British crime texture of the latter. For fans of gritty, character-driven crime dramas, this is a must-watch.
Early critical reception is strong. Legends currently holds a 7.8/10 on IMDb from 334 ratings, and a stellar 92% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes. While the audience score is still too early to gauge, these figures are already convincing enough to give it a try. With only six episodes, it's a perfect binge-watch for viewers who appreciate tight, adult crime thrillers.
If you're looking for more streaming gems, check out Netflix's 'My Dearest Assassin' Beats 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' as May 2026's Must-See Action Romance or Michael B. Jordan's Animated Adventure 'Swapped' Quietly Rules Netflix in May 2026. And for those who love a good thriller, Apple TV's 'Shining Girls' Is a Sci-Fi Thriller With Zero Weak Episodes is another excellent choice.
Legends is currently streaming on Netflix. Stay tuned to ShowtimeSpot for more updates on this and other must-watch series.
