Netflix has done it again. While the streamer's big-budget tentpoles like Apex and Beast grab headlines, it's often the unexpected international gems that truly capture the global audience. The latest example? My Dearest Assassin, a Thai action-romance that dropped on May 7 and is already climbing the streaming charts with the speed of a bullet train.
According to FlixPatrol, the film landed at #3 on Netflix's global top 10 over the weekend, trailing only the Charlize Theron-led Apex and the animated hit Swapped (featuring the voice talents of Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple). It also cracked the domestic top 10, though it was edged out by the Sally Field drama Remarkably Bright Creatures. Still, for a non-English-language film to make such a splash is no small feat.
Directed by Taweewat Wantha, My Dearest Assassin stars Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul and Tor Thanapob Leeratanakachorn as a young woman and her assassin partner who go on the run after enemies target her due to a rare blood type. Think Mr. & Mrs. Smith meets John Wick—fluid, balletic action choreography paired with sizzling romantic tension. The film even attempts to build its own lore, reminiscent of the Keanu Reeves franchise, hinting that Netflix may have bigger plans if this first installment clicks.
Thailand has previously delivered Netflix hits like the eat-the-rich satire Hunger, and My Dearest Assassin proves the country's film industry can deliver crowd-pleasing genre fare with global appeal. The movie currently holds a 5.9/10 on IMDb (no official Rotten Tomatoes score yet), but its early viewership suggests audiences are hungry for this blend of romance and adrenaline.
If you're looking for a fresh alternative to the usual Hollywood action-romance, My Dearest Assassin is your ticket. And if the buzz continues, don't be surprised if this becomes Netflix's next international franchise—a worthy successor to the likes of Troll and Under Paris. Stay tuned for more updates on this rising hit.
For more on Netflix's May 2026 lineup, check out our coverage of Michael B. Jordan's animated adventure 'Swapped' and Kate Hudson's sleeper hit 'Running Point'.
