Wednesday proved to be a huge hit for Netflix, but so far The third highest-grossing show in Netflix history Not enough to keep a show at the top of the Netflix top 10 list forever. In fact, Wednesday’s newly released The Recruit dropped to number two, snatching the number one spot for itself.
The Recruit arrived on Netflix this past Friday (December 16) and has already struck a chord with audiences and critics alike. Not only has he moved to the top of the top ten list, but he has also had some impressive results Rotten tomatoes (Opens in a new tab) – by 75% from critics and 87% from audiences.
What is a recruiter?
The Recruit is a spy-themed drama, interspersed with some comedy, from Alexei Hawley — the producer behind shows like The Rookie, Castle, and other shows. It stars Noah Centineo (Black Adam) as Owen Hendrix, a lawyer who has just started working for the CIA. After encountering a former CIA asset (Laura Haddock, Guardians of the Galaxy) who threatens to expose secret secrets, Hendrix is then thrust into the dangerous world of international espionage.
Needless to say, a junior lawyer isn’t built for the spy business, and Hednricks has to deal with dangers and situations he can’t quite handle. This includes negotiating with Max and dealing with the various dangerous people and groups that Hendrix has in her sights as a result.
The Recruit also includes Vondie Curtis-Hall (Daredevil), Aarti Mann (The Big Bang Theory), Colton Dunn (Superstore), Fivel Stewart (Atypical) and Kristian Brunn (Orphan Black).
What do critics say about The Recruit?
With a score of 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 20 reviews, critics seem to be relatively happy with The Recruit. Although there were many critics who criticized the series. Here’s an excerpt of what they had to say:
Joel Keeler from Decider He writes that The Recruit is “a mostly silly show” but concedes that “Centineo has enough charm to lure viewers through the more silly parts of the season’s running plot”. The Wrap’s Lauren Piester He also praised the actor, saying, “If anyone had any doubts about the strength of Noah Centineo, Netflix’s ‘The Recruit’ will put them to rest.”
John Anderson in The Wall Street Journal He’s also somewhat complimentary, declaring the show “stylish, smart and lively”. Anderson added that “The Recruit is involving, but fairly straightforward: unlike series that generate technical and political nonsense until one’s mind blows, what happens after the eight episodes is easy to follow.”
The show’s silliness and simplicity weren’t to the liking of some critics. CNN’s Brian Lowry called The Recruit “a rookie espionage yarn that, as a Netflix series, feels like an especially grueling diversion on this very well-worn genre.” while, Daniel Daddario Collection He said “It’s a show that should grab viewers but instead get carried away as it unfolds”.
Angie Han from The Hollywood Reporter He was somewhat scathing, saying that “all The Recruit might offer are bits of irony or righteous anger, badly watered down over a bloated eight hours—lost amid paper-thin characters, flimsy twists and lackluster tone.” Ouch.
Recruiter – stream or skip?
No matter what the critics say, The Recruit managed to pull in a huge crowd over the weekend. While Wednesday cannot remain at the top indefinitely, its current popularity means that taking that crown will not be easy at all. But whether or not The Recruit will appeal to you is an entirely different story.
Admittedly, the trailer grabbed my attention enough to give it a shot. Considering that the first season is only 8 episodes long, it doesn’t ask for a particularly big commitment either. It all comes down to whether you can appreciate a spy comedy that doesn’t lean too heavily on the absurdity of it all. This is definitely not an archer, after all.
Just remember that this wouldn’t be the most intellectual of the shows either. Assuming you can handle The Recruit’s silly tone, you should be able to get some fun out of it.
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