Netflix’s Cassandra rave
Netflix’s six‑part sci‑fi series Cassandra is getting rave reviews as a tight one‑night binge — critics praise its pacing and eerie premise (aol.com). The plot centers on an AI robot that gradually takes control of a family’s life, blending domestic thriller beats with tech dread (aol.com).
Created, written and directed by Benjamin Gutsche, Cassandra premiered on Netflix on February 6, 2025 as a six‑episode limited series. (netflix.com) The title role is voiced by Lavinia Wilson, with Mina Tander, Michael Klammer and Joshua Kantara among the principal live‑action cast. (netflix.com) Production credits list Rat Pack Film and executive producer Amara Palacios, and the series was filmed in and around Cologne, Germany. (en.wikipedia.org) Episodes run between about 45 and 52 minutes each, totaling roughly 4 hours 51 minutes of screen time across the six installments. (en.wikipedia.org) Critically, Cassandra holds a 100% Tomatometer on Rotten Tomatoes from a small pool of seven critic reviews and a 71% PopcornMeter from 250+ audience ratings, while Metacritic shows only a handful of critic entries and a user score near 6.1 based on 38 ratings. (rottentomatoes.com) Netflix viewing metrics reported by industry outlets say the series amassed roughly 193 million viewing hours in 2025 and rose onto Netflix’s global Top 10 charts, peaking in the U.S. top five during its run. (collider.com) User and industry trackers list an IMDb user rating around 6.7/10 and note the show has picked up at least one win and two nominations on festival/awards trackers. (imdb.com)
