5 reasons why Netflix’s The Asset should be on your watchlist

Aashna
5 reasons why Netflix’s The Asset should be on your watchlist (Image via Instagram/@mariacordsen)
5 reasons why Netflix’s The Asset should be on your watchlist (Image via Instagram/@mariacordsen)

Fans of Danish crime and mystery thrillers must have come across The Asset, Netflix's latest Danish thriller series. The show is already topping the platform's top streaming charts and emerging as a gritty international thriller. Time and again, Netflix has proved why it is the streaming juggernaut, as it allows you to access the best TV shows and films around the globe.

According to IMDB, the official synopsis of the show reads as follows:

Agent Tea infiltrates a criminal gang, befriending Ashley, the girlfriend of ringleader Miran. Witnessing Ashley's stark reality, Tea is torn between her mission and a desire to help her escape Miran's control.

The show follows a former addict turned police officer (Agent Tea), who is tasked to infiltrate the inner circle of a notorious criminal, Miran. As Agent Tea enters Miran's violent world, she starts to lose grip on her reality and becomes entangled in a web of lies and deceit.

The Asset boasts impressive performances by an ensemble of Danish actors, including Clara Dessau, Maria Cordsen, Afshin Firouzi, Nicolas Bro, Soheil Bavi, and Lara Ly Melic Skovgaard. The show is already a hit among espionage thriller fans and is making rounds on social media.

If you are still thinking about whether The Asset is worth watching, here are 5 reasons that will certainly convince you to add this title to your watchlist.

Disclaimer: This article is based on the author's opinion. Readers' discretion is advised.


Is Netflix's The Asset worth watching? Let's find out

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With a dazzling Rotten Tomatoes score of 83%, Netflix's latest Danish thriller has become the talk of the town. But with so many options popping up on different streaming platforms, how does The Asset stand out? Here are 5 reasons that will convince you to include this Netflix title on your watchlist.

1) The Asset features a complicated female protagonist

Netflix's latest thriller series is led by Danish actress Clara Dessau, who plays the character of Agent Tea, assigned to an undercover mission. Tea is revealed to be an addict who had a difficult upbringing. Her recent admission into Denmark’s Security and Intelligence Service was like a second chance at life, but she is tasked with infiltrating a criminal's inner circle.

Unlike many recently released Nordic Noir series, Netflix's latest title boasts a morally complex female protagonist who is torn between her dual identities. Amidst a suspenseful plot, you will find yourself both rooting for and questioning Tea's motive, making it an exciting watch.


2) The Asset has a gritty Scandinavian noir atmosphere

Recently, Netflix has pivoted its focus to invest in more international titles like Squid Game and Alice in Wonderland. While these titles have amassed global success for the platform, Danish thrillers are the silent underdogs, which charm the fans through their gritty and suspenseful atmosphere.

If you like the platform's series like The Chestnut Man and Equinox, you will certainly enjoy The Asset, which features all the elements of a classic Scandinavian noir. In addition to a cold-tone color palette, the series features a gritty and gripping tale of suspense and intrigue.


3) The Asset features morally gray characters

Netflix's latest title blurs the thin line between good and bad by featuring morally gray and complicated characters. Each character featured in the show, including the supposedly 'bad guys,' is three-dimensional and evokes empathy from the audience. In addition to Tea's conflicting dual personalities, Miran, the criminal she is after, is also given impressive character depth.

The Asset will make you question your loyalties to the characters and is an amazing case study in character development. The show might feature a formulaic suspense story but stands apart through its ensemble of characters.


4) The series shows the complications of undercover work

Since the premise of The Asset revolves around Agent Tea adopting a different identity as Sarah and infiltrating Miran's inner circle, it closely features the complications of undercover work. While the spy genre and undercover agents are popular on the platform, the Danish series features them in a new light.

In addition to the threat of getting her identity exposed, Agent Tea becomes personally involved in Miran's world, especially with his girlfriend, Ashley. While posing as Ashley's friend, she starts feeling for her and develops a genuine, amicable relationship with her. Through these conflicting themes of her real and fake identity, the series explores the emotional consequences of undercover operations.


5) The Asset has a binge-worthy format

Lastly, the point that will certainly convince you to tune into this latest Danish thriller is its binge-worthy format. With only six episodes, each around 45-50 minutes in duration, the show is made for a fast-paced binge-watching experience that can be completed in one sitting or over a lazy weekend night.

In addition to the format, the narrative is fast-paced and will always keep you on your toes. Viewers who struggle with slow-paced narratives or have a very short attention span will especially enjoy the fast-paced storytelling and frequent twists that keep the story interesting.

If these reasons convinced you enough, The Asset is streaming on Netflix.


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Edited by Aashna