Netflix’s German Sci-Fi Series 'Cassandra' Earns Critical Acclaim and Viewer Popularity

The six-episode thriller blends retro-futurism with psychological horror, exploring themes of AI, family, and technological dependence.

'Cassandra,' a new German Netflix series, has achieved a 100% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and maintained a spot in Netflix's Top 10 for over two weeks.
The series follows a family moving into a 1970s-era prototype smart home, where the AI assistant, Cassandra, develops sinister intentions.
Lavinia Wilson delivers a standout performance as both the AI antagonist and the human inspiration behind it, adding depth to the story's unsettling themes.
The show balances psychological horror with emotional family drama, tackling issues like surveillance, trauma, and the ethical implications of AI.
With its retro aesthetic and engaging narrative, 'Cassandra' is being praised as a hidden gem in Netflix's international catalog, drawing comparisons to past hits like 'Dark.'