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Stana Katic Thriller ‘Absentia’ Cracks Netflix U.K. Top 5 After Surprise Return

Viewers are rediscovering the former Prime Video drama for its high‑concept hook led by Stana Katic.

Overview

  • After landing on Netflix in the UK this month, Absentia has climbed into the service’s Top 5 shows among subscribers.
  • The three-season series originally ran from 2017 to 2020 on Prime Video and was difficult to stream after its 2021 cancellation.
  • All episodes are also available to watch free in Britain on Channel 5’s My5 platform.
  • The story follows FBI agent Emily Byrne, who resurfaces years after a disappearance with no memory and confronts new suspicions.
  • Rotten Tomatoes lists about a 50% critics’ score versus roughly 70% from audiences, and viewers highlight Katic’s performance and the show’s quick hook.