A Netflix series has been praised by viewers for being totally gripping. Some believe it's so good, people won't be able to help but binge it all within a single dayKatie-Ann Gupwell12:10, 27 May 2026Updated 12:11, 27 May 2026Audiences are constantly on the hunt for something compelling to watch, and a particular series has been deemed so impressive that viewers are consuming it within a single day. The Netflix programme has earned widespread praise from audiences who consider it so addictive that it simply must be watched in one go.‌It was thrust into the spotlight on Reddit when a user sought a television recommendation, and it was swiftly put forward by fellow members. Based on the glowing responses, it appears well worth adding to your watch-list, as countless viewers have sung its praises and detailed just how exceptional it is, urging others to tune in.‌This isn't the only programme to have enthralled viewers of late either. Back in March, some also declared that another Netflix offering had them completely hooked.‌The social media user posted: "Best Netflix shows to binge in a day? I'll be on a 10-hour flight and need to pass the time."I like fantasy/dystopian things and I don't like thriller/horror. Let me know your recommendations!"‌One member responded: "I loved Altered Carbon season one, and it stands alone nicely." Another concurred: "Yes, first season is excellent."Elsewhere across social media, enthusiastic viewers have continued to champion the series. One wrote: "I loved both seasons. I rewatch them regularly."Another noted: "I'm a little late to the show but Altered Carbon is the best thing I've ever watched. I don't know how many times I rewatched it again and again since it came out.‌"Show is like perfection of some sci-fi, Anime movie done right. Nothing ever will top Altered Carbon season one for me. Best series of my life."I don't think Hollywood has made anything good like this before after Matrix." Evidently, numerous viewers regard the programme as exceptional, though you might only manage one series within a day.What's the storyline?For those who haven't watched it, Altered Carbon is an American cyberpunk television series conceived by Laeta Kalogridis. It draws inspiration from the 2002 novel of the identical name by English writer Richard K. Morgan.‌Audiences are transported into a reality where consciousness can be transplanted between different bodies. Here, Takeshi Kovacs, a former soldier turned investigator, is freed from prison charged with solving a murder.The inaugural series actually arrived on Netflix in 2018, with a second following two years later. Despite being available for some time, audiences remain captivated by it.Article continues belowAt the time, the series garnered largely favourable reviews, although only two seasons were produced. The cast includes the likes of Anthony Mackie, Lela Loren and Simone Missick.The Netflix synopsis states: "After 250 years on ice, a prisoner returns to life in a new body with one chance to win his freedom: by solving a mind-bending murder."