Why Netflix’s New Bingeworthy Crime Thriller, ‘Sara - Woman in the Shadows’ Should Be On Your June Must-Watch

Published 06/04/2025, 9:59 AM EDT

Netflix's 2025 crime slate is a buffet of bone-chilling brilliance, with everything from real-life horrors to gripping fiction. Enter Sara – Woman in the Shadows, the latest Italian noir causing a frenzy. This dark, slow-burning thriller follows a former secret agent pulled back into the murky depths of her past to uncover the truth behind her son’s suspicious death. With tension simmering in every frame, this series is already igniting serious conversation across the internet—and viewers are curious to know why.

With curiosity at a boiling point, here is why Sara – Woman in the Shadows is June’s ultimate crime obsession.

Why Sara – Woman in the Shadows is the dark horse of Netflix’s 2025 crime lineup

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Although reviews and ratings are still scarce for Sara – Woman in the Shadows, its intriguing premise promises a captivating mystery for those who enjoy piecing together clues. This six-episode Italian thriller centers on a former secret service agent entangled in dangerous personal and professional secrets. Its rich emotional depth and strong performances shine brightest with subtitles, preserving authenticity. Fans of smart, compact thrillers like The Åre Murders will find this series compelling and emotionally gripping, making it a fresh, must-watch addition to any queue.

Sara – Woman in the Shadows is based on Maurizio de Giovanni’s acclaimed crime novels, follows Sara (Teresa Saponangelo), a retired secret service agent known as “the invisible woman.” When her son dies mysteriously, she enlists her old friend Teresa (Claudia Gerini) and teams up with police officer Pardo (Flavio Furno) to uncover dark secrets. Photographer Viola (Chiara Celotto), her son’s pregnant partner, adds emotional depth to this tense investigation. This intense thriller is just one reason June’s lineup is keeping viewers glued to the streaming giant.

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Adding to the June 2025 must-watch list, Netflix releases shows catering to every taste. From Power Moves with Shaquille O’Neal that premiered June 4, to Barracuda Queens and Tires Season 2 on June 5, and thrilling new titles like K.O. with interesting cast and plot, Mercy For None, STRAW, and The Survivors dropping June 6, followed by Boys on the Side and Piece by Piece on June 7, the lineup is unstoppable. Now, with Sara – Woman in the Shadows, Netflix’s crime vault has grown even richer.

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