Elite Force is Netflix’s new global no.1 — and it’s streaming in Ireland

Netflix has a new obsession

The series has attracted more than 10 million views, with all six episodes now available to stream for Irish viewers.

Originally titled GIGN in France, the show draws heavily on the real-life experiences of France’s elite GIGN counter-terrorism unit.

Its appeal, Screen Rant notes, lies in its tactical realism: everything from realistic bomb-disposal sequences to tense hostage negotiations is played out with a level of detail that has struck a chord with viewers.

Where Irish viewers can watch Elite Force

The series is available to stream in Ireland on Netflix, joining a growing action-thriller catalogue that already includes The Night Agent and The Recruit.

While Prime Video has long been seen as the natural home of the genre, Netflix has steadily been closing the gap.

What makes the show’s rise more striking is that it was not marketed like Netflix’s bigger action titles, yet word of mouth has carried it to the top of the charts.

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