Netflix fans are binge-watching drama which is 'gripping' once you get past language barrier

Netflix fans are having a fine time binge-watching a drama on the streaming platform, but there's just one problem with it.

It's all in French.

Saying that, the younglings nowadays are somewhat partial to sticking the subtitles on whether or not they need them.

A YouGov poll found that a majority of 18 to 24-year-olds will watch with subtitles even when the show or film is in a language they know.

If 61 percent of younger viewers are sticking on subtitles when they already know what the characters are saying, just imagine how many would be willing to switch them on for Mortel.

Check out the trailer here (with English subtitles):

This show is a French series about two teenagers who make a deal with an enigmatic entity in exchange for superpowers.

If your superhero fatigue has worn off a little bit then it might be worth a watch, and you could even develop your skills with French a little bit too.

Then again, the language barrier might not be that much of an impediment to you enjoying it if you want to watch with subtitles.

People who've been binging Mortel have said it's a 'gripping' show, and perhaps part of that is the fact that you've actually got to watch it instead of having it buzzing around in the background while you scroll through your phone.

If the show is in another language and you're relying on subtitles then at least your eyes are going to be glued to the screen and focused on what they should be.

Those who've watched it said they 'loved every minute of it' and praised the show for having such a 'unique' villain in the form of voodoo god Obé (Corentin Fila), who gives our main characters their powers in the first place.

Someone else called it 'the most captivating French TV show' while another called it a 'beautifully done show'.

If you were a fan of The Boys spinoff Gen V then Mortel might be right up your street as well, as it hits those 'high school teenagers balancing superpowers and real-life drama' buttons.

There really is no reason for a film or show being in a language you don't know prevent you from enjoying it, as shows like Squid Game and films like All Quiet on the Western Front are arguably much better in their original language with subtitles.

Mortel is available to stream now on Netflix.

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Topics: Netflix, TV and Film

Joe Harker

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