Whispers: Netflix’s First Original Saudi Thriller

“Everybody has a secret to hide.”

This is how Netlix promoted its very first Saudi original thriller “Whispers”, which is now available for streaming on the worldwide platform.

إيش السر وراء حادث حسّان؟ #وساوس يُعرض الآن pic.twitter.com/Z32rpwyBK5

— Netflix MENA (@NetflixMENA) June 11, 2020

Written and directed by Hana Al Omair, “Whispers” is an 8-part psychological thriller about a family that is torn apart when the patriarch, Hassan, dies in an accident. Slowly after his death, secrets begin to unfold.

Primarily focused on women, each episode follows a different family member or friend, following their perspective of events before and after Hassan’s death.

لكل شخصية وجهة نظر في اللي صار، #وساوس يُعرض غدًا. pic.twitter.com/1fBy0cGkZ1

— Netflix MENA (@NetflixMENA) June 10, 2020

With a predominantly Saudi cast and crew, the series presents a new mode of production for Gulf dramas.

Will you watch it?