The mystery takes over Netflix again with the arrival of Under a Dark Sun, a new French miniseries that, after its release a few days ago, has managed to secure a spot among the most-watched productions on the streaming platform worldwide. If you haven’t seen it yet, here’s everything you need to know about it.
What is Under a Dark Sun, the Netflix series about?
This series combines the tension of a thriller with the intrigue of a family drama, exploring themes such as power, hidden secrets, and the fight for control. The protagonist, Alba, is a young mother trying to escape a complicated past. After getting a job at a prestigious flower plantation, her life takes an unexpected turn when the owner of the estate dies suddenly.
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(Spoiler Alert!) It is soon revealed that the deceased man was her biological father and, shockingly, he named her his heir. This discovery makes her the prime suspect in his death and places her at the center of a conflict with the powerful family that ran the plantation.
Béatrice, the late man’s widow, leads the family with an iron fist and will do anything to protect her legacy and influence, challenging Alba at every step. The power struggle has only just begun. Who will win?
How many episodes does Under a Dark Sun have?
The miniseries consists of a total of six episodes, all of which are available now on Netflix.
Under a Dark Sun: Cast
The production features the return of actress Isabelle Adjani, who portrays Béatrice. The rest of the cast includes the following actors:
- Ava Baya as Alba
- Guillaume Gouix as Mathieu
- Thibault de Montalembert as the murdered father
- Louise Coldefy as Lucie
- Claire Romain as Manon
- Simon Ehrlacher as Valentin
- Nicolas Vaude as Jacques Bonnand
Will there be a second season of Under a Dark Sun on Netflix?
So far, there are no official announcements regarding a second season of Under a Dark Sun on Netflix. The French production was originally designed as a miniseries, with a closed and complete narrative.
Although Netflix has not confirmed anything about a potential renewal, it is common for the platform to take time to analyze the performance and public response before making a decision about future seasons. There have been cases where miniseries are renewed for a sequel, so there is still hope.
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What are Netflix’s subscription plans?
To watch Under a Dark Sun on Netflix, you’ll need to sign up for a subscription if you don’t already have one. The streaming platform offers three subscription plans, each with different features that cater to the needs of every user. These are the plans you can choose from and everything included with your monthly subscription:
Standard with ads
- Most series and movies from the catalog
- Full mobile game catalog
- Content available in 1080p
- Downloads on 2 devices at once
Standard
- Series and movies without ads
- Full mobile game catalog
- Content available in 1080p
- Downloads on 2 devices at once
- Option to add 1 extra member
Premium
- Access to all content
- View on 4 devices at once
- 4k quality
- Downloads on 6 devices at once
- Option to add 2 extra members
How much does a Netflix subscription cost?
Prices vary depending on the package:
- Standard with ads: $7.99
- Standard: $17.99
- Premium: $22.99
