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“Blood Sacrifice” Tops Netflix in 12 Regions

8/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Jakob Oftebro plays a detective chasing a Friday-night police killer in Blood Sacrifice.
Blood Sacrifice ranks #1 on Netflix in 12 regions and #3 in the United States.
The five-episode series holds an 86% Rotten Tomatoes score.
Creator George Kay, known for Gone and Lupin, developed the series.
Variety calls the series intense and thought-provoking, while Decider praises its father-son mystery.

History

Historical Context

On February 1 2013 Netflix released House of Cards, its first original drama, debuting all 13 episodes online and becoming the first web-only series to earn Primetime Emmy nominations. The show’s critical acclaim and Emmy wins opened the door for high-budget streaming series, paving the way for non-English productions such as the 2024 Netflix thriller Blood Sacrifice, which topped charts in 12 regions.

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Story summary

Jakob Oftebro plays a detective chasing a Friday-night police killer in Blood Sacrifice.
Blood Sacrifice ranks #1 on Netflix in 12 regions and #3 in the United States.
The five-episode series holds an 86% Rotten Tomatoes score.
Creator George Kay, known for Gone and Lupin, developed the series.
Variety calls the series intense and thought-provoking, while Decider praises its father-son mystery.

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