Channel 5 drama becomes surprise Netflix smash hit
An unlikely hit is taking Netflix by storm. After first airing on Channel 5 in 2019 and only consisting of four parts, Cold Call is proving that viewers of the streamer are consistently captivated by the many psychological thrillers it has on offer.
Cold Call was added to the streamer this week and immediately started drawing numbers before occupying the coveted top spot in the platform’s top ten currently most-watched series.
The series follows the story of a single mother who is targeted by a cold call scam and suffers the consequences, leading to her joining a victim support group. At the meeting, she encounters an old friend who approaches her with a new job proposition.
While this seems to provide a somewhat silver lining to an unfortunate situation, the opportunity soon turns eery when the mother suspects the business she now works for could be the same firm that targeted her with the cold call scam.
As a result, she becomes dedicated to uncovering the truth and finding justice for herself and her family and tries to hunt down the person responsible for causing her life to take a dramatic turn for the worse.
Cold Call might seem like a true story, but the show’s creators have previously stated they worked on a fictional account based on the real-life experiences of those who have unfortunately been the recipients of a life-altering scam.
As the show continues to grow in popularity alongside other hits like Cobra Kai, the reasons for its resonance are clear. In today’s digital world, finance and identity scams are becoming an increasing issue, with reports suggesting a third of people have been subjected to unsolicited online deceit in the last 12 months, per F-Secure.
Cold Call star Sally Lindsey also previously opened up about the ongoing challenges during an interview on the Virgin Radio Breakfast Show, saying that while she is “an intelligent person,” she is not immune to scams, and has been targeted many times in the past.
Reflecting on one incident in particular, she recalled being targeted while at university, and it has stuck with her ever since. “The thing in my head was I got one years ago when I was a student,” she said, adding, “and I’ve never actually quite got over it.”