A new crime thriller series is capturing viewers' attention on Netflix. According to FlixPatrol data, the British-made Legends, released on May 7, 2026, has climbed to 6th place worldwide, becoming a major hit on the platform. The series is based on the true biographical story from Guy Stanton's book "The Betrayer: How an Undercover Unit Infiltrated the Global Drug Trade." The narrative revolves around a group of British Customs officers conducting an infiltration operation against a dangerous drug cartel.

Set in the 1990s, the series offers an action-packed and thrilling drama while also carrying a historical weight and authenticity. These features are among the elements that attract viewers' interest. Once the six episodes of Legends are completed, the series Ponies, which offers another infiltration story, presents a perfect alternative for viewers. Released on January 15, 2026, Ponies takes place in Moscow during the Cold War and tells the story of two American embassy spouses.

Beatrice “Bea” Russell (Emilia Clarke) and Twila Harding (Haley Lu Richardson) lead a quiet life within a strict system in the Soviet Union. Dubbed "non-targets" in intelligence jargon, these two women actually serve as unofficial operatives for the U.S. government. At the beginning of the first episode, after their husbands Chris (Louis Boyer) and Tom (John Macmillian) die under suspicious circumstances, the CIA forces them to become "spies." These events draw viewers into an immersive espionage story while showcasing how the lives of the two women change.