Netflix relaunched Sneaky Pete, an eight-episode crime thriller, earning a stunning 96% Rotten Tomatoes score and eclipsing Breaking Bad and Ozark as the platform’s most addictive series. Starring Giovanni Ribisi as con artist Marius Josipović, this pitch-black rollercoaster of betrayal, power, and survival has captivated fans, with X buzzing under #SneakyPete as viewers call it a “game-changer” for crime dramas.

Ribisi plays Marius, a released convict posing as Pete to infiltrate a family business, only to unravel a dangerous web of fraud and murder. Created by David Shore and Bryan Cranston, the series blends White Collar’s cunning with Ozark’s dread. Co-stars Marin Ireland and Shane McRae amplify the stakes, with a mid-season twist exposing Marius’ double life, shocking 18 million viewers in its debut week.

Critics praise its “heart-pounding suspense” and Ribisi’s “magnetic” performance, drawing parallels to Cranston’s Walter White. The New York setting, with gritty backdrops and a tense score, mirrors Breaking Bad’s intensity, while its personal stakes—Marius’ battle for redemption—set it apart. Fans on X, like @NetflixFan22, tweeted, “Sneaky Pete’s my new obsession!” while @ThrillerAddict posted, “Darker than Ozark!”

With 25 million hours viewed in its first week, Sneaky Pete outpaces Ozark’s debut, with Shore’s sharp writing fueling Emmy buzz. Some viewers, like @ViewerVibes, warn its intricate cons may overwhelm, but the finale’s shocking betrayal keeps audiences glued. The series’ revival, after Amazon’s 2019 cancellation, has proven Netflix’s knack for resurrecting gems.

Sneaky Pete’s meteoric rise cements it as a crime drama titan. Stream it now on Netflix for a thrilling dive into deception and survival, potentially dethroning Breaking Bad and Ozark as the ultimate binge-worthy masterpiece.