Perfume

Based on Patrick Süskind's novel, this series delves into the dark world of Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, a man with an extraordinary sense of smell but no personal scent of his own. Obsessed with creating the ultimate perfume, he embarks on a chilling path of murder to capture the essence of young women. The story explores themes of obsession, alienation, and the corrupting nature of power.

The series 'Perfume' received mixed to positive reviews, with praise often directed at its atmospheric visuals, unsettling tone, and the compelling, albeit disturbing, central performance. Some critics found the pacing uneven and the narrative's descent into grimness occasionally overwhelming, while others lauded its faithful, albeit modernized, adaptation of the source material's psychological horror.

• Praised for its dark and atmospheric portrayal of obsession.
• The unsettling premise and psychological depth were highlights for many.
• Some viewers found the story's bleakness and pacing to be drawbacks.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Perfume' are scarce and varied, with some appreciating the series' dark themes and unique premise, while others found it too disturbing or slow-paced.

The 2022 series is a reimagining of the original story, set in contemporary Berlin, shifting the focus from the 18th-century France of the novel to a modern setting.