Netflix fans have raved over a new crime thriller hailed ‘even more twisted than Dexter’.

The Gardener delves into the dark tale of Elmer (Álvaro Rico) who works at his mother’s, La China Jurado (Cecilia Suárez) garden centre.

Under the guise of a horticulturist, Elmer is actually an assassin and is a hit man for his mother.

However, things take a turn when he falls for a woman, Violeta (Catalina Sopelana), who is supposed to be their next victim.

The six-part Netflix limited series only hit the streaming platform earlier this week and has already stormed up the charts.

It has been watched by more than 7million people, and has received some glowing reviews from fans online.

The Gardener delves into the twisted tale of Elmer (Álvaro Rico), pictured, who works at his mother's, La China Jurado (Cecilia Suárez) garden centre
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The Gardener delves into the twisted tale of Elmer (Álvaro Rico), pictured, who works at his mother’s, La China Jurado (Cecilia Suárez) garden centre

Under the guise of a horticulturist, Elmer is actually an assassin and is a hit man for his mother, pictured
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Under the guise of a horticulturist, Elmer is actually an assassin and is a hit man for his mother, pictured

However, things take a turn when he falls for a woman, Violeta (Catalina Sopelana), left, who is supposed to be their next victim
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However, things take a turn when he falls for a woman, Violeta (Catalina Sopelana), left, who is supposed to be their next victim

One posted to X: ‘#TheGardener is like a twisted Spanish Dexter — but with a manipulative mom instead of a moral dad. La China doesn’t manage Elmer’s darkness, she nurtures it.

‘Add in some doomed romance, emotional chaos, and “Apocalypse” by Cigarettes After Sex. It’s a vibe.’

Another said: ‘Everybody stop what you doing and go watch the gardener on Netflix 10/10!!!!’

While a third wrote: ‘#TheGardener on Netflix was pretty good. Interesting storyline and excellent casting. Something about a hitman and a twisted girl.’

Someone else penned: ‘Two more episodes left!! I don’t want this to end #TheGardener.’

A fifth said: ‘Damn if you like #Dexter you’ll probably enjoy watching #TheGardener on Netflix.’

Another chimed in: ‘#TheGardener is a twisty Spanish thriller in six addictive episodes, with a killer soundtrack that amps up the suspense. Buckle up!’

It has been watched by more than 7million people and has received some glowing reviews from fans online

It has been watched by more than 7million people and has received some glowing reviews from fans online

It comes as Netflix fans begged for more episodes of an ‘excellent’ crime thriller that stormed the charts after binge-watching every episode. 

The Nordic series, The Åre Murders is based on Viveca Sten’s books that have been a success across the globe, selling more than 10million copies.

Starring Charlie Gustafsson, Kardo Razzazi and Carla Sehn, the five-episode Swedish drama delves into the disappearance of Amanda, a young woman who went missing near ski resort town Åre.

Stockholm detective Hanna Ahlander is in the area at the time trying to relax while she is under internal investigation but soon finds herself caught up with the case and works with local officers to help.