Netflix fans have only just discovered an ‘underrated’ limited series and have gushed ‘it’s the best you’ll ever watch’.

When They See Us, written, created and directed by Ava DuVernay, hit the streaming service back in 2019.

‘Five teens from Harlem become trapped in a nightmare when they’re falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park. Based on the true story,’ Netflix’s official synopsis reads.

And although the four-part crime drama was released six years ago, not many people have seen or heard about it.

But recently many have taken to the internet to share their positive reviews.

One person on TikTok said: ‘This is the best limited series that you will ever watch on Netflix and you need to watch it immediately.

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Netflix fans only just discovering ‘underrated’ limited series – gushing ‘it’s the best you’ll ever watch’ as they sob over tear-jerking scenes

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When They See Us, written, created and directed by Ava DuVernay, hit the streaming service back in 2019

‘I might be a little bit late to the party but I’ve had so many people tell me that I need to watch it. It is honestly one of the best things I have ever watched.’

The show has received a whopping 96 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes and many others have taken to IMB to share their thoughts.

Brilliant but very hard to watch. It made me so angry. Fantastic acting from start to finish.

‘A must see!’

‘This is one of the most beautiful and emotional mini series of the year so far. Well directed, excellent character building, amazing acting and well scripted. It touches your soul and cries out your heart. Thank you, Netflix!’

‘Honestly one of the most beautiful and moving portrayals I’ve ever seen. The acting is spot on. Keeps your emotions going from start to end. Such a powerful series with a strong message. This is a must watch.’

‘Watched every episode today & it literally has triggered every emotion except laughter in me. Thirty years has passed for me since this first happened and it reminded me of how scary it was to be a young black male in this country. And unfortunately, it still reminds me of how scary it can be.’

‘I’m almost out of words. Absolutely a must watch. The story, the production, the actors. It’s gonna be something I remember and discuss for the year or even years to come. ‘

Recently many have taken to the internet to share their positive reviews on When They See Us – which hit Netflix in 2019

‘One of the best true stories I’ve ever watched. Couldn’t fault it. Gripping.’

When They See Us stars the likes of Astrante Blackk, Caleel Harris, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk and Jharrel Jerome.

They are joined by Marsha Stephanie Blake, Kylie Bunbury, Vera Farmiga and Niecy Nash.

The show is based on rape of 28-year-old Trisha Melli who was assaulted and nearly beaten to death in Central Park.

Viewers sympathized with all five men but there was one specifically that tugged at the heartstrings for many watchers: Korey Wise.

At the time he was the eldest of the five at 16-years-old – he is portrayed by the talented Jharrel Jerome in the depiction- as he served more than 13 years in adult prisons.

He was not a suspect initially but was brought in for questioning by the NYPD and was eventually persuaded into producing four different statements – two written and two videotaped confessions – as he could be interrogated without a guardian present.

Wise was the only young man whom the investigators had unrestricted access to.

Of his story one user wrote: ‘Korey Wise had the saddest part of the story on When They See Us… like I literally cried because even though they were all innocent he really was a good a** person & only got caught up in it tryna be a good friend and ended up getting the most time and worse experience.’

Though many binge shows on Netflix, filmmaker DuVernay thinks that audiences should watch her Central Park Five miniseries at their own pace.

The creator, writer, and director said the viewing experience will be different for everyone.

‘I think it really is going to depend on where you are politically and culturally,’ she said in an interview last month. ‘For some people this is all going to be new, like, “Wait, what?” And for other people it’s deeply felt because they’ve experienced it in their lives as people of color or people who faced injustice’

While many might choose to watch all five hours in one sitting, the Selma filmmaker knows that method might now work for all.

DuVernay said: ‘I shared it with a bunch of people and some people really need to take breaks after and some people want to power through.’

When They See Us is currently streaming on Netflix.