Netflix drama ‘The Bombing of Pan Am 103’ earns perfect Rotten Tomatoes rating while ranking second on Top 10
Netflix’s new drama about the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 bombing holds a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score and sits at number two on the platform’s Top 10 list.
Netflix has added a new drama, The Bombing of Pan Am 103, to its catalogue, and it has quickly achieved a flawless 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The series recounts the December 21, 1988 bombing over Scotland that claimed 243 passenger lives, 16 crew members and 11 ground fatalities, making it the deadliest terror incident in UK history. Actor Connor Swindells takes on the role of DS Ed McCusker, while Peter Mullan plays DCS John Orr, the actual investigators who were later knighted for their work.
Reviews highlight the show’s meticulous, respectful approach that avoids sensationalism and focuses on uncovering the truth. It currently holds the second spot on Netflix’s Top 10 chart, trailing only the documentary The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare. The drama joins a string of true-crime titles that have resonated with viewers on the streaming platform.
Why it matters
The series brings renewed attention to a historic terrorist attack and its investigation, offering a respectful dramatization for contemporary audiences.
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