'Into the Night' is a series worth watching, and there are 5 reasons for it.

Some projects on Netflix become huge hits, others turn out to be major flops, but there is a third category of series on the streaming service: high-quality yet little-known. Such shows can safely include 'Into the Night' by Jason George, who previously worked on 'Narcos', 'Scandal', and 'The Blacklist'.

To convince you that this series about a group of people trying to escape an imminent apocalypse is worth your attention, we've highlighted 5 compelling reasons.

Reason #1 — Literary Source Material

The series 'Into the Night' is based on the post-apocalyptic work 'The Old Axolotl' by Jacek Dukaj. Judging by the first season, the show develops more as a loose adaptation of the Polish sci-fi writer's creation, but it's quite possible that the story will get closer to the source material later on. Nevertheless, the project has some literary foundation, which is evident in the overall solidity of the script.

Reason #2 — A Nuclear Genre Blend

For most of its runtime, 'Into the Night' is a one hundred percent airtight thriller (the events take place on board an airplane) with all the accompanying circumstances: mounting tension and conflicts between people, a paranoid and claustrophobic atmosphere.

At the same time, the plot is driven by a sci-fi element, and Dukaj's book is also considered science fiction, so the series periodically ventures into that territory as well.

There are also plenty of melodramatic moments in the story: suddenly flaring romantic relationships, realizing one's mistakes, and so on.

And this whole mixture generally works well. Some minor flaws are quickly forgotten due to the high pace of the narrative. And that's another reason to watch 'Into the Night'.

Reason #3 — Dynamic Storytelling

Instead of leisurely introducing the viewer to each character and providing a detailed explanation of the apocalypse's causes, the creators chose a more dynamic way of telling the stories. This adds intensity, gives the script urgency, and also allows them to play with viewer expectations, as you never know what other problem might arise in the heroes' path.

Reason #4 — No Major Stars

For some, the presence of world-famous actors on screen serves as a guarantee of quality, but the same cannot be said for credibility, because when you see, say, Bruce Willis, you know how the plot will unfold. If you're watching lesser-known faces, you immerse yourself in the events more quickly and don't get distracted from the story itself.

Reason #5 — Excellent Setup for the Future

The first season of the show has only 6 episodes, which you can get through in a couple of evenings, getting a lot of enjoyment. At the same time, the ending of the debut season directly hints that a continuation awaits us, which could develop in many different directions. This is truly intriguing, and it also boosts the series' ratings.

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