Cliff Notes – Chilling crime thriller enters Netflix top 10 with all five episodes available to stream
- Premise and Reception: Netflix’s new thriller Baby Farm follows the Evans Foundation, revealing a dark exploitation of women under the guise of charity, and has quickly climbed to number six in the UK’s top 10 TV shows.
- Critical Acclaim: The series has been praised for its gripping narrative and powerful performances, particularly by Onyinye Odokoro and Genoveva Umeh, drawing comparisons to The Handmaid’s Tale.
- Cultural Significance: Executive producer Mo Abudu emphasised the show’s roots in real-life issues, aiming to spark vital conversations while showcasing bold African storytelling through its cinematic approach.
Chilling crime thriller enters Netflix top 10 with all five episodes available to stream
Netflix’s new thriller Baby Farm has taken the streamer by storm, debuting at number six in the UK’s top 10 TV shows.
The five-episode Nollywood drama was recently added to the streaming platform globally.
It follows The Evans Foundation, run by expatriate Dr. Oliver Evans and his devoted wife, Sister Barb, which is an organisation claiming to ‘help the community’.
The synopsis continues: ‘But beneath their benevolent appearances lies a sinister operation that exploits women for profit,’ as the TV show title indicates with its disturbing connotations.
The Nigerian crime drama, starring Rita Dominic and Joseph Benjamin, focuses on the story of a pregnant Adanna (Onyinye Odokoro) who is saved from the streets of Lagos by the charitable organisation but soon realises that everything is not as it seems.
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Black Film Wire described the show – which some have compared to shows like The Handmaid’s Tale – as a ‘five-episode Nigerian crime thriller that doesn’t just rattle your nerves, it leaves them in a puddle on the floor.’
‘The series draws chilling parallels to real-life horrors, grounded by a powerful performance from Onyinye Odokoro as Adanna, a woman pushed to the edge, yet never backing down.
‘But it’s Genoveva Umeh that left me cold. Her portrayal of Ebun isn’t just haunting—it’s the kind of performance that burrows under your skin and refuses to leave: layered, grounded, and absolutely haunting,’ the publication added.
‘I really enjoyed every minute of Baby Farm’ X user oluwabanke said.
‘This show is great give us more like this,’ plaintainchoiice added.
Although you’ll have to decide for yourself whether this show keeps you ‘captivated’ with some reviews calling it ‘unoriginal’ and ‘too restrained’.
Some have called the show ‘haunting’ and others have had less glowing thoughts (Picture: Netflix)
Executive producer Mo Abudu, who is also the boss of the company EbonyLife TV that created the show in collaboration with Netflix, explained the significance of the show.
Per Deadline, he said: ‘This series is more than just a thriller – it’s a powerful story rooted in real-life issues told through the lense of bold, cinematic African storytelling.
‘With breathtaking visuals, a gripping narrative and an outstanding cast and crew, Baby Farm will keep audiences on the edge of their seats while sparking vital conversations. We can’t wait for the world to experience it.’
Heidi Ulys, supervising producer, added: ‘ Baby Farm is our darkest [show] yet. It’s a gripping, cinematic journey into a world few dare to explore. Yet, within the shadows, there is light – because storytelling has the power to reveal, to challenge, and to inspire change
Baby Farm is available to stream on Netflix now.