Bandi is yet another impressive gem added to Netflix’s lineup of intriguing and intense crime thrillers, beating some of Netflix's top shows, such as Detective Hole and Bloodhounds. The show also explores crime and ethics, love, and how far survival can push a family. The French Caribbean series is created by Eric Rochant, known for the acclaimed The Bureau, along with his daughter, Capucine Rochant. 

As it continues to gain traction across the globe for its unique storyline and a young crime boss, here is everything to know about the cast, plot, and release date of the thriller.

Bandi begins with the sudden death of the Lafleur family’s mother, leaving eleven siblings to fend for themselves. With no safety net, they are forced to find out how to stay financially stable and keep the younger ones out of foster care. The older siblings are divided, with some wanting to stick to honest work, while others are tempted by illegal ways to make money. 

Amid this tension, their 16-year-old brother, Kylian, is already secretly involved in the drug trade on the island of Martinique. However, the tension rises as he expands his business. It explores the loss, grief, and conflict as the 11 siblings try to live their lives.

Apart from its brilliant story, what anchors the series is its talented cast.

Djody Grimeau as Kylian 

Ambre Bozza as Annabelle 

Cédric Camille as Marvin 

Amah Fofana as Ambre 

William Paul-Joseph as Nathanaël 

Rodney Dijon as Kingsley 

Hay-Lee-Jah Caloc as Léo 

Kahela Borval as Cassandra 

Nahel Demar as Nolan 

Lucas Pernock as Fatso 

Teyvan Misat as Mathis 

Patrick Trieste as SherKhan 

Jonathan Zaccaï as Alex

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With the cast and story gaining traction, is the show available to stream on Netflix?

Bandi is already streaming on Netflix, having premiered on April 9. Since its debut, the show has quickly become a major success on the streaming platform. Surpassing several popular titles such as Big Mistakes and Temptation Island, it is currently the second most-watched TV show worldwide, just behind Trust Me: The False Prophet. 

The series is trending on Netflix across 57 countries, including France, Mexico, Martinique, and Saudi Arabia. And it is currently ranked eighth in the United States. While it holds a modest IMDb rating of 5.9, its global popularity tells a very different story, making it well worth finding out.

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