Netflix recently added a top-rated prison drama to their streaming service.

Attention all Netflix and Paramount Plus fans, there's a new drama that you won't want to miss! It's based on a true story of a prison break that took place in New York and caused a statewide manhunt.

The show, titled "Escape at Dannemora," tells the unbelievable tale of two convicted murderers, Richard Matt and David Sweat, who managed to escape from a jail in Dannemora, near the Canadian border, back in 2015. And the cherry on top? They had the help of a corrections officer, Joyce Mitchell, who had become romantically involved with both Matt and Sweat.

But don't just take my word for it, the show has an all-star cast including Benicio Del Toro and Paul Dano playing the notorious killers, and Patricia Arquette's performance as Mitchell even won her a Golden Globe in the 2018 mini-series. And lucky for us, "Escape at Dannemora" is now available to stream on Netflix in the US and on Paramount Plus in the UK.

On Rotten Tomatoes, the show has an impressive score of 88% on the Tomatometer, with critics raving about the performances and the gripping storyline. Lorna Codrai from Film Inquiry described it as a "marvelous prison drama," while Kenny Herzog from Vulture pondered the idea of getting too comfortable in our routines and becoming vulnerable. And Laura Bogart from AV Club praised the show for delving into deeper and more subtle themes.

Fans on social media have also been singing its praises, with one user saying it's "such a great series" and another admitting that Patricia's performance "changed [their] outlook on life." And it's no surprise, as the show really does have it all - suspense, drama, and fantastic acting.

But let's not forget the real story behind it all. Matt and Sweat were both in prison for murder and hatched an elaborate plan to escape, with the help of Mitchell. They even seduced her in order to obtain the necessary materials to make their escape. And after twenty days on the run, Matt was killed by officers while Sweat was caught two days later and sentenced to an additional seven to 14 years in prison.

As for Mitchell, she was sentenced to two to eight years for her role in the escape and was ordered to pay restitution for damages incurred during the breakout. She was released in 2020 after serving five years.

So don't let this gripping drama fly under your radar - be sure to catch "Escape at Dannemora" on Netflix or Paramount Plus. And if you have any celebrity stories, videos, or pictures, be sure to reach out to the entertainment team at The Agency. We'd love to hear from you!

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