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A brand new psychological thriller featuring a Squid Game star has been hailed as essential viewing by fans who are devouring the entire series.

The Price of Confession dropped on Netflix today (December 5), chronicling the tale of a woman, Yun-su, who stands accused of killing her husband, alongside a mysterious woman and their "many secrets".

Stretching across 12 episodes, the Korean mystery thriller has already gripped viewers as Netflix reveals: "In this tense thriller, Jeon Do-yeon ("Kill Boksoon") plays an art teacher accused of murder, who finds an unexpected ally with a sinister proposal."

The fresh series stars Squid Game actor, player 218, Park Hae-soo (as Baek Dong-hun), who featured in the inaugural season of the Korean sensation. His performance earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.

Viewers might also recognise Kim Go-eun (Exhuma) as Mo-eun alongside Jeon Do-yeon (The Housemaid), who assumes the role of An Yun-su. Crafted by Kwon Jong-kwan and Lee Jung-hyo (also renowned for Crash Landing on You), the programme has already achieved tremendous acclaim, reports the Mirror.

Taking to social media, one viewer declared: "Only the first ep and i'm already hooked... like what's happening? ? everything is so detailed and everyone is suspicious i literally can't trust anyone here."

Another posted: "Oh, the intro is insane, it gives you an idea that it's going to be a manipulative game."

A third commented: "Please who is watching #ThePriceOfConfession just episode 1 and my head is hurting."

A fourth responded: "Just watched the episode 1 of the price of confession and its sooo good! its a must watch for anyone who loves thriller/mystery/cr¡me series."

Another viewer remarked: "I was waiting for goeun's entry the entire episode and she ate in her very first scene..moeun's expression shifting from nothing to that smile actually gave me goosebumps.."

One enthusiastic fan simply wrote: "On binge watch #ThePriceOfConfession."

The 12-episode series has been hailed as the ideal viewing for Squid Game enthusiasts, offering a "dark and suspenseful" experience.

Netflix had previously unveiled a gripping trailer, providing viewers with a glimpse of what awaited them. Accompanying the clip on social media, Netflix announced: "Jeon Do-yeon, Kim Go-eun, and Park Hae-soo star in The Price of Confession, a new mystery-thriller from the director of Crash Landing on You.

"Coming December 5. A woman accused of murdering her husband strikes a dangerous deal with a "witch" in prison."

Despite running for less than two minutes, the trailer immediately thrust fans into a thrilling experience, establishing a tense atmosphere. Viewers can now discover more about the series as it arrives on Netflix.

The Price of Confession is now streaming on Netflix