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The BBC has added fresh episodes of what has been dubbed 'television's most stressful thriller' to its iPlayer service, as it gears up to return to our screens this weekend.

Every episode of Hidden Assets is now available to watch at no additional cost on the platform.

This encompasses its newly released third season, which had previously been exclusively accessible via Acorn TV towards the end of last year.

Viewers who are fully up to date with the most recent instalment of Hidden Assets can sit back and enjoy the latest episodes as they broadcast each Saturday on BBC Four at 9pm.

Alternatively, the entire collection is already ready to stream on iPlayer right now.

The series is in fact a collaborative Irish-Belgian-Canadian production, developed and written by Peter McKenna, who previously crafted other acclaimed crime dramas including Kin and Gangs of London.

Each season comprises six episodes, meaning those yet to watch any of it have a substantial amount to catch up on. Nevertheless, it promises to be a swift binge-watch, with both fans and critics insisting it takes little time before viewers are completely hooked, reports the Mirror.

For those yet to sample any of the series, the first season is set in present-day Shannon, County Clare, Ireland, its Free Zone and airport, and the port of Antwerp, Belgium. The storyline centres on the Irish Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) and the Belgian Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU).

The second series is similarly set between Antwerp and County Clare (Limerick, to be precise). Meanwhile, the third instalment unfolds in Dublin and Bilbao where CAB collaborates with Ertzaintza detectives.

According to the synopsis, the storyline commences when evidence from a raid connects a minor drug dealer to multiple bombings in Belgium.

This prompts Irish detective Emer Berry to travel to Antwerp, where she encounters Christian de Jong of the anti-terrorism unit. Together, they start to unravel an international conspiracy encompassing drugs, terrorism, and corrupt business and political figures.

While it hasn't garnered sufficient professional reviews to merit a score on Rotten Tomatoes, numerous critics praise it highly. The Guardian straightforwardly described it as 'television's most stressful thriller' upon its return while one critic branded it "a first-rate Irish crime drama series with Scandi-noir twists."

Enthusiasts have been equally passionate about the series and recommending it to others. One shared online: "Brilliant Irish police thriller so much better than the BBC's Northern Irish attempt, 'Blue Lights'."

Another commented: "Compelling drama. Well written , directed and acted. Could not wait to see next episode and good ending. Definitely recommend. As good as Line of Duty."

Meanwhile, another viewer claimed: "Ever since Love/Hate we've been waiting for a gripping Irish Crime series to come along and here it is." While a further viewer commented: "Right away you get sucked into the storyline and get caught up in the action. The acting is first class from all. I'm already looking forward to the next episode."

Hidden Assets airs Saturday at 9pm on BBC Four and is streaming on BBC iPlayer.