Netflix’s “Horrible” New Thriller Unleashes the Latest Hero Parent as It Finds Surprise Success on Streaming

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After the movie *Taken* popularized the idea of fiercely protective parents, expectations are high. Now, a new mystery thriller on Netflix is gaining popularity, offering a suspenseful story without relying on constant action. It’s quickly become a hit with viewers and is rising in the streaming charts.

Although this thriller doesn’t feature as many gunfights, it shares several key elements with Liam Neeson’s most famous action films. The story centers on a mother who, a year after her daughter goes missing, continues to investigate despite the police having given up. Feeling ignored by the authorities, she decides to find answers herself.

The new film *Taken in Plain Sight*, directed by Cat Hostick (known for *Murdoch Mysteries* and *Poly is the New Monogamy*) and featuring Tennille Read, Steven Yaffee, and a talented ensemble cast, quickly climbed to number eight on Netflix’s Top 10 list. It’s currently behind popular titles like *The Maze Runner*, *Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials*, the documentary *My Father, the BTK Killer*, the animated series *KPop Demon Hunters*, and the thriller *The Woman in Cabin 10*. You can find a summary of the film below…

After a long and determined search, Abby believes she’s identified the person who took her daughter. When the police don’t believe her, she decides to investigate herself, which leads to a surprising and disturbing discovery.

Is ‘Taken in Plain Sight’ Worth Streaming?


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Lots of Netflix watchers are already hooked by the familiar but compelling story of a missing child and a desperate parent – and the mysteries that unfold. But is *Taken in Plain Sight* actually a good watch?

Whether you’ll enjoy this movie really depends on if you like Hallmark-style films. It falls into that category. While it’s not *terrible* – it has a 6.1 rating on IMDb – early audience reactions are harsh. One Rotten Tomatoes reviewer called it a “horrible movie” and gave it just half a star, while another said it wasn’t even good enough to have on in the background. It’s definitely not a critical darling.

Despite its flaws, the movie isn’t terrible. One viewer noted it’s a familiar plot, but still engaging enough to watch until the end. If you’re in the mood for a simple, twisty thriller – something like a guilty pleasure beach read – *Taken in Plain Sight* might fit the bill. It does make you wonder why it’s suddenly popular on Netflix, though. Maybe fans of the original *Taken* movie stumbled upon it thinking it was a related story.

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2025-10-17 17:02