Serial Killers, Secret Prisons, and How to Watch from Anywhere
If you enjoy a good game of cat and mouse—especially when the “cats” are elite government agents and the “mice” are the most depraved serial killers in history—then pack your gear. The Hunting Party (2025) has officially made its way to Netflix.
After a successful (if slightly controversial) run on NBC, the first season of this high-octane procedural is ready for your weekend binge. However, there is a catch: as of right now, the series is exclusively available on Netflix USA.
If you’re sitting in London, Sydney, or anywhere else outside the States, you might find your search bar coming up empty. But don’t worry; we aren’t going to let a little thing like “geographical boundaries” stop the hunt. You can easily bypass these digital fences using NordVPN, which lets you virtually relocate your device to the US in seconds.
What is The Hunting Party About?
The premise is the kind of “what if” that keeps true-crime fans up at night. A top-secret, off-the-grid prison—one the government claims doesn’t even exist—suffers a massive explosion. The result? A group of the country’s most dangerous, highly “specialized” serial killers are suddenly back in the wild.
To clean up the mess, a small, elite team is assembled. The show stars Melissa Roxburgh (of Manifest fame) as Rebecca “Bex” Henderson, a brilliant FBI profiler who is pulled back into the field. Joining her are:
- Nick Wechsler as Oliver Odell, her former partner with a complicated history.
- Patrick Sabongui as Ryan Hassani, a CIA operative who doesn’t always play by the rules.
- Josh McKenzie and Sara Garcia as specialists who round out this “capture or kill” task force.
Is it Worth the Watch?
Let’s be honest: the critics were a bit… stabby when the show first premiered. It even debuted with a rare (and slightly unfair) 0% on Rotten Tomatoes, with reviewers calling it a bit formulaic.
However, the audience had a completely different take. Fans have praised the show for its dark atmosphere and “monster of the week” energy, earning it a solid 83% audience score. If you liked The Blacklist or Criminal Minds, you’ll likely find this to be the perfect “spook before bed” as Roxburgh herself put it. It’s not trying to be Succession; it’s trying to show you some “weird as heck” killers being chased by cool agents. Mission accomplished.
For a deeper dive into what fans are saying, you can check out the latest theories on the The Hunting Party Reddit.
How to Stream it on Netflix (The Secret Move)
Since the series is currently a USA-only exclusive on Netflix, international viewers need a workaround. Here is the quick-start guide to getting your eyes on Bex Henderson’s latest case:
- Get a VPN: Sign up for a reliable service like NordVPN.
- Connect to a US Server: Open the app and pick a city in the United States (New York or Los Angeles usually work great).
- Log into Netflix: Refresh your browser or restart the app.
- Search “The Hunting Party”: You should now see the 10-episode first season ready to play!
If you want a more detailed breakdown of how this works, check out this comprehensive guide on how to watch US Netflix abroad.
The serial killers are already on the loose—don’t let them get too far ahead while you’re stuck behind a “content not available” screen.
