Netflix fans hail new 'compelling' and 'complex' classic noir series a 'masterpiece': 'It is a work of art'

Netflix viewers have raved about a new classic noir series, branding it a 'masterpiece' and a 'work of art'.

Directed by Academy Award winner Steven Zaillian, Ripley kicks off when petty criminal - Tom Ripley (Andrew Scott) - is greeted by a wealthy Herbert Greenleaf (Johnny Flynn), who mistakes him for a friend of his son's - Dickie.

Herbert offers the grifter a free ticket out of 1960s New York, hiring him to venture to Italy in a bid to bring his spoiled son home.

Tom believes the job will be an easy pay cheque but little does he know that it is the first step in a slow descent into a complex life of lies, fraud and murder.

Grifter Tom Ripley believes Herbert Greenleaf's offer to persuade his spoiled son Dickie to come home will be an easy ticket out of 1960s New York (Pictured: Andrew Scott as Tom)

However he soon descends into a life of lies, fraud and murder after becoming enamoured with Dickie's glamorous lifestyle (left to right: Johnny Flynn as Dickie and Andrew Scott)

Netflix fans have been left mesmerised by the gripping series, with some describing the series as a 'work of art'.

'Steven Zaillian’s masterful, methodical, menacing adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s Ripley pushes all my buttons,' said one enthused viewer.

'It doesn’t rush anything; it squeezes every ounce of suspense & subtext out of a complex story. Best thing on TV since #Succession by a mile! Netflix more please!'

'Visually Ripley is one of the best series Netflix has ever done. The use of black and white was like a homage to the classic film noir of 40s/50s,' penned a second.

'The whole series filmed in Italy, is like a living work of art, and is a masterclass in cinematography.'

Fans have been left enamoured by the new Netflix show - Ripley - with many dubbing it a 'work of art'

Another chimed in: 'If you loved The White Lotus, do yourself a favour and go watch Ripley on Netflix. I am obsessed! '

'Said this last night but bears repeating, Ripley on Netflix is must watch.'

'Ripley on Netflix is one of the most brilliant and gorgeous things I’ve ever seen.'

'Ripley on Netflix is a masterpiece, didn't want it to end, 5 stars,' one raved.

'Ripley on Netflix is easily the best series of the year so far! Amazing performances and a FEAST for the eyes.'