Ripple on Netflix: The "Perfect" 8-Part Drama Everyone Is Binge-Watching

Ripple on Netflix: The Perfect 8-Part Drama - Review, Cast & Season 2

Ripple on Netflix: The "Perfect" Drama Everyone Is Binge-Watching

Updated: December 2025 | Category: TV Series, Netflix

If you’ve been scrolling through Netflix looking for your next obsession, you’ve likely stumbled upon Ripple. This new 8-part drama has quietly dropped on the platform and exploded into a word-of-mouth sensation. Described by fans as the "perfect winter comfort escapism," Ripple weaves a complex, emotional web that connects four strangers in New York City.

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What is Ripple on Netflix?

Ripple is an emotional ensemble drama released on December 3, 2025. The series follows four strangers living in New York City—Walter, Kris, Nate, and Aria. Through a "ripple effect" of small choices and chance encounters (often symbolized by a mysterious blue stone), their lives intertwine.

Julia Chan and Ian Harding in Ripple

The Plot in a Nutshell

  • Walter: A grieving widower trying to find his footing.
  • Nate: A lung cancer patient and owner of the "Lumi" wine bar.
  • Kris: A high-powered executive facing a career crisis.
  • Aria: An aspiring musician struggling to find her voice.

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Ripple Netflix Cast

The show features an incredible lineup. Here are the main stars:

Ian Harding as Nate

Ian Harding
as Nate

Julia Chan as Kris

Julia Chan
as Kris

Frankie Faison as Walter

Frankie Faison
as Walter

Filming Locations & Reviews

While set in NYC, Ripple was filmed primarily in Toronto, Ontario. The production team transformed Toronto streets to mimic Manhattan. Is the show good? Absolutely. It has a high audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, with fans calling it a "tear-jerker."

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Ending Explained & Season 2

Warning: Spoilers! The ending left Nate's fate uncertain as he heads to a clinical trial in Houston. Nate leaves Kris a letter, pressing pause on their romance. As of now, Netflix has not officially confirmed Season 2, but the open ending suggests a second chapter is planned.

Ripple Ending Scene

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Ripple based on a true story?

A: No, it is a fictional drama about human connection.

Q: How many episodes are in Season 1?

A: There are 8 episodes available on Netflix.

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