We’ve all had one of those days when we’ve decided to give up productivity and succumb to the temptation of Netflix. If you’re looking for a TV series to satisfy your craving for a relaxing day off, we’ve got you covered. Any one of the top shows below can keep you entertained for an entire day or more of continuous watching.
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Here’s a list of some of the most popular and best Netflix original series to binge-watch (in no particular order) when you’re bored, or simply looking for a new addiction…
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the binge (or the chill, if that’s what you’re into)…
1. Squid Game
In this wildly addicting, off-the-wall South Korean thriller, a few hundred people who are down on their luck are roped into a series of contests based on children’s games. The winner is promised a gigantic cash prize; the losers are killed. How’s that for a premise? The social commentary is a little on the nose, and audiences will need to get used to subtitles. But this is one you just can’t help but keep watching.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Year Running: 2021-Now
IMDb Rating: 8/10
2. Ozark
Whenever a truly great TV show hits, it seems we start to see imitations. Ozark is not a truly great TV show, but it’s riding in Breaking Bad’s wake, and doing so fairly successfully. This is a drama about a more-or-less ordinary family falling into a whole lot of crime in the remote Ozarks. It’s too dark for its own good, but watch it for a surprisingly affecting Jason Bateman and a breakthrough performance by Julia Garner.
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Year Running: 2017-2022
IMDb Rating: 8.5/10
3. Big Mouth
This (very) adult animated comedy is basically a coming-of-age story told by way of a raunchy dramatization of sex-ed class. Okay, not literally, but it pretty much feels that way. There are embarrassing teenage relationships; there are literal hormone monsters; at one point the Statue of Liberty explains menstruation to one of the main characters. Big Mouth is absurd, in other words, but it’s very funny, surprisingly sensitive, and consistently smart.
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Romance
Year Running: 2017-Now
IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
4. Vikings: Valhalla
First things first: If you haven’t watched History’s Vikings –– and you tend to like action-packed historical epics –– put it at the top of your list. It’s a dramatic interpretation of the legends of Viking hero Ragnar Lodbrok, and it’s very well made. Vikings: Valhalla is a follow-up that takes place 100 years after Vikings and revolves around Leif Erikson. Only one of at least three seasons has come out, but so far it’s about as good as Vikings.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Year Running: 2022
IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
5. Altered Carbon
This is a polarizing drama that was canceled after two seasons. The one thing everyone can agree on is that it’s very weird. Detractors think it’s too much so, and see it as a confused rip-off of Westworld and/or Blade Runner. Fans delight in its strangeness and see it as a triumph of cyberpunk world building and sci-fi inventiveness. Our take? It’s an interesting watch, but it needed a bigger star than Joel Kinnaman in the lead role.
Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Year Running: 2018-2020
IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
6. Master Of None
Master Of None is a three-season dramedy, and the brainchild of Aziz Ansari, Alan Yang, and Michael Schur. Revolving primarily around Dev Shah –– a semi-fictionalized version of Ansari –– it is a determinedly real look at the lives of young professional millennials seeking love and success in a big city. Make of that what you will. It’s sort of accidentally obnoxious at times, but at its best it’s extremely heartfelt, and pretty damn funny.
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Year Running: 2015-Now
IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
7. The Queen’s Gambit
This is technically a miniseries, meaning seven episodes are all we get. Nevertheless, it’s one of Netflix’s better achievements. Anya Taylor-Joy stars (and we mean stars) as Beth Harmon –– an orphan who grows up troubled in the ’50s and ’60s, but decides to become the best chess player on the planet. We’ll just put it this way: This show was so good it sparked a chess boom a la Rounders with poker at the turn of the century.
Genre: Drama
Year Running: 2020
IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
8. Blood Of Zeus
This is an action anime series for adults, and so far consists of just one of a planned five seasons. The show is about Heron, a demigod, the son of Zeus, and an original character who does not stem from actual Greek mythology. His quest to save the world (and Olympus) from demonic villains is at the core of the drama here, and it’s bold, bloody, and brilliant –– fun for fans of mythology, but also a joy of a spectacle.
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure
Year Running: 2020-Now
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
9. Bridgerton
Did you by any chance watch Downton Abbey and think to yourself, I wish it were sexier? If so, Bridgerton is for you. Okay, so it’s not exactly a Downton clone –– but the comparisons are inevitable. This is basically an edgier take on a similar setting, depicting the assorted dramas of a wealthy family in Regency Era England. Come for the romantic entanglements, stay for… well, also the romantic entanglements.
Genre: Drama, Romance
Year Running: 2020-Now
IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
10. Orange is the New Black
Get a taste of what life is like inside a prison by watching Orange is the New Black. This popular Netflix original series may have met its conclusion but that doesn’t stop it from being ideal for anyone who craves that some humor and drama in their lives. Criminals turn into much-loved characters in this realistic, highly-praised and engrossing show. The inmates feud, fall in love and form allegiances as they get on with their inhibited lives behind bars. It doesn’t get realer than this TV show.
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Year Running: 2013-2019
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
11. House of Cards
Despite the controversy surrounding Kevin Spacey, there’s no denying that House of Cards is one of the best TV series on Netflix. Get engrossed in suspense, shock and political drama as you follow a congressman and his wife who are out to get revenge on those who betrayed them. This binge-worthy Netflix original series will have you hooked from the get-go and leave you wanting more after each episode.
Genre: Drama
Year Running: 2013-2018
IMDb Rating: 8.7/10
12. Stranger Things
Prepare for some 80s nostalgia! Stranger Things takes you back to the iconic decade where sci-fi and horror movies were at their peak. Inspired by similar movies from that era, the thrilling television series centers around the friends and family of Will Byers – a young boy who’s suddenly gone missing. Supernatural and strange things occur leading many to believe Will has been taken by something beyond their reach. You’ll be hooked within minutes. Press play and find out what everyone’s been talking about!
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Year Running: 2016-Now
IMDb Rating: 8.7/10
13. Narcos
You thought Walter White was bad? Wait until you delve into the true story of Pablo Escobar! Step into the world of the legendary drug-lord in the thrilling and popular original series, Narcos. The drug-trafficking drama follows the true story of the billionaire cocaine king of Colombia. Uncover the seediness and brutality of the drug-world during the 1980s and learn how Escobar earned his billions. Warning – it includes a lot of blood, sweat and tears…
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
Year Running: 2015-2017
IMDb Rating: 8.8/10
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14. 13 Reasons Why
Hannah’s just killed herself and left behind 13 tapes. Each tape reveals one of the people involved in her death, including Clay, her former crush. Why is he to blame? Why are her 12 other “friends” responsible for taking her own life? Hannah opens a can of worms about her high school friends in a must-see show that openly explores the subject of suicide. Find out what really goes on in the life of a troubled teen throughout this top-rated Netflix series. We promise you’ll be gripped with every episode, eager to find out why Hannah, the seemingly happy girl killed herself.
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Year Running: 2017-2020
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
15. The Crown
Find out what goes on behind the closed doors of the British Monarch and truly get to know Queen Elizabeth up, close and personal in this detailed and intimate Netflix series. Lifting the lid on all the royal affairs, The Crown follows the Queen throughout the height of her reign and gives us an authentic insight into the family’s everyday lives and politics. This addictive and dazzling historical drama will have you hooked whilst sipping on tea and biscuits in no time. Fun fact? It’s one of Netflix’s most expensive TV series!
Genre: Drama, History
Year Running: 2016-Now
IMDb Rating: 8.7/10
16. Mindhunter
Yet another good TV show about serial killers – argh! How many more, right? But Mindhunter is rather different from your everyday procedural crime show. In this series featuring Jonathan Groff in the main role, a group of FBI agents interrogate serial killers to gather information about their behaviors and solve ongoing cases. A tense atmosphere, perfect cinematography, and gripping scenes with killers that sound a little too authentic – this show will seduce fans of true crime and keep them hooked for hours on-end.
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Year Running: 2017-2019
IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
17. Making a Murderer
This is the best that true crime can get. Making a Murderer has taken the world by storm thanks to its unique, unbelievable and complex story. Steven Avery has been framed for a rape and murder that he (and a lot of evidence) claims he didn’t do. Yet, he’s locked up in prison, struggling to get his conviction overturned. If you like crime, forensics, and criminal law, this is the Netflix documentary to tune in to.
Genre: Documentary, Crime
Year Running: 2015-2018
IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
18. On My Block
In On my Block, a group of teenagers go through life, love, and the difficulties of living in a rough neighborhood of Los Angeles. The show manages to be altogether fun, sincere, and incredibly well-researched when it comes to what life in difficult neighborhoods can be like. Prepare to get attached to every teen in this show and anticipate the laughter, tears and all. It’s certainly worth-watching!
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Year Running: 2018-2021
IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
19. The OA
The OA is complicated to pin down as it blends many different genres, from thriller to sci-fi, fantasy to philosophy. In this show, Brit Marling stars as a young woman named Prairie, who returns to her adoptive parents after being abducted by a terrifying scientist named Hap. Hap has been kidnapping and studying victims of Near Death Experiences, hoping to find some kind of answer about what happens after death. The show may have been cancelled, but the two seasons can easily be viewed as a finite story – and a beautiful, clever and heart-wrenching one at that.
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Year Running: 2016-2019
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
20. The Haunting of Hill House
The Haunting of Hill House is one of Netflix’s most successful anthology series, and like American Horror Story, every season focuses on new supernatural events with a different cast and characters. Binge on the first season for the ultimate fright. It tells the story of a group of siblings reunited by a family tragedy and forced to face the horrifying house they inhabited as children – as well as its demons. This binge-worthy show is not only amazing on the horror side, it’s also a psychological tale about family and grief that will stick with you for time.
Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery
Year Running: 2018
IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
21. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
When first announced, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina made many frown, having including more an atmosphere of a horror movie than that of the Sabrina sitcom of our childhoods. But this teen show didn’t claim to be a reboot of the Teenage Witch humorous series. Instead, it awesomely draws inspiration directly from the comic books, which tell the story of a half-witch who must choose between a peaceful human life and a thrilling destiny as a witch. The tone is sombre and the aesthetics are too, making it a perfect show to binge through on Halloween.
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Year Running: 2018-2020
IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
22. The Witcher
Undoubtedly one of Netflix’s biggest and most popular TV shows yet. In fact, it’s one of the top-rated, too! Follow the gripping adventures of Geralt, the Witcher and monster hunter and get tangled in the twisted timelines for the ultimate binge-watch. Some may say this is the latest Game of Thrones thanks to supernatural elements, magnificent, medieval costumes and spectacular fight scenes. Grab some popcorn and be all ears – The Witcher is a well-recommended watch!
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Year Running: 2019-Now
IMDb Rating: 8.2 /10
23. Bojack Horseman
Sometimes, your Netflix and chill session doesn’t have to be so dead serious. In what is surely one of the best Netflix originals, Bojack Horseman promises fun, humor, and heartwarming moments. Fantastic characters include a horse who’s a legendary 90’s sitcom star, his ex, a pink Persian cat, a Vietnamese-American writer and feminist, and many more. It’s the animation show you never knew you wanted.
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama
Year Running: 2014-2020
IMDb Rating: 8.8/10
24. Trinkets
In Trinkets, a group of teenagers who couldn’t have lesser things in common create an unlikely bond when they start attending the same Shoplifters Anonymous group. Becoming friends slowly but surely, they go against their parents’ wishes by challenging each other to steal stuff, while figuring themselves out as young adults. Trinkets isn’t “mind-blowing”, but it still manages to be entertaining and a good comment on teenage lives and how complex they can be.
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Year Running: 2019-2020
IMDb Rating: 7.0/10
25. The Society
In this TV show, reminiscent of The 100 and Lord of the Flies, a group of teenagers return from an interrupted school trip to find their small, perfect American town totally abandoned. They soon realize they’re living in a replica of their town, lost in the absolute middle of nowhere, forced to arrange their own micro-society. While it’s still a teen series in tone, The Society is clever in handling the many themes that come with teenagers having to build an entire government without adults. A must-watch!
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Year Running: 2019
IMDb Rating: 7.0/10
26. Russian Doll
Starring Orange is the New Black star, Natasha Lyonne and being as hilarious as ever, Russian Doll follows Nadia, a woman who dies on her 36th birthday and finds herself reliving the same day over and over again. It might remind you of Groundhog Day, but Russian Doll is its own take on the neverending day trope, with Natasha Lyonne slowly exploring the many strange aspects of this weird non-afterlife she’s struggling to escape.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Year Running: 2019-Now
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
27. The Umbrella Academy
This binge-worthy series, which is adapted from a comic written by ‘My Chemical Romance’ frontman, Gerard Way, tells the tale of extraordinary children who are adopted by an eccentric billionaire who raises them as little superheroes. Many years later, only a few of them come back to attend his funeral and find themselves having to join forces again against an unlikely threat. This show is everything a superhero show should be – entertaining, emotional, and badass. You won’t regret pressing play, and it’ll leave you craving the second season, too!
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Year Running: 2019-Now
IMDb Rating: 8.0/10
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28. Bloodline
Bloodline was one of the earlier Netflix original dramas (debuting in 2015), and concerns an influential family tied up in crimes and dark secrets in the Florida Keys. It’s a fairly grim ride, but the first season in particular is gripping and addictive. Kyle Chandler (best known as Coach Taylor in Friday Night Lights) anchors the show, and Ben Mendelsohn –– now fairly familiar to audiences –– had what was then something of a breakout performance.
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Year Running: 2015-2017
IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
29. Lupin
This is an outstanding French drama that popped up on Netflix in early 2021 and appears to be ongoing (consisting of “parts” rather than seasons). The show concerns one Assane Diop (Omar Sy), the son of Senegalese immigrant in France, and a master thief. Diop is inspired by Arsène Lupin (a sort of Sherlock Holmes of thieves) and driven by a thirst for vengeance against a wealthy family that framed his father for crime.
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Year Running: 2021-Now
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
30. Grace And Frankie
The idea behind this comedy is simple, but unique: Two successful couples live in San Diego, and the two husbands fall in love and leave the wives. The two women –– Grace (Jane Fonda) and Frankie (Lily Tomlin) are thus left to turn to each other for companionship, which basically sets the stage for a series of amusing dilemmas and adventures. The premise is clever enough, but really it’s the consistent brilliance of the two leads that carries the show.
Genre: Comedy
Year Running: 2015-2022
IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
31. GLOW
GLOW is a three-season dramedy that re-examines GLOW –– aka the “Gorgeous Ladies Of Wrestling,” a pseudo sports organization that launched in the 1980s. It’s a highly fictionalized take revolving around the character Ruth Wilder (Alison Brie) as she eases into the organization’s orbit. Ultimately though, the show becomes a successful combination of heartfelt character drama, ridiculous romp, and ’80s period piece. There are shades of Boogie Nights, perhaps, but it’s really a one-of-a-kind production.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Sport
Year Running: 2017-2019
IMDb Rating: 8.0/10
32. Outer Banks
This is ostensibly a drama revolving around a group of locals at the North Carolina Outer Banks who stumble on a treasure hunt –– as well as conflict with wealthy tourists in the area. But really, we’re not quite sure what this show wants to be. It’s equal parts History Channel treasure hunt, Jersey Shore-goes-North Carolina, and Karate Kid teen social wars. It’s fun, but absurd (and also doesn’t resemble the actual Outer Banks in the slightest).
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Year Running: 2020-Now
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
33. Love
A Judd Apatow production, Love debuted in 2016 and wound up having a three-season run. It’s a simple, dry-ish comedy about two young people –– Mickey (Gillian Jacobs) and Gus (Paul Rust –– and their on-and-off relationship. In typical Apatow fashion, the show strives to offer a realistic perspective, depicting all of the joy, sadness, and general absurdity of love. Master Of None is perhaps a better version of the concept, but Love is worth a watch.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Year Running: 2016-2018
IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
34. Locke & Key
The critical consensus at Rotten Tomatoes describes this fantasy drama as “fiendishly fun and sufficiently spooky,” which is about right. The show concerns the murder of Rendell Locke, and the subsequent decision by his family to relocate to his family home. There, the children discover magical keys, doors, and an evil spirit, setting off various spooky adventures. It’s no masterpiece, and it lacks cohesion, but if you like the idea of “fiendish fun” within that premise, you’ll enjoy it.
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Year Running: 2020-Now
IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
35. Wet Hot American Summer: First Day Of Camp
It’s a little tricky to explain this one. But basically it’s a single-season prequel to the 2001 film Wet Hot American Summer in which adult actors (including many original cast members) play the roles of teens at camp. It’s partly a clever spoof of sexed-up teen comedies, and partly a raw exhibition of actors having silly amounts of fun. It’s also extremely bizarre and almost skit-like –– but legitimately hilarious (even if you haven’t seen the film).
Genre: Comedy
Year Running: 2015
IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
36. Cobra Kai
This show revives a film some 35 years after release. Specifically, it concerns Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) –– the rival stars of 1984’s The Karate Kid –– all grown up. Macchio and Zabka reprise their roles and find themselves at odds once more, this time with their own kids caught up in karate… well, wars, more or less. Thanks largely to Zabka’s performance, the show is both funny and affecting (though it’s getting progressively more absurd).
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama
Year Running: 2018-Now
IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
37. Designated Survivor
The concept of the “designated survivor” is that when the U.S. president gives a state of the union address to virtually the entire government, one official is chosen to stay away. In the event of a tragedy, this individual can assume the presidency. Well, that’s the show’s premise, with Kiefer Sutherland playing one Tom Kirkman, a designated survivor who takes control and faces ongoing conspiracies. It’s a poorly written show, but you almost can’t help but be entertained.
Genre: Action, Drama, Mystery
Year Running: 2016-2019
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
38. Friends From College
Friends From College didn’t exactly score with critics, but we enjoy it. The two-season Netflix series stars Keegan-Michael Key and Cobie Smulders among other recognizable figures, and revolves around a group of college friends reuniting as adults in their 40s. The show definitely veers too far into slapstick wackiness at times, and cringe comedy at others. But the high points are thoroughly enjoyable, and the cast manages to make a bunch of unlikable characters fun to be around.
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Year Running: 2017-2019
IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
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39. Maniac
Created by Cary Joji Fukunaga (of True Detective and No Time To Die fame), this is a drama about psychological experiments that bring two unlikely subjects together. It’s a twisted tale in some respects, but there’s plenty of dark comedy at hand. And frankly, the people involved do such a good job that material that could have been mediocre shines. Emma Stone and Jonah Hill (the two main subjects) are excellent, and Fukunaga is at his formidable best.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi
Year Running: 2018
IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
40. Santa Clarita Diet
In this insane comedy, Drew Barrymore plays a regular realtor who suddenly becomes…a flesh-craving zombie. This puts a hilarious spin on her life, work, parenting and relationships with friends and neighbors, making it truly easy and enjoyable to watch. It may have been cancelled after three seasons, but it doesn’t stop Santa Clarita Diet from being hilarious, goofy and especially good in virtue of being carried by the amazing comedic chemistry between Drew Barrymore and Timothy Oliphant!
Genre: Comedy, Horror
Year Running: 2017-2019
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
41. Raising Dion
Imagine discovering you’re a superhero… whilst eating your breakfast. That’s what happens to little Dion in this popular Netflix series. When realizing what her boy can do, his mother, Nicole does everything she can to protect Dion from the world, and from the threat that has already taken his father. Unlike other superhero shows or movies, Raising Dion is original in that it focuses less on the powered little boy and more on his mom’s determination to protect her son no matter what. Although the show doesn’t shy away from some tropes of the genre, it still manages to stand out in the crowd of sci-fi series out today.
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
Year Running: 2019-2022
IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
42. Easy
Easy explores the hardships and beautiful moments of a diverse range of couples, not shying away from topics such as sexism, racism, and more. The show has no taboo and it’s a perfect fit in today’s society when relationships are more complex than they’ve ever been in the age of digital and casual dating. A plus – the show might be an anthology, but the characters all live within the same universe and sometimes cross paths…
Genre: Comedy
Year Running: 2016-2019
IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
43. One Day At A Time
One Day At A Time was cancelled and later picked up by Pop TV. That being said, you can still binge the amazing first three seasons on Netflix! This top original series tells the story of an army veteran Cuban-American mother trying to make sense of her new life as a nurse while her children and eccentric mother deal with their own problems and help each other through life. This sitcom is not only funny, it also knows when to stop the laugh track to tackle more serious subjects such as racism, addiction, depression and more.
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Year Running: 2017-2020
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
44. American Vandal
American Vandal was short-lived, but it sure left a lasting impact on the very small world of true crime show parodies – a genre it pretty much pioneered. Meant as an anthology mockumentary/Making a Murderer parody, this original series follows two young high schoolers as they investigate minor crimes involving teens. The first season was about the mystery of a slew of penises drawn on the car of a high school parking lot, meanwhile the second season revolves around a contaminated lemonade that abruptly made students sick. Sounds insane? It pretty much is! But nonetheless entertaining…
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Year Running: 2017-2018
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
45. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Kimmy Schmidt is a strange young woman who spent several years locked up in a bunker expecting the world to end. Once out, she steps into the bustling streets of New York and tries to figure out who she is and who she’s meant to become, while befriending a range of lovely, eccentric characters that make her new life ten times more hilarious… and catastrophic!
Genre: Comedy
Year Running: 2015-2019
IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
46. A Series of Unfortunate Events
The adaptation of Lemony Snicket’s beloved series of Unfortunate books was awaited with a bit of anxiety from its fans, but it didn’t disappoint. Following the quirky, vintage and over-the-top aesthetics and tone of the books, the story remains the same – three orphans are going from new guardians to new guardians as they try to escape the terrifying and ridiculous, Count Olaf who will do anything to get his hands on their fortune.
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Year Running: 2017-2019
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
47. Sex Education
Rest assured, this show isn’t one of those long, uncomfortable videos you watched during high school to learn about the birds and the bees. Instead, Netflix’s Sex Education follows a group of teens as they explore their sexuality and other problems. The focus is mainly on main character, Otis, who has grown up with a sex therapist for a mother (Gillian Anderson), something that has made him far too knowledgeable on the topic, while also keeping him from actually being confident about his own sexuality. Funny, intelligent, sincere… you name it.
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Year Running: 2019-Now
IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
48. Lost In Space
This show is adapted from the 1965 series of the same name, but it takes itself a little more seriously thanks to the much improved special effects and screenwriters that wanted to deliver something between family television and blockbuster thrills. In Lost In Space, a family chosen to start an outer-space colony must deal with their new life in space while handling a range of threats, from aliens to ill-willed humans…
Genre: Action, Drama, Family
Year Running: 2018-2021
IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
49. Dear White People
Dear White People is one of the most underrated original Netflix shows. Adapted from the 2014 movie of the same name, the black students of a prestigious and predominantly white university navigate complex race relations, while the main character, Samantha White runs a witty, satirical radio station. The station called ‘Dear White People’ aims to expose the racist behaviors of her white peers and the complexities of American society’s relationship with race through the lense of university life. The show voices essential concerns while keeping some of the lighthearted tone of college comedies — a must-see!
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Year Running: 2017-2021
IMDb Rating: 6.1/10
50. When they See Us
Like Making a Murderer, When They See Us is a real life crime story about a group of young boys who have been wrongly accused for rape. Instead, this emotional and gripping story is told as a reconstructed drama, depicting the incidents of that awful night of the rape, the court case and the boys’ lives as they struggle to prove their innocence. Prepare the tissues, this one’s a tough ride.
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
Year Running: 2019
IMDb Rating: 8.9/10
Netflix never stops surprising us with its original creations and diverse stories. That being said, it can get difficult finding a top show to watch when the platform has so many titles to explore, from thrillers to fantasy, animation to comedy. We hope this list has helped you find your next best original series!
Let us know in the comments if you recommend any other popular Netflix original series and if you’ve already watched these, do share your opinion with us!
There are sections of this article that were written by Angela Stephanou.
This article was originally published on January 2020.
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