It can be overwhelming to pick a new show, considering how many Netflix alone has to offer. Without some help, it can be impossible to wade through all the shows on the streaming service and determine which ones are worth checking out. Luckily, that’s where we come in.

We’ve handpicked a list of the best series to stream right now to help you spend more time on Netflix binging shows. You can also check out our list of the best Hulu series, best Amazon Prime series, best Disney+ series, and best Netflix movies for more options to fill your time on the couch.

Added to the list this month

  • Raising Dion

    Raising Dion


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    2019

30 Rock (2006)

30 Rock
73 %
8.2/10

tv-14


7 Seasons

Genre


Comedy

Cast


Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracey Morgan

Created by


Tina Fey

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watch on Netflix

Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) is the head writer of a sketch comedy show for a major television program, which means she has to deal with needy, arrogant, relentless, and outright ridiculous actors and superiors. This show — which was created and largely written by Fey — is loosely based on her experience as the head writer for Saturday Night Live, painting hilarious parallels that are left up to the audience to interpret.

Sweet Tooth (2021)

Sweet Tooth

78 %
7.9/10

tv-14


1 Season

Genre


Action, Adventure, Drama

Cast


Christian Convery, Nonso Anozie

Created by


Jim Mickle

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watch on Netflix

In the midst of an apocalyptic pandemic, children suddenly are born as hybrids, somewhere between human and animal. A little boy known as “Sweet Tooth” or Gus (Christian Convery) is the focus of this show, detailing the discrimination and evil of humankind as one of the most astonishing events in human history takes place. The performances and pace of events are what make this show, beside it being a great and new concept that comes from the DC Comics series.

Breaking Bad (2008)

Breaking Bad

87 %
9.4/10

tv-ma


5 Seasons

Genre


Crime, Drama

Cast


Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn

Created by


Vince Gilligan

watch on Netflix

watch on Netflix

After an Albuquerque high school chemistry teacher named Walter White (Bryan Cranston) is diagnosed with terminal cancer, the real question is how long he has to live. Driven by his talents and his responsibility as a family provider, he becomes one of the most powerful players in the underground methamphetamine trade.

The Queen’s Gambit (2020)

The Queen’s Gambit

8.0/10

tv-ma


1 Season

Genre


Drama

Cast


Anya Taylor-Joy, Bill Camp, Moses Ingram

Created by


Scott Frank, Allan Scott

watch on Netflix

watch on Netflix

The most popular limited series to hit Netflix, The Queen’s Gambit is one of the best shows to binge right now. Orphaned at age 9, introvert Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy) discovers her love and unexpected mastery of chess thanks to a janitor at her orphanage. After becoming a child prodigy, she goes on to break gender norms and defeat grandmasters. However, child stardom comes at a price as she struggles with alcoholism and substance abuse on her way to the top.

Squid Game (2021)

Squid Game

81 %
8.3/10

tv-ma


1 Season

Genre


Action, Adventure, Drama

Cast


Lee Jung-jae, Greg Chun, Stephen Fu

Created by


Hwang Dong-hyuk

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watch on Netflix

The newest big hit to come to Netflix, Squid Game is a dark story that is originally in Korean but also available with English dubs. With the promise of a large sum of money paid to the winner, a group of strangers participate in a series of kids games with a deadly twist.

Arrested Development (2003)

Arrested Development
78 %
8.7/10

tv-14


5 Seasons

Genre


Comedy

Cast


Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, Portia De Rossi

Created by


Mitchell Hurwitz

watch on Netflix

watch on Netflix

The Bluths, a very wealthy family, finally discover that their wealth has been founded on lies and deceit as Michael Bluth’s (Jason Bateman) father is arrested. Seemingly the only sane one in the family, he must attempt to keep them all above water as their way of life crumbles around them. This comedy series on Netflix is one of the best and features some of the most quotable lines from the colorful cast of characters who are the Bluths.

Peaky Blinders (2013)

Peaky Blinders

8.8/10

tv-ma


5 Seasons

Genre


Drama, Crime, Historical Fiction

Cast


Cillian Murphy, Paul Anderson, Helen McCrory

Created by


Steven Knight

watch on Netflix

watch on Netflix

Incredibly acted and shockingly graphic, Peaky Blinders is a period-piece crime drama loosely based on the real Shelby crime family. Shortly after World War I, an infamous Irish crime family, the Shelbys, infiltrate and uproot high-class society during the peak of its riches and splendor. Focused on Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy), the leader of Peaky Blinders, who must establish and maintain power by means of fear and brutality. Disclaimer: This is not at all a show for kids.

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Big Mouth (2017)

Big Mouth

7.9/10

tv-ma


5 Seasons

Genre


Animation, Comedy, Romance

Cast


Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Jesse Klein

Created by


Jennifer Flackett, Andrew Goldberg, Nick Kroll

watch on Netflix

watch on Netflix

With the recent release of its fifth season, this two-time Emmy-winning cartoon is back again to push the envelope with its horny pre-teen narrative. Following a group of confused adolescents and their individual journeys through the process of growing up, we are subject to their strange, dark fantasies and mythical creatures such as “hormone monsters,” a “shame wizard,” and a “depression kitty” that make learning about the world that much harder.

Love, Death + Robots (2019)

Love, Death + Robots

65 %
8.5/10

tv-ma


2 Seasons

Genre


Sci-fi, Animation, Short

Cast


Scott Whyte, Nolan North, Steven Pacey

Created by


Tim Miller

watch on Netflix

watch on Netflix

In this sci-fi anthology series on Netflix, you never know what you’re going to get. With every episode ranging from six to 18 minutes, each storytelling effort is compacted into one visual and mind-bending spectacle. Each episode is created by a different team from a number of countries around the world, all provided with three words of inspiration for their short sci-fi story: Love, Death + Robots.

The Great British Bake Off/The Great British Baking Show (2010)

The Great British Bake Off/The Great British Baking Show
8.5/10

tv-pg


9 Seasons

Genre


Reality-TV

Cast


Mel Giedroyc, Sue Perkins, Sandi Toksvig, Noel Fielding, Matt Lucas

Created by


Andy Devonshire

watch on Netflix

watch on Netflix

Many competitive food shows tend to feature intense, cut-throat culinary challenges, but The Great British Baking Show is the exact opposite of that. This lovely Netflix cooking show is full of sweet treats and calming British accents, all set amid the beautiful English countryside.

The Crown (2016)

The Crown

84 %
8.6/10

tv-ma


4 Seasons

Genre


Biography, Drama, History

Cast


Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, Imelda Staunton

Created by


Peter Morgan

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watch on Netflix

Chronicling a dramatized portrayal of the royal family history, we learn about the political happenings and overall attitudes present in the royal drama, with some real-life historical details added for emphasis. Wonderfully acted and dazzlingly told, the story of this royal family dives into the divisive nature and petty rivalries that have the potential to turn into major wars and scandalous secrets, with simple indifference and little effort to alleviate the twisted monarchical mayhem.

Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj (2018)

Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

78 %
8.2/10

tv-ma


6 Seasons

Genre


Comedy, News, Talk-Show

Cast


Hasan Minhaj, Joyelle Johnson, Arnab Goswami

Created by


Hasan Minhaj, Prashanth Venkataramanujam

watch on Netflix

watch on Netflix

If you’ve seen and enjoyed Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, you gotta check out Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj, which is a bit more harshly pointed at the corporations and politicians of today’s world. Minhaj wanted to create a show that was “timely and timeless. Unfortunately, this show seemed to bite a bit too hard as Netflix canceled it after six seasons, despite it winning an Emmy, a Peabody Award, and two Webby Awards.

Cobra Kai (2012)

Cobra Kai

8.6/10

tv-14


4 Seasons

Genre


Action, Comedy, Drama

Cast


Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Xolo Maridueña

Created by


Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg

watch on Netflix

watch on Netflix

Based on the iconic ’80s trilogy starting with The Karate Kid in 1984, Cobra Kai revives all the old rivalries and fighting styles that made it so memorable. Plagued by his embarrassing loss in the All Valley Karate Tournament against Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) half-drunkenly revives the once-dead Cobra Kai karate studio in an attempt to take his life back.

The Last Dance (2020)

The Last Dance

90 %
9.1/10

tv-ma


1 Season

Genre


Documentary, Biography, History

Cast


Phil Jackson, Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen

Created by


Jason Hehir

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watch on Netflix

Following the rise of the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s with unaired footage, The Last Dance has quickly become one of the best documentaries you’ll want to watch. With commentary from Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Scottie Pippen, and many others, it’s full of new insight and worth watching. You can also check out our list of the best documentaries on Netflix for more options.

Umbrella Academy (2019)

Umbrella Academy

63 %
8.0/10

tv-14


2 Seasons

Genre


Action, Adventure, Comedy

Cast


Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda

Created by


Steve Blackman, Jeremy Slater, Gerard Way

watch on Netflix

watch on Netflix

If you’re looking for a great Netflix series, Umbrella Academy is a good place to start. The story follows a family of former child heroes who has grown apart and are now in their 30s. But when their adoptive father Sir Reginald Hargreeves dies, they realize they must reunite to save the world.

Raising Dion (2019)
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Raising Dion

61 %
7.2/10

tv-g


2 Seasons

Genre


Drama, Sci-Fi

Cast


Alisha Wainwright, Ja’Siah Young, Ali Ahn

Created by


Carol Barbee, Dennis Liu

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watch on Netflix

After a critically mixed response to a first season, Raising Dion is back for its second season to continue the curious story of a very young and gifted individual. Raised by a single mother going through rough times, Dion (Ja’Siah Young) is a second-grader who is struggling with an abnormal set of problems: Learning to deal with newfound superpowers.

Norsemen (2016)

Norsemen
7.8/10

tv-ma


3 Seasons

Genre


Comedy

Cast


Kåre Conradi, Nils Jørgen Kaalstad, Jon Øigarden

Created by


Jon Iver Helgaker, Jonas Torgersen

watch on Netflix

watch on Netflix

According to Viking experts, Norsemen is one of the most accurate depictions of what life might have been like for these people. On top of that, the show is absolutely hilarious. It’s a good series to watch even if it isn’t in Netflix’s top 10 list right now.

Stranger Things (2016)

Stranger Things

75 %
8.7/10

tv-14


3 Seasons

Genre


Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Cast


Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Winona Ryder

Created by


Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer

watch on Netflix

watch on Netflix

Set in the 1980s, this sci-fi series takes place in a small town in the middle of nowhere, where spooky happenings start to unfold. When a boy goes missing, the residents of a small Midwest town start to panic. Meanwhile, a seemingly mute girl appears, and is sheltered by a group of young, nerdy boys who soon find that she has special powers — and must fight off a dark force lingering in their town.

Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005)

Avatar: The Last Airbender
9.3/10

tv-y7


3 Seasons

Genre


Animation, Action, Adventure

Cast


Zach Tyler Eisen, Mako Iwamatsu, Mae Whitman

Created by


Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko

watch on Netflix

watch on Netflix

Originally from Nickelodeon, this animated series follows the story of Aang, a boy who has been trapped in ice for over a hundred years. The world has fallen into chaos in his absence, and as the Avatar, he is the only one who can restore the balance between the four elements: Earth, fire, air, and water. He has many challenges to overcome to do so, but he finds strength with the help of those who believe in him.

Queer Eye (2018)

Queer Eye

76 %
8.5/10

tv-14


5 Seasons

Genre


Reality-tv

Cast


Bobby Berk, Karamo Brown, Tan France, Antoni Porowski, Jonathan Van Ness

Created by


David Collins

watch on Netflix

watch on Netflix

More than 10 years after the original series went off the air, Netflix decided to reboot it with an entirely new Fab Five in Atlanta. Rather than just offering fashion tips, recipes, and a makeover, however, the style experts provide apt social commentary to everyone they work with. All in all, it’s an easy show to binge on and will likely leave you with a good feeling on the inside. We’ve also found even more fashion documentaries on Netflix if you’re interested.

The Legend of Korra (2012)

The Legend of Korra

8.4/10

tv-pg


4 Seasons

Genre


Animation, Action, Adventure

Cast


Janet Varne, J.K. Simmons, P.J. Byrne, David Faustino

Created by


Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko

watch on Netflix

watch on Netflix

Set well after the events of Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra follows the adventures of the latest Avatar as she struggles to find her place in the world. With technology suddenly at the center of everything, this series is more about the struggles between benders and non-benders than ever before. Looking for more like this? We’ve found the best animated series on Netflix right now.

Ozark (2017)

Ozark

67 %
8.4/10

tv-ma


3 Seasons

Genre


Crime, Drama, Thriller

Cast


Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Sofia Hublitz

Created by


Bill Dubuque, Mark Williams

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watch on Netflix

The Byrdes are just an ordinary family living in Chicago with nothing to hide. Except for the father, Marty Byrde (Jason Bateman), who just so happens to be the top money launderer for one of the largest drug cartels in Mexico. When things go south, Marty and the family are forced to relocate to the Missouri Ozarks.

BoJack Horseman (2014)

BoJack Horseman

82 %
8.7/10

tv-ma


6 Seasons

Genre


Animation, Comedy, Drama

Cast


Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie

Created by


Raphael Bob-Waksberg

watch on Netflix

watch on Netflix

If you’re looking for an adult cartoon comedy that does more than just make fun of itself, BoJack Horseman scratches that itch. The story follows the life of a washed-up sitcom star who made his claim to fame with a popular sitcom from the late 1980s and 1990s. BoJack (Will Arnett) struggles with depression, addiction, and maintaining relationships in this witty but dark comedy.

The Chef Show (2019)

The Chef Show

8.2/10

tv-14

Genre


Documentary

Cast


Jon Favreau, Roy Choi

Created by


Jon Favreau

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watch on Netflix

This wonderful show all began during the filming of Favreau’s hit movie, Chef. Roy Choi had been brought on as a consultant for the film, and during that time, the two ended up bonding over the cooking process. Throughout the series, the lighthearted food duo travels around the country cooking with celebrities, famous chefs, and more. They also showcase a variety of delicious recipes, taking you step-by-step through the creative process. The Chef Show is also one of our top picks for the best cooking shows on Netflix right now.

Mindhunter (2017)

Mindhunter

80 %
8.6/10

tv-ma


2 Seasons

Genre


Crime, Drama, Thriller

Cast


Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallany, Anna Torv

Created by


Joe Penhall

watch on Netflix

watch on Netflix

True-crime podcasts and true-crime shows are great, but adding a bit of theatrics into the mix never hurts anyone. Mindhunter is a Netflix Original drama based on the true story of the people at the forefront of the then-emerging science of profiling serial killers. The show follows FBI agent Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) as he and his team interview serial killers across the U.S. in an attempt to understand why they do what they do.

Dark (2017)

Dark
72 %
8.8/10

tv-ma


3 Seasons

Genre


Crime, Drama, Mystery

Cast


Louis Hofmann, Karoline Eichhorn, Lisa Vicari

Created by


Baran bo Odar, Jantje Friese

watch on Netflix

watch on Netflix

When a young boy in a small German town goes missing, his family and the people of the town start to notice some strange coincidences and patterns in the town history. While this show has some incredible performances and a well-written plot, it requires a lot of attention to understand what is going on since there are so many characters and setting changes.

The Haunting of Hill House (2018)

The Haunting of Hill House

79 %
8.6/10

tv-ma


1 Season

Genre


Drama, Horror, Mystery

Cast


Henry Thomas, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Kate Siegel

Created by


Mike Flanagan

watch on Netflix

watch on Netflix

You can only watch classic horror movies so many times before your blood thirst demands something fresh. The Haunting of Hill House is a horror/mystery series that follows the lives of a family struggling with haunting memories of their childhood home. The plot jumps between past and present, revealing more and more of the terrors that dwell inside Hill House.

Schitt’s Creek (2015)

Schitt’s Creek

8.5/10

tv-14


6 Seasons

Genre


Comedy

Cast


Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Dan Levy, Annie Murphy

Created by


Eugene Levy, Dan Levy

watch on Netflix

watch on Netflix

This nine-time Emmy-winning comedy follows a rich video store franchise owner, Johnny Rose (Eugene Levy), as he and his family suddenly find themselves completely broke. They are forced to uproot their lives and regroup to a podunk town called Schitt’s Creek that Rose originally purchased as a joke. Though the first season starts out a bit slow, each short episode expands the dynamic of the characters to new and hilarious heights.

GLOW

GLOW

82 %
8.0/10

tv-ma


3 Seasons

Genre


Comedy, Drama, Sport

Cast


Alison Brie, Marc Maron, Betty Gilpin

Created by


Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

watch on Netflix

watch on Netflix

This dramedy follows the personal and professional lives of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, or GLOW for short, in Los Angeles during the 1980s. Although this Netflix original series is entirely fiction, it is based on the actual GLOW girls from the mid-1980s.

Black Mirror (2011)

Black Mirror

8.8/10

tv-ma


5 Seasons

Genre


Sci-fi, Psychological Thriller, Dystopia

Cast


Daniel Kaluuya, Wyatt Russell, Bryce Dallas Howard, Daniel Lapaine

Created by


Charlie Brooker

watch on Netflix

watch on Netflix

In a wild mix of sci-fi themes and terrifyingly not-so-distant-future technology, Black Mirror will thrill, entice, and possibly scare you. Each episode is entirely different, meaning you can watch them completely out of order and still enjoy a gripping short film with guest stars and eerie concepts. Even if this show has been around for a while, it still challenges your comfort level with the new and top-of-the-line technology that you may have seen glimpses of in pop culture, generally showing its potentially ugly side.

Faqs

– The Lost Daughter – 95%
– The White Tiger – 91%
– Passing – 90%
– Fear Street Part Three: 1666 – 90%
– tick… tick… BOOM! – 88%
– The Harder They Fall – 88%
– The Dig – 88%
– Fear Street Part Two: 1978 – 88%

– Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood.
– The Weekend Away.
– Downfall: The Case Against Boeing.
– The Tinder Swindler.
– The Hand of God.
– The Power of the Dog.
– Procession.
– tick, tick BOOM!

# Films (English) Weeks in Top 10
– ————————————————- —————
1 Choose or Die 2
2 The In Between 3
3 White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch 1
4 How It Ends 3

– Selling Sunset. Year: 2019-2022.
– Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes. Year: 2022.
– The Marked Heart. Year: 2022.
– Anatomy of a Scandal. Year: 2022.
– Bridgerton. Years: 2020-
– The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On. Year: 2022.
– Married at First Sight. Year: 2020.
– Hold Tight.

– Breaking Bad. Created by: Vince Gilligan.
– The Great British Baking Show. Created by: Love Productions.
– The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Developed by: Jeffrey Addis, Will Matthews.
– Better Call Saul.
– Seinfeld.
– Schitt’s Creek.
– The Good Place.
– Unbelievable.

– The Mitchells vs. the Machines – 97%
– The Power of the Dog – 95%
– The Lost Daughter – 95%
– The White Tiger – 91%
– Passing – 90%
– Fear Street Part Three: 1666 – 90%
– tick… tick… BOOM! – 88%
– The Harder They Fall – 88%

Conclusion

We’ve picked the best series to stream on Netflix. You can also check out our list of the best Hulu series, best Amazon Prime series, best Disney+ series, and best Netflix movies for more options to fill your time on the couch.

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