The Best Shows To Binge Watch On Netflix Right Now

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Let’s imagine you want nothing more than to spend the day somewhere between sitting up and laying down while watching the best Netflix TV shows the streamer has to offer for hours on end. But sometimes finding the best TV shows to binge watch is easier said than done and you end up wasting half the day arguing with yourself and the platform’s labyrinthian library of shows and genres.

Well, my friend, you’ve come to the right place, as we have put together a list of the best shows Netflix has to offer, some of which are even going to be popping up on the 2024 Netflix TV schedule, all of which you can get with a Netflix subscription. And, even though this list is admittedly a lot to take in, where else are you going to find the best sci-fi, musical comedies, and racy period dramas the streaming world has to offer? 

Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy in live-action One Piece

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One Piece (2023 - Present)

Are you ready to be King of the Pirates? One Piece is the long-awaited adaptation of the legendary manga of the same name. The show follows Monkey D. Luffy as he assembles a crew in order for him to sail the sea and find the legendary One Piece, a treasure unlike anything else left by one of the greatest pirates of all time. In doing so, he would become King of the Pirates. The series was the adaptation fans wanted and more, and now, Season 2 has been confirmed. 

Stream One Piece on Netflix.

Eleven in underground bunker in Stranger Things

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Stranger Things (2016 - Present)

Stranger Things, or the Duffer brothers love letter to all things ‘80s, has all the makings of a show you can lose yourself to if you’re not careful. With four seasons to enjoy, filled with sci-fi horror, a large ensemble cast featuring some of the best actors, and a gripping story about a group of friends trying to avert disaster in their small Indiana town, there’s a lot to enjoy here. Season 5 is slowly coming along, and filming has finally started

Stream Stranger Things on Netflix.

Walter and Jesse in Breaking Bad.

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Breaking Bad (2008 - 2013)

There are few shows that changed the trajectory of a lead actor’s career more so than what Breaking Bad did for series lead, Bryan Cranston. Over the course of the show’s five seasons, Cranston’s Walter White transforms himself from an unassuming high school chemistry teacher to a notorious drug lord known simply as “Heisenberg.” Watch out, because this show will suck you in and won’t let you out until hours later. It will be coming off of Netflix in 2025, so you better get your binges in now. Also, if you love Breaking Bad, you should check out Better Call Saul, a prequel that tells the rise – and fall – of Saul Goodman, who is Walter White’s lawyer in the show. 

Stream Breaking Bad on Netflix.
Also try: Better Call Saul.

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Ozark (2017 - 2022)

If you’re looking for a series that will truly blow your mind from the first episode, check out Ozark. This series tells the tale of a financial advisor who has to move from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks when he gets caught up in the drug business, and is forced to launder money so his family doesn’t get hurt. With fantastic performances from Jason Bateman and the fabulous Julia Garner, Ozark is a thrilling adventure. 

Stream Ozark on Netflix.

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The Great British Baking Show (2010 - Present)

But, what if you want to lose yourself to the charming and sometimes hectic cooking competition show that is The Great British Baking Show? Well, Netflix is there with seven available seasons of decadent desserts, colorful personalities, and a level of watchability that goes unmatched in the genre. Just make sure you have some snacks on hand or are prepared to cook more.

Stream The Great British Baking Show on Netflix.

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Queer Eye (2018 - Present)

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have your life turned around by five fabulous gay men? That’s what Queer Eye answers. A reboot of the series Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, this Netflix original follows a new Fab Five as they help new people every episode in ways that will change their lives, whether it be changing how they eat, their style, or just how they interact with the world around them. The show is sweet, stylish and will most likely make you cry, as it has for me. Please check it out if you haven’t. There are eight seasons to check out, so be ready to feel fabulous for a long time. 

Stream Queer Eye on Netflix. 

Jenna Ortega in Wednesday.

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Wednesday (2022 - Present)

They're creepy and they're kooky – well, at least Wednesday certainly is. In this Netflix original show, we get  the story of the eldest child in the Addams family and her time at Nevermore, a school for outcasts, as she tries to solve a monster case that has been plaguing the town of Jericho. 

Wednesday has become one of the biggest shows on Netflix, even surpassing the records that Stranger Things once had for the most hours streamed in one week. And honestly, it's for good reason. Jenna Ortega is fantastic in the lead role, and the rest of the Wednesday cast is full of stars. Now we only need to wait for Season 2 to come - and hopefully have some changes to the character as a whole, thanks to Ortega. There are even cute clothes to wear from the show.

Stream Wednesday on Netflix.

My Life With The Walter Boys

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My Life With The Walter Boys (2023 – Present)

Based on the novel of the same name, My Life with the Walter Boys is a teen drama that follows an orphaned teenage girl who has to adjust her life when she is suddenly taken into the family of the Walters out in Colorado, a stark difference from her life in New York City. A second season is in the works and the first season is so cute. 

Stream My Life with the Walter Boys on Netflix.

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Suits (2011 - 2019)

Suits has been having a hell of a time on Netflix the last few months – so much so that it’s getting a new series set in the same world after the original blew up on streaming. Suits, starring Gabriel Macht and Patrick J. Adams, is a legal drama that takes place in New York City, and mainly follows Mike, a man who has a photographic memory and is able to use it to get a job at a law firm, despite never completing law school. With eight seasons on Netflix, there’s plenty to watch. 

Stream Suits on Netflix. 

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Pokemon Concierge (2023)

Yes, you read that right. Pokemon has a new show called Pokemon Concierge, and it follows a young woman who works as a concierge in a Pokemon resort and takes care of them,  as well as their owners, when they come to visit. Yes, it is as cute as you would expect it to be and there are only four episodes in this stop-motion production. It’s the perfect little binge. 

Stream Pokemon Concierge on Netflix.

Penn Badgley on You.

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You (2018 - Present)

Ever wonder what it’s like if someone is obsessively in love with you? That’s just part of what You is about. This popular series has run for four seasons, following the life of Joe Goldberg, a seemingly normal man with a hankering for love…and the willingness to kill those that get in the way. The fourth season finished airing in February 2023, Season 5 is confirmed, and we have plenty of questions about Joe Goldberg and his life.

Stream You on Netflix.

Mizu stretching out her hand in Blue Eye Samurai.

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Blue Eye Samurai (2023 – Present)

If you’re looking for the best animated show on the platform, then Blue Eye Samurai is the series to watch. The show follows a young woman hiding as a boy while also hiding her blue eyes, a telltale sign that she’s a mixed child from a white man in 1600s Japan. She makes it her mission to find the man who sexually assaulted her mother and kill him. Blue Eye Samurai is one of the best animated adult shows out there and a must-watch. 

Stream Blue Eye Samurai on Netflix.

Jessica in the pods in Love Is Blind Season 6

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Love Is Blind (2020 – Present)

Do you believe love is blind? Because I think some of these contestants do. Love is Blind is a Netflix reality show that follows the lives of several singles who go on dates between a wall where they can’t see the other, and by the end of the experiment, they must be engaged in order to finally see what the other looks like – testing if love is truly blind. With a sixth season currently airing, this is a drama-filled show that will, perhaps, be the best way to spend a Saturday afternoon with your besties. 

Stream Love Is Blind on Netflix. 

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Warrior (2019 – 2023)

With three seasons, Warrior is an excellent martial arts crime drama show that follows the story of Ah Sahm, a martial arts prodigy who immigrates for one sole purpose – to find his long-lost sister. But because of his skills, he finds himself entwined in the criminal world all too quickly. 

Stream Warrior on Netflix. 

Janet and Eleanor have one last margarita on The Good Place

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The Good Place (2016 – 2020)

Running for four seasons, The Good Place follows the story of a woman welcomed into the supposed “good place” after she dies, wondering why on earth she is there because she wasn’t really the best person while she was alive. However, she tries to hide her past and instead try to become good, while making unlikely allies all around her as secrets are revealed. 

Stream The Good Place on Netflix.

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Community (2009 - 2015)

For six seasons, Community was one of the funniest and most unique comedies on television and the cult favorite ended up helping to launch the careers of everyone from Alison Brie to Donald Glover and Gillian Jacobs to even the Russo brothers in a way. There is a certain quality and charm to the show about the students and faculty at Greendale Community College that makes them feel like family to the viewer, family you don’t mind spending hours with on the couch. And now, we're going to be getting that Community movie we've been craving. 

Stream Community on Netflix.

Sex Education Season 3. Asa Butterfield as Otis Milburn, Emma Mackey as Maeve Wiley in Episode 5 of Sex Education Season 3. Cr. Sam Taylor/NETFLIX © 2020

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Sex Education (2019 – 2023)

Starring Asa Butterfield, Sex Education follows the life of Otis, a teenager who is attending Moordale Secondary School. He takes it upon himself to set up a sex therapy clinic with his friend Maeve to help the students there, since his mother is a sex therapist – all while learning who he really is inside and growing up. 

Stream Sex Education on Netflix. 

Kelly McCreary, Ellen Pompeo and Caterina Scorsone on Grey's Anatomy.

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Grey’s Anatomy (2005 - Present)

Grey’s Anatomy is the longest-running show on this list, with a total of nineteen seasons available to watch. Originally, the premise was all about Meredith Grey, a first-year intern working at Seattle Grace Hospital, and the people she met there who changed her. But, as time has gone on, there have been so many other major storylines and characters that you’d have to have several marathons to somehow catch up on the series after all this time. If you’re up for the challenge, though, it’s certainly one that will hold your attention. 

Stream Grey’s Anatomy on Netflix. 

Jerry Seinfeld and Michael Richards on Seinfeld

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Seinfeld (1989 – 1999)

I mean, I really can’t have a list without putting this show on here. Seinfeld is a classic comedy starring Jerry Seinfeld as a fictionalized version of himself, living in New York City during the 1990s, and tells the hilarious stories of him and his adult friends, as well as the hijinks they get into. If you want a great comedy series, this is the one to watch, whether while paying full attention as you relax or just have it on in the background. 

Stream Seinfeld on Netflix.

Rachel Bloom with Vincent Rodriguez and Santino Fontana in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

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Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015 - 2019)

If you’re wanting a hilarious romantic comedy musical series, then Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is the one to watch. This show, starring Rachel Bloom, is mainly about a young lawyer who moves all the way to California from New York in order to follow her high school summer camp boyfriend, but in doing so, it turns her life upside down in hilarious fashion. 

Stream Crazy Ex-Girlfriend on Netflix.

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan as Devi in Never Have I Ever Season 2

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Never Have I Ever (2020 - 2023)

If you’re looking for a sweet teen dramedy to watch, check out Never Have I Ever. This series, starring Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, tells the story of Devi, a teenager who is just trying to find her place in the world and become popular at school. But, like with any teen dramedy, she runs into her own personal and relationship problems, including those with her Indian-American family. With four complete seasons, this is the perfect binge for a week to laugh and have fun.

Stream Never Have I Ever on Netflix.

Pedro Pascal in Narcos.

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Narcos (2015 - 2017)

Narcos is a crime series that focuses on the story of Pablo Escobar and his rise to fame when he became the leader of the Medellin Cartel and started to distribute cocaine throughout all of Mexico and later on, North America in general. It also stars Pedro Pascal in one of his best roles as Javier Peña, one of the DEA agents assigned to bring down Escobar. 

Stream Narcos on Netflix.

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Bridgerton (2020 - Present)

With two seasons to watch (and Bridgerton Season 3 on the way), the Netflix original series Bridgerton has all the makings of a binge-worthy show. With an outstanding and diverse cast, an engaging story about families in England’s Regency era seeking love, fortune, and power, and a clever way of incorporating modern music and culture into a long ago period, the show is a fascinating addition to the Netflix library. 

If you want more of the Bridgerton universe, check out Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story which came out in May 2023. It’s a great way to learn about everyone's favorite queen.

Stream Bridgerton on Netflix.

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Dead To Me (2019 – 2022)

Dead to Me takes black comedy-drama to a whole other level. This Netflix original series stars Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini as women who both attend a group grief therapy session, only to discover that their losses are somehow connected in a much darker way than they imagined. 

Stream Dead to Me on Netflix.

Gina Rodriguez on Jane the Virgin

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Jane The Virgin (2014 - 2019)

Jane the Virgin is the best romantic comedy show you could check out. Starring Gina Rodriguez, the series is a satirical telenovela dramedy that follows a young woman who is accidentally inseminated when she goes to visit her gynecologist, and from there, her life is turned upside down completely. Not only is the show fun, but the Jane the Virgin cast is incredibly talented. 

Stream Jane the Virgin on Netflix.

Aang and Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender.

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Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005 - 2008) 

Remember back in 2020 when we were all at home and doing nothing for ages? That’s when Avatar: The Last Airbender dropped on Netflix and exploded back into the mainstream. In a world that has four different nations separated by elemental powers, the Fire Nation is looking to take over everything, but one person, known as the Avatar, master of all four elements, is the only one who can stop them. The only problem is that he’s a 112-year-old novice who has been frozen in an iceberg for a century. 

Truly, Avatar: The Last Airbender is a gem of a show, and if you’ve never seen it, you need to. And now, with the live-action version released on Netflix, it’s time to check out the original after binging the new one. 

Stream Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix.
Also, check out The Legend of Korra on Netflix.

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Heartstopper (2022 - Present)

I dare you not to cry your eyes out while watching this series. Heartstopper, based on the graphic novel series of the same name, follows the story of Charlie, a young man who falls in love with his classmate, and how he struggles to be fully himself, while also looking at the life of his friends and his family. With two seasons, this show is such a gem – and yes, there’s already a Heartstopper Season 3 on the way. 

Stream Heartstopper on Netflix.

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The Witcher (2019 - Present)

Journey through dangerous realms and magical places alongside Geralt of Rivia, a being known as a Witcher, whose job is to slay monsters and humans alike for coin. Played by Henry Cavill, The Witcher is a fantastic fantasy show with plenty of surprises, twists, and moments that will make you wish you were a controller of chaos magic. Three seasons are available to watch, and this will be the last time anyone sees Cavill as Geralt because he will be replaced by Liam Hemsworth in Season 4.

Stream The Witcher on Netflix.

Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester in Supernatural

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Supernatural (2005 - 2020)

If you’re looking for some spooky demons, monsters, angels, and everything in between, check out Supernatural. Following the story of the Winchester brothers, Sam and Dean, they hunt down monsters of all kinds in order to protect humanity - while being simultaneously charming and hilarious. The Supernatural cast has loads of charisma and talent and the show has a very dedicated fanbase. It lasted for 15 seasons, which shows just how popular it truly was. 

Stream Supernatural on Netflix.

Nicolas Coughlan in Derry Girls

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Derry Girls (2018 – 2022)

Running for three seasons, Derry Girls is one of the best recent dramedys out there, for good reason. The show follows a group of teenage girls in Ireland during the 1990s who attend a Catholic secondary school, and how they grow up in troubling times of politics, pop culture and much more, all while trying to learn to be young women in hilarious fashion.  

Stream Derry Girls on Netflix.

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Lucifer (2016 - 2021)

Lucifer is the mystery and fantasy series that you’re looking for. Based on the character from DC comics, this series follows Lucifer as he abandons hell in order to open a night club in Los Angeles, but in doing so, he somehow gets tangled up in becoming a consultant for the police force of the city, where he meets Detective Chloe Decker. Trust me – you will be charmed by Tom Ellis as Lucifer. You are not immune like Chloe. 

Stream Lucifer on Netflix.

Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira in The Walking Dead

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The Walking Dead (2011 - 2022)

Looking for one of the most iconic horror shows of all time? Check out The Walking Dead. Running for eleven seasons, this popular drama shows that sometimes, zombies are the last thing the humans in an apocalypse need to worry about. With compelling characters such as Negan or Rick Grimes to root for, and some truly gnarly zombie action, The Walking Dead is the perfect show to binge for the horror enthusiast. 

All eleven seasons are on the platform, concluding with its emotional finale.  I'm sure that as the new spinoffs come out, we're only going to get more The Walking Dead content to add onto this list.

Stream The Walking Dead on Netflix.  

Imelda Staunton on The Crown

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The Crown (2016 - 2023)

The Crown is one of those shows that almost has to be binged to get the full experience. With so many characters coming in and out of Buckingham Palace (and 10 Downing Street) over the course of each of the show’s six seasons, there’s a lot to keep track of, but it pays off handsomely. From the final days of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II taking over the throne up to the late 1980s, Peter Morgan’s tireless efforts to unfold the drama of the royal family make for one of the most engaging and enchanting shows of the modern era. 

Stream The Crown on Netflix.

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Selling Sunset (2019 – Present)

If you ever wanted to look into the lives of the rich and famous and see what their homes look like, then watch Selling Sunset. This reality TV show from Netflix follows the lives of real estate agents who sell some of the most glamorous homes, as well as following their luxurious lifestyles. 

Stream Selling Sunset on Netflix. 

Anya Taylor-Joy in The Queen's Gambit.

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The Queen’s Gambit (2020)

There are few limited series that grabbed a hold of the Netflix subscriber base more than The Queen’s Gambit in late 2020. Seriously, the story of a young chess prodigy with all sorts of demons and personal struggles to overcome, told over seven episodes, is a masterpiece in television drama. From the early days of Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy) learning to play chess in an orphanage’s basement to the show’s fulfilling ending, The Queen’s Gambit is damn near perfect from top to bottom.

Stream The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix.

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The Sandman (2022 - Present)

If you want another amazing fantasy show, check out The Sandman. In this series from Netflix, we follow Morpheus, a personification of dreams who was locked away for 106 years after an occult ritual. He is finally freed, and takes it upon himself to restore his place in his world, called The Dreaming. With eleven episodes to watch, it’s a fun fantasy time for sure. And now, it's finally getting a Season 2.

Stream The Sandman on Netflix.

Justin Hartley as Kevin on This is Us sitting and kneeling on his knees.

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This Is Us (2016 – 2022)

Yeah, get ready to cry. This Is Us is a fantastic show that hails from NBC and follows the story of the Pearson family, mainly through the eyes of three siblings as they grow up, grow apart, and grow back together as time goes on, all culminating in an eventful finale. The This Is Us cast is insanely talented. 

Stream This Is Us on Netflix. 

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Insecure (2016 – 2021)

Who said that feeling insecure was just a teenage thing? Created by Issa Rae, this HBO original series follows the life of Issa Dee, a young African American woman just trying to find her way in life and running into the most awkward situations possible. Running for five seasons, this is a great show to binge. 

Stream Insecure on Netflix. 

The zombies in All Of Us Are Dead.

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All Of Us Are Dead (2022 – Present) 

While The Walking Dead is a great long-time horror show, All Of Us Are Dead is the perfect example of a zombie series that jumps straight into the terror of what a zombie apocalypse would be like. This South Korean series follows a group of teenagers trying to survive in a high school that ends up being Ground Zero for a zombie epidemic. Truly, this is one of the best zombie shows. You have to watch it. 

Stream All Of Us Are Dead on Netflix.

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Black Mirror (2011 - Present)

There are few shows as fun or terrifying as the sci-fi anthology series Black Mirror. Over the course of the six available seasons on Netflix, you can watch characters face a reality in which the advancement of technology and the ease it brings to their lives can also be their downfall. Plus, some of today’s biggest stars of film and television got their big break here, like Daniel Kaluuya. 

Stream Black Mirror on Netflix.

Cillian Murphy in Peaky Blinders

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Peaky Blinders (2013 - 2022) 

If you’re looking for a gangster epic that will surely hold your attention, Peaky Blinders is the way to go. This popular British series takes place not that long after the first World War, and focuses on the Peaky Blinders gang (hence the title), and all the trials and tribulations of their criminal organization and the enemies they’ve made along the way. 

Stream Peaky Blinders on Netflix.

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The Diplomat (2023 – )

Starring Keri Russell, The Diplomat is a political thriller that follows a new United States ambassador as she tries to adjust to her new role, all while attempting to not only keep her country safe but keep her marriage intact, despite there being a crisis all the time. The series has been renewed for Season 2.

Stream The Diplomat on Netflix. 

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Mike Flanagan’s Horror TV Shows (2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023) 

If, for some reason, you haven’t seen any of Mike Flanagan’s horror miniseries on Netflix, you need to check them out now. The Haunting of Hill House, released in 2018, follows a family returning to their childhood home after a traumatic experience. The Haunting of Bly Manor is about a young woman working as a nanny and discovering strange happenings in their home. Midnight Mass focuses on a remote island and its peculiar priest, who seems to be bringing horror to its residents. 

The Midnight Club, which was released in 2022, follows the story of kids with terminal illnesses discovering strange happenings in their hospice home. And The Fall of the House of Usher is based on the poem by Edgar Allen Poe and follows the story of how each member of the Usher family mysteriously passes. Seriously, if horror is your thing, check out these shows.

Stream The Haunting of Hill House on Netflix.
Stream The Haunting of Bly Manor on Netflix.
Stream Midnight Mass on Netflix.

Stream The Midnight Club on Netflix.
Stream The Fall of the House of Usher on Netflix.

Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu in Emily in Paris.

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Emily In Paris (2020 –)

C’est chic! Emily in Paris is another series from Darren Star, where we follow Emily, an American who gets the chance to work in Paris for her company, and follows her trying to adjust to the lifestyle, the people, and the budding romances she finds herself getting into. With Emily in Paris Season 4 on the way, now is the perfect time to watch the first three seasons. 

Stream Emily in Paris on Netflix. 

Sparrow Ben in The Umbrella Academy

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The Umbrella Academy (2019 - Present) 

They aren’t your regular superhero team. The Umbrella Academy, based on the comic series of the same name, follows a group of babies who were kidnapped as children for their genetically created superpowers, and became a dysfunctional family. Now, years later, they come back together after the death of their adoptive father, but find out that their lives are nothing like they thought they were. A fourth and final season will be released, so now is the best time to watch all three seasons. 

Stream The Umbrella Academy on Netflix.

The group about to fight in Cobra Kai.

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Cobra Kai (2018 - Present)

Who would have thought a continuation of The Karate Kid decades later would be so much fun? Well, that’s the case for Cobra Kai, the former YouTube original that found a home on Netflix later on. Finally seeing things through the eyes of Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) and his transformation over the years adds a nice spin to the decades-old franchise. Five seasons are out now, with each one containing killer fights. And Cobra Kai Season 6 is on the way. 

Stream Cobra Kai on Netflix. 

Alison Brie in GLOW.

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GLOW (2017 - 2019)

This show was canceled far too soon. GLOW is all about the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, otherwise known as GLOW, and their struggles to be taken seriously in the sports world as well as the entertainment world, in the 1980s. This show, starring the wonderful Alison Brie, is such a great original for Netflix, and I will never forgive them for ending it when they did. If you want a great dramedy, this is it. 

Stream GLOW on Netflix.

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Squid Game (2021 - Present)

You’d have to have lived under a rock to not hear about Squid Game when it first came out. It became the most popular Netflix series ever, and tells the story of contestants in South Korea who are low on luck and need money, and decide to join a game show in the middle of nowhere for the chance to win cash so their debts can be repaid. The only issue? The games threaten their lives. Truly, already an iconic show that you need to watch before Season 2 comes along.

Stream Squid Game on Netflix. 

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Alice In Borderland (2020 – Present)

If you end up liking Squid Game, then you have to check out Alice in Borderland. This Japanese sci-fi thriller follows the story of two allies trapped in Tokyo who have to somehow find a way out while competing in dangerous games that are all represented by playing cards – otherwise, they can say goodbye to their lives if they lose. 

Stream Alice in Borderland on Netflix. 

Emmy Rossum in Shameless.

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Shameless (2011 - 2021)

You want to see what a real dysfunctional family is like? Check out the Gallaghers from Shameless. This hit Showtime series that lasted for a decade follows the family from the Southside of Chicago, and how, no matter what, they always have each other’s backs. The series finale aired in 2021, so with eleven seasons to watch, this is a show that you’ll surely love. 

Stream Shameless on Netflix.

Well, that is certainly more than enough Netflix to hold you over for days, weeks, and possibly even months. If you want even more television, however, you can always check out CinemaBlend’s 2024 TV schedule for all the latest information.

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A self-proclaimed nerd and lover of Game of Thrones/A Song of Ice and Fire, Alexandra Ramos is a Content Producer at CinemaBlend. She first started off working in December 2020 as a Freelance Writer after graduating from the Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Journalism and a minor in English. She primarily works in features for movies, TV, and sometimes video games. (Please don't debate her on The Last of Us 2, it was amazing!) She is also the main person who runs both our daily newsletter, The CinemaBlend Daily, and our ReelBlend newsletter.