66 of the best Netflix series to watch during your next sofa sesh
After the best Netflix series? The streaming service's offering of TV shows is so extensive that there really is something for everyone. But with such a vast catalogue comes the classic conundrum plaguing modern streamers: there's just too much choice. We know, how ungrateful we sound! But if you've ever spent 45+ minutes scrolling the endless reels of Netflix series while your dinner gets cold, you'll know what we're talking about.
So, we've taken it upon ourselves to handpick the best Netflix series, spanning every genre from award-winning period dramas to classic sitcoms and cult sci-fi phenomenons. Whether you're in it for the true-crime drama, the feminist comedies, or simply the best in reality TV – we've made sure there's something here to satisfy your desires.
If you're all about romance and a LOT of a tearjerker, watch One Day if you haven't already, or perhaps you fancy a bit of an engimatic Andrew Scott in Ripley.
It follows the story of a mass sperm donor who allegedly fathered 1000 children.
You cannot go wrong with a female-led series, such as Who Is Erin Carter, which is centred on the butt-kicking female lead whose past catches up with her years after she moves from England to Spain. For something a bit more light-hearted, Kristen Bell doesn't disappoint in the parody thriller series The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window.
There's also the wholesome series Virgin River if you just want to switch off, while Beef, starring Ali Wong will have you completely invested in all the emotions. Then there's Maid, a harrowing Netflix drama starring the real-life mother-daughter duo Andie MacDowell and Margaret Qualley. It's about a young woman named Alex, who flees her abusive partner and struggles to make ends meet for her three-year-old daughter, Mady, as she navigates motherhood, PTSD, and looking after her own mother, all whilst working as a full-time cleaner to secure a better future. You'll need all the tissues for this one!
Prior to that, it was Clickbait that had us all in a frenzy – a mind-boggling drama that'll have you at the edge of your seat. The show follows family man Nick Brewer, who's abducted in a crime online with a sinister twist. It's all very creepy, just like we like our dark thrillers.
Or, if you are after one genre, try our pick of the best Netflix documentaries, the scariest horror movies, best LGBTQIA+ series or the best period dramas on Netflix. Sick of TV series? These are the best films on Netflix.
Teddy Cavendish/NetflixOne Day
Who: Ambika Mod, Leo Woodall
What: Adapted from David Nicholls' bestselling novel, One Day tells the story of two friends and the twists and turns life throws at them, revisiting them on the same day of the year throughout their lives.
Why watch: The nostalgia. The romance. The devastation.
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Ripley
Who: Andrew Scott, Dakota Fanning, Johnny Flynn
What: A new take on The Talented Mr Ripley, with Scott starring as the man himself. He's the perfect man for the job, playing the grifter who is hired to bring wayward, rich Dickie Greenleaf (Flynn) home, which sets in motion a compelling series of deceitful and murderous events.
Why watch: The 1960s looks, the mysterious vibes and Scott's incredible acting.
Eric
Who: Benedict Cumberbatch, Gaby Hoffman
What: The series follows the journey of a tortured father as he searches for his missing son and confronts his own demons. Set against the backdrop of the AIDS epidemic in 1980s New York, this one has multiple layers.
Why watch: The Split's Abi Morgan wrote it, so you know it's going to be amazing.
Beef
Who: Ali Wong, Steven Yeun
What: Beef centres on two strangers, a self-made entrepreneur, Amy Lau and a failing contractor, Danny Cho, who go to bizarre lengths to get revenge on one another after they first meet during an incident on road rage. However, their prolonged feud ends up bringing out their most surprisingly dark impulses while unravelling their lives and friendships.
Why watch: Beef shows the minority view of the East Asian American experience with topics surrounding mental health, religion and relationships.
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The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window
Who: Kristen Bell, Mary Holland, Shelley Hennig,
What: A dark comedy, The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window, centres on newly heartbroken Anna, who is unable to leave her home due to crippling fear of the rain (ombrophobia). As she watches the world go by from her living room window, she's convinced she's witnessed a murder, but with her neighbours and the police already having labelled her "crazy", will anyone believe her? Or was it truly all in her head?
Why watch: This show is a parody of mystery psychological thrillers such as Amy Adams' The Woman in the Window, so it'll be an excellent series to settle down for if you need a good ol' laugh. - © 2023 Netflix, Inc.
Selling The OC
Who: Alex Hall, Tyler Stanaland, Polly Brindle, Alexandra Jarvis, Alexandra Rose, Brandi Marshall, Kayla Cardona, Gio Helou, Austin Victoria, Brett and Jason Oppenheim
What: If you thought you loved Selling Sunset, then you'll be absolutely obsessed with Selling The OC. Two seasons down, and the drama is more explosive than ever between the glamorous real estate agents who rake in so much money through commissions while selling some of the most divine houses in sunny Orange County. The feuds between the co-workers aren't just dramatic for entertainment value, but they are seriously divisive and jaw-dropping, which, of course, makes for great television.
Why watch: The drama and chaos are a given, but it's an incredible chance to see how the other half live in those gorgeous, sprawling beachfront mansions. - Sam Taylor/Netflix
Who Is Erin Carter?
Who: Evin Ahmad, Sean Teale, Indica Watson
What: Erin, a British teacher living in Spain with her daughter, sees her life unravel and her past catch up with her after she finds herself caught up in a supermarket robbery where one of the robbers recognises her.
Why watch: There is So. Much. Girl. Power. Wednesday
Who: Jenna Ortega, Christina Ricci, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Gwendoline Christie, Emma Myers
What: Reluctant high-schooler Wednesday Addams is sent to Nevermore Academy, a school for outcasts in Jericho, Vermont, where she attempts to stop a mysterious killing spree using her emerging psychic ability.
Why watch: This has so many iconic moments, but our favourite is Wednesday's iconic dance scene at the prom!
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Virgin River
Who: Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson
What: Midwife and nurse practitioner Mel moves to the remote northern California town of Virgin River to start fresh after her painful past. Once there, she finds a tight-knit community who are very open to welcoming her and a brand-new, handsome suitor.
Why watch: Sometimes we just want to curl up on the sofa with a light-hearted, wholesome watch, and Virgin River is the definition of cosy! - © 2022 Netflix, Inc.
Manifest
Who: Melissa Roxburgh, Josh Dallas, Matt Long, Parveen Kaur, Luna Blaise
What: What exactly happened to Montego Air Flight 828? That question plagues the series as the passengers of the flight that mysteriously disappears for five years come back and attempt to reintegrate into society. Was it all a part of an elaborate scientific experiment, was it due to the higher power or was it something else entirely?
Why watch: Manifest will constantly have you guessing throughout the seasons, thanks to its twists and turns, so you'll never be bored. The Sinner
Who: Bill Pullman
What: Detective Harry Ambrose is the series' main antagonist as he attempts to solve a range of bizarre, heinous crimes by analysing the reasons behind seemingly ordinary people's desire to commit murder.
Why watch: There's a new case each season, so if you have a small attention span, this would be perfect for you!- STEFANO MONTESI/NETFLIX
From Scratch
Who: Zoe Saldaña, Eugenio Mastrandrea, Danielle Deadwyler
What: Amy, an American student studying in Italy, falls in love and marries a Sicilian chef named Lino. When Lino faces serious health issues, his two families are forced to unite to support the couple as their future is threatened.
Why watch: It's always essential to shed light on true stories, and From Scratch was inspired by the heartbreaking real-life journey of Houston native Tembi Locke, who previously discussed her story in her emotional memoir.
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Firefly Lane
Who: Katherine Heigl, Sarah Chalke
What: Follow the journey of Tully and Kate, from their humble beginnings meeting as teenagers and throughout their thirty-year friendship full of ups and down.
Why watch: We always love a female-led series, and Firefly Lane, in particular, is a great watch, as it's centred around the fundamentals of a strong friendship and will remind you of your BFF.
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Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Who: Evan Peters takes on the role of one of America's most notorious serial killers, Jeffrey Dahmer.
What: Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story takes an in-depth look at how killer Jeffrey got away with killing seventeen teen boys and young men over a decade.
Why watch: With crime-focused shows and documentaries taking popularity over the years, Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story quickly became the number-one show on Netflix upon its release, taking over the recent season of Cobra Kai.
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Devil In Ohio
Who: Emily Deschanel, Sam Jaeger and Madeleine Arthur
What: In Devil In Ohio, a psychiatrist provides a home and safe space for a mysterious cult teen escapee but quickly discovers something more sinister is at play with the girl's arrival that threatens to tear her family apart.
Why watch: This limited series is the perfect watch under the covers and with a glass of wine in hand.
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Cobra Kai
Who: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Courtney Henggeler and Xolo Maridueña
What: Cobra Kai is a martial arts comedy-drama and is based on 1984's The Karate Kid film series. Decades after their All Valley Karate Tournament, middle-aged Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence find themselves come face to face as martial-arts rivals once again.
Why watch: Season five of Cobra Kai hit Netflix in September 2022 and became the most-watched English-language Netflix show worldwide by staying in the streaming service's top ten television rankings for weeks.
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The Lincoln Lawyer
Who: Manuel Garcia-Rulfo and Neve Campbell
What: The Lincoln Lawyer follows the journey of Mickey Haller, an LA defence attorney, who works out of the back of his chauffeur-driven Lincoln Navigator rather than a traditional office.
Why watch: This television series is based on Michael Connelly's bestselling novels. Also, we always like seeing Scream star Neve Campbell on our screens!
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The Sandman
Who: Tom Sturridge, Jenna Coleman and Patton Oswalt
What: Dream/Morpheus, the titular Sandman, escapes and sets out to restore order to his realm, the Dreaming, after being held captive for 106 years.
Why watch: The Sandman received very warm reviews from critics, so you're sure to enjoy this fantasy drama series.
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Russian Doll
Who: Orange Is The New Black star Natasha Lyonne
What: A cynical young New Yorker attempts to pull herself out of a strange time loop after she keeps dying and returning to a party that's being through in her honour on the same evening.
Why watch: Schitt's Creek star Annie Murphy is part of the cast for season 2, and if that isn't reason enough to watch Russian Doll, we don't know what is!
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Pieces Of Her
Who: Toni Collette and Bella Heathcote
What: A young woman's conception of her mother suddenly changes following a heroic yet violent act during lunch. She must race against time to get to the bottom of her mother's dark history - before things take a dramatic turn.
Why watch: Pieces Of Her is another television show adapted from a hugely popular book. It is based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Karin Slaughter.
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Maid
Who? Starring real-life mother-daughter duo, Andie MacDowell and Margaret Qualley.
What? Maid is a harrowing 10-part Netflix drama about a young woman named Alex, who flees her abusive partner and struggles to make ends meet for her three-year-old daughter, Mady, as she navigates motherhood, PTSD, looking after her own mother, all whilst working as a full time cleaner to secure a better future.
Why watch: Everything about this is brilliant. It's also a real emotional rollercoaster, so brace yourself for all the feels!
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Squid Game
Who? Lee Jung-Jae plays the lead but HoYeon Jung is definitely the breakout star of the show.
What? Written and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the nine-part Dystopian thriller is all about a deathly survival game that targets the most desperate and debt-riddled people in the city of Seoul, luring them to risk everything for a life-changing cash prize of ₩45.6 billion (£28m). In the series, 450 people – all of whom are drowning in serious debt – are invited to play a cryptic game that includes a bunch of challenges based on an old Korean children's game. However, things quickly take a twisted turn when the participants realise that they've put their lives on the line, with a loss resulting in immediate death.
Why watch: As Netflix's biggest series launch of all time, Squid Game is an absolute must-watch. I mean, haven't you seen all the memes? If that's not enough to get you onboard, then nothing will!
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Blood & Water
Who: Puleng Khumalo
What: The South African teen drama first hit Netflix in 2020, becoming a hit among viewers for its mystery and suspense.
Why watch: The show follows a Cape Town teen whose search for her missing sister leads her to infiltrate a school and a whole new life. Fans have compared dramatic plot twists to Gossip Girl (the original) and Elite, which already sounds promising to us.
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Clickbait
Who: Adrian Grenier
What: If a creepy, freakishly realistic drama outlining society's toxic attachment to the internet even in our most desperate of times is what you're after then Clickbait will be right up your street.
Why watch: The show follows family man Nick Brewer, who's abducted in a crime online with a sinister twist. There's a lot to get your head around in this one, so make sure you're alert when watching!
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The Queen's Gambit
Who: Anya Taylor-Joy
What: The story of a child prodigy chess player who learned her craft in an all-girls orphanage.
Why watch: Just in time for 2021, The Queen’s Gambit snatched all of the glory from 2020’s Netflix Originals. In December of that year, it became the most-watched scripted limited series (like, ever) on the streaming platform. And it’s no surprise either, from the first episode, it’s totally gripping. - Netflix
Schitt's Creek
Who: Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Dan Levy and Annie Murphy
What: Following the misadventures of the wealthy Rose family as they rebuild their lives after losing their fortune.
Why watch: Critically acclaimed for writing, acting and humour, Schitt’s Creek was the big winner at the 2020 Emmys, stealing the record for most wins in a single season for a comedy. Need any more reasons? Eugene Levy, of course. - Netflix
Unsolved Mysteries
Who: Real-life victims and their families.
What: A series about crime cases that never reached a resolution, exploring the possibilities that were never investigated.
Why watch: Warning: the mysteries surrounding these unsolved crimes are extremely gripping. - Netflix
Tiny Pretty Things
Who: Emerging stars Brennan Clost, Barton Cowperthwaite, Bayardo De Murguia, Damon J. Gillespie.
What: A drama about the battle to become prima ballerina at an elite New York ballet school.
Why watch: Like an extended version of Black Swan, 2020's Tiny Pretty Things is the drama that takes us inside the cutthroat world of dance in New York.
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When They See Us
Who: Marquis Rodriguez, Jharrel Jerome, Asante Blackk, Caleel Harris, Ethan Herisse.
What: When a woman is attacked whilst jogging in Central Park in the summer of 1989, five black teens from Harlem are arrested, interrogated and convicted. They are the 'Central Park Five': Kevin Richardson, Antron McCray, Yusef Salaam, Korey Wise and Raymond Santana, and this is a four-part dramatised account of their real story.
Why watch: It's a gut-wrenching, gripping look at how five young men of colour were victims of a broken justice system and systemic racism – something that director Ava DuVernay reminds us is still very much alive (Trump's reaction is shown through press conference coverage), and how what happened to the Central Park Five back in 1989 could just as easily happen today. - Netflix
Gilmore Girls
Who: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Scott Patterson.
What: Gilmore Girls is a much-beloved, Emmy award-winning comedy-drama about a mother-daughter relationship. Young, single mum Lorelai Gilmore raises gifted, Ivy League-bound daughter Rory Gilmore in the small town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut.
Why watch: We love this show for its quick, witty, thoughtful, often sarcastic dialogue, and how with each episode, it feels like we're cozying up in a little corner of Rory and Lorelai's world. Plus, if you've never seen it, there's 7 seasons on Netflix and a four-part reunion series, set a decade after the finale. Aren't you lucky? - Netflix
The Crown
Who: Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Olivia Colman, Helena Bonham Carter, Josh O'Connor.
What: This Golden Globe-winning series chronicles the life of Queen Elizabeth II from the 1940s to modern times.
Why watch: You've got many seasons of royal drama to catch up on so time to get started! - Netflix
Bodyguard
Who: Richard Madden, Keeley Hawes, Gina McKee.
What: After thwarting a terrorist attack, war veteran David Budd (Richard Madden) finds work in the Met Police's Royalty and Specialist Protection branch, as a bodyguard for the controversial home secretary Julia Montague (Keeley Hawes). Budd finds himself torn between his duty to protect and everything he believes in.
Why watch: After that opening scene on the train, you won't need a reason. You'll be hooked.
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Behind Her Eyes
Who: Eve Hewson, Tom Bateman & Simona Brown
What: A single mother who enters a world of twisted mind games when she begins to have an affair with her psychiatrist boss while secretly befriending his mysterious and complex wife.
Why watch: The twist at the very end is so unexpected you will be thinking about it for days after. This is not one of those shows you could just give up on half way. - Netflix
Glow
Who: Alison Brie, Marc Maron, Betty Gilpin.
What: Netflix's comedy made waves when it landed in 2017, and in all honesty, we'd happily rewatch it all again. GLOW (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling) is a feisty, funny, feminist comedy-drama following a female wrestling league on TV in 1980s America. It centres on out-of-work actress Ruth (Alison Brie) and her best friend Debbie (Betty Gilpin), who end up cast in the same show and sloughing it out in the ring. There's leotards, outrageous '80s make-up and plenty of LOLs.
Why watch: Did we mention the feminism and leotards? - Netflix
Stranger Things
Who: Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Winona Ryder, Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo.
What: If you haven't yet watched the cult phenomenon that is Stranger Things, quite frankly, where have you been? In this sci-fi thriller-drama, full of suspenseful scenes and characters you're bound to fall in love with, a young boy goes missing, leaving his pals, his mum and a police chief to try and find him. Their journey leads them to a world of supernatural forces, terrifying monsters, and a creepy government laboratory.
Why watch: Because it would be rude of you not to. - Netflix
You
Who: Penn Badgley, Elizabeth Lail, Victoria Pedretti, Ambyr Childers, James Scully.
What: In its first season, You follows the story of student Guinevere Beck, who meets articulate, smart bookworm Joe in the New York bookstore he works in. But Joe becomes increasingly obsessed with Beck, stalking her, stealing her belongings, and doing everything in his power to keep them together. Spoiler alert: things get a whole lot darker than Joe just nicking her phone. And the theme continues over the course of the following seasons.
Why watch: We are seriously jealous of anyone who hasn't yet binged this WTF drama.
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RuPaul's Drag Race
Who: RuPaul Charles, Michelle Visage, Santino Rice (in the early seasons).
What: Where do we even begin? The ultimate in drag queen competitions, Emmy Award-winning RuPaul's Drag Race sees queens compete for $100k and the title of America's Next Drag Superstar. From the stellar guest judges – Lady Gaga, Khloe Kardashian, Pamela Anderson to name just a few – to the Lip Sync Battle to the absolute top-notch dramz, there are endless reasons to fall in love with this show.
Why watch: MAMA RU, WE LOVE YOU! - Netflix
Orange Is The New Black
Who: Taylor Schilling, Danielle Brooks, Taryn Manning.
What: Orange Is The New Black has won multiple awards since the first season launched in 2013 and was one of the most influential shows in cementing Netflix as an original content powerhouse. It is reportedly their most-watched original show, with 105 million houses viewing at least one episode throughout its run. The series begins with Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling), a privileged New Yorker who is convinced of a decade-old crime of moving drug money, and must face the reality of spending 15 months inside Litchfield Penitentiary, a minimum-security federal women's prison. Sadly, the show concluded in 2019. But the good news? You've got 7 seasons to get through.
Why watch: Suzanne Warren. That is all. - Netflix
Unbelievable
Who: Kaitlyn Dever, Toni Collette, Merritt Wever.
What: Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning article An Unbelievable Story Of Rapes, this series tells the story of 18-year-old Marie Adler (played by Booksmart's Kaitlyn Denver), a young woman who claims a man broke into her home and raped her. However, the local police force – and her family – refuse to believe her. But when two female detectives in another state who are investigating a serial rapist hear of Marie's case, they start on the path to trust.
Why watch: It's based on a true story that makes for harrowing and uncomfortable viewing, but that is exactly why it's such a vital show. - Netflix
The One
Who: Hannah Ware, Zoe Tapper & Dimitri Leonidas
What: Love and lies spiral out of control when Rebecca Webb, a DNA researcher and her colleague/business partner James, create a bold and daring new matchmaking service to help people find their one-and-only true love.
Why watch: It’s sort of a dystopian and futuristic concept that covers what dating would look like in Netflix’s Black Mirror dimension. It’s gripping and strikingly realistic, with moments that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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Mindhunter
Who: Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallany, Anna Torv.
What: Another from Netflix's crime drama offering, Mindhunter follows FBI agents Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) and Bill Tench (Holt McCallany) as they interview serial killers to try and work out the psychology driving their actions.
Why watch: The show is almost entirely based on real life, with dramatised interviews with criminals including Edmund Kemper and Charles Manson. - Netflix
Tiger King
Who: Joe Exotic, Carole Baskin.
What: Netflix's documentary has everyone hooked. Tiger King ignited convos in endless WhatsApp groups, spawned dozens of memes and even inspired Miley Cyrus to chop her fringe to look like the infamous zookeeper, Joe Exotic, who attempted to hire a hit man to kill animal rights activist, Carole Baskin. There's murder, hit men, drug lords, and of course, some really big cats.
Why watch: Probably so you can understand what the hell all the hype was about. Power
Who: Omari Hardwick, Lela Loren, Naturi Naughton, Joseph Sikora.
What: Created by Courtney Kemp Agboh in association with 50 Cent, Power had us hooked since it first aired in 2014, all the way through to its sixth and final season, which was shown on Netflix UK this year. Its protagonist is James St. Patrick, who leads a double life: one, as a wealthy, respectable club owner and businessman; the other, as one of the biggest drug lords in New York, who goes by the street name 'Ghost'.
Why watch: Because it's just damn good TV. The numbers speak for themselves – season 5 saw an average of 10.8 million viewers per episode across platforms.- Netflix
The Pharmacist
Who: Dan Schneider.
What: The Pharmacist tells the story of small-town pharmacist Dan Schneider. After his son is murdered in a drug-related shooting in New Orleans in 1999, Dan embarks on a relentless mission to find his son's killer. Soon, he realises that hordes of seemingly young and healthy people are bringing prescriptions for heavy doses of OxyContin into his pharmacy – and they were all being prescribed by the same woman. He knew there was a problem long before the opioid crisis gained critical attention and set about trying to save the lives of other young people in his community.
Why watch: What sets The Pharmacist apart is that Dan isn't just sitting in a leather armchair recounting what happened – he recorded almost all of it on video cassette and camera at the time, which gives this documentary a gripping immediacy that others lack.
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Black Mirror
Who: Various.
What: From the mind of Charlie Brooker, this dark sci-fi anthology series examines society's reliance on, and obsession with, modern technology – and its consequences. Though this narrative underpins each episode, Black Mirror's five seasons could not be more diverse – there's political satire, futuristic worlds, serial killers, war, and good old romance.
Why watch: Though we love how varied it is, that also means you probably won't love every episode, so here are our favourites to get you started: Nosedive (S3, E1), Crocodile (S4, E3), Shut Up And Dance(S3, E3), The Entire History Of You (S1, E3) and Be Right Back (S2, E1). - Netflix
Breaking Bad
Who: Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul
What: Bryan Cranston plays Walter White, a chemistry teacher who after discovering that he has cancer, decides to partake in meth-making to pay his medical bills. It's not long before Arron Paul's Jesse gets involved and it all goes, well, wild.
Why watch: There are five seasons of this drug drama and the drama is as high as well, the drug highs. - Netflix
Dead To Me
Who: Linda Cardellini and Christina Applegate
What: After her husband dies in a hit-and-run, Jen (Applegate) takes matters into her own hands and attempts to solve the crime. Jen soon joins forces with Judy (Cardellini) who she meets in a support group, and the two grieving women are soon bonding over secrets and bottles of wine.
Why watch: If you are a Christina Applegate fan, you will be in literal heaven with this black comedy. - Netflix
The Haunting of Hill House
Who: Oliver Jackson-Cohen and Victoria Pedretti.
What: Based (very loosely) on the famously scary novels by Shirley Jackson, the jump-a-second Netflix drama follows siblings who grew up in what is now the most famous haunted house in the country. As adults, they are reunited due to a tragic turn of events and must finally, for the first time, relive the horrors of their childhood.
Why watch: If you don't like sleeping and love a good nightmare, this is for you. It's the best TV horror series we know.
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The End of The F**king World
Who: Jessica Barden and Alex Lawther
What: This sleeper Netflix hit follows two sixth form students who go on a road trip which involves murder, estranged fathers and comedic police chases. It's a coming of age TV show, but one like you have ever seen before.
Why watch: This black comedy is in 20 minute digestible episodes so you will be whizzing through the two seasons before you know it. - Netflix
Never Have I Ever
Who: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan
What: Never Have I Ever is a coming-of-age comedy about the complicated life of a modern-day first-generation Indian American teenage girl. The series stars newcomer, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan as Devi, an overachieving high school sophomore who has a short fuse that gets her into difficult situations. Never Have I Ever is created by executive producer Mindy Kaling, with Lang Fisher serving as executive producer, showrunner and writer.
Why watch: Mindy Kaling is an absolute genius and this laugh-out-loud comedy is a breath of fresh air. Plus, there are four whole seasons to get stuck into! - Netflix
Ginny & Georgia
Who: Antonia Gentry & Brianne Howey
What: An angsty and biracial 15-year-old Ginny and her 30-year-old mother, Georgia, create a dynamic mother-daughter relationship is the core of the show with the character of Ginny described as an awkward teen who often feels more mature than her young and ‘irresistible’ mum.
Why binge: It comes with an irresistible dynamic as the Gilmore Girls. Cursed
Who: Katherine Langford.
What: Katherine Langford stars in this feminist retelling of the Arthur legend as a young teenage witch, Nimue attempts to discover and harness her own power and save her people.
Why binge: Katherine is SUBLIME in this high-kicking retelling of a much-told and much-loved story.
Selling Sunset
Who: Christine Quinn, Mary Fitzgerald, Chrishell Stause, Davina Potratz
What: The elite real estate brokers at The Oppenheim Group sell the most insane properties on the Hollywood Hills while finding themselves in the most fieriest of feuds.
Why Binge: The glamorous real-estate reality show trend kicked off with Selling Sunset, so these women are very much the OGs.The Fall
Who: Gillian Anderson, Jamie Dornan
What: DSI Stella Gibson leads a team of cops who try and track down the serial killer known as the 'Belfast Strangler'.
Why Binge: If not for the incredible on-screen chemistry between Gillian Anderson and Jamie Dornan, then Stella's incredible collection of silk shirts are worth it alone.Away
Who: Hilary Swank, Vivian Wu, Mark Ivanir
What: A US astronaut leaves her husband and daughter behind to embark on a perilous three-year mission to Mars.
Why Binge: This is edge-of-your-seat stuff.- Netflix
Ozark
Who: Jason Bateman, Laura Linney.
What: When Marty Byrde (Jason Bateman) gets on the wrong side of a Mexican drug boss, he must move to the Ozark Lakes, Missouri, to launder money for the cartel and keep his family alive. Over four seasons, we watch as Marty and his wife, Wendy (Laura Linney), get sucked further and further into the world of working for a dangerous – and powerful – drug cartel.
Why binge: If you liked Breaking Bad, you'll love Ozark. Also, Julia Garner as sharp, foul-mouthed Ozark resident Ruth Langmore, and esteemed British actress Janet McTeer as steely lawyer Helen Pierce are just chef's kiss.
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Unorthodox
Who: Shira Haas, Amit Rahav, Jeff Wilbusch.
What: One of Netflix's great offerings, Unorthodox is adapted from Deborah Feldman’s memoir of the same name and centres on Esther 'Esty' Shapiro, a young Hasidic Jewish woman who flees her orthodox home, tight-knit religious community and arranged marriage in Brooklyn for a new life Europe. Here, in cosmopolitan Berlin, she is taken in by a group of musicians – until she realises she may not be able to escape her past.
Why binge: 24-year-old Israeli actress Shira Haas is remarkable in her breakthrough role of Esty. - Netflix
Sex Education
Who: Emma Mackey, Aimee Lou Wood, Asa Butterfield, Gillian Anderson, Ncuti Gatwa.
What: If you haven't already watched Netflix's hit teen drama then now is the perfect time to get bingeing. The show centres around Otis, a shy high-school student who is roped into setting up an underground sexual advice clinic – with advice garnered from his sex therapist mother – with his rebellious classmate Maeve.
Why binge: There's nothing quite like it. It normalises subjects which are too often shied-away from – female sexual pleasure, masturbation, orgasm, and just about every sex-related query going – and does it with soul. It's funny, moving, smart and infectious, with a razor-sharp script and a truck-load of charm. After Life
Who: Ricky Gervais
What: Another beloved creation by Ricky Gervais, the comedian brings his trademark black comedy to tackle the topic of grief and death in only a way he can. Tony, who has lost his wife to cancer, vows to live the rest of his life as a mean, prejudiced and arrogant man – hating the world without his beloved partner. It's honest, messy and tender, in the strangest of ways.
Why binge: Expect to cry, then laugh, then cry again.- COURTESY OF NETFLIX
Sex/Life
Who: Sarah Shahi, Adam Demos, Mike Vogel.
What: The sexiest of love triangle dramas. Billie is happily married to her handsome yet straight-laced husband Cooper, but she resents her stay-at-home mum status and secretly longs for more, in a steamy diary, she writes about her former lover Brad.
Why binge: These characters have some serious chemistry, and with that comes some extra-hot love scenes and some binge-worthy storylines.
- STÉPHANIE BRANCHU/NETFLIX
Emily In Paris
Who: Lily Collins, Ashley Park, Camille Razat, Lucas Bravo, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu.
What: Sunny twenty-something Emily gives up her life in the US to move to Paris for a marketing job – enter hot French men, some questionable pronunciation and some very bold fashion choices.
Why binge: It's a fun, easy show – the ideal watch if you don't want anything too heavy. Hot chef Gabriel is one of our main motivators, too. - LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX
Bridgerton
Who: Phoebe Dynevor, Regé-Jean Page, Jonathan Bailey, Nicola Coughlan.
What: This is period drama like you've never seen it before. Set in Regency England, the Bridgerton family navigate London society while trying to find love. Each series will centre around a different member of the family.
Why binge: It's frothy, funny, sexy and escapist. - DAVID GIESBRECHT/NETFLIX
Inventing Anna
Who: Julia Garner, Anna Chlumsky.
What: This ten-part drama tells the tale of Anna Delvey, the real-life con-artist who tricked New York’s elite circles into thinking she was a rich German heiress with $60 million to her name. It's wild.
Why binge: Anna's bizarre accent and unforgettable one-liners make the show – on top of the fact it's based on an unbelievable true story. You'll be Googling for hours. - Chris Harris/Netflix
Top Boy
Who: Ashley Walters, Little Simz, Micheal Ward, Kano
What: This gritty London drugs drama has a unique success story – its first two series aired on Channel 4, before being cancelled in 2013. But one famous fan, rapper Drake, loved the show so much that he revived it with Netflix, signing on as producer. Some say the third series is the first… it's a little confusing. Either way, it's a tense gangster thriller you won't be able to quit.
Why binge: It tackles hard-to-watch topics with plenty of social realism, tenderness and even comedy in moments. Thank you, Drake.
- Emmanuel Guimier
Lupin
Who: Omar Sy.
What: Inspired by the adventures of fictional ‘Gentleman Burglar’ Arsène Lupin, Assane Diop sets out to avenge the death of his father. It's French, dubbed in English on Netflix, though we recommend watching with subtitles to hear the actor's true voices. Oui oui.
Why binge: There's comedy, there's mystery, there's a suave French guy pulling off crazy heists. What's not to love? - Saeed Adyani
Grace & Frankie
Who: Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Sam Waterston, Martin Sheen.
What: A fun, silly comedy that takes a refreshing approach to aging. Grace, a sassy retired cosmetics entrepreneur, and Frankie, a kooky artist, are polar opposites – their only common thread is their husbands, who are partners at a law firm. That is, until they announce that they are in love, and have been having an affair for years. Luckily, it's the beginning of a wonderful friendship for Grace & Frankie.
Why binge: File this under ‘The Most Lovable Shows Ever’, alongside the likes of Schitt's Creek and Friends.