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TV may not be peaking quite the way it was a few years back, but there are still more than enough shows out there to keep you busy. After Netflix emerged on the scene and revolutionized how we all watched TV, it was joined by a huge swath of competitors determined to take advantage of the streaming boom. All of those competitors have great stuff to watch, but Netflix is still many people’s hub for all things TV. Even within the streamer, though, it can be difficult to figure out what the best shows on Netflix are.
Thankfully, that’s where this list comes in. We’ve compiled a rundown of what to watch on Netflix, and these shows should add up to days and days of endless binging. You can also check out our list of the best Hulu series, best Amazon Prime series, best Disney+ series, and best Netflix movies after you’ve made it through the series listed below.
Better Call Saul (2015)
BEEF (2023)
You (2018)
Although You didn’t originally air on Netflix, the show became a phenomenon after it was ported to the streamer after airing its first season on Lifetime. From there, it became genuinely beloved thanks to its demented combination of morbidity and humor. Penn Badgley’s central performance as Joe Goldberg has kept us anchored the entire time, and even as the show has gotten more deranged with each passing season, it’s hard to deny that it’s also deeply effective.
Derry Girls (2018)
Sex Education (2019)
Sweet Tooth (2021)
Breaking Bad (2008)
The Queen’s Gambit (2020)
Squid Game (2021)
Arrested Development (2003)
Following the largely despicable Bluths, a very wealthy family who finally discover that their wealth has been founded on lies and deceit after their patriarch is arrested, Arrested Development is one of the best comedies in TV history. Seemingly the only sane one in the family, Michael Bluth must attempt to keep everyone else above water as their way of life crumbles around them. This shows features some of the most quotable lines in comedy history, and Netflix even revived it for a more recent, albeit less successful, run.
Peaky Blinders (2013)
Big Mouth (2017)
Love, Death + Robots (2019)
The Great British Baking Show (2010)
The Crown (2016)
Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj (2018)
Cobra Kai (2012)
The Last Dance (2020)
The Umbrella Academy (2019)
Raising Dion (2019) new
Norsemen (2016)
Stranger Things (2016)
Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005)
Queer Eye (2018)
The Legend of Korra (2012)
Ozark (2017)
BoJack Horseman (2014)
The Chef Show (2019)
Mindhunter (2017)
Dark (2017)
The Haunting of Hill House (2018)
GLOW
Black Mirror (2011)
Dead to Me (2019)
Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini are both legends, and with good reason. The two teamed up for Dead to Me, which follows their characters as they become friends and decide to try to solve the hit and run death of one of their husbands. Over the course of its three seasons, Dead to Me takes a number of twists and turns, but the real reason to keep watching is because both Cardellini and Applegate remain excellent throughout, and especially so in the third and final season.
Heartstopper (2022)
Mo (2022)
Telling the story of a Palestinian refugee who’s hoping to make America his permanent home, Mo is not nearly as heavy as that premise may make it sound. The series stars Mo Amer, a comedian whose life has plenty in common with the character he’s playing. Mo is light on its feet and incredibly funny, and gives non-Palestinian viewers a window into that culture that never feels overly broad or unspecific. Mo is a delight, and one that Netflix just debuted in 2022.
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