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.
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.
