Netflix’s rotating lineup of excellent shows aside, their impressive original series and programming collection are not to be missed. These are Masterpieces on the Screen. These are the best shows that have captivated audiences, and you should watch them ASAP!
Amazing Netflix Original Series
Netflix creates some of the best shows. If you are looking for something to watch the next time you open your Netflix account, here are some of the best original Netflix series.
Someone posted on Reddit, “What’s your best Netflix original series of all time?” The answers are a great list of shows that you can add to your watching queue or binge-watch right now!
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
This Bridgerton prequel was a huge hit for Bridgerton fans and haters alike. While the story exists in the Bridgerton-verse, it had a very different tone from the other two seasons, becoming more dark and gritty as opposed to the cotton-candy love story the original Bridgerton story shows. Even if you weren’t a fan of the original series, checking out the new show is a must!
Love
“That’s a really good one actually; I had almost forgotten about it. The characters were very much relatable, and the plot arc was pretty compelling. I think they could have done a fourth season, but what we got didn’t feel incomplete by any means,” said one Redditor.
Synopsis: Rebellious Mickey and good-natured Gus navigate the thrills and agonies of modern relationships.
Mindhunter
“Fantastic show. I still have hope they will take the show off hold and make a 3rd season,” said one person.
Synopsis: FBI agents Holden Ford and Bill Tench probe further into the psyches of those who have done the unthinkable. With help from psychologist Wendy Carr, they apply their groundbreaking behavioral analysis to hunting notorious serial killers.
Ozark
“OZARK……Extremely ORIGINAL STORYLINE. The writing, the acting, my gosh! Series like this one give me hope that the future is not full of the same old regurgitated c***”, replied one person.
Synopsis: Ozark is a thrilling drama set in the present-day and follows the Byrde family’s journey from their normal, suburban Chicago life to their dangerous criminal enterprise in the Ozarks, Missouri.
Dark
“I wish I could forget it so I could get the same level of satisfaction I had the first time I watched it,” responded someone.
Synopsis: Upon arrival in a new world, Jonas tries to make sense of what this rendition of Winden means for his own fate, while the ones left behind in the other world are left on a quest to break the loop that now not only bends time but also space. Two worlds. Light and dark. And in the center, a tragic love story of epic proportions.
Travelers
“I really liked Travelers” one person said. Another agreed, “Ditto. I didn’t like the rapid wrap up at the end of the season but I appreciate that they did it because they had not been renewed for an additional season.”
Synopsis: Grant MacLaren and his team of highly-trained operatives from the future are pushed to the limit and dealing with themes of loyalty, trust, death, and the ever-growing power of Artificial Intelligence.
Narcos
“Top tier acting” said one person, “but the gunfights are straight up bad, still would recommend, but give those action scenes some leniency haha.”
Synopsis: This raw, gritty series chronicles the gripping real-life stories of the drug kingpins of the late 1980s and the corroborative efforts of law enforcement to meet them head-on in brutal, bloody conflict.
Bojack Horseman
“I tell everyone who will listen that the funeral episode is the single best episode of any show I’ve ever seen,” said one Redditor.
Synopsis: BoJack Horseman is the washed-up star of the 1990s sitcomHorsin’ Around, which centered around a young bachelor horse trying to raise three human children who had been orphaned.
The Haunting of Hill House
“I love Haunting of a hill House for the best scare and Midnight Mass for its depth and relevance. Both are my favourites” said one person.
Synopsis: The Haunting of Hill House is a modern reimagining of Shirley Jackson’s legendary novel of the same name, about five siblings who grew up in the most famous haunted house in America.
The Queen’s Gambit
“Queen Gambit was sooo satisfying, not a dull moment, great actors, perfect ending. Love it when they don’t drag sh*t for no reason, one person responded.
Synopsis: Based on the novel by Walter Tevis, the Netflix limited series drama is a coming-of-age story that explores the true cost of genius.
Maniac
“Thank god this gets love. One of my favorite things Netflix has ever produced,” said one person, “The ending hits home, absolutely fantastic series.”
Synopsis: Set in a world somewhat like our world, in a time quite similar to our time, Maniac tells the stories of Annie Landsberg and Owen Milgrim, two strangers drawn to the late stages of a mysterious pharmaceutical trial, each for their own reasons.
Orange Is the New Black
One person said, “[I] Rewatch it once a year from start to finish. The acting is incredible.”
Synopsis: Orange is the New Black is the outrageous and critically-acclaimed series about a diverse group of inmates serving time in a women’s prison.
Love, Death and Robots
One person really appreciated this show, “This is the thing I appreciate Netflix for the most. Any network or streaming service can pick up standard drama or comedy but to take a chance on some high production animated shorts from different studios feels like a serious investment in art. I think LDaR is just a little peek at what studios are capable of given the funding.”
Synopsis: Terror, imagination, and beauty combine in new episodes which stretch from uncovering an ancient evil to a comedic apocalypse, telling startling short stories of fantasy, horror, and science-fiction with trademark wit and visual invention.
Bridgerton
This one is my own addition because I absolutely love this show and everything about it.
Synopsis: Bridgerton is a romantic, scandalous, and quick-witted series that celebrates the timelessness of enduring friendships, families finding their way, and the search for a love that conquers all.
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