The Best Original Series on Netflix to Stream Now

For years, Netflix has consistently delivered some of TV’s biggest hits. The streaming platform has created original series spanning every genre and category: heartwarming comedy dramas, thrilling crime mysteries, intense political dramas, historical fiction series and futuristic sci-fi stories, just to name a few.

Some Netflix series are short and sweet, with only one or two seasons. Others span several seasons and call for several hours of viewing time. You can watch established actors or get acquainted with up-and-coming stars, too. Whether you’re looking for something to sink your teeth into or a funny show to keep you laughing, there’s a series for everyone.

Here’s a list of the best original series on Netflix to add to your watch list ASAP.

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.

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Scott Pilgrim is powering up with a brand new anime series! On Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, the lovable slacker bass player (voiced by Michael Cera) is on a quest to defeat Ramona’s (voiced by Mary Elizabeth Winstead) seven evil exes and win her heart. With the entire OG cast from the 2010 live-action film making a return, this animated series serves up a fresh twist on the cult favorite.

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My Life with the Walter Boys

Nikki Rodriguez and Ashby Gentry on My Life with the Walter Boys.

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Fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty will be drawn to this teen drama series. After losing her family in a tragic accident, 15-year-old Jackie (Nikki Rodriguez) is forced to leave her glamorous life in Manhattan and move to rural Colorado to live with her mother’s best friend, Katherine Walter (Sarah Rafferty), who’s raising 10 children of her own. While living with grief in a houseful of boys, Jackie grows feelings for two of them (Ashby Gentry, Noah LaLonde).

Watch My Life with the Walter Boys on Netflix on Dec. 7

Carol & the End of the World

Carol & the End of the World.

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In Dan Guterman’s adult animated sci-fi miniseries about the impending apocalypse, most humans indulge in their wildest fantasies. However, amidst the dissolution, one quiet woman (voiced by Martha Kelly) grapples with the pursuit of pleasure while finding meaning in her final months on earth.

Watch Carol & the End of the World on Netflix on Dec. 15

All the Light We Cannot See

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Directed by Stranger Things executive producer Shawn Levy, this four-part miniseries magnificently adapts Anthony Doerr’s 2014 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel for the small screen. Set in the final days of World War II, the story follows a blind French girl (Aria Mia Loberti) and a German soldier (Louis Hofmann), whose journeys converge through a forbidden radio broadcast.

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How to Become a Mob Boss

How to Become a Mob Boss.

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True crime enthusiasts, get ready, because the third chapter of How to Become is here. Narrated by Game of Thrones’ Peter Dinklage, this satirical docuseries provides an offbeat guide on achieving kingpin status by exploring some of history’s most infamous mob bosses.

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Squid Game: The Challenge

Squid Game: The Challenge.

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Despite some controversy along the way, the wildly successful South Korean series Squid Game got the green light to have its own reality competition spinoff. In this thrilling show, more than 400 players don the iconic green jumpsuits as they are thrust into high-stakes challenges and strategic alliances to be the last one standing for the $4.56 million prize. 

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The Crown

Rufus Kampa, Dominic West and Fflyn Edwards in season 6 of The Crown.

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With an impressive cast of some of Britain’s best actors, including Claire Foy, Olivia Colman and Matt Smith, The Crown has been capturing our attention since it premiered in 2016; and we’re saddened to bid it farewell with its sixth and final season, as part one launched Nov. 16 and part two arrives on Dec. 14. The show chronicles the life of the late Queen Elizabeth II from her ascension to modern times, looking at the most dramatic moments of the royal family’s public (and private) lives.

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Everything Now

Everything Now.

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Following a seven-month hospitalization for anorexia, 16-year-old Mia Polanco (Sophia Wilde) returns to school and discovers her friends have sprinted ahead in life. To bridge the gap, Mia compiles a checklist of goals for herself to complete so she’s back on track with her peers.

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Bodies

Shira Haas in Bodies.

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Detective Hasan (Amaka Okafor) stumbling upon a lifeless form in 2023 London is just the beginning of a temporal paradox, as three other detectives — in the years 1890, 1941 and 2053 — make the same haunting discovery, and their parallel investigations unveil a nefarious plot against the United Kingdom. Created by Paul Tomalin, this sci-fi murder mystery series stars Okafor, Shira Haas, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Kyle Soller and Stephen Graham.

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Neon

Tyler Dean Flores, Jordan Mendoza and Emma Ferreira in Neon.

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Clear the stage, Bad Bunny and Karol G, because Santi (Tyler Dean Flores) is here to claim his crown! Executive produced by Daddy Yankee — yes, the “King of Reggaeton” also makes a guest appearance — Neon follows the aspiring reggaeton artist Santi, who sets his sights on Miami’s music scene and brings his pals Felix (Jordan Mendoza) and manager Ness (Emma Ferreira) along for the riotous ride.

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One Piece

One Piece, 2023.

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Sporting a straw hat and fueled by a boundless dream, Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) sets forth as an ambitious pirate, wielding rubber-like abilities and assembling a crew of uniquely gifted comrades — Roronoa Zoro (Mackenyu), Nami (Emily Rudd), Usopp (Jacob Romero) and Sanji (Taz Skylar) — to find the coveted “One Piece” treasure, which is the ultimate key to becoming the fabled “King of the Pirates.” Adapted from the manga series of the same name, this live-action saga embarks on an extraordinary voyage brimming with formidable foes and unforgiving seas.

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Who Is Erin Carter?

Who Is Erin Carter?, 2023.

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Beneath Erin Carter’s (Evin Ahmad) seemingly ordinary facade lies a hidden depth. Despite leading a new life in Barcelona as a substitute teacher with her husband (Sean Teale) and daughter (Indica Watson), a supermarket heist compels her to reveal combat skills that defy expectations — laying bear a secretive and brutal history she once left behind.

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Miseducation

Miseducation, 2023.

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Following a humiliating police raid triggered by her mother’s scandalous political affairs, Mbali Hadebe (Buntu Petse) is officially “canceled.” Taking refuge in a fresh start, the South African socialite enrolls at Grahamstown University to rebrand herself and reclaim her once-glorious reputation.

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Heartstopper

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As Alice Oseman’s signature pastel-colored leaves fall on the screen, so does the heart of the soft-spoken, music-loving Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) — Trunham’s only out gay student — who finds himself deeply drawn to Nick Nelson (Kit Connor). Heartstopper delivers an adorably innocent and poignant queer love story, earning its place as a shining gem in Netflix’s sweeping roster of romance series.

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Down for Love

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The search for love is a common thread among us all. Over the course of five episodes, 10 individuals living with Down syndrome navigate the dating scene while gaining advice from their loved ones and experts.

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The Chosen One

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In a reality beyond imagination, 12-year-old Jodie (Bobby Luhnow) stumbles upon an unbelievable truth: He possesses divine powers akin to Jesus Christ. Amidst the typical struggles of middle school, from bullies to puppy-love crushes, Jodie finds himself burdened with the weight of saving humankind and embracing his destiny in a battle against the Antichrist.

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Burn the House Down

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Thirteen years after a mysterious fire tore her family apart — her parents (Michiko Kichise, Mitsuhiro Oikawa) divorced and her father remarried — Anzu Murata (Mei Nagano) takes initiative to uncover the truth. Based on the popular manga of the same name, this Japanese revenge thriller series follows Anzu as she goes undercover as a housekeeper to investigate her stepmother’s (​​Kyôka Suzuki) likely role in the tragic event.

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Survival of the Thickest

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Produced by A24, this dramedy series is inspired by the book of essays written by Michelle Buteau, who stars as Mavis Beaumont — a proud Black, plus-size woman navigating life in New York City after a recent breakup. Determined to forge her own path in the fashion world, Mavis transforms her career as a stylist, despite a few bumps along the way.

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Sweet Magnolias

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This sweet series follows a group of three lifelong friends (JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott and Heather Headley) living in small-town Serenity, S.C. The trio’s relationships ebb and flow as they juggle friendship, family and careers. Costars include Jamie Lynn Spears, Justin Bruening and Chris Klein.

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Human Resources

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From the imaginative minds that brought you the animated series Big Mouth comes an equally-wild spinoff about the daily work lives of Hormone Monsters, Lovebugs and other creatures who embody the feelings of humans. Starring Aidy Bryant, Keke Palmer, Randall Park, Nick Kroll and Maya Rudolph, this series hosts a myriad of celebrity cameos, including the voices of Florence Pugh, Miley Cyrus, Hugh Jackman and more.

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Glamorous

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Although they know how to apply sharp eyeliner, Marco Mejia (Miss Benny) doesn’t have a clear-cut idea of what they want to do in life. When they get the opportunity to work for makeup mogul Madolyn Addison (Kim Cattrall), Marco learns more about the beauty within themselves and what they want for their future.

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Never Have I Ever

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The teenage rom-com hit Never Have I Ever comes from Mindy Kaling and stars Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Darren Barnet and Poorna Jagannathan. Devi (Ramakrishnan) is a first-generation Indian American teenager who wants to become more popular at school, so she defies the ways her friends and family have held her back. All four seasons are available to stream now.

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Manifest

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In this supernatural drama starring Melissa Roxburgh, Josh Dallas and Athena Karkanis, a plane mysteriously lands years after takeoff, and the passengers are left to deal with a world that has presumed them dead. Their new reality is strange, and some passengers realize they’ve emerged with otherworldly powers. While the first three seasons premiered on NBC, Netflix picked up the series in August 2021 after NBC announced its plans to cancel the show. Its fourth and final season dropped in June 2023.

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The Witcher

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Geralt of Rivia (Henry Cavill) is a magical monster hunter, known as a “witcher,” struggling to find his place in the world in this fantasy drama series. Along the way, he solves mysteries and follows adventures leading to his destiny. In 2022, it was announced that Liam Hemsworth will take over as Geralt in season 4 after Cavill’s departure. Season 3, featuring Cavill’s final episodes as the title role, is now streaming in full.

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XO, Kitty

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Kitty (Anna Cathcart) watched her sister Lara Jean (Lana Candor) fall head over heels for Peter Kavinsky (Noah Centineo), and now it’s her turn to take a shot at love. Based on Jenny Han’s To All the Boys I Loved Before franchise, this spinoff series focuses on the optimistic teen as she moves across the world to attend the same boarding school her late mom went to — the Korean Independent School of Seoul (“KISS”) — and be with her long-distance boyfriend Dae (Minyeong Choi), but upon arrival, she quickly learns her plan isn’t as perfect as she thought.

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Mulligan

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From the producers that created the NBC sitcom 30 Rock comes a new animated comedy series where nearly all of Earth is wiped out by extraterrestrial forces and a few remaining Americans band together to rebuild their nation. The show spotlights a star-studded voice cast of Nat Faxon, Tina Fey, Chrissy Teigen, Sam Richardson, Daniel Radcliffe, Rachel Dratch and more.

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Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

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Bridgerton fans are getting a brief trip back to Shondaland’s Regency-era London with this limited spinoff series. Starring India Amarteifio in the title role, Queen Charlotte introduces new insights into Her Royal Highness — played by Golda Rosheuvel on the flagship show — as it tells the story of her youth and romance with young King George (Corey Mylchreest).

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Jewish Matchmaking

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From Love Is Blind to Indian Matchmaking, Netflix has given us quite a diverse roster of dating shows to binge your heart out on. Now it’s time for relationship expert Aleeza Ben Shalom to help Jewish singles find love through shidduch — a standard matchmaking practice in Orthodox Jewish communities — while also offering a modern twist.

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Beef

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In this dramedy series, Ali Wong and Steven Yeun star as two spiteful strangers who meet during a fit of road rage. Unable to let go of their vehicle face-off, the rivals go to drastic lengths to inflict harm on the other and fulfill their hunger for revenge.

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Transatlantic

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From the creator of Unorthodox comes a seven-part limited series about the true story of two Americans and their supporters living in 1940s France who created a refugee operation to help writers and artists, among others, escape Europe in WWII. Transatlantic features an ensemble cast including Gillian Jacobs, Corey Stoll, Lucas Englander, Cory Michael Smith and more.

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Unstable

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When an eccentric, self-obsessed biotech entrepreneur slightly loses his grip on his business, his shy son steps up to the plate to help clean up his mess — as well as repair their severed relationship. Working together for the first time, Rob Lowe and his real-life son, John Owen Lowe, costar in this comedy series.

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Shadow and Bone

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Fans of Locke & Key, The Witcher or any other bingeworthy fantasy series are summoned to try this one. Based on the books of Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse, Shadow and Bone introduces audiences to a teen orphan named Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li), who discovers she possesses rare powers of controlling light and is exposed to danger once her gifts are made public. The show’s second season follows Alina fleeing from dark forces as she works toward protecting the land of Ravka from its potential downfall.

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Sex/Life

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Based on BB Easton’s 44 Chapters About 4 Men, this erotic series follows Billie Connelly (Sarah Shahi), a mother of two who’s jaded with the banalities of suburban life and her run-of-the-mill marriage with Cooper (Mike Vogel), and craves the intoxicating thrills she had with a past lover (Adam Demos, who’s dating Shahi in real life). Filled with second chances and twice the steam, season 2 finds Billie treading old and new relationships, along with added characters who will surely arouse more drama.

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Wednesday

Wednesday.
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Cue the finger snaps! Executive produced by Tim Burton (he directed a handful of episodes, too!), this darkly comedic crime series stars Jenna Ortega as the deadpanned titular character, who falls heir to her mom’s psychic powers and uses them to solve a murder at her boarding school. Whether you’re a “normie,” an “outcast” or a disembodied hand, this supernatural show is worth taking a stab at.

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Outer Banks

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Starring Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline and Madison Bailey, this teen mystery follows two divergent groups of teens — the privileged “Kooks” and the working-class “Pogues” — who live on the Outer Banks of North Carolina as they try to uncover the mystery of John B’s (Stokes) missing father.

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That ’90s Show

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Eric (Topher Grace) and Donna (Laura Prepon) finally got back together in the finale of That ’70s Show — and now they have a teenage daughter. The spin-off series follows Leia (Callie Haverda) spending the summer at her grandparents’ (Debra Jo Rupp and Kurtwood Smith) home as she forges her own friend group.

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Dead to Me

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This hit dark comedy premiered in 2019 and landed Emmy nominations for its pair of leading ladies. Starring Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini, Dead to Me follows two women who become close friends after meeting in a grief support group. Chaos ensues as they unravel their husbands’ deaths. All three seasons are now streaming.

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1899

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European migrants traveling on a transatlantic ship find themselves heading in an unexpected direction after encountering a mysterious vessel at sea. This German sci-fi epic, starring Emily Beecham, Aneurin Barnard and Andreas Pietschmann, follows a mysterious and unforgettable story line.

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Ozark

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The final season of this crime drama was released in 2022. Financial planner Marty (Jason Bateman) relocates his family to the Ozarks of central Missouri to escape the consequences of a money laundering scheme gone wrong. Ozark also stars Laura Linney, Julia Garner and Sofia Hublitz.

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Bridgerton

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Inspired by Julia Quinn’s best-selling romance novels, 2020 hit Bridgerton takes place in Regency-era London. The series follows the Bridgerton family as they look for love and avoid being the subject of Lady Whistledown’s gossip column. The first season focuses on outcast Simon Basset (Regé-Jean Page) and eligible bachelorette Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor), and each subsequent season follows another member of the family. The series was renewed for seasons 3 and 4 in 2021.

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Emily in Paris

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Marketing executive Emily Cooper (Lily Collins) is sent to work at her company’s Paris branch in this 2020 hit. The fashion-infused show follows Emily as she navigates friendships, new romantic interests and plenty of career hijinks. The series has already been picked up for a fourth season.

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Firefly Lane

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Based on the Kristin Hannah novel of the same name, this drama stars Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke as inseparable best friends who met when they were kids. The series follows the ups and downs of their relationship, from their teenage antics of the ’70s to adulthood in the early aughts. Both parts of the second and final season are now streaming in full.

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Grace and Frankie

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Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin prove that opposites attract as best friends Grace and Frankie on this Emmy-nominated comedy. The two former rivals form an unlikely bond when their husbands (Martin Sheen and Sam Waterston) fall in love with each other, and plenty of hilarious moments pop up along the way.

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Virgin River

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In this romantic drama, nurse practitioner Melinda (Alexandra Breckenridge) moves to a remote town in Northern California to get a fresh start. Her search for a simple small-town life proves to be difficult, though, when she’s interrupted by some surprising situations and quirky neighbors. Martin Henderson and Tim Matheson also star. Already picked up for a sixth season, the second part of the show’s fifth season dropped Nov. 30.

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Stranger Things

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This critically acclaimed sci-fi horror series features a cast of young friends (Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Caleb McLaughlin, Sadie Sink and Gaten Matarazzo) growing up in small-town Indiana in the 1980s. The teens encounter mystery after mystery, including supernatural creatures and a government cover-up.

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Pieces of Her

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This thriller follows Laura Oliver (Toni Collette), a speech pathologist and cancer survivor, as she uncovers details about her mother’s past after a violent attack in her town. As she searches, Laura discovers more terrifying secrets than she could have imagined.

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The Queen’s Gambit

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When The Queen’s Gambit was released in 2020, it left fans anxiously waiting for a follow-up season. Set during the Cold War, this adaptation follows orphaned chess prodigy Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy), who faces addiction while competing against world-renowned players.

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House of Cards

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This early Netflix original stars Robin Wright, Kate Mara, Rachel Brosnahan and more. The political saga chronicles high-ranking politicians making their way through the U.S. government — with plenty of drama along the way.

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The Kominsky Method

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Sandy Kominsky (Michael Douglas) and Norman Newlander (Alan Arkin) are best friends living in Los Angeles. This heartwarming Emmy-winning comedy follows the actor-agent duo through the years after Kominsky’s short-lived stint with fame.

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Master of None

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Comedian and actor Aziz Ansari created and starred in this comedy loosely based on his own dating life. Dev (Ansari) is a struggling actor navigating being single in New York City with the support — and sometimes disapproval — of his best friend Denise (Lena Waithe) and his parents (Ansari’s real-life parents Fatima and Shoukath Ansari).

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Peaky Blinders

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This six-season drama takes place in 1919 England and follows a notorious gang led by crime boss Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy). The award-winning series features an all-star cast, including Tom Hardy, Helen McCrory and Annabelle Wallis.

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Longmire

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Based on the best-selling mystery novels by Craig Johnson, this contemporary crime drama follows Wyoming sheriff Walt Longmire (Robert Taylor), who is struggling to deal with his wife’s death. With the help of friends and family, Longmire tries to put his life back together after the tragedy by dedicating himself to his job.

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The Last Kingdom

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This historical fiction series was abruptly canceled after five seasons, but it remains a good pick. The Last Kingdom follows Uhtred (Alexander Dreymon), who was orphaned and captured by a Danish warlord as a child and raised in a Danish camp. Uhtred grows up to become a warrior who faces tragedy and exile, later vowing revenge for his father’s death. Full of intense action and Viking Age politics, The Last Kingdom is a wild ride.

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Atypical

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This heartfelt coming-of-age story premiered in 2017 and quickly became a hit. Sam (Keir Gilchrist), a teenager on the autism spectrum, wants to start dating and become more independent. He and his family strive to be more “normal,” and the result is a sweet story asking what “normal” really is.

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Mindhunter

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Though there are only two seasons, this true-crime drama still packs a punch. Mindhunter follows two FBI agents (Holt McCallany and Jonathan Groff) trying to catch serial killers by examining their psyches. Directed by David Fincher and touting Charlize Theron as an executive producer, this show is both dynamic and fascinating.

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You

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This psychological thriller starring Penn Badgley was an instant hit for Netflix in 2018. Badgley plays Joe Goldberg, a bookstore manager who turns his intense crushes into sinister relationships through social media stalking and dark obsession. The upcoming fifth season will be the series’ last.

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Derry Girls

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This coming-of-age story follows 16-year-old Erin (Saoirse-Monica Jackson) and her friends (Louisa Harland, Nicola Coughlan, Jamie-Lee O’Donnell and Dylan Llewellyn) growing up in Northern Ireland during “The Troubles.” Amid the political conflict, Erin and her friends still have to deal with normal teenage things, like crushes, exams and family drama.

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The Watcher

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This limited series is based on a horrifying true story. Nora (Naomi Watts) and Dean (Bobby Cannavale) have just moved their family into their dream home, only to be immediately plagued by threatening letters from a stalker who goes by “The Watcher.” Jennifer Coolidge, Margo Martindale and Mia Farrow are also part of the impressive cast.

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Maid

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The award-winning limited series Maid, based on the true story and book by Stephanie Land, follows Alex (Margaret Qualley), a single mother struggling to make a life for herself and her young daughter. She’s also dealing with an absent mother (Andie MacDowell, Qualley’s real-life mom) and an abusive partner (Nick Robinson) from whom she can’t escape.

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Big Mouth

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Big Mouth might be a cartoon, but the raunchy adult animated series features a stellar cast, including Nick Kroll, John Mulaney and Maya Rudolph. The show, created by Kroll, is about a group of friends going through the humiliating moments of puberty in hilariously honest and heartwarming ways. With seven seasons currently streaming, Big Mouth has been renewed for an eighth and final season set to air in 2024.

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Workin’ Moms

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This comedy-drama series focuses on a quirky and dynamic group of friends: PR exec Kate (Catherine Reitman), psychiatrist Anne (Dani Kind), IT guru Jenny (Jessalyn Wanlim) and realtor Frankie (Juno Rinaldi). Over seven seasons, the friends navigate motherhood, marriage and careers after meeting in a judgmental parenting group.

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The Ranch

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In this series, Colt (Ashton Kutcher) goes back to his family’s ranch in Colorado after his semi-pro football career falls apart. As he gets ready to run the family business with his dad (Sam Elliott), Colt rekindles a relationship with his high school sweetheart (Elisha Cuthbert).

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Ginny & Georgia

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Anyone looking for a feel-good, laugh-out-loud show should try Ginny & Georgia. The series follows Georgia (Brianne Howey) and her teenage daughter Ginny (Antonia Gentry) after they move to a quaint New England town for a better life.

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Gentefied

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Gentefied‘s two seasons are a delicious watch. The show, starring Karrie Martin, Carlos Santos and J.J. Soria, follows three Mexican American cousins in pursuit of the American Dream. The Morales kids also contend with gentrification and family dynamics — all while trying to save their family-owned taco shop.

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On the Verge

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For a quick watch, settle in for On the Verge‘s one season. On this comedy, four middle-aged women (Alexia Landeau, Julie Delpy, Sarah Jones and Elisabeth Shue) juggle their careers, family lives and personal crises in L.A.

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The Umbrella Academy

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This action-packed series centers on seven adopted siblings born with mysterious powers. The siblings were taken in by a billionaire father (Colm Feore), who created the Umbrella Academy as a way to prepare the kids to save the world. After years of estrangement, the heroes reunite to solve a mystery about their dad. This series stars Elliot Page, Aidan Gallagher, Tom Hopper and Ritu Arya, among others.

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BoJack Horseman

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Another cartoon made with adults in mind, this absurdist comedy about mental health, addiction and trauma has been a hit since its premiere in 2014. BoJack Horseman (Will Arnett) is a humanoid horse and once-beloved sitcom star. With support from human pal Diane (Alison Brie), roommate Todd (Aaron Paul), agent Princess Carolyn (Amy Sedaris) and former rival Mr. Peanutbutter (Paul F. Tompkins), BoJack attempts to revive his career and fix his reputation.

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Bloodline

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This dramatic thriller stars Kyle Chandler, Linda Cardellini and Sissy Spacek as the Rayburns, a hardworking American family whose past contains dark secrets. When a terrible crime takes place, the Rayburns’ reputations are put on the line.

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Russian Doll

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This comedy-drama series stars co-creator Natasha Lyonne as Nadia, a young woman in New York City who gets caught in a mysterious time loop on her 36th birthday. Season 2 follows Nadia as she uncovers family secrets and unravels her relationship with her mother (Chloë Sevigny). Russian Doll also stars Charlie Barnett, Greta Lee and Elizabeth Ashley.

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Anatomy of a Scandal

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Anatomy of a Scandal is a psychological thriller starring Sienna Miller, Rupert Friend and Michelle Dockery. The show is about a minister of Parliament, James Whitehouse (Friend), and a scandalous secret that threatens to destroy his happy family and public image.

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The Empress

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This Austrian historical drama is based on the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria (Devrim Lingnau). When she falls for her sister’s fiancé, Emperor Franz (Philip Froissant), and becomes his bride, Elisabeth enters the Viennese court, where familial and court politics threaten her place in the palace.

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Squid Game

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This South Korean survival drama series became an instant hit upon release. In Squid Game, divorced father Gi-hun (Emmy-winner Lee Jung-jae) has lost all his money to gambling. When he’s approached by a stranger to compete in children’s games for an alluring prize, Gi-hun joins other broke players in a deadly competition. This exploration of class struggle also stars Jung Ho-yeon, Wi Ha-joon and O Yeong-su.

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Bodyguard

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This British series was renewed for a second season in 2022. The political thriller follows bodyguard David Budd (Richard Madden), a war vet living with PTSD, as he protects Home Secretary Julia Montague (Keeley Hawes) — despite his disdain for her political views.

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Dear White People

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Based on the 2014 film of the same name, this series follows a group of Black students at the predominantly white Ivy League school Winchester University. The students deal with social injustice, politics and racism, using humor and irony to interrogate these real-life issues. Logan Browning, Brandon P. Bell, DeRon Horton and Ashley Blaine Featherson star.

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Narcos

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This American-Colombian crime drama is about the rise of cocaine trade in 1980s Colombia. With a focus on drug lord Pablo Escobar (Wagner Moura) and his circles, Narcos dramatizes real-life conflicts and government attempts to control cocaine. Costars include Pedro Pascal, Boyd Holbrook and Paulina Gaitán.

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Orange Is the New Black

Netflix

Based on Piper Kerman’s memoir of the same name, this series begins with Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling), a privileged New Yorker who gets sentenced to prison when her past catches up to her. Over seven seasons, Piper adjusts to prison life, and the show later pivots to the lives of other women at Litchfield Penitentiary. Costars include Laura Prepon, Uzo Aduba, Danielle Brooks, Laverne Cox, Natasha Lyonne and Samira Wiley, among many others.

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