The Best Shows on Netflix to Stream Now

When it comes to finding your next show to binge-watch on Netflix, the options are seemingly limitless.

Whether you’re a fan of horror, reality TV or true crime, you can depend on Netflix to have the latest must-see series. But with so many great shows to pick from, it can get a little overwhelming, and choosing one can sometimes take as long as it would to watch it. Before you start scrolling through every title on Netflix, it’s a good idea to narrow down your options — which is where we come in.

To simplify things, we rounded up the best shows available to stream right now. From titles that are light and fun (think: Emily in Paris) to series that are a little more dystopian (like Black Mirror), Netflix has an option for every taste and mood. Here’s what to stream now.

How I Met Your Mother

From left: Alyson Hannigan, Jason Segel, Josh Radnor, Cobie Smulders and Neil Patrick Harris on ‘How I Met Your Mother’.
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Grab a yellow umbrella and head to Netflix to binge all nine seasons of How I Met Your Mother. This 10-time Emmy-winning series — narrated by Bob Saget as the future Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor) — recounts his journey of meeting the mother of his children through flashbacks of his life in New York City with his friends: Robin (Cobie Smulders), Barney (Neil Patrick Harris), Lily (Alyson Hannigan) and Marshall (Jason Segel).

Watch How I Met Your Mother on Netflix on June 3

Dexter

Michael C. Hall on ‘Dexter’.
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Draw the blinds, secure all entry points and lay down some plastic because Dexter is meticulously slicing its way onto Netflix. The eight-season Emmy-winning series stars Michael C. Hall as the titular forensic blood spatter analyst moonlighting as a vigilante serial killer — doling out his own brand of justice by slaying evil wrongdoers.

Watch Dexter on Netflix on June 19

Bridgerton

Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton and Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington in season 3 of ‘Bridgerton’.

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The riveting TV drama based on Julia Quinn’s best-selling romance novels took the world by storm when it first premiered in late 2020. Each season follows the love story of one sibling of the Bridgerton family as they navigate their feelings and societal pressure in Regency-era London. The first season focused on Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor), while the second followed her brother Andrew (Jonathan Bailey) on his own quest for love. Season 3 (part 1 dropped May 16, part 2 will follow on June 13) will stray from the book order and focus on Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington’s (Nicola Coughlan) budding romance.

Watch Bridgerton on Netflix

Sweet Tooth

From left: Christian Convery, Naledi Murray and Stefania LaVie Owen on ‘Sweet Tooth’.

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Based on Jeff Lemire’s eponymous comic books, this fantasy series follows a 10-year-old hybrid named Gus (Christian Convery) — who’s part human and part animal — navigating a postapocalyptic world where humans want to eradicate his kind. When saved from danger by ex-football player Tommy (Nonso Anozie), Gus takes the burly man on a journey to find his mother. Binge the two seasons that are out now before the third/final one drops June 6.

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Outlander

Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan on ‘Outlander’.
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When a World War II nurse accidentally travels back in time from 1945 to 1743, she must hide her real identity to survive. Outlander is filled with romance, science fiction and adventure, like the popular novel series on which it is based, and will end with its eighth season. Seasons 1–6 are presently available to stream.

Watch Outlander on Netflix

Reba

Dolly Parton, Melissa Peterman and Reba McEntire on ‘Reba’.
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She’s a single mom who works too hard, loves her kids and never stops! This beloved sitcom stars country music star Reba McEntire as the titular divorcée, navigating life in the Houston suburbs while co-parenting her three children — Cheyenne (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Kira (Scarlett Pomers) and Jake (Mitch Holleman) — with her dentist ex-husband (Christopher Rich) and his dental assistant-turned-wife (Melissa Peterman). Binge all six seasons on Netflix before McEntire makes her TV comeback with a new lead role on an ABC sitcom (and reunites with her former Reba costar, Peterman).

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Killing Eve

Sandra Oh on ‘Killing Eve’.
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On Killing Eve, Sandra Oh is British security services’ Eve Polastri, a role that earned her a Golden Globe for best performance by an actress in a television series — drama in 2019. Frustrated with her mundane desk-bound job, Eve’s life gets a lot more exciting when she crosses paths with the ruthless assassin Villanelle (Jodie Comer), as the two become entangled in an obsessive game of cat-and-mouse that lasts for four binge-worthy seasons.

Watch Killing Eve on Netflix

Sex and the City

Cynthia Nixon, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Sarah Jessica Parker on ‘Sex and the City’.

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Get your cosmos ready because all six seasons of HBO’s hit dramedy series are finally strutting onto Netflix (in blue Manolo Blahnik shoes, we assume). First premiering in June 1998, Sex and the City follows the fabulous foursome — fashion-forward writer Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), no-nonsense lawyer Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), romantic idealist Charlotte (Kristin Davis) and hypersexual Samantha (Kim Cattrall) — as they lean on each other through the ups and downs of life in the Big Apple.

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The Conners

The cast of ‘The Conners’.
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After the Roseanne revival was canceled after one season due to controversial remarks by Roseanne Barr on Twitter (now X), fans of the ’90s sitcom got their fix with a spinoff series featuring most of its original cast — including John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert, Lecy Goranson, Michael Fishman and more. With five seasons streaming, The Conners pulls back the curtain on the blue-collar family navigating life’s challenges in the fictional Lanford, Ill., after the matriarch’s death.

Watch The Conners on Netflix

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

From left: Stephanie Beatriz, Andre Braugher, Andy Samberg, Melissa Fumero and Joe Lo Truglio on ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’.
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Four seasons of Brooklyn Nine-Nine on Netflix? Cool, cool, cool, cool, cool. Starring Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews and more, the Golden Globe-winning police procedural comedy starts off with seven N.Y.C. detectives adapting to their new commanding officer, the strict Capt. Raymond Holt (played by the late Andre Braugher).

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The Resident

From left: Manish Dayal, Emily VanCamp, Matt Czuchry and Bruce Greenwood on ‘The Resident’.

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All six seasons of Fox’s medical drama are starting their residency on Netflix. At Chastain Park Memorial Hospital, haughty yet highly esteemed Dr. Conrad Hawkins (Matt Czuchry) challenges traditional medical ethics and approaches while training future doctors. The Resident also stars Emily VanCamp, Manish Dayal, Shaunette Renée Wilson and Bruce Greenwood, among others.

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Girls5eva

From left: Busy Phillips, Sara Bareillis, Renée Elise Goldsberry and Paula Pell on ‘Girls5eva’.
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They’re gonna be famous 5-eva! When a one-hit-wonder girls group from the late-’90s/early-2000s (think Dream or Innosense) gets sampled by rapper Lil’ Stinker (Jeremiah Craft), the remaining bandmates — played by Sara Bareilles, Busy Philipps, Paula Pell and Renée Elise Goldsberry — reunite to give their music dreams another go. Despite being canceled by Peacock after two seasons, Netflix swooped in to produce the third.

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Griselda

Sofia Vergara as Griselda Blanco on ‘Griselda’.

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While you might know her as the hilariously fierce Gloria Pritchett from Modern Family, Sofía Vergara unveils a much darker side as both the star and producer in this six-part limited series. Vergara delivers a powerhouse performance as Griselda Blanco, the unyielding Colombian drug queenpin who raked in billions through the illegal cocaine trade in Miami during the ’70s and ’80s.

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My Wife & Kids

Damon Wayans on ‘My Wife & Kids’.

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On this five-season ABC sitcom, trucking company owner Michael Kyle (Damon Wayans) attempts to rule his household by upholding “traditional” family values. But with a wife (Tisha Campbell) busy day trading, a son (George O. Gore II) devoutly listening to gangsta-rap and two dissenting daughters (Jennifer Nicole Freeman, Parker McKenna Posey), Michael resorts to immature and unorthodox means to try and maintain control in his family.

Watch My Wife & Kids on Netflix

Love Is Blind

‘Love Is Blind’.

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Is love really blind? This reality show, designed as a social experiment, aims to discover the answer to that very question. Nick Lachey and Vanessa Lachey host the series, during which contestants get engaged before ever seeing each other. After the proposal, they can meet and experience the real world together before deciding if they will ultimately say, “I do.” The six seasons presently streaming of this popular series are all worth a binge.

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This Is Us

Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz and Justin Hartley on ‘This Is Us’.
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Gear up for a soul-stirring ride with NBC’s family drama series that traces the intertwined lives of the Pearson clan: parents Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) and Rebecca Pearson (Mandy Moore) and their triplets Kevin (Justin Hartley), Kate (Chrissy Metz) and Randall (Sterling K. Brown). Transpiring across various timelines, the Pearsons dredge up revelations from the past while confronting present-day challenges — spanning from mental health, substance abuse and beyond. All six seasons of This Is Us are available to stream on Netflix, so make sure to keep those tissues within reach.

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The Wonder Years

The cast of ‘The Wonder Years’.
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Drawing inspiration from the 1988–93 classic sitcom, this ABC coming-of-age series shadows the life of pre-teen Dean Williams (Elisha “EJ” Williams) — with Don Cheadle narrating as Dean’s adult counterpart — and his Black middle-class family in 1960s Montgomery, Ala. A nostalgic two-season exploration of growing up in the then-recently desegregated American South, The Wonder Years also covers real-life events like the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Vietnam War and how they impact a kid and his family, friends and community.

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The Brothers Sun

Michelle Yeoh, Sam Song Li and Justin Chien on ‘The Brothers Sun’.

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We learned in Michelle Yeoh’s 2023 Golden Globe acceptance speech that she “can beat you up,” and that same badass energy echoes in her dark action-comedy series. On The Brothers Sun, Yeoh slips into the role of Mama Sun, a Taiwanese gangster’s wife now leading an ordinary life in the U.S. with her unaware son, Bruce Sun (Sam Song Li). But when her history resurfaces following her husband’s sudden assassination, Mama Sun has to pave the way for her future by embracing the dreadful aspects of her past.

Watch The Brothers Sun on Netflix

Queer Eye

From left: Karamo Brown, Bobby Berk, Jonathan Van Ness, Antoni Porowski and Tan France on ‘Queer Eye’.
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On this reality series, the Fab Five — Tan France, Jonathan Van Ness, Karamo Brown, Bobby Berk and Antoni Porowski — visit their “hero,” usually nominated by a friend or family member, and give them individualized fashion, lifestyle and grooming makeovers. Known for its optimism and chemistry, this show is the perfect pick-me-up. Season 8 is Berk’s last as the group’s interior designer. The show has already been renewed for a ninth season, which will take place in Las Vegas.

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Young Sheldon

Iain Armitage on ‘Young Sheldon’.
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He’s ahead of his time, so let’s all catch up! Serving as a prequel to The Big Bang Theory, the hit CBS sitcom traces the early years of a familiar child prodigy (Iain Armitage) as he navigates adolescence with his high-level intellect in late-’80s and early-’90s Texas. With narration from the original Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons), the show now hits Netflix for the first time, with six out of seven seasons ready to stream.

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Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’.

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Remember the 2010 live-action Scott Pilgrim adaptation? Well, it’s now returning to its comic-book roots for an eight-episode anime series — complete with the voices of the movie’s actors, including Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Satya Bhabha, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Brie Larson, Alison Pill and Aubrey Plaza. So, without further ado … let’s party.

Watch Scott Pilgrim Takes Off on Netflix

The Crown

Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana on ‘The Crown’.

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With six seasons all available to binge, this beloved period drama focuses on the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne at only 25 years old. With an ever-evolving cast, including Claire Foy, Matt Smith and Olivia Colman, The Crown is an award-winning series known for stunning performances and intricate story lines, all based on the royal family.

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Virgin River

Alexandra Breckenridge on ‘Virgin River’.

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This drama series follows nurse practitioner Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge), who recently moved to a remote Northern California town called Virgin River, determined to find a new start. When she arrives, she has immediate tension with her new boss (Tim Matheson) and romantic chemistry with a local pub owner (Martin Henderson) — but there’s a lot of mystery surrounding Mel’s history. The first five seasons are available to stream in full, and the series has already been renewed for a sixth.

Watch Virgin River on Netflix

All the Light We Cannot See

Aria Mia Loberti in ‘All the Light We Cannot See’.
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Adapted from Anthony Doerr’s 2014 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, this four-episode limited series follows the intersecting tales of two teenagers during World War II: Marie-Laure (Aria Mia Loberti), a blind French girl residing in occupied Paris; and Werner (Louis Hofmann), a German boy conscripted into the Wehrmacht. Directed by Shawn Levy, All the Light We Cannot See also features compelling performances from Mark Ruffalo, Hugh Laurie and more.

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Six Feet Under

Rachel Griffiths and Frances Conroy on ‘Six Feet Under’.
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The Fischer clan is making its debut on Netflix — and they’re to die for. This early-2000s HBO tragicomedy series delves into the lives of a grieving family, whose remaining members find themselves at the helm of the Fisher & Sons Funeral Home in Los Angeles after their patriarch dies. With all five seasons available, Six Feet Under stars Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose, Freddy Rodriguez and Mathew St. Patrick, among others.

Watch Six Feet Under on Netflix

Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber

Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Babak Tafti on ‘Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber’.

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In the first installment of Showtime’s anthology series, the go-getting co-founder and former CEO of Uber, Travis Kalanick (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), goes to extreme measures to transform a fledgling ride-sharing app into a multi-billion-dollar tech empire, ultimately sealing the fate of his own reign. Narrated by Quentin Tarantino, Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber also features performances from Kyle Chandler and Uma Thurman. 

Watch Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber on Netflix

The Fall of the House of Usher

Carla Gugino and Willa Fitzgerald on ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’.

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Known for Netflix hits like The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor and Midnight Mass, showrunner Mike Flanagan strikes again with another gothic horror masterpiece. Delving into the eerie world of Edgar Allan Poe’s iconic short story, this eight-part series chronicles the story of Roderick (Bruce Greenwood) and Madeline Usher (Mary McDonnell), siblings who have forged an empire through their pharmaceutical company but now must face their hidden past as each of their children meets a grim fate.

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Ugly Betty

America Ferrera on ‘Ugly Betty’.

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Having seen America Ferrera in 2023’s Barbie, continue the Ferrerenaissance by revisiting some of her best work as the lead role on ABC’s Ugly Betty. The dramedy’s namesake character doesn’t fit the typical fashion mold but becomes the assistant to the editor-in-chief at the esteemed Mode magazine. With strong family support and some friendly co-workers on her side, Betty struts through the cutthroat fashion world, showing us that there’s space for everyone’s style.

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Ballers

Dwayne Johnson and John David Washington on ‘Ballers’.

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On this HBO sports dramedy series, Dwayne Johnson takes the lead as Spencer Strasmore, a former Miami Dolphins football sensation transitioning into a second career as a financial manager for fellow NFL players. With 5 seasons to watch, Ballers is studded with cameos from major sports figures like Stephen Curry, Odell Beckham Jr., Terrell Suggs and more.

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One Piece

The cast of ‘One Piece’.

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Bringing Eiichiro Oda’s acclaimed 1997 Japanese manga series to life, this live-action adaptation delves into the epic adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates. Navigating treacherous waters and uncharted territories, these companions are driven by their pursuit of the mythical “One Piece” treasure, which has the potential to make their captain, Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy), “King of the Pirates.”

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Sex Education

Asa Butterfield on ‘Sex Education’.

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Otis Milburn’s mom is a sex therapist, and he brings her expertise to his fellow secondary school students by offering therapy sessions in an abandoned school bathroom. Each episode tackles a student’s query with sensitivity and honesty. This four-season British coming-of-age comedy features Gillian Anderson, Asa Butterfield, Emma Mackey and Ncuti Gatwa.

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Heartstopper

Joe Locke and Kit Connor on ‘Heartstopper’.

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Based on Alice Oseman’s popular webcomic–turned–graphic novel series, Heartstopper follows the tender romance between schoolboy Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) and amiable rugby player Nick Nelson (Kit Connor), while also exploring the lives of their friends (William Gao, Yasmin Finney, Corinna Brown and Kizzy Edgell). Seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream now while awaiting season 3, which is set to premiere on Oct. 3.

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Insecure

Issa Rae, Yvonne Orji and Natasha Rothwell on ‘Insecure’.

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Before her role as the president of Barbie Land, Issa Rae was creating and starring on HBO’s Insecure. The critically acclaimed dramedy series revolves around the lives of two best friends, Issa (Rae) and Molly (Yvonne Orji), as they navigate life’s most cringeworthy moments — and differing paths to fulfilling relationships and careers — as modern Black women. With an impressive 14 Emmy nominations (and one win) under its belt, all five seasons of the show are now available to stream on Netflix.

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Painkiller

Uzo Aduba and Matthew Broderick on ‘Painkiller’.

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Having already established their writing prowess with credits for films like A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019) and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019), writing duo Noah Harpster and Micah Fitzerman-Blue reunite as showrunners for this gripping six-episode drama series. Led by a stellar cast, including Uzo Aduba, Matthew Broderick, Sam Anderson, Taylor Kitsch and more, Painkiller offers a fictionalized account of the beginning and aftermath of the U.S. opioid crisis, centering on the controversial actions of Purdue Pharma (the pharmaceutical company that manufactured OxyContin).

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Suits

Gabriel Macht and Patrick J. Adams on ‘Suits’.

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Despite not having a degree, Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams) uses his photographic memory to work alongside big-league lawyer Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht) at a fictional New York City law firm, where they go on to win various cases with the rookie’s secret ability. Streaming the first eight of nine seasons on Netflix, this legal drama series — which aired on USA Network from 2011 to 2019 — also features Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle, Sarah Rafferty, Gina Torres, Amanda Schull, Dulé Hill and Katherine Heigl.

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The Lincoln Lawyer

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo and Yaya DaCosta on ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’.

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Inspired by Michael Connelly’s novel of the same name, this legal drama follows Los Angeles lawyer Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), who takes on a high-profile murder case. As more dark secrets come to light, Mickey struggles to figure out what really happened, all while trying to win his case and build up his reputation. The complete first and second seasons are streaming now.

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Black Mirror

‘Black Mirror’.

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If you’re in the mood to be creeped out, this dystopian anthology series is a good place to start. Often described as “trippy,” Black Mirror explores futuristic, high-tech worlds and their unique dangers. The six seasons streaming now on Netflix are worth tuning in for and Variety reported that the series has been renewed for a seventh.

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Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

Corey Mylchreest, India Amarteifio and Sam Clemmett on ‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’.
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In this six-episode prequel to Bridgerton, the spotlight lands on the seemingly-aloof Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel), chronicling her royal origin story and romance with King George (Corey Mylchreest) while portraying the multifaceted aspects of her personality. Starring India Amarteifio as young Charlotte, this limited series will replenish fans’ hearts with joy as they patiently wait for season 3 of Bridgerton.

Watch Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story on Netflix

Never Have I Ever

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan on ‘Never Have I Ever’.
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In this romantic dramedy, an Indian American high school student struggles to deal with her father’s sudden death. Created by Mindy Kaling, this show starring Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is a great choice if you’re looking for a sweet coming-of-age story. The complete series is now available to binge your heart out on.

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The Witcher

Henry Cavill and Freya Allan on ‘The Witcher’.
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Geralt of Rivia, the titular “witcher,” is a monster hunter with supernatural powers and the focus of this fantasy drama series. Though his skills are needed by the villagers, he’s often ostracized for his abilities. Based on the book series and subsequent video game of the same name, The Witcher stars Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra and Freya Allan. Netflix has announced that the show will end after its fifth season and that Liam Hemsworth will take over for Cavill in seasons 4 and 5.

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Manifest

From left: Daryl Edwards, Melissa Roxburgh, J.R. Ramirez and Matt Long on ‘Manifest’.
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In this popular sci-fi series, a plane goes missing — and its passengers presumed dead — before it mysteriously lands five and a half years after its departure. As the passengers of Flight 828 return to reality and their future, they discover they have supernatural abilities and face otherworldly threats. Though the show was initially canceled by NBC in June 2021, Netflix saved the series after a Change.org petition to keep the show alive attracted over 95,000 signatures. Its fourth and final season is split into two parts, both of which are now streaming.

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FUBAR

From left: Travis Van Winkle, Fortune Feimster, Monica Barbaro and Arnold Schwarzenegger on ‘FUBAR’.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger is — once again — ready for action. In his first-ever role on a scripted television series, the actor stars as a recently-retired CIA agent who takes a final assignment to save another operative under the codename Panda … who turns out to be his daughter (Monica Barbaro). Teaming together, the father-daughter duo makes it their mission to not only fight off dangerous assailants, but to also learn more about each other.

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The Night Agent

Luciane Buchanan and Gabriel Basso on ‘The Night Agent’.
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Based on Matthew Quirk’s eponymous novel, this action thriller series follows FBI agent Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso), who works in the White House basement and receives a call that gets him swept up in the middle of a threatening conspiracy. Created by Shawn Ryan, the show also stars Luciane Buchanan, Hong Chau, D. B. Woodside and more.

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Beef

Ali Wong on ‘Beef’.
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When two unhappy strangers meet during a road rage altercation, they spiral down a path of revenge and seek out ways to ruin each other’s lives. Starring Ali Wong and Steven Yeun, this Emmy-winning dark comedy series from A24 is worth taking a spin.

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You

Penn Badgley and Stephen Hagan on ‘You’.
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Ditching the the glitz and glamor of Gossip Girl, Penn Badgley now resorts to sporting a baseball cap and beard as serial killer Joe Goldberg on Netflix’s hit series. The fourth season of You finds Joe in London, where he plans to stay low as a professor and far away from old patterns, but becomes wrapped up with a potentially murderous group of socialites. The show’s upcoming fifth season will be its last.

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That ’90s Show

Kurtwood Smith, Topher Grace, Debra Jo Rupp and Callie Haverda on ‘That ’90s Show’.
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Over a decade later, the That ’70s Show crew now has kids who are “hanging out down the street.” The spin-off series follows Leia Forman, the teen daughter of Eric (Topher Grace) and Donna (Laura Prepon), who spends the summer at her grandparents’ (Debra Jo Rupp and Kurtwood Smith) home, and forms her own posse. Season 2 of That ‘90s Show will be split in two, with part 1 airing June 27, while part 2 follows on Oct. 24.

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Perfect Match

Chase Demoor and Kariselle Snow on ‘Perfect Match’.
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Fans of the hot mess that ensues on Netflix’s dating reality shows are in for an even hotter, more chaotic experience. Hosted by Nick Lachey, familiar faces from other popular dating competition series — including Love Is Blind, The Circle, Too Hot to Handle and more — are all put in the same place to get a second (or third or fourth) chance at romance.

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Grace and Frankie

Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin on ‘Grace and Frankie’.
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Since costarring in 9 to 5, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin have been an electrifying on-screen team. The seven-season comedy series follows the titular Grace (Fonda) and Frankie (Tomlin), who develop a close friendship after their husbands, played by Martin Sheen and Sam Waterston, divorce them to be together.

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The Mindy Project

Mindy Kaling and Ed Weeks on ‘The Mindy Project’.
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Before The Office alum’s now-extensive catalogue of creations (Never Have I Ever, The Sex Lives of College Girls, Velma and more), there was The Mindy Project. In this comedy series, Mindy Kaling stars as a New York OB/GYN named Mindy, who tries to navigate through her life in scrubs while trying to score the rom-com love of her dreams.

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New Amsterdam

Marlee Matlin and Sandra Mae Frank on ‘New Amsterdam’.
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This doctor drama focuses on Dr. Max Goodwin (played by Ryan Eggold) as he becomes the medical director of a hospital and fights to provide his patients with better care. Freema Agyeman, Janet Montgomery and Jocko Sims also star.

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1899

The cast of ‘1899’.
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Immigrants traveling from the United Kingdom to New York at the turn of the century have more than rough seas to worry about. Soon after the passengers board a mysterious vessel, they’re confronted with a haunting riddle.

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Married at First Sight

Ashley Petta and Anthony D’Amico from season 5 of ‘Married at First Sight: Chicago’.
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This drama-packed reality show follows expert-matched couples as they meet at the altar, go on their honeymoon and move in together. At the end of each season, the couples decide if they want to stay married or get a divorce.

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Ginny & Georgia

Antonia Gentry and Brianne Howey on ‘Ginny & Georgia’.
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Ginny & Georgia fans will be happy to binge season 2 of this dramedy, especially after season 1 ended on a cliffhanger. Antonia Gentry and Brianne Howey star as the titular daughter and mother.

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Wednesday

Luis Guzmán, Jenna Ortega and Catherine Zeta-Jones on ‘Wednesday’.
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Tim Burton is the latest director to take on the mysterious and spooky Addams Family with this series, which focuses on the elder Addams child, Wednesday, as she navigates her new supernatural high school. Jenna Ortega plays the titular role while Catherine Zeta-Jones, Gwendoline Christie and Christina Ricci — who starred as Wednesday Addams in Barry Sonennfeld’s Addams Family films from the ’90s — play supporting roles, among several others.

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Firefly Lane

Sarah Chalke and Katherine Heigl on ‘Firefly Lane’.
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Based on Kristin Hannah’s novel of the same name, Firefly Lane follows Tully (Katherine Heigl) and Kate (Sarah Chalke) as they navigate their 30-year friendship and transition from teens to adults. Both parts of the second season are now streaming in full.

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Derry Girls

The cast of ‘Derry Girls’.
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This three-season teen sitcom begins in 1994 in Derry, Northern Ireland, during the Troubles. Underscored by references to the real-life historical tension between U.K. loyalists and Irish nationalists, the comedy tells the fictional story of five friends (Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Louisa Harland, Nicola Coughlan, Jamie-Lee O’Donnell and Dylan Llewellyn) going through the highs and lows of secondary school.

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The Watcher

Bobby Cannavale on ‘The Watcher’.
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This Ryan Murphy series is based on the true story of Derek and Maria Broaddus, who bought their dream house in Westfield, N.J., in 2014. Before even moving in, the couple started receiving threatening letters from a stalker, who called themselves The Watcher. Starring Bobby Cannavale and Naomi Watts, the show focuses on the Broaddus family’s experience with the stalker — who has not yet been identified.

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The Great British Baking Show

From left: Crystelle, Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith and Matt Lucas on ‘The Great British Baking Show’.
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This wholesome reality competition series, featuring Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith as judges, allows 12 amateur bakers to compete in weekly challenges to show off their chops. In each episode, the judges eliminate one contestant until the final competition, where Hollywood and Leith crown Britain’s best amateur baker.

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Stranger Things

Millie Bobby Brown on ‘Stranger Things’.
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Created by the Duffer Brothers, this sci-fi series starts in the 1980s in small-town Hawkins, Ind. The show follows the adventures of a group of teenagers as they battle the supernatural and uncover secret government experiments. With an all-star cast including Millie Bobby Brown, Maya Hawke and Finn Wolfhard, the series is as heartwarming as it is terrifying. Seasons 1–4 are all available to stream now, and the upcoming season 5 will be its last.

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Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities

‘Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities’.
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Each episode of Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities explores a different horror story. Most of the tales are based on short stories, each more chilling than the next, though two of the episodes were co-written by the master of horror, Guillermo del Toro, himself.

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Gilmore Girls

Alexis Beldel and Lauren Graham on ‘Gilmore Girls’.
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Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel star in this witty comedy, created by Amy Sherman-Palladino. The show explores the relationship between Lorelai Gilmore (Graham) and her daughter Rory Gilmore (Bledel) in their small town of Stars Hollow. Tune in for the fast-paced dialogue, complicated family dynamics and quirky characters.

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Seinfeld

Clockwise from lower left: Jason Alexander, Jerry Stiller, Michael Richards and Jerry Seinfeld on ‘Seinfeld’.
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Created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, this Emmy-winning sitcom follows the lives of four friends living in N.Y.C. Dubbed “the show about nothing,” Seinfeld is all about laughing at the small stuff — like finding parking or getting takeout. The cast features Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander and Michael Richards.

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Dead to Me

Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini on ‘Dead to Me’.
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Liz Feldman created this dark dramedy starring Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini. After Jen (Applegate) loses her husband in a hit-and-run, the two women form an unlikely friendship — but Judy (Cardellini) has a terrible secret that could ruin everything. The entire series (three seasons) of the show is now streaming.

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Emily in Paris

Lily Collins on ‘Emily in Paris’.
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This Darren Star-created series is the perfect romantic comedy for a fix of Parisian scenery and low-stakes drama. When American marketing executive Emily Cooper (Lily Collins) moves to Paris for work, she struggles to adjust to her new home and co-workers. With seemingly endless faux pas and Midwestern naiveté, Emily in Paris is a great watch for a good laugh. Season 4 will be split in two, with part 1 dropping Aug. 15, followed by part 2 on Sept. 12.

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Peaky Blinders

Cillian Murphy on ‘Peaky Blinders’.
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Set in 1919, this period piece follows a gang run by the Shelby family called the Peaky Blinders. The show focuses on the Birmingham, England, crime syndicate, as Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) and his family work to establish their dominance while being tailed by police officer Major Chester Campbell (Sam Neill). The series’ sixth and final season dropped in February 2022, but the cast — including newly minted Best Actor Oscar winner Murphy — is set to return for a movie that’s expected to start production in September 2024.

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The Good Place

From left: Kristen Bell, D’Arcy Carden, Manny Jacinto, Jameela Jamil and Ted Danson on ‘The Good Place’.
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This Emmy-nominated comedy explores what happens after death. In the series, which ran for four seasons on NBC, humans are either sent to “the Good Place” or “the Bad Place” depending on how they behaved morally throughout their life. The ensemble cast features Kristen Bell, William Jackson Harper, Ted Danson and Jameela Jamil.

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Friday Night Lights

Taylor Kitsch, Kyle Chandler, Gaius Charles and Zach Gilford on ‘Friday Night Lights’.
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When Eric Taylor (Kyle Chandler) becomes the head coach for the Dillon High School football team, his only focus is to win. However, when a tragedy throws the town and team for a loop, Eric has to manage a team that isn’t acting like one. If you’re intrigued by the twists and turns of Texas football, this is one to watch.

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Orange Is the New Black

Uzo Aduba (center) on ‘Orange Is the New Black’.
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In this drama, privileged PR executive Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling) is sentenced to prison for a 10-year-old crime she thought she had left behind. Based on the eponymous memoir by Piper Kerman, what really makes Orange Is the New Black stand out is its host of complex and eccentric characters. The deadpan humor adds some levity to a series that explores the hardships of women in the prison system.

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Anne with an E

Amybeth McNulty and Dalila Bela on ‘Anne with an E’.
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Based on the children’s book Anne of Green Gables, this show centers on a young orphan recently adopted by a pair of elderly siblings. The heartwarming story follows Anne (Amybeth McNulty) as she adjusts to her new life and searches for belonging. Watch it for the impressive acting and emotional storytelling.

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Outer Banks

Chase Stokes and Madelyn Cline on ‘Outer Banks’.
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This TV drama follows four teenagers as they search for a legendary treasure, which is connected to the disappearance of their ringleader John B’s father. Through the group’s investigation, the show also explores how the Outer Banks of North Carolina are divided between two groups, the wealthy “Kooks” and the working-class “Pogues.” With three seasons available to stream and another already on the way, you can watch for a suspenseful story and interesting characters.

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Grey’s Anatomy

Sandra Oh and Ellen Pompeo on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.
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Grey’s Anatomy is iconic for good reason. The medical drama features an all-star cast — including Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh and Katherine Heigl — and a constantly evolving plotline. Tune in to get emotional and see what all the hype is about.

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Madam Secretary

Téa Leoni on ‘Madam Secretary’.

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This political drama follows a retired CIA agent (Téa Leoni) who is suddenly named secretary of state after her predecessor’s untimely death. If you’re interested in politics and international relations (or used to watch The West Wing), add this series to your queue.

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The Sinner

Matt Bomer on ‘The Sinner’.
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Detective Harry Ambrose (Bill Pullman) investigates murder cases in a small New York town — with a new mystery to solve each season. This crime procedural has received many award nominations, and Pullman’s impressive acting skills are just one highlight. Tune in for the chilling and suspenseful stories that will keep you guessing.

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