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By William Bibbiani and Jesse Schedeen Best Movies On Netflix
From The Haunting of Hill House to Chilling Adventures of Sabrina to The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell, some of the best shows on TV are about monsters, literally or figuratively, and a lot of those scary shows are currently available on Netflix!
Are you looking for the best horror TV shows on Netflix right now? It can be hard to dig through the service to find what's worth watching. But that's where we've got you covered with our monthly updates on the best new shows on Netflix. There's always some hot new show in the news, some popular title that you need to get off the TV screen and into your eyeballs asap. But what to watch? What date does it drop? Current originals, American indie titles, the scariest creatures -- vampires, ghouls, monsters, serial killers, and more -- we've got the news on what Netflix has to offer.
On this list you'll find the best horror TV shows to stream on Netflix right now. If you're looking for something scary, something that kicks supernatural butt, or something playfully spooky to enjoy with your kids, you're going to want to watch these, the best new horror TV shows on Netflix right now, including many of the top recent horror series from 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016, as well as many of the all-time greatest classics. Who says it has to be Halloween to watch these shows?!
When you're done here, be sure to also check out our list of the 100 Best Horror Movies Ever and what's new to Netflix this month.
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rnA tribute to the mighty taco: its history, significance in Mexico, global appeal and varieties: pastor, carnitas, canasta, asada, barbacoa and guisados.','height':0,'width':0,'url':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2019/06/19/taco-chronicles-50-1560957511987.jpg','styleUrl':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2019/06/19/taco-chronicles-50-1560957511987_{size}.jpg','credit':','objectRelationName':','objectRelationUrl':','albumName':'Netflix Spotlight: July 2019','relativePosition':'04','albumTotalCount':12},{'caption':'FRANKENSTEINu0027S MONSTERu0027S MONSTER, FRANKENSTEIN (mock-umentary available 7/16/19)
rnJoin Stranger Things actor David Harbour as he uncovers lost footage from his fatheru0027s televised stage play, Frankensteinu2019s Monsteru2019s Monster, Frankenstein. With appearances by Alfred Molina, Kate Berlant, and more special guests, Harbour explores the depths of his familyu0027s acting lineage to gain insight into his fatheru0027s legacy - all in 28-minutes. Directed by Daniel Gray Longino (u0022Kroll Showu0022 and u0022PEN15u0022) and written by John Levenstein (u0022Arrested Developmentu0022 and u0022Kroll Showu0022).','height':2624,'width':3936,'url':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2019/06/19/dhs-unit-02131-1560957529087.jpg','styleUrl':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2019/06/19/dhs-unit-02131-1560957529087_{size}.jpg','credit':','objectRelationName':','objectRelationUrl':','albumName':'Netflix Spotlight: July 2019','relativePosition':'05','albumTotalCount':12},{'caption':'COMEDIANS IN CARS GETTING COFFEE: 2019 FRESHLY BREWED (season available 7/19/19)
rnJerry Seinfeldu0027s roving talk show combines coffee, laughs, and vintage cars into quirky, caffeine-filled adventures with the sharpest minds in comedy. This seasonu2019s guests include: Eddie Murphy, Seth Rogen, Ricky Gervais, Matthew Broderick, Jamie Foxx, Sebastian Maniscalco, Martin Short, Mario Joyner, Melissa Villaseu00f1or, Bridget Everett, and Barry Marder.','height':2160,'width':3840,'url':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2019/06/19/comediansincarsgettingcoffee-new2019-freshlybrewed-episode1-00-33-08-00-1560957672768.jpeg','styleUrl':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2019/06/19/comediansincarsgettingcoffee-new2019-freshlybrewed-episode1-00-33-08-00-1560957672768_{size}.jpeg','credit':','objectRelationName':','objectRelationUrl':','albumName':'Netflix Spotlight: July 2019','relativePosition':'06','albumTotalCount':12},{'caption':'SECRET OBSESSION (movie available 7/18/19)
rnNewlywed Jennifer (Brenda Song) is brutally attacked at a dark rest stop. While healing from her injuries, she canu2019t recall anything from her past, including the ordeal. Her husband, Russell (Mike Vogel), is just thankful sheu2019s alive and eager to get her home. As he reintroduces her to their secluded mountain estate, Detective Page (Dennis Haysbert) pursues Jenniferu2019s assailant u2014 his own daughter went missing and was never found. The same fate now awaits Jennifer, unless someone realizes that her loving caretaker is actually her captor.','height':4000,'width':6000,'url':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2019/06/19/so-unit-01569-1560957669444.jpg','styleUrl':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2019/06/19/so-unit-01569-1560957669444_{size}.jpg','credit':','objectRelationName':','objectRelationUrl':','albumName':'Netflix Spotlight: July 2019','relativePosition':'07','albumTotalCount':12},{'caption':'QUEER EYE: SEASON 4 (season available 7/19/19)
rnThe Fab Five are back in Kansas City, Missouri! Join Antoni, Bobby, Jonathan, Karamo and Tan for a new group of inspirational heroes, jaw-dropping makeovers and tons of happy tears!','height':2400,'width':3592,'url':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2019/06/19/qeye-407-unit-00600r-1560957680499.jpg','styleUrl':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2019/06/19/qeye-407-unit-00600r-1560957680499_{size}.jpg','credit':','objectRelationName':','objectRelationUrl':','albumName':'Netflix Spotlight: July 2019','relativePosition':'08','albumTotalCount':12},{'caption':'SAINT SEIYA: KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC (anime available 7/16/19)
rnSworn to protect the reincarnation of the goddess Athena, Seiya and the Knights of the Zodiac aid her in battle against those who seek to end mankind.','height':1080,'width':1617,'url':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2019/06/19/e29885main-ep105-s022c200-comp-v010117-1560957832430.jpg','styleUrl':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2019/06/19/e29885main-ep105-s022c200-comp-v010117-1560957832430_{size}.jpg','credit':','objectRelationName':','objectRelationUrl':','albumName':'Netflix Spotlight: July 2019','relativePosition':'09','albumTotalCount':12},{'caption':'ANOTHER LIFE (season available 7/25/19)
rnAnother Life centers on astronaut Niko Breckinridge (Katee Sackhoff) who is focused on searching for alien intelligence. She leads a crew on a mission to explore the genesis of an alien artifact. As Niko and her young crew investigate, they face unimaginable danger on what might very well be a one-way mission. Also starring Justin Chatwin and Selma Blair.','height':2832,'width':4240,'url':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2019/06/19/al-103-00512-1560957849844.jpg','styleUrl':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2019/06/19/al-103-00512-1560957849844_{size}.jpg','credit':','objectRelationName':','objectRelationUrl':','albumName':'Netflix Spotlight: July 2019','relativePosition':10,'albumTotalCount':12},{'caption':'ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK: SEASON 7 (final season available 7/26/19)
rnNetflixu0027s original and acclaimed dramedy is coming to a close after seven seasons, as Taylor Schillingu0027s Piper tries to adjust to life after prison.','height':2790,'width':4177,'url':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2019/06/19/oitnb-s7-production-still-6-1560957853616.jpg','styleUrl':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2019/06/19/oitnb-s7-production-still-6-1560957853616_{size}.jpg','credit':','objectRelationName':','objectRelationUrl':','albumName':'Netflix Spotlight: July 2019','relativePosition':11,'albumTotalCount':12},{'caption':'THE RED SEA DIVING RESORT (movie available 7/31/19)
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STRANGER THINGS 3 (season available 7/4/19)
It’s 1985 in Hawkins, Indiana, and summer's heating up. School’s out, there’s a brand new mall in town, and the Hawkins crew are on the cusp of adulthood. Romance blossoms and complicates the group’s dynamic, and they’ll have to figure out how to grow up without growing apart. Meanwhile, danger looms. When the town’s threatened by enemies old and new, Eleven and her friends are reminded that evil never ends; it evolves. Now they’ll have to band together to survive, and remember that friendship is always stronger than fear.
It’s 1985 in Hawkins, Indiana, and summer's heating up. School’s out, there’s a brand new mall in town, and the Hawkins crew are on the cusp of adulthood. Romance blossoms and complicates the group’s dynamic, and they’ll have to figure out how to grow up without growing apart. Meanwhile, danger looms. When the town’s threatened by enemies old and new, Eleven and her friends are reminded that evil never ends; it evolves. Now they’ll have to band together to survive, and remember that friendship is always stronger than fear.
STRANGER THINGS 3 (season available 7/4/19)
It’s 1985 in Hawkins, Indiana, and summer's heating up. School’s out, there’s a brand new mall in town, and the Hawkins crew are on the cusp of adulthood. Romance blossoms and complicates the group’s dynamic, and they’ll have to figure out how to grow up without growing apart. Meanwhile, danger looms. When the town’s threatened by enemies old and new, Eleven and her friends are reminded that evil never ends; it evolves. Now they’ll have to band together to survive, and remember that friendship is always stronger than fear.
It’s 1985 in Hawkins, Indiana, and summer's heating up. School’s out, there’s a brand new mall in town, and the Hawkins crew are on the cusp of adulthood. Romance blossoms and complicates the group’s dynamic, and they’ll have to figure out how to grow up without growing apart. Meanwhile, danger looms. When the town’s threatened by enemies old and new, Eleven and her friends are reminded that evil never ends; it evolves. Now they’ll have to band together to survive, and remember that friendship is always stronger than fear.
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Best Horror TV Shows on Netflix Right Now
Lucifer
What if the Devil not only walked among us, but he ran a nightclub in Los Angeles and helped the LAPD solve difficult cases? That's the premise of this series, which stars Tom Ellis as Lucifer Morningstar and Lauren German as Detective Chloe Decker. The series doesn't show the same literary ambitions as the comic book source material, but it does put an entertaining and dark spin on the typical police procedural format. Netflix has now become the sole home of Lucifer following NBC's cancellation of the series, and the service recently debuted the fourth season, which earned solid marks in our review.
Legacies
The Arrowverse isn't the only shared universe The CW has established in recent years. Legacies is a spinoff of The Originals, which itself built on the foundation of The Vampire Diaries. This series combines the sexually charged high school drama of Riverdale with a healthy dash of True Blood and X-Men. Danielle Rose Russell stars as Hope Mikaelson, a teenage vampire and the newest student at Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted. While perhaps best appreciated by fans of The Originals and The Vampire Diaries, Legacies has a lot to offer anyone in the mood for a little spooky soap opera fun.
The Haunting of Hill House
The Haunting of Hill House is one of the most celebrated books in the history of horror literature, and has already spawned one of the best horror movies ever made, Robert Wise's The Haunting, back in 1963. This new adaptation comes from director Mike Flanagan (Gerald's Game), and very loosely adapts the original tale into a generational saga of supernatural horror, as the Crain family tries to renovate the creepy estate and suffers terrible consequences. Few horror shows have ever received the level of acclaim that The Haunting of Hill House has been getting, so find out for yourself why!
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Hot on the heels of the hit series Riverdale comes Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, another adaptation of the old, wholesome Archie comic books with a dark, modern twist. Instead of being a mild-mannered, wholesome witch who lives next door and gets into delightful mischief, this version of Sabrina (played by Kiernan Shipka) engages in twisted spells and horrifying rituals. Will she embrace her dark baptism, or will she see the light..?
Fans will be happy to know that as of April 5, the second half of Season 1 is now available to stream.
The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell
Finally.. a cooking show with demon puppets. The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell is a curious creation in and of itself. McConnell stars as a version of herself, who lives in a house full of puppet creatures, created by Henson Alternative. When she's not wrapped up in the misadventures of her mummified cat and roadkill raccoon, she's making astounding treats modeled after ghoulish delights, like edible femurs and eerily haunted houses. The creations are nearly impossible for most people to make at home because they require an astounding amount of artistic skill, but it's fascinating to watch McConnell work and her creepy companions are always a delight.
American Horror Story
Murder House. Asylum. Coven. Freak Show. Hotel. Roanoke. Every season of the anthology American Horror Story takes place in another corner of America, with a new series of horrors, and most of them are varying degrees of great. The show has a grand guignol sensibility that's outlandish and entertaining, but it still manages to be genuinely scary once in a while. And watching the same cast of actors play completely different roles in various different seasons gives American Horror Story a strange and fascinating continuity unlike any other horror show on television.
Ash vs. The Evil Dead
The adventures of Ash began in the Evil Dead cult hit horror trilogy, and for decades it seemed as though his Deadite-killing days were over. But this STARZ series brought back Bruce Campbell and Sam Raimi in a show that continued the mythology and the wild humor that everyone loved from the original, classic films (until it was axed after Season 3, anyway). Ashy Slashy forever!
Bates Motel
The prequel to the classic, iconic horror movie Psycho tells the story of a young Norman Bates and his weirdly manipulative mother, who we all know are eventually doomed to live a life of tragedy and murder. But getting there is a lot of creepy fun, with eerie foreshadowing, icky subtext, and admittedly some unnecessary subplots about drug trafficking.
Devilman Crybaby
Masaaki Yuasa's update of the classic Devilman manga is one of the most twisted and violent shows around. It's the story of a young, sensitive teenager who becomes infected with a homicidal demon that uses its powers to destroy other demons. But this isn't a 'monster of the week' series. Devilman Crybaby eventually transforms into something completely harrowing, and unlike anything else you're likely to find on Netflix.
Dexter
Michael C. Hall plays Dexter, a serial killer who kills other killers. So that makes him.. okay? This subversive Showtime series treats homicidal mania like some kind of superpower, with a protagonist who has a secret identity he can never, ever reveal. The later seasons lose steam, but when Dexter was great, it was one of the best shows on television.
Goosebumps
Kids like horror too! In this adaptation of the classic R.L. Stine book series, every episode tells a new story of monstrousness without ever becoming actual nightmare fuel. Whether you're feeling nostalgic or trying to introduce your kids to the horror genre, the Goosebumps TV series is a safe, fun, but still kinda spooky treat.
iZombie
Just when you thought everything had been done with the zombie genre, and the procedural genre, here comes iZombie, a sharply written series about a medical examiner who happens to be undead. She can only survive by eating brains, and when she eats them, she can remember things about the corpse, which helps her solve one crime after another in this morbidly funny twist on some beloved television tropes.
Mindhunter
Depending on your definition of horror Mindhunter might not technically qualify, but it's certainly horror-adjacent. This exceptional series tells the true story of how the FBI evolved to get into the minds of serial killers, and all of the obstacles that had to be overcome to convince law enforcement officials that there were other ways of investigating and tracking murderers. It's dark, it's intriguing, and with four episodes directed by David Fincher, it fits right into the mold of Se7en and Zodiac.
Penny Dreadful
All of the gothic literary horror characters who emerged in the late 1800s were real, and lived at the same time. That's the premise of the captivating and stylish series Penny Dreadful, which combines serious period piece drama with modern fantasy world-building. It may be a bit slow at times, but it'll suck you right in.
Stranger Things
The pop culture phenomenon Stranger Things is a show that wears a lot of hats, sometimes evoking Spielbergian levels of nostalgia and wonder, and sometimes Stephen King-like moments of unbridled terror. It's a blend that works well for Stranger Things, and helps it stand out amongst a sea of other 1980s-inspired movies and TV shows. If you haven't watched it already, it's time you started. And as of July 4, the third season is now available to binge.
Supernatural
The impossibly long-running horror-adventure series Supernatural has two of the most likable stars in the horror TV genre, Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles, who play monster-hunting brothers who travel the country fighting beasties and solving urban legends. The first five seasons are pretty spectacular, and although it couldn't quite stay brilliant afterwards, there's a reason it's heading into its 14th season. Give it a watch and you'll see why.
The Walking Dead
The zombies took over the Earth. Now what? The hit zombie drama The Walking Dead just keeps going, and it still finds new ways to shock its audience, long after you'd imagine they'd run out of ideas. At its best, The Walking Dead is one of the best horror shows in TV history. At its worst, it's still worth watching to get to the next good part.
Wynonna Earp
The horror TV show that's stealthily built up a dedicated cult following, Wynonna Earp, tells the story of Wyatt Earp's descendent, who now protects the town of Purgatory from demons alongside an immortal Doc Holliday. It's probably the most butt-kicking supernatural action show on television. You're going to want to see what all the fuss is about.
So there you have it: what to watch on Netflix right now in the world of horror TV shows. Check back here each month for new titles as Netflix adds them!
Note: This article is frequently amended to remove shows no longer streaming on Netflix, and to include more horror TV series that are now available on the service.
The best streaming Netflix TV shows include some great television dramas, sci-fi/adventure shows, sitcoms, and reality TV programs. From original Netflix series to shows from cable networks, there is some truly great stuff to watch on Netflix. What are the best shows on Netflix? With so many choices, how can anyone decide which show to watch? Some might opt to revisit old favorites, like Freaks and Geeks and The Wonder Years, while other viewers are looking to check out some more recent TV shows that they missed during their original runs. What TV shows are streaming on Netflix? This list is all about deciding which Netflix streaming TV shows are the ones that are must-see television. Be sure to vote for your personal favorites, and vote down any shows you just couldn't get through. Also, feel free to add any great streaming Netflix series that aren't listed.
Having a lot of options is not exactly a bad thing, but with the multitude of available Netflix top streaming television programs, it can be a little overwhelming. Sure, Netflix 'suggests' shows for you, but let's face it: Sometimes that doesn't work out so well. Just because you adore Downton Abbey does not mean you'll necessarily go for The Tudors, for example. Hopefully, if you're on the fence about committing to a particular streaming TV show on Netflix, this list can help you out a bit.
Whether you're into good heavier dramas like Breaking Bad, The Killing, and Man Men, first-rate sitcoms like 30 Rock and Parks and Recreation, or the excellent science fiction TV programs like Battlestar Galactica, you can easily get sucked in to a new favorite show watching Netflix streaming. There really is something good out there for everyone!
If you love television, check out this list of the best new TV shows coming out in 2018. This will give you something to look forward to Netflix binging in the future.
1Breaking BadBryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn Breaking Bad is an American drama television series created and produced by Vince Gilligan. The show originally aired on the AMC network for five seasons, from January 20, 2008, to September 29, ..more
2SherlockBenedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs Sherlock is a British television crime drama that presents a contemporary adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes detective stories. Created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, it ..more
3The Walking DeadAndrew Lincoln, Jon Bernthal, Sarah Wayne Callies The Walking Dead (A&E, 2010) is an American post-apocalyptic horror television series developed by Frank Darabont, based on the comic book series by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie ..more
4DexterMichael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, David Zayas Dexter is an American television drama series. Set in Miami, the series centers on Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter pattern analyst for Miami Metro Police Department who also leads a secret life ..more
5Arrested DevelopmentJason Bateman, Michael Cera, Portia de Rossi Arrested Development is an American television sitcom created by Mitchell Hurwitz, which originally aired on Fox for three seasons from November 2, 2003 to February 10, 2006. A fourth season of ..more
6SupernaturalJared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Katie Cassidy Supernatural (The CW, 2005) is an American fantasy horror television series created by Eric Kripke. Two brothers, Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles), follow their father's ..more
7LanaYoshii added Star Trek: The Next GenerationPatrick Stewart, Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes Star Trek: The Next Generation is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry twenty-one years after the original Star Trek series debuted in 1966. Roddenberry, ..more
8The OfficeRainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer The Office is an American television comedy series that aired on NBC from March 24, 2005 to May 16, 2013. It is an adaptation of the BBC series of the same name. The Office was adapted for ..more
9CheersTed Danson, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger Cheers is an American sitcom that ran for eleven seasons between 1982 and 1993. The show was produced by Charles/Burrows/Charles Productions in association with Paramount Network Television for ..more
10Parks and RecreationAmy Poehler, Jim O'Heir, Nick Offerman Parks and Recreation is an American television sitcom starring Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope, a perky, mid-level bureaucrat in the parks department of Pawnee, a fictional town in Indiana. Created ..more
11Mad MenJon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser Mad Men is an American period drama television series created by Matthew Weiner. The series premiered on July 19, 2007 on the cable network AMC and is produced by Lionsgate Television. The ..more
12House of CardsKevin Spacey, Michel Gill, Robin Wright House of Cards is a 2013 American political drama television series developed and produced by Beau Willimon. It is an adaptation of the BBC's mini-series of the same name and is based on the ..more
13Elise Hennigan added Orange Is the New BlackTaylor Schilling, Danielle Brooks, Taryn Manning Orange Is the New Black is an American comedy-drama series created by Jenji Kohan and first released on Netflix on July 11, 2013. The series, produced by Tilted Productions in association with ..more
14LindsaySwanton added The West WingMartin Sheen, Rob Lowe, Allison Janney The West Wing is an American serial political drama television series created by Aaron Sorkin that was originally broadcast on NBC from September 22, 1999, to May 14, 2006. The series is set ..more
15American Horror StoryConnie Britton, Dylan McDermott, Evan Peters American Horror Story (FX, 2011) is an American anthology horror television series created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. An anthology series centering on different characters and locations, ..more
16dexmorgan added FriendsJennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow Friends is an American television sitcom, created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, which originally aired on NBC from September 22, 1994, to May 6, 2004. It lasted ten seasons and is now in ..more
17Once Upon a TimeGinnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla Once Upon a Time is an American fairy tale drama series that premiered on October 23, 2011, on ABC. The show takes place in the fictional seaside town of Storybrooke, Maine, whose residents are ..more
18WeedsMary-Louise Parker, Kevin Nealon, Hunter Parrish Weeds is an American dark comedy-drama series created by Jenji Kohan and produced by Tilted Productions in association with Lionsgate Television. The central character is Nancy Botwin, a widowed ..more
19dexmorgan added That '70s ShowTopher Grace, Laura Prepon, Mila Kunis That '70s Show is an American television period sitcom that originally aired on Fox from August 23, 1998, to May 18, 2006. The series focused on the lives of a group of teenage friends living in ..more
20ParenthoodPeter Krause, Lauren Graham, Dax Shepard Parenthood is an American television drama series developed by Jason Katims and produced by Imagine Television and Universal Television for NBC. The show tells of the Braverman clan which ..more
21игорь Диянов added Sense8Bae Doona, Tina Desai, Tuppence Middleton Sense8 (Netflix, 2015) is an American science fiction drama web television series created by Lana and Lilly Wachowski and J. Michael Straczynski. A group of people around the world are suddenly ..more
22FrasierKelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce Frasier is an American sitcom that was broadcast on NBC for eleven seasons, premiering on September 16, 1993, and concluding on May 13, 2004. The program was created and produced by David ..more
23The TudorsJonathan Rhys Meyers, Henry Cavill, Anthony Brophy The Tudors is a British-Irish-Canadian historical fiction television series set primarily in sixteenth-century England, created by Michael Hirst and produced for the American premium cable ..more
24dexmorgan added New GirlZooey Deschanel, Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield New Girl is an American sitcom television series that premiered on Fox on September 20, 2011. Developed by Elizabeth Meriwether under the working title Chicks & Dicks, the series revolves ..more
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Warning: Not safe for productivity. Look, there's no shortage of original Netflix series to binge on this weekend. But which ones are worth your time? Here's a personal list of the best of the best to check out.
Russian Doll
Stream on Netflix
I was fairly skeptical going into Russian Doll because time loops aren't the easiest thing to pull off. Groundhog Day relies on top tier comedy, Happy Death Day goes for jump scares and Edge of Tomorrow has plenty of Tom Cruise running. So what does a dramedy like Russian Doll have to offer audiences? The answer is Natasha Lyonne. And what a gift her performance is to all of us. From her magnificent hair to her carefree and reckless attitude, Lyonne completely draws you into Russian Doll from the moment the show starts.
Tidying Up With Marie Kondo
Stream on Netflix
A few years back, I started using Marie Kondo's KonMari method of organizing, and it was an instant game changer. There's something liberating about evaluating how you feel about all your stuff. Plus her folding method massively helped my T-shirt drawer. Even if you don't have time to read any of her books, it's worth checking out a few episodes of her Netflix show.
The Haunting of Hill House
Metacritic score: Season 1: 79
Stream on Netflix
I'm not going to lie to you: Twice I tried watching this show alone at night and I failed both times. I finally had to watch it during the daytime, but it was totally worth it. The Haunting of Hill House is not only super scary, but this family drama is also fantastically well made. One could argue that the scariest part of the series is how eerily spot-on the casting is between the children, the parents and their grown-up counterparts.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Metacritic score: Season 1: 75
Stream on Netflix
Look, this is not your '90s TGIF sitcom. The new Netflix series is dark, lurid and not the least bit family friendly. Rather than making campy fluff, the show aims to tackle social issues head on. Kiernan Shipka also delights as the teen witch Sabrina Spellman, a character who consistently questions corrupt authority and the patriarchy. You can read my full length review of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina here, but it's definitely a show you're going to want to binge watch this weekend.
The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell
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I don't want to oversell it, but The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell may be the greatest show ever made. How do I even explain its majesty? What if Tim Burton broke onto the set of Sesame Street, stole some puppets and decided to use them on an HGTV-esque DIY show? The new series is mostly a reality show where the incredibly talented Christine McConnell shows you how to make insanely impressive crafting and baking projects that the average viewer will never be able to replicate. But it's also a little bit twisted and wildly delightful. I'm madly in love with this show, and if it doesn't get renewed I will lose all faith in humanity.
Maniac
Metacritic score: Season 1: 76
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If Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is your favorite film, Maniac might be the television show for you. The new original series starring Jonah Hill and Emma Stone is strange, surreal and oddly satisfying. My roommate and I watched the entire season in a single sitting, which might say more about us than the show itself. But if you're looking for something new, Maniac's a great way to burn a Saturday.
Big Mouth
Metacritic score: Season 1: 80
Stream on Netflix. Season 2 premieres Oct. 5!
Oh hello, Big Mouth. Take a walk down memory lane into Nick Kroll's childhood, and prepare to laugh your ass off. This adult animated series is stacked with many of my all-time favorite comedians, including John Mulaney, Jenny Slate, Jason Mantzoukas and Maya Rudolph. Also I'll save you some time: Maurice the Hormone Monster is voiced not by Will Arnett, but Nick Kroll. (A coincidence that should remain between Amy Poehler and her therapist.)
American Vandal
Metacritic score: Season 1: 75; Season 2: 76
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Mockumentaries are my absolute favorite. And though I think we collectively burned out a touch after prime time sitcoms decided to commandeer the genre, it was about time the mocuseries got back to its roots as truly delightful satire. American Vandal knocks it out of the park. The 'documentary' investigates a high-school prank in which 27 cars in a faculty parking lot have penises spray painted on them. It's clever in unexpected ways, and it captures high school in a supremely relatable fashion.
Nailed It!
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Netflix has been expanding its reality TV bench, and though some cooking competitions have been lackluster (I'm looking at you Cooking on High), Nailed It! is delightful. There's nothing better than watching amateur bakers create mini-disasters in the kitchen. Oh, and guess what? They've released a special holiday series, which you can stream on Netflix tonight. Time to deck the halls with some baking nightmares!
BoJack Horseman
Metacritic score: Season 1: 59; Season 2: 90; Season 3: 89; Season 4: 87; Season 5: 92
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Word of advice: Skip Flaked, a show about a brooding middle-aged man starring Will Arnett and just watch BoJack Horseman, an animated show about a brooding middle-aged (horse)man starring Will Arnett. Slickly written and painfully honest, BoJack makes a fresh case for why adults should take more animated shows seriously. But maybe don't watch this one if you're going through a rough patch in life. I learned that lesson the hard way.
Orange Is the New Black
Metacritic score: Season 1: 79; Season 2: 89; Season 3: 83; Season 4: 86; Season 5: 67; Season 6: 69
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Everyone expects a TV show to take a nosedive in quality around its fourth or fifth season. Maybe the most recent season of OITNB was weaker compared with previous seasons, but it's all relative. The weakest season of OITNB still managed to hold my attention in ways many other TV shows can't. The show has struggled in giving enough screen and story time to its extensive and well-loved ensemble cast, but are we really going to fault a show for having too many incredibly talented actors?
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
Season 10 premieres July 6!
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Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee first premiered in 2012 and already has nine seasons that originally aired on Crackle. Now Netflix continues the series with Season 10 and it's packed with celebrities including Kate McKinnon, Dave Chappelle and Ellen DeGeneres. The show is fun, simple and easy to watch on a lazy weekend. Do yourself a favor and have a good laugh.
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Queer Eye
Metacritic score: Season 1: 73; Season 2: 79
Stream on Netflix
You're probably wondering if a reboot of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, almost 15 years after the original show aired, would even work. Well, I have some fantastic news for you: It does. The new Queer Eye may be a makeover reality show, but it tackles a number of challenging social issues with thoughtfulness and sincerity. As a heartless robot person who almost never cries, it was an unexpected surprise that I was practically in tears nearly every episode.
GLOW
Metacritic score: Season 1: 81; Season 2: 84
Season 2 is now streaming on Netflix!
Are you ready for the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling? I was skeptical at first (nostalgia is a slippery slope), but I thoroughly loved this 1980s women's wrestling throwback. While the dramatic side of the show throws weaker punches, the comedic, campy side is a total knockout. Alison Brie and Betty Gilpin have the perfect frenemy dynamic. In fact, the elements of GLOW that work really highlight why wrestling in general makes for such captivating entertainment.
Dear White People
Metacritic score: Season 1: 85; Season 2: 89
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Did you ever catch the movie? I thoroughly enjoyed Dear White People when it came out, and was thrilled that the show manages to capture the uniquely powerful and savvy storytelling style of the film. The show focuses on the lives of students of color at a mostly white university. It's thoughtful at a time many of us are looking for thoughtfulness in our media, and it's also really funny.
The Standups
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Netflix has no shortage of stand-up comedy specials, and sometimes it's overwhelming to try and choose one to watch. Cue The Standups, which features tight half-hour episodes focusing on up-and-coming comics. It's a low-commitment way to find some new comics you might enjoy, and the perfect length if you're looking for something fun and quick to watch that isn't another sitcom rerun. (No judgements. I'm sure I'll be starting my dozenth Parks and Recreation rewatch any day now.)
Love
Metacritic score: Season 1: 72; Season 2: 80; Season 3: 77
Stream on Netflix
Maybe it's because I'm a somewhat dysfunctional single millennial, but lately I've been worried that love is actually more challenging than Disney movies initially led me to believe. Which is probably why I found both seasons of Love so completely enjoyable. Love focuses on the budding relationship between Gus and Mickey. There's nothing showy about it -- the real razzle-dazzle comes from a sharp, hilarious script.
On My Block
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This isn't just another coming of age show for teenagers. OK, well actually it is. But you need to be watching it anyway! The show follows four close friends living in Los Angeles and it's gripping. The kids are lovable and relatable, and I'm predicting these young actors will start popping up everywhere. Plus it's refreshing to see On My Block tackle adolescence from a seldom seen perspective.
Marvel's Jessica Jones
Metacritic score: Season 1: 81; Season 2: 70
Stream on Netflix
Netflix has its work cut out, trying to make small-potato TV shows that match the behemoth that is the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With only one exception, it's done an arguably better job than network television. If you're looking to start with a Marvel show, Jessica Jones is probably your best bet. The first season's villain is straightforward, and Jessica Jones is probably the most accessible of the TV superheroes (badass leather jacket and all).
Dark
Metacritic score: 61
Stream on Netflix
You've probably heard someone describe Netflix's Dark as a German Stranger Things. But I think that's underselling this eerie sci-fi thriller about time travel. Here's how I assume Dark came to fruition: Someone was watching Back to the Future and said, 'OK, but what if this movie was a TV show made by Germans?' And a friend responded, 'Oh man, that show would be dark.' In all honesty, this show is so gripping that when I realized I was only four episodes in at midnight, I seriously considered staying up until five in the morning to finish it straight through. Just don't forget to turn off the English dubbing; the performances are worth having to read subtitles.
Black Mirror
Metacritic score: Season 3: 82; Season 4: 72
Stream on Netflix
Continuations of series that previously aired on another network exist on a spectrum ranging from 'Why would you ever bring this back?' to 'Rejoice, our prayers have been answered!' Black Mirror's third and fourth seasons on Netflix make a solid case for letting continuations continue. The sci-fi anthology series tapped into our deepest fears of the future and technology. Since each episode stands alone, at least give San Junipero an hour of your time; the show won two Emmys.
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Mindhunter
Metacritic score: Season 1: 78
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Big fan of true crime? This new offering from Netflix will probably be right up your alley. Mindhunter centers on two FBI agents in 1977 interviewing serial killers. If you're mildly obsessed with psychopaths, it's a pretty fascinating look at the early days of criminal profiling. Even though Mindhunter benefits from the strong visual stylings of David Fincher (who executive produced the show and directed four of its episodes), you could honestly just throw this on in the background while you cook dinner.
Easy
Metacritic score: Season 1: 72 God of war 3 key for pc.
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The great thing about an anthology drama series like Easy is that they're so easy to watch. So much so, you don't need to actually add Easy to your Netflix watch list. Statistically, if you hang out with a group of three or more millennials for more than an hour, Easy will inevitably end up on the television in the background. Easy is well written, well executed and thoughtful. Enjoy any of the eight episodes as they come your way.
Stranger Things
Metacritic score: Season 1: 76; Season 2: 78
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Look, if you didn't watch this one last summer like the rest of us, stop procrastinating. You're special. You're unique. You deserve to have Stranger Things in your life. This sci-fi fantastical horror '80s-nostalgia throwback is probably the most addictive offering on Netflix. I'm not going to spend any longer trying to convince you to watch it, because it should already be playing on your TV right now. Go!
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