40 of the Best Shows to Watch on Netflix Right Now (You're Welcome!)
Because who feels like scrolling for hours looking for a favorite new show?!
Well, would you look at that. You finished your current television show and now you're in desperate need of a new one to fill that void of falling in love with (or completely despising) new characters. Just when you thought you've run out of options, you remember Netflix is a one-stop-shop for television shows and series of every genre. Even when you open the app, though, when faced with so many options, it can be hard to make up your mind. Honestly, you probably could've been half way through the first season of a show if it wasn't for the endless searching. Don't worry. We've all been there, but that's where we come in handy!
With an ever-expanding catalog of new original documentaries, thrillers, reality shows, science fiction, and more, Netflix has a LOT to offer. Whether you want to relive the moment you were first introduced to the kids of Stranger Things, watch complete strangers fall in love without ever seeing each other on Love is Blind (yes, it's as crazy as it sounds) or go into a complete spiral after hearing an unbelievable true crime story on Girl in the Picture, there's a good chance Netflix has your new favorite show. So, to help you avoid endlessly scrolling and wondering if the "Top 10 Shows" are really worth the hype, we've put together this unofficial list of some of the best shows to watch on Netflix right now. Now, can you pass the popcorn?
Stranger Things
When a young boy vanishes into thin air, friends, family and the local police are drawn to a supernatural mystery involving top-secret government experiments, mystical forces, and one very unique little girl.
Girl in the Picture
Based on a 30-year-old mystery, this true crime story is trying to figure out one thing: who was Sharon Marshall and why was her real identity always kept a secret?
Russian Doll
When a young woman attends a New York City party as the guest of honor, she gets caught in a mysterious loop where she's forced to repeat the same event just to die at the end of the night and wake up the next day to do it all over again.
The Crown
Follow the life of Queen Elizabeth II from the 1940s to modern day. Experience her journey from ascending the throne at just the age of 25 to big events that shaped her royal reign.
D.B. Cooper: Where Are You?!
In 1971, a man parachutes out of a plane with a bag of stolen cash and he gets away with it. Decades later, his identity has yet to be revealed.
The Great British Bake Off
When Britain's best amateur bakers get together, they face different challenges to test their creativity and technical skills. You know what they say—if you can't handle the heat, stay out the kitchen!
First Kill
When teenage vampire, Juliette, sets her sights on a new girl in town to be her first kill, it's not as simple as it seems. Not only is she a vampire hunter, but she's falling for her too.
Peaky Blinders
Set in 1919 Britain following the aftermath of the Great War, the country is full of despair and hedonism. When a powerful gang called Peaky Blinders led by a returning war hero sees more financial opportunity they want to achieve more than just running the streets.
Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey
This shocking documentary takes a deep dive into the secretive polygamous group of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and the rise of prophet Warren Jeffs who enforced oppressive practices like forced marriage and pregnancy.
The Umbrella Academy
The story of a supernatural, super dysfunctional family of superheroes who have a little over a week to get things together in order to save the world.
Boo Bitch
The one night a high school senior decides to live her life to the fullest and live a totally epic life, she later finds out she's become a ghost.
Workin' Moms
PR exec Kate and longtime friend Anne attend a judgmental mommies' group where they meet IT tech worker Jenny and real estate agent Frankie. The four form an unlikely friendship where they bond over the struggles of urban motherhood.
Black Mirror
Explore a twisted, high-tech near-future anthology where humanity's greatest innovations and darkest moments collide. Some may even seem eerily accurate to modern day.
Sweet Magnolias
Just because this Southern town is called Serenity doesn't mean life is serene for three best friends navigating relationships, families, and their careers.
Bridgerton
Inspired by Julia Quinn's bestselling novels, the Bridgerton siblings search for love and happiness in London's high society.
Love on the Spectrum
Seven young adults on the autism spectrum dive right into the dating pool, a world of unpredictable turns and relationships.
Virgin River
A nurse moves from LA to a remote northern California town for a fresh start and is surprised by what (and who) she finds.
Outer Banks
When a teen enlists the help of his three best friends to search for a legendary treasure linked to his father's disappearance, the mystery goes deeper than anyone expected.
Alone
Can you survive in extreme conditions? That's exactly what these survivalists seek to do and they're doing it alone.
Love is Blind
Hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey bring together singles looking to meet their soulmate. The catch? They've never seen them until the proposal.
Chaise Sanders is a NYC-based writer with a knack for all things lifestyle, beauty, entertainment, and style. Her work has graced the pages of Cosmopolitan, Country Living, InStyle, and more. When she's not busy crafting words, you can find her on Instagram roaming the streets of New York City, hunting down the best food spots, hidden gems, and deals.
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