When you think of the best shows to binge on Netflix, I’m sure plenty come to mind. With so many new and upcoming original shows from the 2026 TV schedule, as well as a massive catalog of go-to favorites, there’s no shortage of series to check out duringon an hours-long (or days-long) marathon.
With a Netflix subscription, you can check out originals like Stranger Things, Black Mirror, and Bridgerton, but you also have access to non-originals like Homeland, Seinfeld, and so much more. Here are a couple dozen of the best shows to binge on Netflix.
WWE: Unreal (2025 - Present)
WWE has countless documentaries that go behind the scenes of the company’s weekly shows, monthly premium live events, and biggest moments. So, why do you need another? Well, WWE: Unreal goes places and tells stories that those other documentaries would only dream of going. Old-school wrestling fans may decry this for killing kayfabe, but kayfabe has been dead for a very long time.
Mr. McMahon (2024)
Few wrestling documentaries come close to the scope and scale of Mr. McMahon, Netflix’s multi-episode exploration of the life, legacy, and various scandals that former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon has endured over the years. Whether you’re a wrestling fan or not, this is something you won’t want to miss. Even if you have already watched, there’s no reason not to give it another spin.
His & Hers (2026)
Netflix wasted no time getting the year started when it released His & Hers in January 2026. Starring Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal, the limited series follows an estranged couple as they attempt to get to the bottom of a vicious murder in a small Georgia town. It’s only six episodes, meaning this is perfect for when you get snowed in this winter.
11.22.63 (2016)
There’s no shortage of great Stephen King adaptations on Netflix, and the streaming service recently brought back a tremendous 2016 limited series based on the prolific author’s work. 11.22.63 stars James Franco as a down-on-his-luck English teacher sent back in time to prevent the assassination of John F. Kennedy. It’s full of twists and turns, which makes putting this down no easy task.
Just A Dash (2019 - Present)
Though his character from The Bear wouldn’t be the best person to work with, Matty Matheson is one hell of a chef. He shows that in his hilarious and appetizing cooking show, Just a Dash. If you’ve never watched the tatted-up, foul-mouthed, and outrageously entertaining chef and restaurateur talk about food, then you should check out Just a Dash. It’s both hilarious and educational, giving you the best of both worlds.
Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials (2026)
There are so many great mystery shows available on Netflix, and I guess we should add Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials to that list. Released in early 2026, this engaging and enticing limited series about a prank gone wrong will leave you guessing at every turn (and immediately pressing play when each episode ends).
The Who Was? Show (2018)
Have you seen those Who Was? books that teach young readers about some of history’s most prominent figures? Well, Netflix turned this literary sensation into an equally insightful and hilarious show nearly a decade ago, and each episode is something to behold. My kids are obsessed with this, and I guess the same can be said for myself.
The Tiny Chef Show (2022)
Though The Tiny Chef Show is technically kid-centric programming, this delightful, charming, and entertaining animated series has something for the whole family. One of the most unique cooking shows, this Nickelodeon program is just so great with its adorable main character, that wild voice, and an attention to detail that goes unmatched. Just try watching this without a smile.
Sean Combs: The Reckoning (2025)
One of the most talked-about and controversial docuseries of 2025, Sean Combs: The Reckoning spends four episodes diving into the music mogul’s life, career, and fall from grace. Produced by “player hater of the year” 50 Cent, this series, which allegedly used stolen footage, doesn’t hold back in its chronicling of Diddy’s trials and tribulations. This goes without saying, but viewer discretion is advised with this one.
The Beast In Me (2025)
What happens when a man suspected of killing his wife moves in next door to a talented yet broken author? Well, The Beast in Me answers that question with its game of cat-and-mouse, twists and turns, and unexpected discoveries. Intense from start to finish, this attention-grabbing psychological thriller will leave you wondering what awaits around every corner.
Love & Death (2023)
Originally an HBO Max original series upon its release back in 2023, Love & Death tells the story of a Texas housewife as she finds herself in an extramarital affair with her friend’s husband, only to get wrapped up in a brutal murder. Featuring outstanding performances by Elizabeth Olsen, Jesse Plemons, Lily Rabe, and Patrick Fugit, this intense, clever, and dangerously addictive true crime saga is hard to put down.
Little Women (2017)
There have been multiple Little Women adaptations over the years, but did you know there was a TV version starring Maya Hawke as Jo March? A couple of years before she appeared in Hawkins over on Stranger Things, Hawke played the main part in a PBS three-part series bringing Louisa May Alcott’s famous book to the small screen. It’s a more thorough take on the classic novel compared to other versions, and my Little Women-obsessed wife couldn’t get enough of it.
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman (2018 - Present)
A few years after leaving CBS and The Late Show, David Letterman kicked off what would later become an extensive series of interviews on Netflix. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman has seen the former late-night host catch up with everyone from Tina Fey to Kanye West and Robert Downey Jr. to Ryan Reynolds and quite a few others. These in-depth, insightful, and hilarious interviews make the time just fly by.
Homeland (2011 - 2020)
One of the most decorated shows of the 2000s, and an all-time great Showtime original, Homeland threw audiences into the high-stakes world of espionage. With global crises, intriguing characters, and some of the best cliffhangers in recent memory, this show will hook you from the jump and won’t let go until the credits roll on the eighth season.
Man Vs. Baby (2025)
A few years after Man vs. Bee became a must-watch (even if some of us waited too long), Rowan Atkinson is back for another set of misadventures. Man vs. Baby, which premiered in December 2025, follows Trevor Bingley (Atkinson) on another and far more intense series of misadventures as he’s tasked with tending to a deserted Baby Jesus from a nativity play.
Death By Lightning (2025)
If you’re all about big “what ifs” in American history, then Netflix’s historical limited series, Death by Lightning, is the show you’ve been waiting for. Starring Michael Shannon as James A. Garfield, the series follows the 20th President of the United States from his election in 1880 until his death less than a year later.
Carol & The End Of The World (2023)
Back in December 2023, Netflix dropped a great, yet oft-forgotten adult animation series called Carol & The End of the World. We dropped a short “before you watch” article on the day it premiered that should answer any questions you might have about the show. Don’t worry, we didn’t spoil anything.
Arrested Development (2003 - 2006, 2013 - 2019)
In the mood for a show about one of the craziest sitcom families? How about one known for celebrities playing exaggerated versions of themselves? Oh, what about characters we love to hate? Well, if you answered one of those questions with a “Yes,” then you’re in for a real treat because Arrested Development is still streaming on Netflix.
If you haven’t watched the many exploits of the Bluth family (both during the original run on Fox and in its new life on Netflix), then you need to stop what you’re doing and binge every single episode of this utterly absurd sitcom.
Stream Arrested Development on Netflix.
Gilmore Girls (2000 - 2007)
With the weather getting colder by the day, we’re all in need of a nice, cozy show to keep us warm. That’s where Gilmore Girls comes into the picture. There is just something so pleasant and charming about the adventures of Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and Rory Gilmore (Alexis Bledel that makes watching the show feel more like catching up with old friends than binging five episodes (or more) in a row.
Explained (2018 - 2021)
Between 2018 and 2021, Netflix put out the outrageously informative and entertaining docuseries, Explained, which, as the name suggests, offered 20-minute deep-dives into everything from music to sugar. This isn’t your standard information dump, as each episode was full of charm, character, and an unflinching approach to the subject matter. That said, it’s definitely something you’ll want to vet before binging with younger ones around.
I Think You Should Leave (2019 - Present)
An extended I Think You Should Leave marathon probably isn’t the best thing for anyone’s mental health, but everyone who loves this show enough to watch an entire season in one go knows the risk. Tim Robinson’s off-the-wall, uncomfortable, and utterly hilarious comedy series is honestly one of the best sketch shows you can watch anywhere right now. With three seasons, 18 episodes, and countless jokes, this one is just too good to pass up.
Trailer Park Boys (2001 - Present)
It’s not a wholesome show, it’s not meant for kids, and it’s what some would consider low-brow, but Trailer Park Boys is one of the funniest series streaming on Netflix right now. With 12 seasons, multiple movies, and quite a few specials available on Netflix, you can get lost spending hours in Sunnyvale Trailer Park with Ricky, Julian, Bubbles, and everyone’s favorite trailer park supervisor, Mr. Lahey!
The UnXplained (2019 - Present)
Though every season of this addictive documentary series isn’t streaming on Netflix, you can spend a good amount of time diving into all kinds of mysteries with William Shatner on The UnXplained. With two seasons available to stream, you can learn about subterranean civilizations, strange technology, unbreakable codes, mysterious monsters, and more. It’s a little campy at times (Shatner goes over the top with his line delivery), but that adds a bit of charm.
Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney (2025 - Present)
Unlike the vast majority of late-night shows around these days, Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney doesn’t really get too dated. Released throughout the first half of 2025, this over-the-top, ambitious, and hilarious variety show saw the stand-up comedian and former Saturday Night Live writer discuss everything from people’s heights (this led to a recurring bit that never got old) to lending people money and everything in between.
- Stream Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney on Netflix.
- Also try John Mulaney Presents Everybody’s in LA on Netflix.
Seinfeld (1989 - 1998)
Long described as “a show about nothing,” Seinfeld remains one of the best sitcoms of all time more than 25 years after its final episode ran on NBC. This show has come and gone from Netflix multiple times over the years, so now’s the perfect time to watch all nine seasons for the first time in a while or the first time entirely. And with each episode being 20 minutes long, you’ll blow through the best Seinfeld jokes in no time.
The Great British Baking Show (2010 - Present)
There are so many great cooking shows on Netflix right now, but The Great British Baking Show is in a league of its own. There are culinary disasters, triumphs, and so many unforgettable moments involving contestants, judges, and hosts alike. If you’re looking for a low-key and wholesome way to spend a few hours, this is the way to go.
One Piece (2023 - Present)
Are you ready to be King of the Pirates? One Piece is the long-awaited adaptation of the legendary manga of the same name. The show follows Monkey D. Luffy as he assembles a crew in order to sail the sea and find the legendary One Piece, a treasure unlike anything else left by one of the greatest pirates of all time. In doing so, he would become King of the Pirates. The series was the adaptation fans wanted, and more, and now, One Piece Season 2 has been confirmed and will be released in March 2026.
Stranger Things (2016 - 2025)
Stranger Things, or the Duffer brothers' love letter to all things ‘80s, has all the makings of a show you can lose yourself in if you’re not careful. With five seasons filled with sci-fi horror, a large ensemble cast featuring some of the best actors, and a gripping story about a group of friends trying to avert disaster in their small Indiana town, there’s a lot to enjoy here. Now that the entire series has come to an end, it’s a good time to go back and see how it all started.
Breaking Bad (2008 - 2013)
There are few shows that changed the trajectory of a lead actor’s career more so than what Breaking Bad did for series lead, Bryan Cranston. Over the course of the show’s five seasons, Cranston’s Walter White transforms himself from an unassuming high school chemistry teacher to a notorious drug lord known simply as “Heisenberg.” Also, if you love Breaking Bad, you should check out Better Call Saul, a prequel that tells the rise – and fall – of Saul Goodman, who is Walter White’s lawyer in the show.
Ozark (2017 - 2022)
If you’re looking for a series that will truly blow your mind from the first episode, check out Ozark. This series tells the tale of a financial advisor who has to move from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks when he gets caught up in the drug business and is forced to launder money so his family doesn’t get hurt. With fantastic performances from Jason Bateman and the fabulous Julia Garner, Ozark is a thrilling adventure.
Wednesday (2022 - Present)
Wednesday has become one of the biggest shows on Netflix, even surpassing the records that Stranger Things once had for the most hours streamed in one week. And honestly, it's for good reason. Jenna Ortega is fantastic in the lead role, and the rest of the Wednesday cast is full of stars.
Nobody Wants This (2024 – Present)
Starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, Nobody Wants This is the romantic comedy series that you can easily binge in one afternoon. The series is the hilarious tale of two opposites: a woman who is agnostic, as well as a sex and dating podcaster, and a rabbi who somehow captures her heart. With a third season in the works, now would be a good time to give this one a spin.
Beef (2023 - Present)
A24 rarely ever misses, and Beef is just the perfect example of one of the best A24 TV shows. This Netflix original series starring Ali Wong and Steven Yeun is a comedy-drama that tells the story of two strangers who cross paths thanks to their mutual road rage at each other. But one thing leads to another, and this random meeting leads to a feud that changes both of their lives forever, and not in the best way.
The show itself won several Primetime Emmy Awards in 2024, including the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, as well as Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. It's truly one of the best shows of 2023 -- and there's even a Beef Season 2 in the works, but for now, enjoy these ten episodes.
You (2018 - 2025)
Ever wonder what it’s like if someone is obsessively in love with you? That’s just part of what You is about. This popular series follows the life of Joe Goldberg, a seemingly normal man with a hankering for love… and the willingness to kill those who get in his way.
Blue Eye Samurai (2023 – Present)
If you’re looking for the best animated show on the platform, then Blue Eye Samurai is the series to watch. Released in 2023, the show follows a young woman hiding as a boy while also hiding her blue eyes, a telltale sign that she’s a mixed child from a white man in 1600s Japan. She makes it her mission to find and kill the man who sexually assaulted her mother. Blue Eye Samurai is one of the best animated adult shows out there and a must-watch.
Another season has been confirmed for this popular show, so you might as well take the time now to watch it.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013 – 2021)
I truly consider Brooklyn Nine-Nine one of the last best workplace sitcoms because it’s just so good. The series follows a group of police officers, detectives, and more at a fictional police precinct in New York City, and tells the story of all their personal and professional lives. The series is led by Andy Samberg, and the Brooklyn Nine-Nine cast is just as hilarious as its star.
Narcos (2015 - 2017)
Narcos is a crime series that focuses on the story of Pablo Escobar and his rise to fame when he became the leader of the Medellin Cartel and started to distribute cocaine throughout all of Mexico and later on, other parts of North America. It also stars Pedro Pascal in one of his best roles as Javier Peña, one of the DEA agents assigned to bring down Escobar.
Bridgerton (2020 - Present)
With four seasons to watch, the Netflix original series Bridgerton has all the makings of a binge-worthy show. With an outstanding and diverse cast, an engaging story about families in England’s Regency era seeking love, fortune, and power, and a clever way of incorporating modern music and culture into a long-ago period, the show is a fascinating addition to the Netflix library.
Adolescence (2025)
Hailing from Britain, Adolescence is the kind of psychological drama that only comes once every few years and takes the world by storm. The series mainly follows a 13-year-old schoolboy who is arrested after a girl in his school is killed. This series has pretty much won all the major awards (Emmys, Golden Globes, Critics Choice Awards, etc.), so why not join in on the craze and see what all the fuss is about.
The Crown (2016 - 2023)
With so many characters coming in and out of Buckingham Palace (and 10 Downing Street) over the course of each of The Crown’s six seasons, there’s a lot to keep track of, but it pays off handsomely. From the final days of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II taking over the throne up to the late 1980s, Peter Morgan’s tireless efforts to unfold the drama of the royal family make for one of the most engaging and enchanting shows of the modern era.
The Queen’s Gambit (2020)
Few limited series grabbed hold of the Netflix subscriber base more than The Queen’s Gambit in late 2020. Seriously, the story of a young chess prodigy with all sorts of personal demons and struggles to overcome, told over seven episodes, is a masterpiece in television drama. From the early days of Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy) learning to play chess in an orphanage’s basement to the show’s fulfilling ending, The Queen’s Gambit is damn near perfect from top to bottom.
Black Mirror (2011 - Present)
There are few shows as fun or terrifying as the sci-fi anthology series Black Mirror. Over the course of the seven available seasons on Netflix, you can watch characters face a reality in which the advancement of technology and the ease it brings to their lives can also be their downfall. And Netflix has announced that Black Mirror Season 8 is on the way, though no release date has been announced.
Peaky Blinders (2013 - 2022)
If you’re looking for a gangster epic that will surely hold your attention, Peaky Blinders is the way to go. This popular British series takes place not that long after World War I, and focuses on the Peaky Blinders gang (hence the title), and all the trials and tribulations of their criminal organization and the enemies they’ve made along the way.
Mike Flanagan’s Horror TV Shows
If, for some reason, you haven’t seen any of Mike Flanagan’s horror miniseries on Netflix, you need to check them out now. The Haunting of Hill House, released in 2018, follows a family returning to their childhood home after a traumatic experience. The Haunting of Bly Manor is about a young woman working as a nanny and discovering strange happenings in their home. Midnight Mass focuses on a remote island and its peculiar priest, who seems to be bringing horror to its residents.
The Midnight Club, which was released in 2022, follows the story of kids with terminal illnesses discovering strange happenings in their hospice home. And The Fall of the House of Usher is based on the poem by Edgar Allan Poe and follows the story of how each member of the Usher family mysteriously passes. Seriously, if horror is your thing, check out these shows.
- Stream The Haunting of Hill House on Netflix.
- Stream The Haunting of Bly Manor on Netflix.
- Stream Midnight Mass on Netflix.
- Stream The Midnight Club on Netflix.
- Stream The Fall of the House of Usher on Netflix.
Cobra Kai (2018 - 2025)
Who would have thought a continuation of The Karate Kid decades later would be so much fun? Well, that’s the case for Cobra Kai, the former YouTube original that found a home on Netflix later on. Finally seeing things through the eyes of Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) and his transformation over the years adds a nice spin to the decades-old franchise. All six seasons are out.
Squid Game (2021 - 2025)
You’d have to have lived under a rock not to hear about Squid Game when it first came out. It became the most popular Netflix series ever, and tells the story of contestants in South Korea who are low on luck and need money, and decide to join a game show in the middle of nowhere for the chance to win cash so their debts can be repaid.
Baby Reindeer (2024)
Winner of several awards, including the 2025 Golden Globe Award for Best Limited Series, Anthology Series or TV Motion Picture, Baby Reindeer is a thrilling dark comedy that you’ll be unable to stop watching from the very beginning. Based on the life of the creator, Richard Gadd, the series follows the story of an amateur comedian and how his life is changed forever when a stalker begins to harass him.
Now that’s a lot of Netflix originals and other good shows, too! Make sure to check back as this list is changing all the time!
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