When you think of the best shows to binge on Netflix, I’m sure plenty come to mind. With a few months left on the 2025 TV schedule, we’re about to be treated to some of the platform’s biggest hits, like Stranger Things. Aside from new seasons of TV, there are also so many classics that you can stream (or binge) right now.
With a Netflix subscription, which allows access to arguably one of the best streaming services around, you can check out shows Death By Lightning, True Haunting, Gilmore Girls, and so many others. If you’re looking for a new series to watch or you simply want to revisit a familiar favorite, here are some of the best shows that are currently available on Netflix.
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. Considering the show dives into Garfield’s assassination, it should come as no surprise that it spends a great deal of time with the man who shot him in July 1881, Charles J. Guiteau, played here by Matthew Macfadyen.
With a killer (no pun intended) cast that includes Betty Gilpin, Nick Offerman, and Bradley Whitford, and direction by Matt Ross, Mike Makowsky’s four-part historical drama is engaging, enlightening, and entertaining.
True Haunting (2025)
This isn’t an attempt to put down the various supernatural documentary series that call Netflix home, but the streamer’s 2025 series, True Haunting, was a nice deviation from the standard approach. Telling two stories – “Eerie Hall” and “This House Murdered Me” – over five episodes, the show blends extensive interviews, in-depth reenactments, and a rising sense of tension to tell unbelievable and unforgettable stories of supernatural encounters.
You’ll be left with more questions than answers, but isn’t that the fun of these types of shows in the first place?
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.
Basically, the show follows a lonely woman as she navigates what is to be the final seven months of all of human existence. It’s probably the most mundane “end of the world” disaster series, but that’s honestly what makes this so charming.
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.
If you’ve never visited Stars Hollow, or haven’t been there in years, now’s your chance to go off to that fictional Connecticut town and get up to some mischief.
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.
There are also a few spin-offs like The Mind Explained, Sex Explained, and Money Explained, to name a few. Some of those are more topical, but still a fun watch after all these years.
Monster: The Ed Gein Story (2025)
For the past few years, Ryan Murphy’s addictive true crime drama series, Monster, has gotten into the heads of some of America’s most notorious serial killers. The third season, which turns its attention to the notorious Ed Gein, aka The Plainfield Butcher, the man who inspired all-time great horror movies like Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and The Silence of the Lambs.
With an engaging story, a transformative performance by Charlie Hunnam as the infamous grave-robber, and heightened drama, it’s hard to stop watching Monster: The Ed Gein Story once you start.
Black Rabbit (2025)
Netflix has no shortage of gripping crime dramas, and that list got a little bit longer with the debut of Black Rabbit in September 2025. Centering on a successful New York City restaurant owner (played by Jude Law) as his life becomes all the more complicated and dangerous after his down-on-his-luck brother (played by Jason Bateman) reenters his world, the show explores frayed familial bonds, crime, and consequences.
With an intense story and a breakneck pace, this is a show you won’t be able to stop watching.
House Of Guinness (2025)
If you were under the impression that House of Guinness would be an eye-catching and dramatic chronicle of the family behind one of the world’s most popular beers, you’d be only half-right. Released in September 2025, Peaky Blinders’ creator Steven Knight’s intriguing historical drama details not only the brand the Guinness family built in 19th-century Ireland, but also the complex and dangerous nature of the family, their brand, and endearing legacy.
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.
Fair warning, this show will warp your sense of humor…
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. This is one of those shows that’s perfect for laundry or when you’re mindlessly scrolling on your phone.
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.
Supernatural (2005 - 2020)
One of the biggest (and longest-running) shows of the 21st century, Supernatural was a major hit throughout its impressive 15-season run. Try to imagine a world in which you don’t get carried away with adventures-of-the-week alongside the Winchester brothers (played by Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles). You can’t!
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 with 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 2026.
Stranger Things (2016 - Present)
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 four 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.
The series will come to an end with the fifth and final season later this month, so the clock is ticking to get all caught up (or watch for the first time).
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.” Watch out, because this show will suck you in and won’t let you out until hours later. It will be coming off of Netflix soon, so you better get your binges in now.
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)
They're creepy and they're kooky – well, at least Wednesday certainly is. In this Netflix original show, we get the story of the eldest child in the Addams family and her time at Nevermore, a school for outcasts, as she tries to solve a monster case that has been plaguing the town of Jericho.
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.
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. Now with five full seasons, this is the show to binge.
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.
Dept. Q (2025)
Hailing from Scotland, Dept. Q is the crime thriller that you have been looking for and are in need of. The series follows a detective who is not only trying to crack a cold case, but also ends up creating a group of misfit officers to solve those seemingly unsolvable cases – that’s right, he’s creating an entire department just for cold cases.
Arcane (2021 – 2024)
In case you were wondering, you do not need to be into League of Legends to enjoy Arcane. This fantastic animated series on Netflix follows two sisters who grow up in vastly different worlds after the death of their adoptive father. And one day, everything comes crashing down when they reunite in a world that is split into two classes – the above, and the below. There are two full seasons out.
Grey’s Anatomy (2005 - Present)
Grey’s Anatomy is the longest-running show on this list, with a total of twenty-one seasons available to watch. Originally, the premise was all about Meredith Grey, a first-year intern working at Seattle Grace Hospital, and the people she met there who changed her. But, as time has gone on, there have been so many other major storylines and characters that you’d have to have several marathons to somehow catch up on the series after all this time. If you’re up for the challenge, though, it’s certainly one that will hold your attention.
Killing Eve (2018 – 2022)
Based on the novel, Villanelle, this series is the kind of spy thriller that you’ll get invested in the moment you begin it. Killing Eve, starring Sanda Oh and Jodie Comer, tells the story of a British intelligence investigator who is sent on a mission to capture a psychopathic assassin, but as this cat and mouse game continues, a slow and corrosive obsession begins to form between the two of them.
Orange Is The New Black (2013 – 2019)
A Netflix original, Orange is the New Black is a series that truly took the world by storm when it was released. Based on the novel of the same name, the series follows Piper Chapman, who’s incarcerated at a female-only prison and chronicles her interactions there, including a run-in with her previous lover. The series was a huge success and won several awards, so it’s an awesome show to check out.
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. Truly, such a great show.
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.
A.P. Bio (2018 – 2021)
With four seasons, A.P. Bio is your next sitcom binge that you’ll laugh your head off at. Starring Glenn Howerton, the series mainly follows the life of Jack Griffin, an A.P. Bio teacher who was previously fired from Harvard and actively looks for a new job, while we also get to learn about the lives of several other teachers and students at the high school. It’s so funny.
Bridgerton (2020 - Present)
With three 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.
If you want more of the Bridgerton universe, check out Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, which came out in May 2023. It’s a great way to learn about everyone's favorite queen. And now, Bridgerton Season 4 is confirmed.
Dan Da Dan (2024 – Present)
Okay, so I’m going to preface this by saying that you should certainly be a fan of anime already before watching this because it is wild, and if you are, know that Dan Da Dan is one of my favorite anime of 2024. The series follows the story of two high schoolers – one who believes in aliens and the other in the occult – so they force the other to go to areas that have either aliens or ghosts to prove the other wrong. One gets abducted. The other gets possessed. Then it’s all about trying to stop the aliens through the power of the occult. Yes, it’s wacky and crazy and a ton of fun. Season 2 is currently streaming episodes.
The Walking Dead (2010 - 2022)
Looking for one of the most iconic horror shows of all time? Check out The Walking Dead. Running for eleven seasons, this popular drama shows that sometimes, zombies are the last thing that survivors of an apocalypse need to worry about. With compelling characters such as Negan and Rick Grimes to root for, and some truly gnarly zombie action, The Walking Dead is the perfect show to binge for the horror enthusiast.
All eleven seasons are on the platform, concluding with its emotional finale. I'm sure that as the new spin-offs come out, we're only going to get more The Walking Dead content to add to this list.
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. The series is incredibly well done – and has some of the best cinematography that I have seen in years.
The Crown (2016 - 2023)
The Crown is one of those shows that almost has to be binged to get the full experience. With so many characters coming in and out of Buckingham Palace (and 10 Downing Street) over the course of each of the show’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)
There are few limited series that grabbed ahold 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. Plus, some of today’s biggest stars of film and television got their big break here, like Daniel Kaluuya. The best episodes of Black Mirror will bend your mind in ways you never imagined.
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.
Quarterback (2023 – Present)
If you happen to love football like I do, then you’ll enjoy Quarterback. The docuseries mainly follows the lives of famous NFL quarterbacks, from training to playing in the games. The first season follows Patrick Mahomes, Marcus Mariota, and Kirk Cousins, while the second season follows Joe Burrow, Jared Goff, and Cousins again, but this time as a member of the Atlanta Falcons.
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. The only issue? The games threaten their lives. The entire show is complete, so you have to check it out.
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! You’ll have plenty to get you through your TV marathons for the next couple of years.
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