Once upon a time, Netflix was nothing more than a streaming hub for other studios’ movies. The company eventually began making its own movies and shows, and now Netflix’s original programming is what sets it apart from the competition.
Sorting through thousands of Netflix Originals can be daunting. That’s why we put together a list of the best shows on Netflix streaming right now. We’ll update this post throughout the year as new shows start streaming on Netflix and others leave the service.
A.P. Bio (2018)
- Genre: Sitcom
- Cast: Glenn Howerton, Lyric Lewis, Aparna Brielle
- Number of seasons: 4
Synopsis: “When disgraced Harvard philosophy scholar Jack Griffin (Glenn Howerton) loses out on his dream job, he is forced to return to Toledo, Ohio, and work as a high school Advanced Placement biology teacher at Whitlock High School.”
Hellbound (2021)
- Genre: Thriller
- Cast: Kim Hyun-joo, Kim Sung-cheol, Kim Shin-rock
- Number of seasons: 2
Synopsis: “Unearthly beings deliver bloody condemnations, sending individuals to hell and giving rise to a religious group founded on the idea of divine justice.”
Detroiters (2018)
- Genre: Comedy
- Cast: Sam Richardson, Tim Robinson, Lailani Ledesma
- Number of seasons: 2
Synopsis: “Lifelong friends Tim and Sam know they run the best ad agency in Detroit — they just have to convince everyone else.”
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft (2024)
- Genre: Action
- Cast: Hayley Atwell, Richard Armitage, Allen Maldonadoavid Thewlis
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “Thrust into a high-stakes chase around the world, fearless adventurer Lara Croft confronts her traumatic past while unraveling an ancient mystery.”
Yellowjackets (2021-Present)
- Genre: Drama
- Cast: Melanie Lynskey, Juliette Lewis, Christina Ricci
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “When their plane crashes in the wilderness, a girls soccer team must do whatever it takes to survive. As adults, they reckon with their brutal decisions.”
Nobody Wants This (2024)
- Genre: Comedy
- Cast: Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Justine Lupe
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “An agnostic sex podcaster and a newly single rabbi fall in love, but can their relationship survive their wildly different lives and meddling families?”
KAOS (2024)
- Genre: Fantasy
- Cast: Jeff Goldblum, Janet McTeer, David Thewlis
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “As discord reigns on Mount Olympus and almighty Zeus spirals into paranoia, three mortals are destined to reshape the future of humankind.”
Preacher (2016-2019)
- Genre: Thriller
- Cast: Dominic Cooper, Joseph Gilgun, Ruth Negga
- Number of seasons: 4
Synopsis: “Angels, demons, vampires, cowboys and a secret religious sect clash with a Texas preacher who harnesses an otherworldly power in his quest to find God.”
Baby Reindeer (2024)
- Genre: Drama
- Cast: Richard Gadd, Jessica Gunning, Nava Mau
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “When a struggling comedian shows one act of kindness to a vulnerable woman, it sparks a suffocating obsession which threatens to wreck both their lives.”
Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024)
- Genre: Fantasy
- Cast: Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “A young boy known as the Avatar must master the four elemental powers to save a world at war — and fight a ruthless enemy bent on stopping him.”
Warrior (2019-2023)
- Genre: Action
- Cast: Andrew Koji, Olivia Cheng, Jason Tobin
- Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “A martial arts expert arrives from China in 19th-century San Francisco, where he joins a powerful crime family and confronts rival Chinatown gangs.”
The Vince Staples Show (2024)
- Genre: Drama
- Cast: Vince Staples, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Andrea Ellsworth
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “Kind of famous and sort of rich, rapper and actor Vince Staples navigates the challenges and surprises of everyday life in his hometown of The Beach.”
Sunderland ‘Til I Die (2018-2024)
- Genre: Documentary
- Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “This docuseries follows English football club Sunderland through the 2017-18 season as they try to bounce back after relegation from the Premier League.”
This Is Us (2016-2022)
- Genre: Drama
- Cast: Mandy Moore, Milo Ventimiglia, Sterling K. Brown
- Number of seasons: 6
Synopsis: “A couple expecting triplets find themselves with a brood they weren’t anticipating, thanks to a twist of fate that shapes their future as a family.”
The Brothers Sun (2024)
- Genre: Action
- Cast: Michelle Yeoh, Justin Chien, Sam Song Li
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “When a mysterious enemy targets his family, a Taipei triad member heads to Los Angeles to protect his strong-willed mother and oblivious younger brother.”
Gyeongseong Creature (2023-Present)
- Genre: Horror
- Cast: Park Seo-jun, Han So-hee, Claudia Kim
- Number of seasons: 2
Synopsis: “Gyeongseong, 1945. In Seoul’s grim era under colonial rule, an entrepreneur and a sleuth fight for survival and face a monster born out of human greed.”
Carol & The End of the World (2023)
- Genre: Comedy
- Cast: Martha Kelly, Kimberly Hébert Gregory, Mel Rodriguez
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “As a planetary apocalypse looms, a woman struggling to embrace end-times chaos searches for meaning in her last months on Earth.”
Blue Eye Samurai (2023)
- Genre: Action
- Cast: Maya Erskine, Brenda Song, Kenneth Branagh
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “Driven by a dream of revenge against those who made her an outcast in Edo-period Japan, a young warrior cuts a bloody path toward her destiny.”
Six Feet Under (2001-2005)
- Genre: Drama
- Cast: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy
- Number of seasons: 5
Synopsis: “A death in the family forces a grieving mother and her children to confront their issues while running a funeral business in this acclaimed series.”
PLUTO (2023)
- Genre: Anime, Action
- Cast: Shinshu Fuji, Yoko Hikasa, Minori Suzuki
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “When the world’s seven most advanced robots and their human allies are murdered one by one, Inspector Gesicht soon discovers that he’s also in danger.”
Bodies (2023)
- Genre: Drama
- Cast: Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Shira Haas, Amaka Okafor
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “Four detectives. Four timelines. One body. To save Britain’s future, they’ll need to solve the murder that altered the course of history first.”
The Fall of the House of Usher (2023)
- Genre: Horror
- Cast: Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, Mary McDonnell
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “To secure their fortune — and future — two ruthless siblings build a family dynasty that begins to crumble when their heirs mysteriously die, one by one.”
Lupin (2021-Present)
- Genre: Action
- Cast: Omar Sy, Ludivine Sagnier, Clotilde Hesme
- Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “Inspired by the adventures of Arsène Lupin, gentleman thief Assane Diop sets out to avenge his father for an injustice inflicted by a wealthy family.”
Castlevania: Nocturne (2023)
- Genre: Animated, Horror
- Cast: Edward Bluemel, Pixie Davies, Thuso Mbedu
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “As revolution sweeps France, Richter Belmont fights to uphold his family’s legacy and prevent the rise of a ruthless, power-hungry vampire ruler.”
The Pacific (2010)
- Genre: Action, War
- Cast: James Badge Dale, Joseph Mazzello, Jon Seda
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “The horrors of combat unfold for three young US Marines fighting their way through the blood, mud and rain of the Pacific theater during World War II.”
Band of Brothers (2001)
- Genre: Drama, War
- Cast: Damian Lewis, Ron Livingston, Neal McDonough
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “Fresh from training camp, a company of US soldiers plunges into the harsh realities of World War II as they make a treacherous journey across Europe.”
Disenchantment (2018-2023)
- Genre: Animated, Comedy
- Cast: Abbi Jacobson, Eric André, Nat Faxon
- Number of seasons: 5
Synopsis: “Princess duties call, but she’d rather be drinking. Free-spirited Bean exasperates the king as she wreaks havoc with her demon and elf pals.”
One Piece (2023-Present)
- Genre: Action, Comedy
- Cast: Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd, Mackenyu
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “With his straw hat and ragtag crew, young pirate Monkey D. Luffy goes on an epic voyage for treasure in this live-action adaptation of the popular manga.”
Painkiller (2023)
- Genre: Drama
- Cast: Matthew Broderick, Uzo Aduba, Taylor Kitsch
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “The causes and consequences of America’s opioid epidemic unfold in this drama following its perpetrators, victims and an investigator seeking the truth.”
Heartstopper (2022-Present)
- Genre: Romance
- Cast: Kit Connor, Joe Locke, William Gao
- Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “Teens Charlie and Nick discover their unlikely friendship might be something more as they navigate school and young love in this coming-of-age series.”
Ugly Betty (2006-2010)
- Genre: Comedy
- Cast: America Ferrera, Eric Mabius, Tony Plana
- Number of seasons: 4
Synopsis: “An aspiring writer works her way up the ladder at a fashion magazine, despite her quirky wardrobe choices and doubting coworkers.”
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead (2023)
- Genre: Anime
- Cast: Shuichiro Umeda, Tomori Kusunoki, Makoto Furukawa
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “In this anime adaptation, an overworked 24-year-old finally decides to live a little and create a bucket list, when a zombie outbreak hits the country.”
Sweet Magnolias (2020-Present)
- Genre: Drama
- Cast: JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, Heather Headley
- Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “Lifelong friends Maddie, Helen and Dana Sue lift each other up as they juggle relationships, family and careers in the small, Southern town of Serenity.”
Quarterback (2023)
- Genre: Sports Non-Fiction
- Cast: Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, Marcus Mariota
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “Go inside the huddle and into the homes of Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, and Marcus Mariota in this candid docuseries following their 2022-23 NFL season.”
The Lincoln Lawyer (2022-Present)
- Genre: Thriller
- Cast: Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Neve Campbell, Becki Newton
- Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “Sidelined after an accident, hotshot Los Angeles lawyer Mickey Haller restarts his career — and his trademark Lincoln — when he takes on a murder case.”
Insecure (2016-2021)
- Genre: Comedy
- Cast: Issa Rae, Yvonne Orji, Jay Ellis
- Number of seasons: 5
Synopsis: “Best friends Issa and Molly build each other up and call each other out as they ride the ups and downs of life, love and work in Los Angeles.”
Suits (2011-2019)
- Genre: Drama
- Cast: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Sarah Rafferty
- Number of seasons: 8
Synopsis: “After impressing a slick lawyer with his razor-sharp mind, a college dropout scores a coveted associate job, even though he has no legal credentials.”
Manifest (2018-2023)
- Genre: Drama, Mystery
- Cast: Melissa Roxburgh, Josh Dallas, J.R. Ramirez
- Number of seasons: 4
Synopsis: “When a plane mysteriously lands years after takeoff, the people onboard return to a world that has moved on without them and face strange new realities.”
The Batman (2004)
- Genre: Animated, Action-Adventure
- Cast: Rino Romano, Alastair Duncan, Mitch Pileggi
- Number of seasons: 5
Synopsis: “Tech billionaire by day and masked vigilante by night, Batman takes on notorious villains across Gotham City in this action-packed animated series.”
Black Knight (2023)
- Genre: K-Drama, Sci-Fi, Action
- Cast: Kim Woo-bin, Song Seung-heon, Kang You-seok
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “In a dystopian future devastated by air pollution, the survival of humanity depends on the Black Knights — and they’re far from your average deliverymen.”
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2023)
- Genre: Drama, Period Piece
- Cast: India Amarteifio, Adjoa Andoh, Michelle Fairley
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “Young Queen Charlotte’s marriage to King George of England sparks an epic love story and transforms high society in this “Bridgerton” universe prequel.”
Sweet Tooth (2021-2024)
- Genre: Drama, Fantasy
- Cast: Nonso Anozie, Christian Convery, Stefania LaVie Owen
- Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “On an epic adventure across a post-apocalyptic world, a lovable boy who’s part human and part deer searches for family and home with a gruff protector.”
The Diplomat (2023-Present)
- Genre: Drama, Political
- Cast: Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, David Gyasi
- Number of seasons: 2
Synopsis: “Amid an international crisis, a career diplomat juggles her new high-profile job as ambassador to the UK and her turbulent marriage to a political star.”
Queenmaker (2023)
- Genre: Drama
- Cast: Kim Hee-ae, Moon So-ri, Ryu Soo-young
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “After a tragic accident, a powerful fixer uses her skills to transform a civil rights lawyer into the next mayor — and take down her former employer.”
BEEF (2023)
- Genre: Comedy
- Cast: Steven Yeun, Ali Wong, Joseph Lee
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “A road rage incident between two strangers — a failing contractor and an unfulfilled entrepreneur — sparks a feud that brings out their darkest impulses.”
Unstable (2023-Present)
- Genre: Comedy
- Cast: Rob Lowe, John Owen Lowe, Sian Clifford
- Number of seasons: 2
Synopsis: “A biotech genius tries to bounce back from the depths of grief with help from his son, who works to escape his dad’s shadow and save the family business.”
The Night Agent (2023-Present)
- Genre: Thriller, Drama
- Cast: Gabriel Basso, Luciane Buchanan, Hong Chau
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “While monitoring an emergency line, a vigilant FBI agent answers a call that plunges him into a deadly conspiracy involving a mole at the White House.”
Shadow and Bone (2021-2023)
- Genre: Fantasy, Drama
- Cast: Jessie Mei Li, Archie Renaux, Ben Barnes
- Number of seasons: 2
Synopsis: “Dark forces conspire against orphan mapmaker Alina Starkov when she unleashes an extraordinary power that could change the fate of her war-torn world.”
Outer Banks (2020-Present)
- Genre: Drama
- Cast: Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey
- Number of seasons: 4
Synopsis: “On an island of haves and have-nots, teen John B enlists his three best friends to hunt for a legendary treasure linked to his father’s disappearance.”
You (2018-Present)
- Genre: Thriller
- Cast: Penn Badgley, Victoria Pedretti, Elizabeth Lail
- Number of seasons: 4
Synopsis: “A dangerously charming, intensely obsessive young man goes to extreme measures to insert himself into the lives of those he is transfixed by.”
Physical: 100 (2023-Present)
- Genre: Competition Reality
- Cast: Choo Sung-hoon, Yun Sung-bin, Yang Hak-seon
- Number of seasons: 2
Synopsis: “One hundred contestants in top physical shape compete in a series of grueling challenges to claim the honor — and cash reward — as the last one standing.”
Cunk On Earth (2022)
- Genre: Mockumentary
- Cast: Diane Morgan
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “Philomena Cunk is here to show how far humanity has come — or not — in this witty mockumentary tracing the history of civilization.”
Vikings: Valhalla (2022-2024)
- Genre: Action Drama
- Cast: Sam Corlett, Leo Suter, Frida Gustavsson
- Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “In this sequel to “Vikings,” a hundred years have passed and a new generation of legendary heroes arises to forge its own destiny — and make history.”
Sonic Prime (2022-2024)
- Genre: Kids Animation
- Cast: Deven Mack, Ashleigh Ball, Brian Drummond
- Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “When an explosive battle with Dr. Eggman shatters the universe, Sonic races through parallel dimensions to reconnect with his friends and save the world.”
Wednesday (2022-Present)
- Genre: Fantasy
- Cast: Jenna Ortega, Gwendoline Christie, Riki Lindhome
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “Smart, sarcastic and a little dead inside, Wednesday Addams investigates a murder spree while making new friends — and foes — at Nevermore Academy.”
1899 (2022)
- Genre: Mystery Thriller
- Cast: Emily Beecham, Aneurin Barnard, Andreas Pietschmann
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “When mysterious events change the course of an immigrant ship headed for New York in 1899, a mind-bending riddle unfolds for its bewildered passengers.”
The Midnight Club (2022)
- Genre: Mystery, Horror
- Cast: Iman Benson, Igby Rigney, Ruth Codd
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “Inside a hospice for terminally ill teens, members of an exclusive club make a chilling pact: The first to die must send a sign from beyond the grave.”
Big Mouth (2017-Present)
- Genre: Sitcom, Coming-of-Age
- Cast: Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Jessi Klein
- Number of seasons: 7
Synopsis: “Teenage friends find their lives upended by the wonders and horrors of puberty in this edgy comedy from real-life pals Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg.”
The Sinner (2017-2021)
- Genre: Crime Drama, Anthology
- Cast: Bill Pullman, Jessica Biel, Carrie Coon
- Number of seasons: 4
Synopsis: “In a small New York town, a haunted detective hunts for answers about perplexing crimes while wrestling with his own demons.”
Arcane (2021-Present)
- Genre: Fantasy, Adult Animation
- Cast: Hailee Steinfeld, Katie Leung, Kevin Alejandro
- Number of seasons: 2
Synopsis: “Amid the stark discord of twin cities Piltover and Zaun, two sisters fight on rival sides of a war between magic technologies and clashing convictions.”
Arrested Development (2003-2019)
- Genre: Sitcom
- Cast: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett
- Number of seasons: 5
Synopsis: “It’s the Emmy-winning story of a wealthy family that lost everything, and the one son who had no choice but to keep them all together.”
Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005-2008)
- Genre: Fantasy, Kids Animation
- Cast: Zach Tyler, Mae Whitman, Jack De Sena
- Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “With the Fire Nation on the brink of global domination, a young girl and her brother discover a 12-year old Airbender who reveals himself as the Avatar. Will this irresponsible kid accept his destiny in time to save the world?”
Bee and PuppyCat (2022)
- Genre: Teen TV, Adult Animation
- Cast: Allyn Rachel, Kent Osborne, Alexander James Rodriguez
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “On a charming magical island, the impulsive Bee and her furry pal get up to all sorts of adventures while working for an intergalactic temp agency.”
Better Call Saul (2015-2022)
- Genre: Crime Drama
- Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn
- Number of seasons: 5
Synopsis: “This Emmy-nominated prequel to Breaking Bad follows small-time attorney Jimmy McGill as he transforms into morally challenged lawyer Saul Goodman.”
Black Mirror (2011-Present)
- Genre: Sci-Fi Thriller, British
- Cast: Jesse Plemons, Cristin Milioti, Jimmi Simpson
- Number of seasons: 6
Synopsis: “This sci-fi anthology series explores a twisted, high-tech near-future where humanity’s greatest innovations and darkest instincts collide.”
BoJack Horseman (2014-2020)
- Genre: Sitcom, Adult Animation
- Cast: Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Aaron Paul
- Number of seasons: 6
Synopsis: “Meet the most beloved sitcom horse of the ’90s, 20 years later. He’s a curmudgeon with a heart of…not quite gold…but something like gold. Copper?”
Breaking Bad (2008-2013)
- Genre: Crime Drama, Thriller
- Cast: Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn
- Number of seasons: 5
Synopsis: “A high school chemistry teacher dying of cancer teams with a former student to secure his family’s future by manufacturing and selling crystal meth.”
Bridgerton (2020-Present)
- Genre: Romantic Drama, Period Piece
- Cast: Adjoa Andoh, Julie Andrews, Lorraine Ashbourne
- Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “The eight close-knit siblings of the Bridgerton family look for love and happiness in London high society. Inspired by Julia Quinn’s bestselling novels.”
Castlevania (2017-2021)
- Genre: Horror Anime
- Cast: Richard Armitage, James Callis, Alejandra Reynoso
- Number of seasons: 4
Synopsis: “A vampire hunter fights to save a besieged city from an army of otherworldly beasts controlled by Dracula himself. Inspired by the classic video games.”
Cheer (2020-Present)
- Genre: Docuseries, Competition Reality Series
- Number of seasons: 2
Synopsis: “This gripping docuseries follows the ups and downs of Navarro College’s competitive cheer squad as they work to win a conveted national title.”
Chef’s Table (2015-Present)
- Genre: Docuseries, Food & Travel
- Number of seasons: 6
Synopsis: “In this Emmy-nominated series, meet culinary stars around the world who are redefining gourmet food with innovative dishes and tantalizing desserts.”
Cobra Kai (2018-Present)
- Genre: Drama, Comedy
- Cast: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Xolo Maridueña
- Number of seasons: 6
Synopsis: “Decades after the tournament that changed their lives, the rivalry between Johnny and Daniel reignites in this sequel to the Karate Kid films.”
Crash Landing on You (2019)
- Genre: Romantic Drama, Comedy, Korean
- Cast: Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin, Seo Ji-hye
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “A paragliding mishap drops a South Korean heiress in North Korea — and into the life of an army officer, who decides he will help her hide.”
The Crown (2016-2023)
- Genre: Political Drama, British
- Cast: Olivia Colman, Helena Bonham Carter, Tobias Menzies
- Number of seasons: 6
Synopsis: “Based on historical events, this series dramatizes the story of Queen Elizabeth II and the political and personal events that have shaped her reign.”
Dark (2017-2020)
- Genre: Sci-Fi, Mystery, German
- Cast: Louis Hofmann, Oliver Masucci, Jördis Triebel
- Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “A missing child sets four families on a frantic hunt for answers as they unearth a mind-bending mystery that spans three generations.”
Death Note (2006)
- Genre: Horror Anime, Japanese
- Cast: Mamoru Miyano, Kappei Yamaguchi, Shido Nakamura
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “When a Japanese high schooler comes into possession of a mythical notebook, he finds he has the power to kill anybody whose name he writes in it.”
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. (2016-2019)
- Genre: Comedy Anime, Japanese
- Cast: Hiroshi Kamiya, Daisuke Ono, Nobunaga Shimazaki
- Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “High school sophomore Kusuo Saiki swore as a child that he would keep his psychic talents hidden, but his abilities still make his life difficult.”
Extraordinary Attorney Woo (2022)
- Genre: Courtroom Drama, Korean
- Cast: Park Eun-bin, Kang Tae-oh, Kang Ki-young
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “Brilliant attorney Woo Young-woo tackles challenges in the courtroom and beyond as a newbie at a top law firm and a woman on the autism spectrum.”
Formula 1: Drive to Survive (2019-Present)
- Genre: Docuseries, Sports & Fitness, British
- Number of seasons: 6
Synopsis: “Drivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane — both on and off the track — during each cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing.”
The Good Place (2016-2020)
- Genre: Sitcom
- Cast: Kristen Bell, Ted Danson, William Jackson Harper
- Number of seasons: 4
Synopsis: “Due to an error, self-absorbed Eleanor Shellstrop arrives at the Good Place after her death. Determined to stay, she tries to become a better person.”
The Great British Baking Show (2010-Present)
- Genre: Food & Travel, Competition Reality, British
- Cast: Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith, Noel Fielding
- Number of seasons: 8
Synopsis: “A talented batch of amateur bakers face off in a 10-week competition, whipping up their best dishes in the hopes of being named the U.K.’s best.”
GLOW (2017-2019)
- Genre: Drama, Comedy
- Cast: Alison Brie, Betty Gilpin, Marc Maron
- Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “In 1980s LA, a crew of misfits reinvent themselves as the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. A comedy by the team behind Orange is the New Black.”
Hilda (2018-2023)
- Genre: Kids Animation, Adventure
- Cast: Bella Ramsey, Ameerah Falzon-Ojo, Oliver Nelson
- Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “Fearless, free-spirited Hilda finds new friends, adventure and magical creatures when she leaves her enchanted forest home and journeys to the city.”
I Think You Should Leave (2019-Present)
- Genre: Sketch Comedy
- Cast: Tim Robinson, Andy Samberg, Sam Richardson
- Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “There is no such thing as an ordinary interaction in this offbeat sketch comedy series that features a deep roster of guest stars.”
Kingdom (2019-Present)
- Genre: Political Drama, Korean
- Cast: Ju Ji-hoon, Ryu Seung-ryong, Bae Doona
- Number of seasons: 2
Synopsis: “While strange rumors about their ill king grip a kingdom, the crown prince becomes their only hope against a mysterious plague overtaking the land.”
The Last Dance (2020)
- Genre: Docuseries, Sports & Fitness
- Cast: Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “This docuseries chronicles the rise of superstar Michael Jordan and the 1990s Chicago Bulls, with unaired footage from an unforgettable 1997-98 season.”
Love (2016-2018)
- Genre: Romantic Comedy
- Cast: Gillian Jacobs, Paul Rust, Claudia O’Doherty
- Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “Rebellious Mickey and good-natured Gus navigate the thrills and agonies of modern relationships in this bold comedy co-created by Judd Apatow.”
Mindhunter (2017-2019)
- Genre: Crime Drama, Mystery
- Cast: Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallany, Anna Torv
- Number of seasons: 2
Synopsis: “In the late 1970s two FBI agents expand criminal science by delving into the psychology of murder and getting uneasily close to all-too-real monsters.”
Money Heist (2017-2021)
- Genre: Crime Drama, Thriller, Spanish
- Cast: Úrsula Corberó, Álvaro Morte, Itziar Ituño
- Number of seasons: 5
Synopsis: “Eight thieves take hostages and lock themselves in the Royal Mint of Spain as a criminal mastermind manipulates the police to carry out his plan.”
Narcos (2015-2017)
- Genre: Crime Drama, Thriller
- Cast: Wagner Moura, Pedro Pascal, Boyd Holbrook
- Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “The true story of Colombia’s infamously violent and powerful drug cartels fuels this gritty gangster drama series.”
Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995)
- Genre: Mecha & Cyborg Anime, Japanese
- Cast: Megumi Ogata, Kotono Mitsuishi, Yuriko Yamaguchi
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “Fifteen years after the Second Impact, Shinji Ikari joins his father’s group NERV as one of several teenage mecha pilots fighting the monstrous Angels.”
Our Planet (2019-2023)
- Genre: Docuseries, Science & Nature
- Cast: David Attenborough
- Number of seasons: 2
Synopsis: “Experience our planet’s natural beauty and examine how climate change impacts all living creatures in this ambitious documentary of spectacular scope.”
Ozark (2017-2022)
- Genre: Crime Drama, Thriller
- Cast: Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Sofia Hublitz
- Number of seasons: 4
Synopsis: “A financial adviser drags his family from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks, where he must launder $500 million in five years to appease a drug boss.”
The Queen’s Gambit (2020)
- Genre: Drama
- Cast: Anya Taylor-Joy, Bill Camp, Marielle Heller
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “In a 1950s orphanage, a young girl reveals an astonishing talent for chess and begins an unlikely journey to stardom while grappling with addiction.”
Queer Eye (2018-Present)
- Genre: Makeover, Reality
- Cast: Bobby Berk, Karamo Brown, Tan France
- Number of seasons: 8
Synopsis: “Grab some tissues! An all-new “Fab Five” serve up hip tips, emotionally charged makeovers and heartfelt reveals that bring out all the feels.”
Seinfeld (1989-1998)
- Genre: Sitcom
- Cast: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander
- Number of seasons: 9
Synopsis: “The “show about nothing” is a sitcom landmark, with comic Jerry and his three sardonic friends finding laughs in both the mundane and the ridiculous.”
Sex Education (2019-2023)
- Genre: Drama, British
- Cast: Asa Butterfield, Gillian Anderson, Ncuti Gatwa
- Number of seasons: 4
Synopsis: “Insecure Otis has all the answers when it comes to sex advice, thanks to his therapist mom. So rebel Maeve proposes a school sex-therapy clinic.”
Squid Game (2021-Present)
- Genre: Thriller, Korean
- Cast: Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Wi Ha-jun
- Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children’s games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits — with deadly high stakes.”
Stranger Things (2016-Present)
- Genre: Sci-fi, Thriller
- Cast: Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown
- Number of seasons: 4
Synopsis: “When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces and one strange little girl.”
Tiger King (2020-2021)
- Genre: Docuseries, True Crime
- Number of seasons: 2
Synopsis: “A zoo owner spirals out of control amid a cast of eccentric characters in this true murder-for-hire story from the underworld of big cat breeding.”
Top Boy (2019-2023)
- Genre: Crime Drama, British
- Cast: Ashley Walters, Kane Robinson, Micheal Ward
- Number of seasons: 5
Synopsis: “Two seasoned drug dealers return to the gritty streets of London, but their pursuit of money and power is threatened by a young and ruthless hustler.”
Travelers (2016-2018)
- Genre: Sci-fi, Thriller, Canadian
- Cast: Eric McCormack, MacKenzie Porter, Nesta Cooper
- Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “A federal agent tracks four people who suddenly seem to possess entirely new personalities, leading to a startling discovery about humanity’s future.”
The Witcher (2019-Present)
- Genre: Fantasy, Action-Adventure
- Cast: Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan
- Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “Geralt of Rivia, a mutated monster-hunter for hire, journeys toward his destiny in a turbulent world where people often prove more wicked than beasts.”
We’ll be back each month with updates to this list as shows join and leave the Netflix library. You can also check out all of the new releases on Netflix here.
