It’s the weekend, or a sick day, or just a regular Tuesday night, and you need to binge-watch something. You don’t just want it, you need it. Where to begin? Fear not — we’re here to help. Below you’ll find an ever-expanding recommended list of TV shows available on Netflix, curated by us TV-obsessives. The mix covers a myriad of genres, lengths, countries of origins, and much more, but the one thing they have in common is that they are all excellent. If you want the full monty, peruse our picks for the best series and TV shows on Netflix right now below.
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Editor's note: This article was last updated on February 10th to include Freeridge.
The Lincoln Lawyer (2022-present)
Created by: David E. Kelley
Cast: Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Neve Campbell, Becki Newton, Jazz Raycole
The Lincoln Lawyer is everything a great legal drama should be: suspenseful, compelling, and unpredictable. Anchored by Manuel Garcia-Rulfo’s excellent performance as Mickey Haller, a skeptical yet optimistic criminal defense attorney as well as a recovering addict who runs his practice out of his town car, The Lincoln Lawyer is a solid adaptation of the Michael Connelly novel of the same name. Other standouts include Neve Campbell as Maggie McPherson, Halley’s first wife and a criminal prosecutor. If you’re looking for a sleek, sophisticated series, The Lincoln Lawyer is sure to deliver. - Taylor Gates
On My Block: Freeridge (2023-present)
Creators: Lauren Iungerich, Jamie Uyeshiro, Jamie Dooner, Eddie Gonzalez, Jeremy Haft
Cast: Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Bryana Salaz, Tenzing Norgay Trainor, Ciara Riley Wilson
Spinning off from the beloved series On My Block, Freeridge sees a new group of four teens in town working together to reverse a curse and end the misfortune they believe has begun to seep into their lives. Starring Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Bryana Salaz, Tenzing Norgay Trainor, and Ciara Riley Wilson, Freeridge connects directly with the original series, building a delightful foundation for this universe and even features charming cameos from characters — and their twins. Cleverly adding to the canon, Freeridge’s first season explains previously unexplored mysteries while setting up a few new questions of its own. – Yael Tygiel
Women at War (2022)
Creator: Cécile Lorne
Cast: Audrey Fleurot, Julie De Bona, Camille Lou, Sofia Essaïdi
Women at War is a fresh perspective on war dramas created by Cécile Lorne. Praised for a non-exploitative approach, Women at War explores stories about wartime brothels, makeshift hospitals, and scandals on top of the expected period drama and romance, featuring layered characters. Those characters include Agnes (Julie De Bona), a nun of a requisitioned convent, a mysterious sex worker from Paris named Marguerite (Audrey Fleurot), Nurse Suzanne (Camille Lou), and Caroline (Sofia Essaïdi), who finds herself running her family’s factory. Diving into a traditionally male-dominated genre, Women at War creatively follows the lives of these very different women in 1914 France over the course of eight enthralling episodes. – Yael Tygiel
Copenhagen Cowboy (2022-2023)
Creators: Sara Isabella Jønsson Vedde, Nicolas Winding Refn
Cast: Angela Bundalovic, Andreas Lykke Jørgensen, Li Ii Zhang
Copenhagen Cowboy is an unexpected, riveting, fantasy-leaning thriller series from Denmark that follows a young woman named Miu (Angela Bundalovic) seeking revenge against those who trafficked her as a good luck charm. Created by Nicolas Winding Refn with Sara Isabella Jønsson Vedde, Copenhagen Cowboy has a vividly graphic aesthetic as the heroine, after escaping slavery, travels deeper into Copenhagen's criminal underworld. Navigating a quest for vengeance, Copenhagen Cowboy’s intriguing mystery unfolds as Miu embarks on an odyssey of morality, weaving between perilous landscapes of both the natural and supernatural world. – Yael Tygiel
That ‘90s Show (2023-present)
Creator: Bonnie Turner, Lindsey Turner, Gregg Mettler
Cast: Callie Haverda, Debra Jo Rupp, Kurtwood Smith, Ashley Aufderheide, Mace Coronel
From Bonnie Turner and Lindsey Turner, with a story by Gregg Mettler, That ‘90s Show is a continuation of the hit comedy series That '70s Show. Set in 1995, That ‘90s Showfollows Leia Forman (Callie Haverda) as she visits her grandparents, Kitty and Red, in Point Place, WI. Reprising their roles as Kitty and Red are Debra Jo Rupp and Kurtwood Smith. Built on the same premise of teen shenanigans, That ‘90s Show sprinkles in a slew of cameos from the original series, including Mila Kunis as Jackie Burkhart, Ashton Kutcher as Michael Kelso, along with Topher Grace and Laura Prepon as Leia’s parents. – Yael Tygiel
Treason (2022)
Creator: Matt Charman
Cast: Charlie Cox, Ciarán Hinds, Olga Kurylenko, Oona Chaplin, Alex Kingston
Treason is a clever and intriguing spy thriller mini-series from creator Matt Charman (Bridge of Spies). Charlie Cox (She-Hulk) stars as Adam Lawrence, a star on the rise at MI6, whose upward trajectory is thrown off course when a woman from his past arrives, causing complications. The series features Olga Kurylenko (Black Widow) as Kara, a Russian spy who has a history with Lawrence, leading him to question himself, his loyalties, and everything he thinks he knows. Treason is a delicious cat-and-mouse game crafted by Charman through exciting action and gripping dialogue, allowing secrets to unfold through the five episodes and leaving audiences eager for more. – Yael Tygiel
Kaleidoscope (2023-present)
Creator: Eric Garcia
Cast: Paz Vega, Giancarlo Esposito, Jai Courtney, Peter Mark Kendall
From the intriguing mind of Eric Garcia (Matchstick Men), Kaleidoscope is a brand-new criminal anthology series that explores the heist genre in a clever new way. Fascinatingly presented, Kaleidoscope is a story of an elite crew of master thieves determined to break into an unbreakable vault for the score of a lifetime. Set across 25 years, Kaleidoscope uniquely allows audiences to piece together the puzzle however they wish, with eight immersive episodes that can be watched in any order. Starring Paz Vega, Giancarlo Esposito, and Jai Courtney, by the end of Kaleidoscope’s first season, the dots will be connected, but the results will vary. – Yael Tygiel
The Witcher: Blood Origin (2022-present)
Creator: Declan De Barra
Cast: Michelle Yeoh, Lenny Henry, Nathaniel Curtis, Dylan Moran
A prequel series set over a thousand years before the hit action-filled fantasy drama The Witcher,The Witcher: Blood Origin comes from creator Declan De Barra (Iron Fist) and explores the elusive Elven world where seven outcasts reluctantly unite against an unjust and power-hungry empire. StarringMichelle Yeoh(Everything Everywhere All At Once), Lenny Henry (The Rings of Power), and Nathaniel Curtis (It’s A Sin), The Witcher: Blood Origin reveals the creation of the very first Witcher, leading to unprecedented events that altered their universe forever, intertwining the worlds of monsters, humans, and elves. – Yael Tygiel
Harry & Meghan (2022-present)
Created by: Geoff Blackwell, Ruth Hobday
Harry & Meghan is a six-episode documentary series that allows Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (Suits) to reveal details about their lives. Exploring their story from the beginning, Harry & Meghan allows the high-profile couple to share intimate moments branching from the intricacies of their initial courtship. Featuring exclusive commentary from their famous friends like Tyler Perry, Serena Williams, and Abigail Spencer (Timeless), Harry & Meghan also allows historians, journalists, and royal experts to weigh in on the controversies they’ve endured throughout their relationship. A deeply personal window into the lives of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry & Meghan is an honest glimpse at their lives. – Yael Tygiel
The Recruit (2022-present)
Creator: Alexi Hawley
Cast: Noah Centineo, Katharine King So, Alexandra Petrachuk, Vondie Curtis-Hall
Noah Centineo (Black Adam) stars in The Recruit, an explosive and stunt-filled new series from Alexi Hawley (The Rookie: Feds). Centineo plays a newly hired CIA lawyer who finds himself stumbling headfirst through a dangerous web of international espionage. Hawley’s signature humor reverberates through the thrilling series, allowing Centineo to brush off his teen heartthrob status and emerge as a skilled action star. The Recruit features an experienced supporting cast, including Angel Parker (The Rookie), Vondie Curtis-Hall, Kristian Bruun (Orphan Black), and the hilarious Colton Dunn (Superstore). With all the building blocks of an exciting spy-adventure series plus a stellar cast, The Recruit is sure to become a favorite. – Yael Tygiel
Blood & Water (2020-present)
Created by: Daryne Joshua, Travis Taute
Cast: Ama Qamata, Khosi Ngema, Gail Mabalane
A fascinating drama series from South Africa, Blood & Water focuses on a pair of teen girls at an elite private school who believe themselves to be long-lost half-sisters. Attempting to prove their relationship, these teens uncover family secrets, including that one of them was abducted at birth. With an enticingly mysterious premise and gorgeous, talented stars like Ama Qamata and Khosi Ngema, Blood and Water promises a tempting story in the genre of Pretty Little Liars,Ringer,or The Lying Game. By highlighting Cape Town, supported by colorful costuming and cinematic shots, Blood & Water is a fantastic soapy series with three seasons already available to binge. – Yael Tygiel
1899 (2022-present)
Created by: Jantje Friese, Baran bo Odar
Cast: Emily Beecham, Aneurin Barnard, Andreas Pietschmann, Miguel Bernardeau
Combining elements of period drama, mystery, and sci-fi, 1899 is an epic German series that follows a group of European migrants traveling to New York City by boat at the turn of the century. From one of the first female doctors in the UK to a Parisian elite, a pair of mysterious Chinese women to a pretend Portuguese priest, it’s an eclectic bunch, and watching them go on their journey offers a viewing experience full of intriguing suspense. – Taylor Gates
Wednesday (2022-present)
Created by: Alfred Gough, Miles Millar
Cast: Jenna Ortega, Gwendoline Christie, Riki Lindhome, Jamie McShane
If you’re craving something creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky, look no further than Wednesday. Focusing on a teenage Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega), the show follows her as she attends Nevermore Academy, a school for supernatural creatures – something she’s not too thrilled about. However, her role quickly turns from mere student to detective, as there is a string of mysterious murders only she can help solve. The Addams Family has endured for generations for a reason, and Wednesday puts a refreshing spin on our familiar characters. Ortega’s performance is particularly impressive, and it’s fun to see Christina Ricci back in a different role, too. – Taylor Gates
Warrior Nun (2020-present)
Created by: Simon Barry
Cast: Alba Baptista, Toya Turner, Thekla Reuten
Based on the comic book character by Ben Dunn, Warrior Nun follows a young woman named Ava (Alba Baptista) who wakes up one day with a halo in her back. Even stranger, the halo gives her special skills and the ability to walk for the first time since being paralyzed 10 years ago. With these new powers, Ava gets pulled into a group of badass nuns who fight off evil. Combining mythology and theology with some truly impressive action, Warrior Nun is sure to delight fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the like. – Taylor Gates
From Scratch (2022)
Creators: Attica Locke, Tembi Locke
Cast: Zoe Saldana, Eugenio Mastrandrea, Danielle Deadwyler, Judith Scott
Inspired by Tembi Locke's memoir, From Scratch tells the story of a Texas woman (Zoe Saldana) whose world shifts when she heads abroad to Italy. With a turbulent love story at the center, From Scratch’s eight-episode run delicately infuses the limited series with art, sweeping shots of gorgeous architecture, and picturesque landscapes. The scenery alone will draw viewers into this romantic adventure of love, compromise, and determination. Showrunner Attica Locke brings out a moving performance from Saldana as well as her Sicilian love interest, co-star Eugenio Mastrandrea. – Yael Tygiel
Inside Man (2022)
Created by: Steven Moffat
Cast: David Tennant, Stanley Tucci, Dolly Wells, Lydia West
Created by Steven Moffat, the mind behind hits like Sherlock and Doctor Who, Inside Man stars his previous collaborator David Tennant as a local vicar named Harry Watling and Stanley Tucci as Jefferson Grieff, a death row inmate who gets leeway due to his talent for solving mysteries. After a series of events finds Harry in trouble, their two worlds collide. Inside Man shows two very different men thrown together and the unexpected repercussions of that. Its performances and central mystery make for a compelling watch. – Taylor Gates
Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities (2022)
Created by: Guillermo del Toro
Cast: Lize Johnston, Kevin Keppy, Kate Minicucci, F. Murray Abraham
The mind behind The Shape of Water, Pan’s Labyrinth, and – most recently – Netflix’s new Pinocchio, Guillermo del Toro is one of the most brilliant and influential people in horror. Cabinet of Curiosities is an anthology series curated by him featuring eight unique stories that celebrate and comment on the genre. From a mysterious storage unit to a Salem graveyard, a dead body found in the woods to a lotion with strange effects, each tale is creepy, original, and thoroughly entertaining. – Taylor Gates
The Watcher (2022)
Created by: Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan
Cast: Naomi Watts, Bobby Cannavale, Isabel Gravitt, Luke David Blumm, Jennifer Coolidge
Another mystery thriller show from Ryan Murphy and frequent collaborator Ian Brennan, The Watcher is based on a true story of a family who starts receiving threatening letters after moving into their new home. The series stars an A-list cast, including Naomi Watts and Bobby Cannavale as the parents who move in, Margo Martindale and Richard Kind as their less-than-welcoming neighbors, and Jennifer Coolidge as a real estate agent Watts’ characters knows from her past. The show can be as comedic as it is creepy, making for a fun watch. – Taylor Gates
The Midnight Club (2022)
Created by: Mike Flanagan, Leah Fong
Cast: Iman Benson, Igby Rigney, Ruth Codd, Annarah Cymone
From creator Mike Flanagan – the great mind behind The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, and Midnight Mass, among others – The Midnight Club is another excellent horror series. The show follows a group of eight young hospice patients who meet up every night to tell spooky stories. One night, they make a pact that the first one of them to die will communicate with the others from beyond the grave. When this happens, mysterious occurrences begin. Flanagan is known for combining horror with heart, and The Midnight Club is no exception, giving the audience as many emotions as it does jump scares. – Taylor Gates
The Empress (2022)
Created by: Katharina Eyssen, Lena Stahl
Cast: Devrim Lingnau, Philip Froissant
A steamy period drama in the vein of Bridgerton, The Empress revolves around Elisabeth (Devrim Lingnau), the Empress of Austria who ruled at the end of the 19th century. An unconventional ruler, she marries the man that was intended for her sister. And that’s just where the complications start. Things get even more complex as she has to navigate meddling family members and politics. Romantic and intriguing, The Empress is a historical series worth a watch. – Taylor Gates