If you’re like me and routinely indecisive, starting a new television series can be nearly impossible. With so many options out there, plus endless TikToks about the latest series that flood our "For You" pages, where does one even begin? As a streaming service, Netflix houses some of the best television shows out there, both original and not. From original productions like The Crown to Wednesday to Orange is the New Black to Sex Education, there’s something for everyone. And that’s not even mentioning other standouts the platform has like Breaking Bad and The Good Place. To help make picking your next binge-watch a little easier, we’ve compiled 43 of the best shows on Netflix that you can watch right now.
1
American Vandal
A satire on true crime, American Vandal chronicles the aftermath of various high school pranks, including someone spray painting a ton of penises around the school.
2
Arrested Development
All five seasons of the popular sitcom — which follows a son who has to take over his family's real estate business after his father is sent to prison — starring Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Michael Cera, and Will Arnett are available to stream.
3
Better Call Saul
The final season of Better Call Saul was released in 2022 and the show has grown to critical acclaim. Part of the Breaking Bad franchise, the show follows Saul Goodman, the attorney for chemist-turned-meth dealer Walter White, as both a prequel and sequel to the Breaking Bad series.
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4
Big Mouth
The raunchy animated show is known for having almost every famous comedian star in it (it was created by Nick Kroll, after all) and for its humorous take on puberty that first aired in 2017.
5
Black Mirror
A series of stand-alone episodes that are creepy sci-fi dystopian dramas, the hit series touches on topics of the modern world and first aired in 2011. Some of the most talked about episodes include “Nosedive”, “Rachel, Jack, and Ashley Too”, and the very first of the series, “The National Anthem.”
6
BoJack Horseman
Described as immensely funny and sad, this adult animated series created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg deals with a washed-up sitcom actor (who also is a horse) in the aftermath of his career. Touching on topics like depression and addiction, it’s a raw comedy that has its moving moments as well.
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7
Breaking Bad
The show is considered a must-watch by many and one of the best series to air follows a high school chemistry teacher who decides to turn an old RV into a meth lab to support his family once he finds out he has terminal cancer.
8
Bridgerton
The hit period drama from Shonda Rhimes took over everyone's attention during the pandemic and has remained steadfast since. Following the Bridgerton siblings in Regency London, each season focuses on one sibling's journey to marriage and those around them affected by their decisions.
9
Dead to Me
The dark comedy circles around the unlikely friendship of Jen (Christina Applegate) and Judy (Linda Cardellini) who meet at a support group after tragic losses. The third and final season aired last year to much acclaim.
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10
Dear White People
Based on the 2014 film of the same name, the series follows a group of students of color at a predominantly white Ivy League college.
11
Derry Girls
The Irish coming-of-age sitcom follows a group of teenage friends as they grow up in Northern Ireland in the 1990s. Absurdly funny and clever, it’s a standout series.
12
Elite
One of the most popular Spanish shows on Netflix, the teen series centers on a private high school in Spain and revolves around the relationships between three working-class students and their peers. It’s a raunchy, soapy show that mixes elements of Gossip Girl with murder, and has a lot of fun characters.
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13
Emily in Paris
The somewhat cringe rom-com show that everyone loves, Emily in Paris follows Lily Collins as an American sent to Paris for work and features lots of Parisian flairs (like very attractive men) and lots of pastries.
14
Formula 1: Drive to Survive
A docudrama that gives viewers behind-the-scenes looks at Formula 1, the racing sport that has taken over the world.
15
Friday Night Lights
The 2006 NBC drama chronicles the lives of the coach and players on Texas’ number one high school football team. Set in small-town America, the show shows the struggles that they face as they prize a football championship above all else.
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16
Ginny & Georgia
Think Gilmore Girls mixed with Big Little Lies and you have Ginny & Georgia. Centering on the mother-daughter relationship between the two, the series follows the Miller family as they move to New England and search for a fresh start after a very bumpy past featuring lots of murder, teenage pregnancy, and a thick southern accent.
17
The Great British Bake Off
The reality series that is all about amateur baking is a fan-favorite on Netflix and stars a dozen bakers on the hunt to become the best. Though Netflix doesn’t have all the seasons, it’s home to Season 8 and onward.
18
Heartstopper
Season two is coming and we could not be more excited. The British series follows two teen boys, Charlie and Nick, who discover their friendship might be something more. The series has been praised for its handling of queer love stories and one that is too easy to binge.
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19
Inventing Anna
The 2022 miniseries starring Julia Garner revolves around the life of Anna Delvey, an Instagram-heavy grifter and heiress who stole from New York elites.
20
Jane the Virgin
The CW show starring Gina Rodriguez as Jane, a 23-year-old virgin who is saving herself for marriage and who accidentally gets inseminated during a clinic visit for a pap smear. Lighthearted, moving, and funny, it’s the perfect watch for almost anyone.
Brooke LaMantia
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Brooke LaMantia is an NYC-based culture and fashion freelance writer whose work has appeared in The Cut, Cosmopolitan, W Magazine, InStyle, NYLON, and more.
