GoKawiilWe've all done the infinite scroll on the Netflix app, spending an hour looking for something to watch before giving up. Sometimes there are just too many shows to choose from, and the last thing anyone wants is to get a few hours into something that's not worth finishing.
To save your precious time, we've compiled a list of our favorite shows on Netflix, from some of the streamer's most iconic flagship series, such as Stranger Things and The Crown, to reliable classics like Gilmore Girls and Scandal. We've also found underrated or critically acclaimed originals you can't find anywhere else. We'll let you know which series have just arrived or are about to leave, too, so you can prioritize your watch list.
One of the great original docuseries on Netflix, Love on the Spectrum, will be back with new episodes on April 1, so in the meantime, we're going to catch up on seasons 1 to 3 which are perfect when you need some feel-good viewing.
If you're looking for your next favorite series, here's our roundup of some of the best shows you can stream on Netflix. And if you'd rather go with a movie instead, here are our picks for the best movies on Netflix.
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Netflix Love on the Spectrum (2022-) If you're looking for the antidote to a stressful day, look no further than Love on the Spectrum. The docuseries follows young adults on the autism spectrum who are looking for love, and it's just about as heartwarming and generally wonderful as you could imagine. Each of the show's seasons contains either six or seven episodes, making it the perfect binge if you need a rush of dopamine. Catch up on old episodes now before season 4 arrives on April 1.
Netflix Peaky Blinders (2013-2022) Peaky Blinders tells the story of an English gang run by Thomas Shelby (Cillian Murphy) and his family after World War I. The gang controls the city of Birmingham, but Shelby begins to set his sights beyond the streets as he aims to move up in the world. What sells this show is not only its compelling storyline, but also its stellar casting. If you've never seen the show or want to refresh your memory, now is the perfect time – a Peaky Blinders movie starring Murphy, Rebecca Ferguson and Barry Keoghan, titled Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, will be streaming on Netflix on March 20, 2026.
Netflix How to Get to Heaven from Belfast (2026) In How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, three school friends, Saoirse, Robyn and Dara, learn about the death of their estranged best friend Greta and decide to go on a road trip to pay their respects. But when they meet Greta's odd family and realize that she's not actually in the casket, they decide to investigate the situation. While it certainly seems like Greta's family is hiding something, the trio also has a dark secret of their own that they hope will never come out.
Netflix Bridgerton (2020-) Set in Regency-era England, Bridgerton is the story of the eight Bridgerton siblings as they search for love while navigating high society -- and being the subject of a gossip newsletter written by one of their closest friends. The latest season features a love story between the second-oldest Bridgerton, Benedict, who no one thought would settle down, and a mystery woman he meets at a masquerade ball. While the first few episodes of the season were reminiscent of a Cinderella story, things get more complicated in the second half as Benedict and his new love, Sophie, try to find a way to be together against the odds.
Netflix The Night Agent (2023-) Gabriel Basso stars in The Night Agent, based on the novel of the same name written by Matthew Quirk. In the show's first season, FBI agent Peter Sutherland (Basso) works at the White House in the top-secret Night Agent program. He's pulled into a dangerous conspiracy when he learns a mole might be lurking within the government. A new season of the addictive thriller kicks off with Peter heading to Istanbul in search of a young Treasury agent who's fled the US. This uncovers a dangerous conspiracy within the highest ranks of the government. Season 3 arrived to the platform in February.
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