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 including Gilmore Girls and Scandal, the platform has something for everyone. 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.
This week, if you're looking for a lighthearted comedy full of great performances, catch up on Running Point. The sports comedy was developed by Mindy Kaling and stars Kate Hudson as the scion of a Los Angeles sports dynasty. After inheriting her family's pro basketball team, she's quickly forced to learn how to run the show while managing her family relationships, too. The show's second season just arrived and tops the list of Netflix Top 10 shows.
If you're looking for your next favorite series, here's our roundup of some of the best shows you can stream on Netflix right now. 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 Running Point (2025 - present) In the comedy series Running Point, Kate Hudson stars as Isla Gordon, a woman left in charge of her family's pro basketball team in L.A. A reformed party girl, she has to learn the ways of the family business while also navigating family drama, public scandals and, in Season 2, the return of her eldest brother Cam (Justin Theroux) who plans to usurp her position as head of the franchise.
Netflix Bandi (2026) After 11 siblings between the ages of 23 and 7 unexpectedly become orphans, it's up to the oldest children to provide for their younger siblings. When they learn that one of their brothers is already dabbling in the drug trade, the siblings' support of his illicit enterprise varies. As the drug business expands, so do conflicts within the family, and the threat of violence from rival gangs. The eight episode series, which was filmed in Martinique, just arrived this month.
Starz Outlander The romantic time travel drama Outlander has been a massive hit for Starz for the past decade, and the show is wrapping up its eighth and final season this month on that platform. But if you're looking for the previous seasons of the show, Netflix has them all, and they're the perfect, addictive binge. (Just be warned: The latest season won't hit Netflix for a while; it'll be at least another year.)
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. The fourth season just dropped this month.
Netflix Beef (2023-) A road rage incident between Danny Cho (Steven Yeun) and Amy Lau (Ali Wong) turns into a drawn-out feud, setting the stage for an enthralling comedic drama made all the better by stellar casting. Beef stole the show at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, nabbing eight wins, and won all three categories it was nominated for at the 81st Golden Globe Awards. Catch up with Season 1 now, or check out Season 2, starring Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Charles Melton and Cailee Spaeny, arriving April 16.
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