Netflix has a wide variety of shows, so a "good" show depends on your personal preferences! However, some shows are consistently popular and highly rated. Here are a few recommendations based on current popularity and critical acclaim:
Critically Acclaimed & Popular Choices:
- Black Rabbit This tense thriller starring Jude Law and Jason Bateman is currently popular, following two brothers in New York trying to escape dangerous consequences.
- House of Guinness This new drama from the creator of Peaky Blinders has been riding high in the Netflix top 10.
- Wednesday This Addams Family spin-off and fantasy hit continues to be popular.
- Adolescence This drama about a young boy accused of murder has received numerous awards, including 8 Emmys, and is noted for its unique single-take filming style for each episode.
- Black Mirror A long-running dystopian anthology series that continues to be popular for its chilling, thought-provoking stories.
- Beef A multiple Emmy winner for Best Limited Series, this show is praised for its sharp writing and the performances of Ali Wong and Steven Yeun.
- Ripley This adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's novel stars Andrew Scott and is lauded for its cold, clinical take and stunning black-and-white cinematography.
- Ozark A critically acclaimed and Emmy-winning thriller about an ordinary guy who becomes a major player in the international drug trade.
- Mindhunter A tense and riveting drama based on the story of the man who invented profiling serial killers, featuring strong performances and visuals.
Other Popular & Trending Shows:
- Wayward This limited series has been dominating Netflix's global rankings.
- Long Story Short A new animated comedy that's a hidden gem.
- The Killing Kind
- Fisk
- Hostage
- Finding Alice
- Untamed
- Too Much
- Ginny and Georgia
- Dept. Q If you enjoy thrillers like Slow Horses, this series follows misfit detectives solving cold cases.
- Sirens
- Forever
- The Four Seasons
- You
- Years and Years
- Toxic Town
- The Capture
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Squid Game Seasons 1, 2, and 3 are all among the most-watched Netflix series of all time.
- Bridgerton A popular period romance drama.
- The Diplomat A political drama that returned with its second season this fall, with a third season on the way.
- Nobody Wants This A comedy series starring Kristen Bell as a podcaster who falls for a rabbi.
- Orphan Black A sci-fi series about a woman who discovers she's a clone.
To help narrow it down further, what genres are you usually in the mood for (e.g., thriller, comedy, drama, sci-fi)?
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