{"id":16431,"date":"2022-06-03T18:13:15","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T16:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1655813"},"modified":"2022-06-03T18:36:34","modified_gmt":"2022-06-03T16:36:34","slug":"best-series-to-watch-on-netflix-this-june-updated","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/best-series-to-watch-on-netflix-this-june-updated\/","title":{"rendered":"Best series to watch on Netflix this June \u2013 updated"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Lewis Knight\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Friday, 03 June 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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It looks like it\u2019s going to be a busy month for Netflix as we hit June, with Jennifer Lopez\u2019s new documentary landing on the streamer.<\/p>\n

Titled\u00a0Halftime<\/a>, a nod to 52-year-old Lopez\u2019s age, the documentary will explore what the singer and actress\u2019 career will look like in the next half of her life, whilst also looking back at the star\u2019s rise to fame and the many obstacles she faced to get where she is today.<\/p>\n

We also have another season of the Netflix superhero series The Umbrella Academy<\/a>\u00a0to look forward to this month.<\/p>\n

If those upcoming series don\u2019t tickle your fancy, never fear: there\u2019s so much already on the streamer to dive into, from a brand-new super-sized season of\u00a0Stranger Things<\/a>\u00a0and LGBTQ+ coming-of-age drama\u00a0<\/span>Heartstopper<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 which stars\u00a0<\/span>Doctor Who<\/a>\u2018s newest cast member\u00a0<\/span>Yasmin Finney<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013\u00a0 to the heart-warming comedy Grace and Frankie.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t know where to start when it comes to finding a show to watch, then you\u2019re in luck:\u00a0RadioTimes.com<\/a>\u00a0has compiled a list of the best TV series below.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, you can check out our line-up of the\u00a0best Netflix movies<\/a>\u00a0for other suggestions.<\/p>\n

You can also tweet us @RadioTimes if we\u2019ve missed your favourite off the list \u2013 otherwise, start scrolling and happy streaming!<\/p>\n

Updated: 3rd<\/span>\u00a0June 2022<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

Best series to watch on Netflix this June<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Stranger Things<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\u00a0(L to R) Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven and Paul Reiser as Dr. Owens in STRANGER THINGS.<\/span><\/figcaption> Netflix<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

This 80s-set-and-inspired sci-fi drama turned Netflix\u2019s Original series output Upside-Down (sorry), becoming a pop culture touchstone and genuine word-of-mouth hit as fans around the world become obsessed with the strange happenings in Hawkins, Indiana.<\/p>\n

The meme-ification of this series can sometimes distract from just how warm, fun and scary Stranger Things<\/a> can be, full of plucky kids, terrifying monsters and laugh-out-loud moments from the outset and continuing through its (admittedly patchier) second and third seasons.<\/p>\n

Originally following the threat of a single monster slipping through from another dimension and facing off with a telekinetic young girl called Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), the scope of Stranger Things has widened over the years to take in telepathic Mind-Flayers, teen romance, puberty, fashion, grief AND dastardly Russians \u2013 as well as a pretty rousing rendition of Neverending story at the end of the last season.<\/p>\n

However, now the fourth run is now the most epic and most-anticipated yet and there are more episodes on the way\u2026 Huw Fullerton<\/strong><\/p>\n

Somebody Feed Phil (season 5)<\/b><\/h2>\n

The latest original content to land on Netflix revolving around food and travel is season 5 of Somebody Feed Phil. The travel documentary sees food aficionado Philip Rosenthal (best known as the creator of the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond) jet off around the world with family and friends to experience the cuisine and culture.<\/p>\n

Season 5 showcases five destinations, each with unique culinary twists: Oaxaca in Mexico, Maine, Finland\u2019s capital Helsinki, Portland Oregon and Madrid, where Rosenthal samples everything from street food to nine course meals.<\/p>\n

With fascinating backstories to every dish that Phil tries, vibrant scenery, kitchen shenanigans and the presenter\u2019s wonderful sense of humour, Rosenthal\u2019s global gastronomic adventures offer something a bit different than your generic cooking show, where you just watch people make food. Molly Moss.<\/strong><\/p>\n

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman<\/h2>\n
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Cardi B on My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman<\/span><\/figcaption> Clifton Prescod\/Netflix \u00a9 2022<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

These days, chat shows dominate the late night TV schedules \u2013 and yet it\u2019s still worth checking out My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman if you haven\u2019t already.<\/p>\n

A bearded broadcasting legend, the 75-year-old has decades of experience when it comes to getting the gossip from the stars of today and continues to place celebs in the hot seat in the brand new fourth season of this Netflix show. From Ryan Reynolds and Billie Eilish to Will Smith and Cardi B, Letterman leads in-depth conversations with A-listers, drilling down into sensitive topics whilst also having fun. Molly Moss.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heartstopper<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Yasmin Finney plays Elle Argent in Heartstopper<\/span><\/figcaption> Netflix<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

This LGBTQ+ romance has captured the hearts of viewers across the globe, telling the story of how schoolboys Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) and Nick Nelson (Kit Connor) go from being friends to boyfriends over the course of a fateful school term. The show dispenses with the drugs, sex and misery of edgier high school fare like Euphoria<\/a>, in favour of an all-ages approach that makes up for in cuteness what it lacks in dramatic stakes.<\/p>\n

With brisk 25-minute episodes, this is a series you can easily binge-watch \u2013 and if you\u2019re a hopeless romantic, then you most likely will. Heartstopper<\/a> boasts a cast comprised largely of newcomers (along with one A-list cameo<\/a>), but expect to see plenty more from them in the years to come. In fact, trans actress Yasmin Finney<\/a> \u2013 who plays caring schoolgirl Elle \u2013 has just been cast in Doctor Who\u2019s 60th anniversary special<\/a> by none other than Russell T Davies.<\/p>\n

Love, Death + Robots\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Legendary director David Fincher (Fight Club, Seven, Gone Girl) teams up with fellow filmmaker Tim Miller (Deadpool<\/a>) for this acclaimed anthology series, which spotlights some of the most promising up and coming animation studios. Episodes vary between 6 and 18 minutes, each one with its own distinct style and high-concept sci-fi premise, ranging from dark and spooky to the downright absurd (\u201cWhen The Yoghurt Took Over\u201d, anyone?).<\/p>\n

If you want to get a risk-free flavour of what to expect from Love, Death + Robots, you can! Netflix released an episode from the brand new third season on its YouTube channel for all to enjoy<\/a>. 3 Robots: Exit Strategies is a sequel to a short film from season one, but we\u2019re confident you\u2019ll fall in love with its quirky protagonists whether you\u2019ve seen the original or not.<\/p>\n

Is It Cake?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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For those of you mourning The Great British Bake Off, and for those of you who enjoy their game shows with a spoonful of zaniness, look no further than the bizarre Is It Cake?.<\/p>\n

If ever you\u2019ve scrolled through social media and seen someone slice through a handbag, revealing that the handbag was in fact a Victoria sponge, Is It Cake? takes things to another extreme, as bakers compete to fool a panel of judges determined to spot their cake (made to look like an everyday object) hidden in a lineup of non-edible items.<\/p>\n

Saturday Night Live\u2019s Mikey Day hosts the series, with jokes and asides as offbeat and unexpected as the bakers\u2019s creations. \u2013\u00a0Flora Carr<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grace and Frankie<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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It\u2019s hard to believe it\u2019s been seven years since Grace & Frankie<\/a> made its Netflix debut but the sitcom, created by Friends\u2019 Marta Kauffman, is wrapping up with several Emmy and Golden Globe nominations under its belt.<\/p>\n

Starring Hollywood veterans Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, this odd couple comedy follows the fierce, cosmopolitan-drinking retired cosmetics mogul Grace (Fonda) and free-spirited, quirky artist Frankie (Tomlin) after their divorce lawyer husbands Robert (Martin Sheen) and Sol (Sam Waterston) divorce them for one another. When Grace and Frankie are forced to both live in the couples\u2019 shared beach house, the pensioners \u2013 who never particularly liked one another \u2013 slowly become firm friends as they process the disintegration of their love lives and get into new shenanigans.<\/p>\n

While this heart-warming comedy received mixed reviews in its first season, if you can push through to the second you\u2019ll find that Grace & Frankie is well worth a watch thanks to the hilarious performances from its star-studded cast.\u00a0\u2013 Lauren Morris\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s A Sin<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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It\u2019s a Sin made waves when it first arrived on Channel 4 back at the start of 2021, and may be set to have its moment of awards glory this Sunday (8th May) at the TV BAFTAs.<\/p>\n

A real powerhouse drama from returning Doctor Who<\/a> showrunner Russell T Davies, the series explored the lives of a group of gay men and their friends during the HIV\/AIDs crisis in \u201980s and \u201990s Britain, telling the story with sensitivity, empathy and heart.<\/p>\n

With the show ranging from euphoria to heartbreak across five episodes, led by a magnificent performance from Years and Years\u2019 Olly Alexander, if you haven\u2019t already seen It\u2019s A Sin now is the perfect time to catch up, and you\u2019ll be sorry that you missed it the first time around. \u2013 James Hibbs<\/a><\/p>\n

Community<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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If you\u2019re a fan of Rick and Morty, why not check out this loveable, quirky sitcom from one of its co-creators, Dan Harmon?<\/p>\n

Starring Joel McHale, Alison Brie, Gillian Jacobs, Donald Glover and more, the series starts out focusing on the exploits of a community college study group, led by the cynical former lawyer Jeff. As the series progresses, Harmon started to flex his surrealist muscles, turning the show into something far more meta, existential and weird, while still grounding it in the central relationships.<\/p>\n

Community might be an oft-overlooked chapter in American sitcom history, and its later seasons can be shaky, but when it comes to experimental, off-the-wall comedy, it remains a real delight. \u2013 James Hibbs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anatomy of a Scandal<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Rupert Friend as Tom Whitehouse in Anatomy of a Scandal<\/span><\/figcaption> Ana Cristina\/Netflix<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

From Big Little Lies creator David E Kelley comes a new thriller, trading in sandy beaches for the shadowy hallways of British parliament. Sienna Miller, Rupert Friend, and Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery star in the series, with Miller taking on the lead role of Sophie, an Oxford-educated mother-of-two and wife to a rising Conservative politician James Whitehouse (Friend).<\/p>\n

However, her picture-perfect life comes crashing down when James is accused of sexually assaulting his parliamentary researcher Olivia (Naomi Scott), with whom he\u2019d been having an affair. Expect big twists and turns, with plenty of reveals and red herrings. \u2013\u00a0Flora Carr<\/strong><\/p>\n

Better Call Saul<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Bob Odenkirk in Better Call Saul<\/span><\/figcaption> Courtesy of Netflix<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

When Better Call Saul was first announced people were understandably sceptical. Prequels have a shaky history and anyway, how could anything measure up to Breaking Bad.<\/p>\n

The answer of course was by standing on its own two feet, while still honouring the past and delivering some of the most nuanced characters of the decade in TV. Bob Odenkirk puts in masterful work as Slippin\u2019 Jimmy McGill, a character so initially detached from the sleazy Saul Goodman that your heart can\u2019t help but break in the knowledge of what he becomes. The slow-burn series is coming to end this year, with legal shenanigans likely to take more of a back seat to full-on mob warfare. Whatever the case, it seems certain that our long term investment in the series is about the pay off in a big way. \u2013 James Hibbs<\/strong><\/p>\n

People Just Do Nothing<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Jack Barnes\/Roughcut TV<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n

There have been more mockumentaries since the early 2000s than it\u2019s possible to count, but don\u2019t be fooled, this one really is something special. Originally airing on BBC Three, and later BBC Two, the five-season series follows the boys from Kurupt FM a garage pirate radio station operating in Brentford.<\/p>\n

The characters may often not be particularly likeable but they are extremely memorable and regularly hilarious. The cream of the crop is of course Chabuddy G, a comedy creation for the ages and the funniest look at an on-screen entrepreneur since Del Boy. The series was given a spin-off feature film last year, Big In Japan, although that\u2019s yet to hit the streamer. \u2013 James Hibbs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Ahead of the upcoming\u00a0Jimmy Savile series The Reckoning<\/a> starring Steve Coogan, Netflix has released a harrowing two-part docuseries about the disgraced television star, who rose to fame hosting the likes of\u00a0BBC\u2019s Top of the Pops and Jim\u2019ll Fix It.<\/p>\n

The raw and insightful documentary doesn\u2019t delve into great detail about how Savile\u2019s serial sex abuse crimes were finally brought to light, instead focussing more on how the predatory sex offender \u201cmanaged to fool an entire nation\u201d up until his death in 2011, using extensive archive footage and including a wide variety of interviewees in the present-day, from Savile\u2019s former friends and co-workers, to his funeral director, and finally one of his victims, Sam Brown, who is appropriately given the final, powerful word in the last episode. \u2013 Flora Carr<\/strong><\/p>\n

Top Boy<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The production history behind crime drama Top Boy has been a fascinating one. Originally running for two seasons on Channel 4 in 2011 and 2013, the series was shelved by the broadcaster in 2014 and looked to have run its course \u2013 only for Netflix to step in a number of years later, thanks in large part to interest from Canadian rapper Drake. Now, the series has returned for its second Netflix run and continues to go from strength to strength, expanding its scope while remaining as gripping as ever.<\/p>\n

Throughout the run, the series has been anchored by two terrific performances from Ashley Walters and Kane Robinson, while the brilliant Michael Ward has joined them since the Netflix revival. It\u2019s an absorbing, gritty crime drama that makes the most of its location \u2013 brilliantly juggling more intimate personal storylines with grander ambitions. \u2013 Patrick Cremona<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bridgerton<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Netflix didn\u2019t have much of a reputation for period drama until recently (unless you count The Crown, which is hurtling towards the present day). But everything changed in the lockdown Christmas of 2020, when the world needed a little cheer. Santa Claus delivered the most glorious series onto the streaming service on 25th December, just in time for us to binge watch with our tins of Quality Street. Based on Julia Quinn\u2019s popular novels, Bridgerton<\/a> focuses on eight siblings looking for love in sparkling Regency London.<\/p>\n

First to meet her match was Daphne, played by Phoebe Dynevor, who started a fake love affair with the smouldering Duke of Hastings, aka breakout star and potential Bond Rege-Jean Page, while the recently released season two saw the focus shift to Anthony Bridgerton and his relationship with new character Kate Sharma. Fun and fresh, with brilliant performances, lavish costumes, and a modern soundtrack, the series is a joyous distraction from everyday life and has once again gone down a storm. \u2013\u00a0Emma Bullimore<\/strong><\/p>\n

Human Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The spin-off from Big Mouth<\/a> \u2013 \u00a0the successful cartoon series loosely based on the adolescences of creators Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg \u2013 Netflix\u2019s\u00a0Human Resources introduces us to the bizarre and hilarious behind-the-scenes world of the monsters who guide their human \u201cclients\u201d through their emotions, from Hormone Monsters and Love-bugs to Shame Wizards and Hate Worms.<\/p>\n

Saturday Night Live\u2019s Aidy Bryant joins the starry voice cast as Emmy, an alcoholic, sex-obsessed Love-bug who just doesn\u2019t get the importance of her job until she\u2019s thrown into the deep end with her first client, a mother suffering from postnatal depression. The series retains the same zany feel of Big Mouth, but with the freedom to tackle more adult subjects \u2013 combined with workplace dramas and romances comparable to The Office. \u2013 Flora Carr<\/strong><\/p>\n

Inventing Anna<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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If you haven\u2019t yet watched Netflix crime drama series Inventing Anna<\/a>, you may want to catch up: the zeitgeist drama has already spawned a Saturday Night Live parody and multiple, infinitely quotable catchphrases (\u201cVIP is always better, Vivian\u201d; \u201cI can pay\u2026\u201d).<\/p>\n

The series is inspired by real events, telling the true story behind Russian-born fake German heiress Anna Sorokin (Julia Garner) \u2013 the fraudster who conned New York high society out of thousands \u2013 and the magazine journalist determined to tell Anna\u2019s story. Vivian (Anna Chlumsky) is a fictionalised version of journalist Jessica Pressler, who first broke the wild true story<\/a>\u00a0back in 2017, and who in the series battles both millionaires and her own editors in order to get the story out.\u00a0\u2013 Flora Carr<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Last Kingdom<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Game of Thrones fans should feel right at home in The Last Kingdom<\/a>, an action-packed drama series partly inspired by real British history. Alexander Dreymon (American Horror Story) plays fierce warrior Uhtred of Bebbanburg, who was born to a Saxon nobleman but raised among Danish invaders. Torn between these two clashing worlds, he is forced to choose a side as the war for England rages on.<\/p>\n

Dreymon is the breakout star of the show, with his roguish character embarking on many compelling quests as he strives to reclaim the land that is rightfully his. David Dawson (Year of the Rabbit) also earned acclaim for his performance as the pious King Alfred, who is both friend and foe to Uhtred at various stages in his life. Their complex bond is an electric component of the first three seasons.<\/p>\n

Based on the popular novels by author Bernard Cornwell, The Last Kingdom began life as a BBC Two drama before later converting to a Netflix original. While it\u2019s never enjoyed the hefty budget of George RR Martin\u2019s fantasy epic, the show has nevertheless orchestrated some ambitious battles across its five-season run \u2013 with no shortage of swords, horses and, inevitably, blood. \u2013 David Craig<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rick and Morty<\/strong><\/h2>\n

After a period of exclusivity on All4, the latest episodes of Rick and Morty are now available to stream on Netflix. If you haven\u2019t yet taken the plunge into the smash-hit animated series, let us warn you it certainly isn\u2019t for kids. The story follows genius inventor and intergalactic outlaw Rick, who takes his grandson Morty on adventures that frequently take a disturbing turn. But between the shock value moments is well-told human story about a family barely holding itself together.<\/p>\n

Rick and Morty season 5 was another strong effort from creators Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland, in collaboration with their crack team of sci-fi writers, throwing dozens more zany concepts into the mix and continuing some long-running plot threads from earlier in the series. Most notably, fans have become fascinated by the existence of an evil Morty, whose actions in the finale have the potential to alter the show\u2019s eccentric universe. \u2013 David Craig<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Andy Warhol Diaries<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Fans of the legendary Andy Warhol should check out this new six-part docuseries, which is inspired by the memoirs he dictated before his death. Hearing defining moments from his life described in his own words gives us a remarkable insight into the mind of this enigmatic individual, while a wide range of interviewees offer added commentary on his state of being.<\/p>\n

Adding some extra credibility to the proceedings is director Andrew Rossi, who has tackled similarly complex stories in the past with factual pieces on true crime cases and societal issues like the dissemination of fake news. While some might feel he could have been a little more disciplined in the editing room, The Andy Warhol Diaries remains a riveting watch. \u2013 David Craig<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cat Burglar<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Cat Burglar is\u00a0Netflix\u2019s new animated special, following the exploits of the titular cat burglar, who must avoid Peanut the Security Pup in order to snatch a priceless painting in a museum. But there\u2019s a big twist: you, the viewer, must answer trivia-like questions at intervals so that the show\u2019s hero can sneak past Peanut. If you don\u2019t answer correctly, then you can expect Rowdy Cat to face a suitable punishment.<\/p>\n

The series comes from\u00a0Charlie Brooker, the creator of Black Mirror\u2019s\u00a0choose-your-own-adventure story\u00a0Bandersnatch. With grisly cartoonish violence harking back to the glory days of cartoons \u2013 think Tom and Jerry, Top Cat and Looney Toons \u2013 and dozens of storyline detours and animation sequences to explore (over an hour and a half of in fact), Cat Burglar is an entertaining ride and offers a great nostalgia trip for cartoon fans.<\/p>\n

Vikings: Valhalla<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Those who are fans of the original Vikings series will be pleased to hear they can now get their fix of Norse action in spin-off series, which has landed on Netflix. Vikings: Valhalla takes place roughly a century after the events of the original series, starting with the St Brice\u2019s Day massacre, when King Aethelred (Bosco Hogan) ordered the slaughter of ever Dane in England.<\/p>\n

The show centres on legendary explorer Leif Eriksson (Sam Corlett), his sister Freydis Eriksdotter (Frida Gustavsson), and Nordic prince Harald Sigurdsson (Leo Suter), and boasts an impressive international cast \u2013 including Australians, Scandinavians, and Brits \u2013 to bring these historical figures to life. With plenty of blood and gore, a bit of history and big hair and fur-lined garments galore, Vikings: Valhalla is a must-watch.<\/p>\n

One Of Us Is Lying<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Based on Karen M. McManus\u2019 novel of the same name, One Of Us Is Lying revolves around the mysterious death of Simon (played by\u00a0Sing Street star Mark Mckenna<\/a>), whose detention at Bayview High School takes a disastrous turn when he suffers a fatal allergic reaction.<\/p>\n

Simon\u2019s classmates Nate (Cooper van Grootel), Addy (Annalisa Cochrane), Cooper (Chibuikem Uche) and Bronwyn (Marianly Tejada), who are left behind in detention, quickly become suspects in a thrilling murder investigation when the police declare the tragedy was no accident. One Of Us Is Lying is an entertaining, well-crafted, and character-driven mystery that is managing to stand out from the crowd amid a growing landscape of\u00a0young-adult focused series.<\/p>\n

jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

With all the recent drama around The Kardashians and Kanye West, there couldn\u2019t be a better time for jeen-yuhs<\/a> \u2013 Netflix\u2019s latest documentary \u2013 to arrive.<\/p>\n

Produced by West himself and directed by Coodie & Chike<\/a>, jeen-yus is a docuseries made up of three parts, looking at the Grammy Award-winning rapper\u2019s career over the past two decades. From his move into the fashion world and his unsuccessful 2020 presidential campaign, to the death of his mother Donda West in 2007, jeen-yus covers a lot of ground through archive footage and interviews.<\/p>\n

A remarkable and enlightening examination of a controversial yet legendary rap figure, jeen-yus is simply a must-watch. \u2013 <\/strong>Lauren Morris<\/a><\/p>\n

Love Is Blind<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Believe it or not, in a time before the pandemic we fell in love with a show all about self isolation. Love is Blind<\/a> is the dating show with a difference that took the world by storm in early 2020. The premise was simple, yet also quite extreme\u2026 30 men and women were looking for love and entered a show centred on speed dating. They would enter a pod where they could talk with a prospective partner, but never meet them. The couple would only meet with each other if they got married.<\/p>\n

We got adorable romances (we\u2019re looking at you, Lauren and Cameron!), high drama, a runaway bride and so many awkward moments we don\u2019t have enough space within this entry to name them all. If you love shows like Love Island and The Bachelor, you can\u2019t miss Love is Blind. Plus, season two landed on the streamer in February 2022, so there\u2019s never been a better time to catch up with the gang. \u2013 Helen Daly<\/strong><\/p>\n

All Of Us Are Dead<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The latest hit South Korean series to land on Netflix is this killer coming-of-age zombie drama, which follows a group of teenagers as they attempt to engineer an escape from their high school \u2013 which has become ground zero for a zombie virus outbreak.<\/p>\n

Across 12 episodes there are plenty of thrills and chills, as well as no shortage of emotional moments thanks to some excellent character work. It\u2019s not a show for the faint-hearted, with plenty of blood and gore on show throughout, but if you can deal with the gruesome moments then this should prove another fiercely addictive series. \u2013 Patrick Cremona<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s Always Sunny in Philadelphia<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Now the longest-running American sitcom ever, It\u2019s Always Sunny in Philadelphia recently aired season 15 and thankfully for UK fans, it is now finally on Netflix!<\/p>\n

The black comedy stars Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Kaitlin Olson and Danny DeVito as a group of narcissistic, selfish friends running a bar in Philadelphia together and getting into various scrapes. Darkly hilarious and incredibly bingeable, It\u2019s Always Sunny still stands up as one of the silliest, outrageous sitcoms out there. \u2013 Lauren Morris<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It takes less time to get hooked on Netflix\u2019s\u00a0latest thriller parody The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window than it does to say the full title, which has to be one of the longest in the streamer\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

Starring Kristen Bell, The Woman in the House follows Anna \u2013 a broken woman with a fear of the rain who spends her days staring out of her window with a huge glass of red wine in her hand. When a handsome neighbour moves over the road, Anna begins to feel hopeful about her life \u2013 but she soon witnesses a murder that makes her question everything, including her own sanity.<\/p>\n

While a bit hit-and-miss on the jokes front, this deadpan delight brings something new to Netflix and features excellent performances from Tom Riley, Mary Holland and Cameron Britton. \u2013 Lauren Morris<\/strong><\/p>\n

Snowpiercer<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This TV adaptation of Bong Joon-ho\u2019s superbly whacky sci-fi film of the same name (which was in turn based on the graphic novel Le Transperceneige) is now into its third season, with new episodes being released weekly during the first part of 2022. Since the first season, the already impressive cast has been further bolstered by the additions of Sean Bean and Archie Panjabi (in seasons 2 and 3 respectively) and the show has now majorly deviated from the source material.<\/p>\n

As ever, the bulk of the action takes place on a train that endlessly circles the Earth following a tragic climate disaster that has left the whole planet frozen over and completely uninhabitable. Within that set-up, the show examines the relations between different characters on the train, which has come to adopt a rigid class system that eventually leads to a major revolt from those on the lowest rung of society.<\/p>\n

However in the third run, with the train now split into two, some more time is devoted to life off Snowpiercer \u2013 with news reaching Layton and his gang of revolutionaries that parts of the world are now warm enough for human life to survive. Cue the arrival of Asha (Panjabi), one of those survivors.\u00a0\u2013 Patrick Cremona<\/strong><\/p>\n

Archive 81<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mamoudou Athie (Sorry for Your Loss) and Dina Shihabi (Altered Carbon) lead the cast in new supernatural series Archive 81. Loosely adapted from the hit podcast of the same name, it follows the story of an archivist named Dan Turner (Athie)\u00a0who is drawn into a terrible mystery while researching a documentary filmmaker who, 25 years earlier, was researching a cult.<\/p>\n

With some stellar performances, horrific conspiracy theories (or are they?) and scares aplenty, Archive 81\u2019s eight hour-long episodes are a must-watch. \u2013 Molly Moss<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ozark<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The last seven episodes in the fourth and final season of Netflix hit Ozark have finally landed on Netflix \u2013 and it\u2019s definitely been worth the wait.<\/p>\n

Ozark revolves around Marty Byrde (Jason Bateman) and the obstacles he and his family encounter after joining forces with a Mexican drug cartel. Season 4 part 2 finds Marty and Wendy on damage control, trying to stop a grieving Ruth from exacting her vengeance on cartel kingpin Javi. Could their time be finally running out?<\/p>\n

With the tiniest wrong move threatening to finish off the entire Byrde family, this enthralling series certainly keeps you hooked, so why not check out Ozark season 4 on Netflix \u2013 if nothing else, you\u2019ll enjoy stellar performances from Bateman and Linney. \u2013 Molly Moss<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cheer<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A lot has happened since the Navarro College Bulldogs Cheerleading Team first came under the spotlight in the first season of the documentary series Cheer in 2020, and this follow-up series examines how the squad has fared in the intervening months.<\/p>\n

In particular, the new run explores how the team dealt with their newfound fame, the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, and some serious accusations which were levelled against their former teammate Jerry Harris after the first season was released (Harris denies any wrongdoing).<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, there is also more focus on the Bulldogs rivals \u2013 Trinity Valley Community College\u2019s The Cardinals \u2013 who are very focused on besting their competitors at the upcoming NCAA National Championship. \u2013 Patrick Cremona<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Witcher<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Starring Henry Cavill as mutant monster-hunter Geralt of Rivia, The Witcher uses a twisted timeline to tell three parallel stories \u2013 Geralt\u2019s adventures, the youth and training of sorcerer Yennefer (Anya Chalotra) and the travails of Princess Ciri of Cintra (Freya Allen) \u2013 as the fictional world they live in descends into war.<\/p>\n

Stuffed with bizarre creatures, fast-paced action scenes (particularly in the first episode) and plenty of weird and wonderful characters, it\u2019s no surprise that The Witcher has become one of Netflix\u2019s biggest series. And the creators of the earlier Witcher video game \u2013 based on the same collection of novels as the series \u2013 were probably pretty happy with the release too, given that sales of The Witcher 3 rose by 558 per cent following the Henry Cavill version\u2019s debut.<\/p>\n

The hit fantasy series has just returned for a second season, so why not check out The Witcher \u2013 if nothing else, you\u2019ll have a new earworm stuck in your head. \u2013 Huw Fullerton<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lost in Space<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This sci-fi offering from Netflix may have flown under your radar, not getting quite the same level of the attention as some of the streamer\u2019s other blockbuster originals. But now is the perfect time to catch up as the third and final season has dropped, earning acclaim from critics and bringing this saga to a satisfying end. That means there\u2019s no need to fret about an abrupt cancellation leaving major plot threads unresolved; a fate that has befallen many other cult favourite shows over the years.<\/p>\n

Toby Stephens (Black Sails) and Molly Parker (House of Cards) lead the cast as a couple who venture into space on a colonising mission with their kids that soon goes awry, leaving them \u2013 as the title suggests \u2013 lost in space. They\u2019ll have to work together if they have any hope of surviving and making their way back to civilisation, facing some perilous threats along the way \u2013 as well as making a new ally in a mysterious alien robot.<\/p>\n

Lost In Space has been praised for its emotional story arcs, strong performances and stunning visual effects, with most fans agreeing that the show only gets better as it proceeds, rather than suffering a dip in quality during its run. If you have fond memories of the classic 1965 series on which this show is inspired, you can rest assured that Netflix\u2019s iteration is a fitting tribute. \u2013 David Craig<\/a><\/p>\n

True Story<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Stand-up comedian turned actor Kevin Hart shows a more dramatic side in this recently released miniseries, where he plays Philadelphia-born movie star Kid, a character not dissimilar from is real-world persona. At the start of the story, he\u2019s on top of the world, performing a sellout tour and celebrating the success of a billion dollar blockbuster. However, things take a dark turn after a night out with his brother Carlton (Wesley Snipes), as the woman he goes home with dies in his hotel room from an overdose \u2013 a fact that both of them are keen to cover-up.<\/p>\n

True Story is not up there with the best crime thrillers Netflix has produced, with a plot containing twists that can easily be considered silly and predictable. But nevertheless, the show succeeds in sinking its hooks into you, as it keeps you guessing over whether Kid can salvage his career from this nightmare or if his misdeeds will be exposed for the world to see. Snipes and Hart do a good job selling the sometimes questionable material, while the 30-minute episodes keep the show feeling relatively fast-paced. You could easily binge in a weekend! \u2013 David Craig<\/strong><\/p>\n

Read more: Is Netflix\u2019s True Story really a True Story?<\/a><\/p>\n

Below Deck: Mediterranean<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Nothing beats a bit of sea-based reality TV and Below Deck: Mediterranean is some of the best, with the spin-off series making for a highly entertaining watch. The Bravo show follows a superyacht crew, led by Captain Sandy Yawn, as they sail across the Mediterranean whilst catering to the every want and need of their wealthy guests. From chef meltdowns to the blossoming of romance within crew members, to shock firings and boating disasters, Below Deck: Mediterranean is factual television at its finest and if you loved the original franchise, then this is a must-watch. \u2013 Lauren Morris<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cowboy Bebop<\/h2>\n

Netflix\u2019s brand new live-action remake of the hit anime series might have received something of a critical kicking since it was released in November, but the original show remains a fine, fabulously original piece of television and is available to watch in its entirety on the streamer. The series follows a rag-tag bunch made up of an ex-hitman, a former cop, a con artist, a hacker, and a data dog as they travel the galaxy in their spaceship, called the Bebop, bringing in criminals for pay.<\/p>\n

Set in 2071, the series is notable for the way in which it effortlessly blends several popular film genres \u2013 including sci-fi, western, and neo-noir, to create something that is wholly unique, tackling themes including loneliness and escaping the past. It aired for only 26 episodes but since built up a reputation as one of the finest animes of all time, with an adoring fanbase around the world. \u2013 Patrick Cremona<\/strong><\/p>\n

Narcos: Mexico<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Original show Narcos continued to be a must-watch despite the exit of central character Pablo Escobar, and Narcos: Mexico<\/a> has found an identity all on its own with a brand new cast of characters. As Narcos charted the establishment of Colombia\u2019s illegal drug trade up to the 1990s, this spin-off does the same for Mexico, rewinding back to the 1980s to explore the rise and fall of the infamous Guadalajara Cartel.<\/p>\n

While there are a few notable guest appearances from key characters from the original Narcos series, Narcos: Mexico tells a largely separate story with a brand new cast of cartel leaders, DEA agents and politicians \u2013 yet retains the same stellar production values, impeccable acting in multiple different languages and of course the show\u2019s signature violence. A mostly Mexican cast shines, with Rogue One\u2019s Diego Luna playing against type as a drug trafficker who is as charismatic as he is brutal, while Michael Pe\u00f1a showcases his dramatic chops as agent Kiki Camarena, a DEA agent whose name has gone down in history in both the organisation and the country of Mexico.<\/p>\n

The Narcos saga comes to an end with the third season of Narcos: Mexico, and together the two shows have done the near-impossible job of dramatising the sprawling story of the war on drugs \u2013 bringing us right up to the modern world where the war continues to rage. \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n

Big Mouth<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A coming-of-age tale quite unlike any other, Big Mouth<\/a> is now five seasons in and shows no signs of stopping. Loosely based on the adolescence of creators Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg, Big Mouth follows teenage friends Nick, Andrew, Jessi, Missy and more as they go through the horrors of \u2013 gasp \u2013 puberty, resulting in plenty of expected hilariously awkward encounters as well as a few unexpected life lessons along the way.<\/p>\n

Big Mouth\u2019s premise meant it easily could have relied on cringe comedy and crass jokes alone and called it a day \u2013 and while the show is definitely not afraid to indulge in daring humour about the messiest parts of growing up, the show proves itself to be much, much more than that. Much like Netflix\u2019s other teenage comedy Sex Education, Big Mouth explores sex and the human body with a frankness and honesty that is rarely seen on TV, exploring issues long considered too taboo for mainstream entertainment and embracing all the changes and differences that arise during one\u2019s adolescence.<\/p>\n

What is most impressive \u2013 and comically bizarre \u2013 is how they convey their message while still being entertaining, with personifications of puberty, celebrity ghosts and famous cameos all managing to imaginatively inform. A spin-off, titled Human Resources, is also on the way. \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n

Selling Sunset<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A surprise hit of the last year came in the form of Selling Sunset<\/a>, a reality TV show centred on The Oppenheim Group in Los Angeles. The group operates in the wealthiest parts of LA selling multi-million dollar homes to those lucky enough to afford them. The glamour is high throughout with more pairs of Louboutins than we can count on both hands, and enviable outfits are a must. But what\u2019s most alluring with Selling Sunset, is the drama.<\/p>\n

The series is packed to the brim with gossip even the Kardashians couldn\u2019t produce and there\u2019s enough backstabbing to keep you gripped throughout the seasons. There are weddings, babies, fall out and some seriously pricey properties which might well make for the perfect recipe for a reality show. Tune in before the highly-anticipated new series comes later in 2021. \u2013 Helen Daly<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arcane: League of Legends<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Video game adaptations don\u2019t have the best track record, so you\u2019d be forgiven for being sceptical about whether Arcane is worth your valuable time. However, rest assured that it most definitely is. The animated series is inspired by the online phenomenon League of Legends, but you don\u2019t require any knowledge of the source material to be enraptured by its larger-than-life characters or get lost in its rich fantasy world.<\/p>\n

The story follows Vi (Hawkeye\u2019s Hailee Steinfeld), a brave teenage girl living in the impoverished Zaun, an underground city located beneath the technologically advanced haven of Piltover. On one of her trips to the surface, she plans to burgle the home of an affluent academic with help from a few friends, but gets more than she bargained for when they cause a massive explosion after mishandling one of their target\u2019s experiments \u2013 setting the enforcers on their trail.<\/p>\n

Not only does Arcane boast a compelling story and strong character work, but it also stands out among the crowded animated landscape with a beautiful art style that blends 2D and 3D animation to create a truly unique look. There are some breathtaking moments in just the first three episodes, with many more to come as Netflix continues a phased rollout of the series throughout November. Give it a chance, you won\u2019t regret it! \u2013 David Craig<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tiger King<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s up for debate whether Tiger King\u2019s success can be attributed to the quality of the zany documentary series or to the fact that it enjoyed a captive audience, with most of us locked in our homes as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold. The muted response to the second season suggests it might well be the latter, but there\u2019s still plenty of fun to be had from this fascinatingly bizarre story \u2013 particularly now that we can enjoy post-lockdown viewing parties.<\/p>\n

If you (somehow) missed the first season or just need a refresher, Tiger King centres on outlandish zookeeper Joe Exotic, whose amateur big cat enclosures become the target of animal rights activist Carole Baskin, who is quite the character herself. Filmmakers Eric Goode and Rebecca Chaiklin tell the story of their epic feud, which ends with one of them being thrown in jail, while taking occasional detours to examine some of America\u2019s other notorious big cat owners. \u2013 David Craig<\/strong><\/p>\n

Locke and Key<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Based on an acclaimed comic book, Locke and Key has a premise that will likely prove irresistible to fans of dark fantasy. After the tragic and violent death of their father, the Locke family moves to their ancestral home in the quaint town of Matheson, Massachusetts, where youngest son Bode soon makes an unbelievable discovery. Within the grand old house are magical keys that \u2013 when put in the correct doors \u2013 give the holder the ability to do incredible things.<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s leaving your physical body to float around on the astral plane or taking a trip into your mind to literally remove your demons, there is virtually no limit to what is possible with these mysterious magical artefacts. But such power is sure to attract malicious forces looking to wield it for their own nefarious purposes, with the Locke children soon getting swept up in something more dangerous than they could ever have imagined.<\/p>\n

Netflix\u2019s Locke and Key does justice to the source material with a faithful and suspenseful adaptation, which packs some impressive visual effects and likeable performances. It\u2019s true that some of the high school drama is littered with tropes we\u2019ve seen before, but the main plot is compelling enough to make it worth sticking through those segments. A second season is out now and Netflix has already ordered a third, so make sure you\u2019re caught up if you want to avoid spoilers. \u2013 David Craig<\/strong><\/p>\n

Riverdale<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Still wildly careening down the teen drama tracks is the seemingly unstoppable train that is Riverdale<\/a> \u2013 The CW\u2019s stylised series loosely based on the long-running Archie Comics. Starring KJ Apa as protagonist Archie Andrews, the series follows the high school jock as he joins his friends Betty (Lili Reinhart), Jughead (Cole Sprouse) and new student Veronica (Camila Mendes) in their search for the truth around missing rich kid Jason Blossom.<\/p>\n

While Riverdale may have started in 2017 as a dark murder mystery that modernised Archie\u2019s legendary comic book characters, over the past four years it\u2019s ventured into a number of unpredictable, unrealistic, ridiculous and sometimes hilarious territories \u2013 from serial killer The Black Hood terrorising Riverdale residents and students becoming obsessed with the Gargoyle King, to the emergence of a local cult that\u2019s been secretly harvesting organs.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, the show has hung on to a loyal group of fans who still tune for the outrageous plot twists, the random romantic relationships and the meme-worthy dialogue. With five seasons now available for UK fans to watch on Netflix and more series in the works, it doesn\u2019t look like the Riverdale railway is coming to an end anytime soon. \u2013 Lauren Morris<\/strong><\/p>\n

Inside Job<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Recent events and the advent of social media have made conspiracy theories more prevalent \u2013 and powerful \u2013 than ever, so it\u2019s good to see a sitcom attempt to see the funny side. Inside Job follows the employees of shadowy government organisation Cognito, where it turns out every conspiracy \u2013 from lizard-people to JFK\u2019s assassination to robot presidents \u2013 is real, and it\u2019s up to anti-social genius Reagan Ridley and her co-workers to keep them out of public view. Cue a workplace comedy unlike any other, with just about every conspiracy theory imaginable getting a hilarious explanation or knowing reference.<\/p>\n

An intriguing mix of Rick and Morty, Men in Black and The Office, Inside Job comes from creator Alex Hirsch, creator of cult favourite Gravity Falls, and certainly retains the wacky humour of his previous projects. Thankfully, Inside Job builds upon its interesting premise with whip-smart and often meta comedy, sharp satire of real-world issues and uniquely oddball characters, with a nice subversion of the lonely tortured genius trope. The Inside Job cast<\/a> does a great job too, made up of the talents of Lizzy Caplan, Mr. Robot\u2019s Christian Slater and The US Office\u2019s Clark Duke. \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n

My Name<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It certainly didn\u2019t hurt that Korean series My Name<\/a> arrived so soon after the phenomenal success of Squid Game \u2013 but it also helped that the revenge thriller is rather good on its own merits. Climbing high among Top 10 charts around the world upon its release, My Name opens with teenager Yoon Ji-woo tragically witnessing her father\u2019s murder. Intent on revenge, Ji-woo begs a crime boss to join her father\u2019s old gang, who train her up \u2013 and then send her into the police as an undercover agent to find the cop who killed her father.<\/p>\n

On paper My Name may sound like the many predictable revenge thrillers that have come before, but soon proves itself to be much, much more, thanks in a large part to the many dynamic action sequences and a fittingly pulse-pounding soundtrack. However My Name never loses sight of the character drama, exploring how Ji-woo gives up far more than her name when she goes undercover \u2013 erasing her whole identity and at risk of turning into a monster to achieve revenge. Much of this rests on the shoulders of Korean star Han So-hee \u2013 who ably carries the show in a tour de force performance as she nails both her role as an action heroine and the more emotional moments as her character goes through the absolute wringer. \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n

You<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The world was completely gripped when You<\/a> launched on Netflix at the end of 2018 \u2013 and viewers haven\u2019t really stopped looking over their shoulders since. The psychological thriller set in New York (and later, Los Angeles) sees creepy (but also kinda likeable) Joe Goldberg (played by Penn Badgley) and his developing obsession for Guinevere Beck (Elizabeth Lail).<\/p>\n

Over the course of 10 episodes, we stare in horror as his lust turns into toxic desire. At times, the Netflix series makes you laugh, but as the tone shifts in the story, so too does a viewer\u2019s unease; this is quite simply not the kind of series you want to watch in the dark, before bed. A second season sees Joe move to Los Angeles where he attempts to start afresh, but soon discovers his obsessions can only be repressed for so long.<\/p>\n

You might not be the most sophisticated thriller on the streaming platform, but without a doubt the story will have you gripped throughout. At times violent and deeply disturbing, You is a series to binge on one rainy weekend day, especially with season three now releasing. \u2013 Helen Daly<\/a><\/p>\n

The Chestnut Man<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Scandi-noir has been all the rage since The Killing burst onto British screens over a decade ago, so it was only a matter of time before there too was a Netflix series filled with bleak landscapes, chunky jackets and peaceful communities hiding dark secrets. The Chestnut Man<\/a> is a prime example of the genre, following two detectives investigating a grisly murder scene, which has been mysteriously decorated by a figurine made out of chestnuts. This creepy clue soon launches the detectives into a hunt for a politician\u2019s missing child \u2013 and the serial killer linked to his disappearance.<\/p>\n

The appeal of Scandi-noir has long been documented and discussed, and although The Chestnut Man doesn\u2019t necessarily reinvent the genre it does sit amongst the best of Scandinavia\u2019s crime drama exports. Featuring a bleak autumnal atmosphere, a suspenseful slow-burn mystery and Scandi-noir\u2019s trademark focus on domestic issues, all combined with Netflix\u2019s excellent production values\u2026 need we say any more? Plus, you\u2019ll never look at chestnuts the same way again\u2026 \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alice in Borderland<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The success of Squid Game has brought this very similar Japanese series back into the spotlight, which once again sees people compete in sadistic survival games. However Alice in Borderland<\/a> takes a far more science-fiction-oriented approach, following gamer Arisu who finds himself transported to an empty, parallel version of Tokyo. Arisu is then forced to compete in dangerous games to extend his visa \u2013 or face execution via laser if it runs out.<\/p>\n

Based on the manga of the same name, Alice in Borderland doesn\u2019t hang about, getting straight into the all-important games without overdoing the exposition or keeping the premise a mystery for too long. It\u2019s a good move, as it\u2019s during the games that this show really shines, with slick visuals, well-choreographed action and clever games. Alice in Borderland was already a moderate global success upon release and had already been renewed for season two \u2013 which we\u2019re sure will get a lot more viewers this time around. \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n

Squid Game<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re one of the few people on Earth who are yet to see viral sensation Squid Game<\/a>, then you are in for one wild, violent and thought-provoking ride. The breakout South Korean series follows several indebted individuals who are given the chance to compete for 45.6 billion-won prize, and all they have to do is play popular children\u2019s games. However these aren\u2019t quite the same harmless activities from our youth \u2013 with losers brutally murdered in their hundreds.<\/p>\n

Despite arriving on Netflix with little promotion outside of Korea, Squid Game is on track to become the streaming service\u2019s biggest show of all time, becoming a bonafide pop culture phenomenon complete with social media challenges, fan cosplays and a surge in popularity in the show\u2019s dalgona candy. It\u2019s easy to see why \u2013 Squid Game is simply great television that is well acted, tightly written, sharply directed, as well as acting as a critique of the predatory competition a capitalist society inspires. But even those not looking for a social commentary will finding something to enjoy, with plenty of white-knuckle survival sequences \u2013 made all the more effective because the compelling human drama means we actually care about the characters. \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maid<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Maid\u2019s arrival may have been somewhat overshadowed by the unexpected success of Squid Game, but this grounded and sensitive comedy-drama is the perfect detox after the South Korean killer game series. Based on the New York Times bestseller Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother\u2019s Will to Survive, Maid<\/a> stars Margaret Qualley (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) as Alex, a young single mother who has recently fled an abusive relationship. She then turns to cleaning houses, contending with occasionally repellent work, low pay and the ongoing impacts of domestic abuse as she attempts to give her young daughter a better life.<\/p>\n

Maid\u2019s premise may seem less ambitious or inventive than other shows on the streamer, but it\u2019s the unflinching realism that gives the show its edge \u2013 not only for its accurate depiction of those living on the poverty line, but also for showing how domestic abuse is not always physical. The show is anchored by a standout performance by Qualley as the resilient Alex who is determined to rewrite her life and redefine her worth, but she is helped by a strong supporting cast \u2013 with some of the best scenes featuring the interactions between Alex and her mentally ill mother, played by screen legend Andie MacDowell. \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n

Midnight Mass<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hamish Linklater in Midnight Mass<\/p>\n

It\u2019s become something of a tradition for Netflix to release a new limited series from Mike Flanagan just in time for spooky season, and this year\u2019s offering is the brilliantly creepy Midnight Mass. Unlike his two previous series for the streamer, the Hauntings of Hill House and Bly Manor, this new series is not based on an existing work of horror fiction \u2013 but is instead a wholly original work, in part inspired by Flanagan\u2019s past as an altar boy in the Catholic Church.<\/p>\n

The series is set on the isolated community of Crockett Island, which is suddenly shaken by a couple of new arrivals \u2013 most notably that of a charismatic but rather mysterious new priest by the name of Father Paul, who claims to be filling in for the parish\u2019s long-serving Monsignor John Pruitt. When Paul appears to start performing miracles, the faith of Crockett\u2019s inhabitants is put to the test \u2013 and some of them are more skeptical than others about what this new priest has planned.<\/p>\n

A challenging, ambitious and thrillingly unique new series, Midnight Mass packs in some great frights, intriguing discussions and one or two moments that will live long in the memory of those who watch. \u2013 Patrick Cremona<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sex Education<\/strong><\/h2>\n

With season three of comedy-drama Sex Education<\/a> now arriving, there couldn\u2019t be a better time to visit Moordale Secondary School and its puberty-stricken, lovelorn, angsty students. Created by Laurie Nunn, this Netflix original stars Hugo\u2019s Asa Butterfield as Otis Milburn, an insecure teen who struggles with his mum Jean (Gillian Anderson) being a very candid sex therapist. While initially desperate to distance himself from his mum\u2019s line of work, he finds himself inadvertently helping the school bully with his sexual performance anxiety and subsequently sets up his own sex advice clinic with troubled classmate Maeve (Emma Mackey).<\/p>\n

A hilarious, heart-warming and at times infuriating comedy-drama about the ins-and-outs of teenage adolescence, Sex Education is well worth the watch for the performances alone \u2013 Ncuti Gatwa shines as Otis\u2019s openly gay best friend Eric, while Aimee Lou Wood (Maeve\u2019s friend Aimee) comes into her element in season 2. \u2013 Lauren Morris<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jack Whitehall: Travels With My Father<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Jack Whitehall is becoming quite the name in Hollywood after starring with the likes of The Rock and Emily Blunt in Jungle Cruise<\/a>, but luckily for fans of his travel show, he still finds time for some highly unconventional father-son bonding. As the title suggests, Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father<\/a> sees the titular charismatic actor and comedian go sightseeing with his stuffy and old-fashioned father. It\u2019s no surprise that the two don\u2019t exactly have the same idea of an ideal holiday \u2013 cue humorous antics from the mismatched pair across South East Asia, Eastern Europe, western US, Australia and a final trip in the UK.<\/p>\n

Shows in which comedians see the world with a family member are a dime a dozen these days, but Travels With My Father has a secret weapon: Michael Whitehall. Just as funny as his comedian son \u2013 and at times even more so \u2013 the former talent agent\u2019s wry put-downs and grumpy reactions have given him quite the fan base, and led to his inclusion in more father-son comedy specials with hopefully many more to come. Not that Jack is not pulling his weight, as his usual zany antics and self-deprecating humour provide the perfect foil \u2013 but he also opens up during some of the show\u2019s surprisingly emotional moments. \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lucifer<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Miranda star Tom Ellis has completely reinvented his image with this fantasy drama, going from innocent chef next door Gary to the literal Lord of Hell. Impressive! But an even greater accomplishment is the dedicated fandom this series has built up since its debut back in 2016, with legions of so called \u201cLucifans\u201d ready to defend it to the ends of the earth.<\/p>\n

The show follows the devil himself, Lucifer<\/a> Morningstar, after he relocates from hell to Los Angeles and begins solving murder cases with the local police department. He quickly strikes up a bond with detective Chloe Decker (Lauren German) and their romance becomes the focal point of the show, with no shortage of obstacles in their path to happiness.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a slightly odd show that occasionally pokes fun at its own eccentric premise, which plays out like Midsomer Murders meets Twilight. The show holds a dear place in the heart of many viewers, as proven by the staggering one million tweets that were sent to protest its premature cancellation by FOX in 2018 \u2013 prompting Netflix to rescue the show and renew it for an additional three seasons. \u2013 David Craig<\/strong><\/p>\n

Money Heist<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Heist thrillers have to walk a fine line between realistic \u2013 or at least believable \u2013 burglary schemes and enough tension-filled twists and turns to keep things entertaining \u2013 and it\u2019s a balance that Money Heist<\/a> (mostly) manages to pull off. Money Heist dedicates several seasons each to two heists planned by the enigmatic criminal mastermind The Professor, who recruits an unusual group of robbers named after cities to take hostages in key financial centres in Madrid. However, mistakes, emotional dynamics and impulsive relationships on both sides on the heist mean the plans soon go wrong \u2013 and robbers, hostages and police alike are all in a race to outwit each other before it\u2019s too late.<\/p>\n

Initially regarded as a failure after first airing on Spanish TV, Money Heist was added to Netflix with little fanfare and barely any promotion \u2013 yet still became an absolute worldwide phenomenon, with a whole new audience falling in love with The Professor and his Dali-masked accomplices while a certain earworm swept the European charts. It was enough for Netflix to order three additional seasons, the last of which is split into two parts with the final instalment arriving in December 2021.<\/p>\n

The heist genre gets subverted in this crime caper, which uses a female narrator, a Spanish cultural lens and a twisty-turny narrative to update the long-running formula with a series where the complex characters and their relationships matter just as much as the actual heist. A few unnecessary love triangles mean the show veers dangerously close to soap opera territory in later seasons \u2013 but at its best Money Heist is a smart, inventive and utterly gripping series that truly deserves its status as one of the most-watched non-English language shows in the world. \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Chair<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sandra Oh takes a beak from cat-and-mouse hunts with psychopaths in Killing Eve in order to star in The Chair<\/a>, a rather different show exploring sexism, racism and ageism entrenched in the staunchly traditional world of academia through a highly satirical lens. The series follows Oh\u2019s Professor Ji-Yoon Kim, the first woman of colour to become chair at a prestigious university. Ji-Yoon must then navigate the dizzying pressure of her new position, save the failing English department and navigate her relationships with her crush, an inventive up-and-coming colleague as well as strong-willed adoptive daughter Ju Ju.<\/p>\n

After making her name in life-or-death dramas such as Grey\u2019s Anatomy and the aforementioned Killing Eve, it\u2019s highly refreshing to see Oh show off her comedic chops, consistently hilarious as a professor constantly at the end of her tether yet still managing to exude wit and warmth to those around her. Showrunner Amanda Peet takes academia \u2013 a world still largely unexplored onscreen \u2013 and explores the modern issues within, finding the comedy in this nuanced take as Ji-Yoon fights to save an education system that struggles to accept her. The show could have done with a bit more time to fully examine the many complex topics it throws up \u2013 six half-hour episodes go quick \u2013 but Oh\u2019s performance and great writing still make this a must-watch. \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hit and Run<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Israeli series Hit and Run<\/a> dominated Netflix\u2019s top ten charts for several weeks after its release, proving the platform is the perfect home for international drama following the success of shows such as Money Heist and Lupin. The series follows Segev Azulai, a happily married man whose life is turned upside down after his wife is killed in a hit and run in Tel Aviv. Soon discovering the incident was no mere accident, Segev heads to the US along with ex-lover Naomi Hicks to look for answers \u2013 but perhaps wishes he hadn\u2019t after finding some disturbing secrets\u2026<\/p>\n

Hit and Run was co-created by writer-journalist Avi Issacharof, who was also behind acclaimed war drama and fellow international hit Fauda. With two other co-creators formerly writers and executive producers on The Killing, there was certainly a high standard set for Hit and Run \u2013 which it easily reaches with so many twists, turns and action that it truly lives up to the definition of a thriller and then some. Netflix has had a good run with mystery thrillers following hits such as The Stranger and You<\/a>, and Hit and Run is the latest addition that will have you reaching for the \u2018next episode\u2019 button. \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n

Untold<\/strong><\/h2>\n

After releasing excellent Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance<\/a> in 2020, Netflix is soon becoming home to high-quality sports docuseries, and Untold<\/a> is one of the latest well-reviewed additions to the roster. As the title suggests, the series examines previously untold stories or provides new perspectives to people and events from across the world of sport, covering remarkable incidents from tennis, boxing, basketball and more.<\/p>\n

The first subject is Untold: Malice at the Palace<\/a>, which provides a re-contextualisation of the infamous Pacers-Pistons NBA brawl of 2004 that involved both teams and spectators, re-examining the role of the fans after the media largely blamed the players. The reshaping of established narratives is a theme that continues in later episodes, with attention turning to topics such as the rise and fall of boxer Christy Martin, the athletic career of Caitlyn Jenner and Mardy Fish\u2019s decision to withdraw from the US Open due to struggles with anxiety.<\/p>\n

While each episode is presented as feature-length films running at 75-90 minutes, they are all part of the Untold series created by brothers Chapman Way and Maclain Way, the team behind Netflix\u2018s true crime hit Wild Wild Country. After a triumphant and somewhat eventful return to live sport in 2021, the time is perfect for an engaging, thought-producing exploration of sport and public perception. \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n

Outer Banks<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As the home of Riverdale<\/a> and 13 Reasons Why here in the UK, Netflix has very much cornered the teen drama market. However Outer Banks<\/a> may well be one of the streaming service\u2019s best, balancing the usual teen tropes with a rip-roaring sense of adventure as an over-arching search for buried treasure ties all the relationship drama together.<\/p>\n

The show follows a group of \u2018Pogues\u2019, the working class residents of North Carolina\u2019s Outer Banks who are searching for the missing father of the group\u2019s ringleader, John B. Along the way they discover clues leading to a legendary treasure left behind by John\u2019s father \u2013 but a group of wealthy \u2018Kooks\u2019 are also after the gold\u2026<\/p>\n

As a teen show there is the usual dose of melodrama and a few unrealistic situations, but otherwise the show makes for a fun and breezy summer binge that occasionally touches on more serious topics such as drug addiction, consent and class divides. However the Outer Banks itself may well be the true star of the show, with some colourful cinematography and stunning locations truly creating the feel of an endless summer, and making this a very easy watch. \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sky Rojo<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Money Heist creator Alex Pina channels the pulp stylings of Quentin Tarantino for this darkly comedic thriller, which follows Coral, Gina and Wendy as they attempt to free themselves from the brothel in which they have become prisoners. The three make a messy, spontaneous escape one fateful evening, but ruthless henchmen Mois\u00e9s and Christian are hot on their trail and closing in with every passing moment.<\/p>\n

Sky Rojo<\/a> crafts heartbreaking backstories for its three protagonists, with Ver\u00f3nica S\u00e1nchez, Yany Prado and superstar musician-turned-actor Lali Esp\u00f3sito excelling in some truly harrowing scenes. Indeed, this series offers an unflinching \u2013 and at times disturbing \u2013 look into the world of human trafficking and coerced sex work, but co-creator Pina is able to prevent the tone from becoming too bleak by leaning into pitch black humour at just the right moments.<\/p>\n

With its lean 30 minute episodes, Sky Rojo naturally moves at a brisk pace which only goes to make the story feel even more chaotic. Not content with resting on its laurels, the recently released second season flips the premise on its head, offering a fresh twist on what came before as the leading ladies take brutal revenge on their pursuers. Imagine the stylish direction of Money Heist<\/a> merging with the heightened reality of Kill Bill and you won\u2019t be far off. \u2013 David Craig<\/strong><\/p>\n

Firefly Lane<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Katherine Heigl and Scrubs star Sarah Chalke play childhood best friends in this Netflix adaptation of Kristin Hannah\u2019s book<\/a> of the same name, Firefly Lane<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The drama has now been renewed for a second season, so what better time to catch up with longtime friends and later colleagues, Tully (Heigl) and Kate (Chalke) through 30 years of love, heartbreak and divorce.<\/p>\n

In the present-day, Heigl plays a famous talkshow host who has her own show, The Girlfriend Hour, while Chalke plays Kate, Tully\u2019s longtime best friend who quit journalism to focus on raising a family. \u2013\u00a0Flora Carr<\/a><\/p>\n

Atypical<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Robia Rashid\u2019s comedy-drama about a teenager on the autism spectrum recently returned to Netflix for a fourth and final season, so why not binge-watch the hit series from the beginning?<\/p>\n

Atypical<\/a> follows 18-year-old Sam Gardner (played by\u00a0Keir Gilchrist), who works at local appliance store Techtropolis and is obsessed with penguins and Antarctica. At the start of the series he begins to explore the world of online dating.<\/p>\n

The show also focuses on Sam\u2019s family, including matriarch Elsa, who begins a flirtation and later extra-marital affair with a bartender; and Casey, Sam\u2019s younger, athletic sister who begins to have romantic feelings for a close friend. \u2013 Flora Carr<\/strong><\/p>\n

Never Have I Ever<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher, this joyful coming-of-age comedy-drama recently launched its second series, once again following Devi (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan)\u00a0as she attempts to improve her social status in high school while simultaneously dealing with her (almost literally) crippling grief.<\/p>\n

Before the events of Never Have I Ever<\/a>, Devi\u2019s beloved father had a heart attack and died during a school concert in her freshman year, after which she lost the use of her legs for three months. But it\u2019s a new school year, and Devi is desperate to forge a new identity for herself, beyond both her public loss and her fiery temper (appropriately, famously quick-tempered\u00a0tennis player John McEnroe narrates the show).<\/p>\n

The series is laugh-out-loud funny, and has been widely praised for its South Asian representation and for breaking Asian stereotypes. \u2013 Flora Carr<\/strong><\/p>\n

Young Royals<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Swedish-language, coming-of-age boarding school drama Young Royals<\/a> takes the well-worn \u201clove versus duty\u201d predicament and turns it on its head, telling the story of a Swedish prince who is packed off following a public scandal.<\/p>\n

Prince Wilhelm (Edvin Ryding) is the disaffected, second-born royal prince, but he still feels suffocated by the weight of expectation placed upon him. At Hillerska (a fictional, prestigious boarding school in Sweden, where Young Royals was filmed<\/a>), he\u2019s expected to mix with Sweden\u2019s most elite teenagers; but he finds himself drawn to ostracised scholarship student Simon, who is shown to be (almost literally) from the \u2018wrong side of the tracks\u2019.<\/p>\n

While the series feels predictable in some places (you can find out more in our non-spoiler\u00a0Young Royals review<\/a>), in others the heartfelt six-part drama subverts the viewer\u2019s expectations completely, with a gut-wrenching twist. \u2013 Flora Carr<\/strong><\/p>\n

Feel Good<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When it comes to Netflix comedy-dramas, you don\u2019t get much better than Feel Good<\/a> \u2013 Mae Martin\u2019s semi-autobiographical series that will have you laughing one minute and crying the next.<\/p>\n

The romcom stars Martin as\u00a0Canadian comedian and ex-cocaine addict Mae, who meets repressed middle-class woman George (Charlotte Ritchie) at a comedy club and the two strike up a relationship. Following the couple as they face hurdles in their intense relationship, from George\u2019s hesitancy to introduce Mae as her girlfriend to Mae\u2019s addiction past, the series is an intimate, hilarious and yet utterly heart-breaking look at complex queer relationships.<\/p>\n

While Ritchie and Martin stand out in Feel Good, Friends star Lisa Kudrow is always a scene-stealer in the few episodes she appears in as Mae\u2019s uptight, cold mother, while the likes of Sophie Thompson, The Umbrella Academy\u2019s Ritu Arya, Ophelia Lovibond, Adrian Lukis and Anthony Head fill out the rest of the talented cast. \u2013\u00a0Lauren Morris<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson<\/h2>\n

Returning for a second season, Saturday Night Live star Tim Robinson\u2019s absurd sketch show is back for more of the strangest yet most side-splitting hours of television on Netflix. The first season became the breakout critical hit of 2019 for its offbeat, irreverent and wholly original reinvention of the format, with sketches including a man singing yacht rock at his mother\u2019s funeral, a hotdog car crashing into a clothes shop and an octogenarian at a car focus group that has become a viral sensation.<\/p>\n

Robinson\u2019s sketches are undeniably bizarre, but what makes them work is that they are (mostly) deeply relatable, with the comedian targeting the usual cringe-worthy situations and social faux pas before hijacking them to extreme levels of absurdity. Better Call Saul\u2019s Bob Odenkirk and Cruella<\/a>\u2018s Paul Walter Houser are among the celebrities joining in the surreal skits in season two, joining an already impressive list of guest stars that has previously included Andy Samberg, Will Forte and Steven Yeun. \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Lupin<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Part Two of French mystery thriller Lupin<\/a> arrived on Netflix last week and quickly shot up the platform\u2019s Top 10 most-watched list, with fans desperate to check back in with \u2018gentleman thief\u2019 Assane after Part One\u2019s tense cliffhanger.<\/p>\n

If you haven\u2019t yet streamed Lupin, then you\u2019re seriously missing out. The ever-charismatic Omar Sy stars as Assane Diop, a man seeking revenge against the creepy tycoon Hubert Pellegrini (Herv\u00e9 Pierre), who framed his late father Babakar for a crime he didn\u2019t commit 25 years prior. Inspired by the adventures of literary icon Ars\u00e8ne Lupin \u2013 (think a French combination of Sherlock Holmes and Robin Hood) \u2013 Assane sets out to harness Lupin\u2019s powers of persuasion to get justice for his father.<\/p>\n

An exciting, gripping and action-filled heist caper featuring a terrific performance from Sy, Lupin is guaranteed to steal your heart. \u2013 Lauren Morris<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sweet Tooth<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re looking for your next fantasy obsession, then look no further. Now available to stream on Netflix is Sweet Tooth<\/a> \u2013 a post-apocalyptic fantasy drama executive produced by Marvel mensch Robert Downey Jr.<\/p>\n

Starring The Last Man on Earth star Will Forte and Game of Thrones<\/a>\u2018s Nonso Anozie, the eight-parter follows Gus (Christian Convery) \u2013 a half-human, half-deer living secretly in the Nebraskan woods with his sickly father in a time when humanity has been nearly wiped out by a deadly virus. With the remaining humans unsure whether the virus caused the human-animal hybrids or vice versa, Gus ventures out into a hostile world when his father dies and is rescued by a mysterious loner named Jepperd.<\/p>\n

A heartwarming tale of adventure with a post-apocalyptic horror twist, this drama certainly lives up to its name. \u2013 Lauren Morris<\/strong><\/p>\n

Young Sheldon<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Many fans gave up on The Big Bang Theory towards the end of its whopping twelve-season run \u2013 but spin-off Young Sheldon is the perfect refresh for the franchise. As the title suggests, Young Sheldon follows the formative years of the socially impaired genius, beginning with his decision to pursue theoretical physics at nine years old and depicting several events referenced in The Big Bang Theory, including Sheldon starting university aged eleven and his attempt to build a nuclear reactor. However the spotlight extends to include Sheldon\u2019s family also \u2013 which includes Sheldon\u2019s mother Mary Cooper (played by the real-life daughter of The Big Bang Theory\u2019s Laurie Metcalf), father George Sr., Sheldon\u2019s beloved Meemaw Constance and siblings Georgie and Missy.<\/p>\n

Much of The Big Bang Theory\u2019s geek references and Sheldon\u2019s fish-out-of-water shenanigans remain, but Young Sheldon swaps out much of the adult and sometimes crass humour of its predecessor for a much more family-friendly and wholesome coming-of-age tale. The result is half-hour episodes of pure joy, thanks largely to a wonderfully confident performance by Iain Armitage as young Sheldon, who both nails the mannerisms of his predecessor but also adds his own spin on this more vulnerable and naive version of the character. Jim Parsons returns as narrator and a few references to The Big Bang Theory \u2013 though wonderfully restrained \u2013 will surely delight long-term fans. \u2013-Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n

Seinfeld<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s not often Netflix runs a full-on promotional campaign for an older title joining its library \u2013 so you know it must be something special when the streaming service makes quite the commotion over a twenty-five-year-old show. And Seinfeld is certainly special, becoming a pop culture phenomenon, subverting sitcom expectations and giving Friends a run for its money for the \u201990s comedy crown.<\/p>\n

Seinfeld is famously \u201ca show about nothing\u201d, following Jerry Seinfeld as a fictionalised version of himself, who wrestles with life\u2019s most tricial concerns along with friend George (Jason Alexander), ex-girlfriend Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and neighbour Cosmo (Michael Richards).<\/p>\n

Seinfeld threw out the sitcom rulebook with morally dubious characters who do not grow as people at all, a staunch refusal to set up a romance between Jerry and Elaine and numerous meta storylines long before they became widely used. It\u2019s a move that seemed to pay off \u2013 Seinfeld consistently dominated TV ratings during its run \u2013 ending with one of the most-watched finales in history \u2013 with its many quirks and catchphrases have since become an eduring piece of pop culture, and its influence on comedy can be still be felt today. \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kim\u2019s Convenience<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The fifth season of Canadian comedy Kim\u2019s Convenience has just dropped on Netflix, with Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Jean Yoon, Andrea Bang and Simu Liu reprising their roles as the much-loved Kim family.<\/p>\n

Since making its CBC Television debut in 2016, the sitcom from Ins Choi has slowly become a word-of-mouth hit in the UK on Netflix (\u00e0 la Schitt\u2019s Creek) thanks to its sharp, quick-witted dialogue and comical characters. Set in Toronto, the comedy follows Korean immigrants Sang-il Kim (Sun-Hyung Lee) and Yong-mi Kim (Yoon), whose lives revolve around their corner shop in the Moss Park neighbourhood and their children \u2013 university student Janet (Bang) and Jung (Liu). A screw-ball sitcom with bite, Kim\u2019s Convenience is worth a watch if you\u2019re in need of a chuckle. \u2013 Lauren Morris<\/strong><\/p>\n

Master of None<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Aziz Ansari\u2019s dramedy Master of None<\/a> is back for a third series, but with a completely different focus this time around. While Ansari reprises his role as Dev (who took centre stage in seasons one and two) a handful of times, the third season shines a spotlight on Denise (Westworld\u2019s Lena Waithe) and her relationship with Alicia (The End of the F***ing World\u2019s Naomi Ackie).<\/p>\n

Titled Master of None Presents: Moments in Love, the third season follows Denise, a 37-year-old lesbian novelist, as she navigates her marriage to Alicia, who embarks on an emotional IVF journey. Waithe and Ackie are superb in this five-parter, written by both Ansari and Waithe, with the minimised cast really emphasising Denise and Alicia\u2019s relationship as the season\u2019s key focus point. If you were a fan of Master of None\u2019s first two seasons, you\u2019ll love this long-awaited season three and its rejuvenation of the comedy-drama genre even more. \u2013 Lauren Morris<\/strong><\/p>\n

Downton Abbey<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve somehow missed out on the pop culture phenomenon that was Downton Abbey, all six series of the prestigious period drama are now available on Netflix to binge ahead of the upcoming Downton Abbey 2<\/a>. For the uninitiated, the show follows the Crawley family and their domestic servants in the post-Edwardian era between 1912 and 1926, as the British aristocracy begins a slow and steady decline. Several real-life events and their impact on the British social hierarchy are featured, most notably the sinking of the Titanic, the First World War, the Irish War of Independence and the Beer Hall Putsch.<\/p>\n

As well as becoming a sensation in the UK, Downton Abbey also became an international success, leading to Hollywood careers for stars such as Lily James, Dan Stevens and Hugh Bonneville. However several cast members were acting legends in their own right already \u2013 with Dame Maggie Smith\u2019s character Violet and her devastating put-downs one of the show\u2019s many highlights. A feature film was released in 2019, with a long-awaited sequel due out in 2022.\u00a0 \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Below Deck<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As trashy TV goes, Below Deck is a nautical rank above the rest with its entertaining deck crews, ridiculously wealthy guests and more than enough yachting drama to float your boat. Originally a Bravo show, this reality series is available to stream on Netflix for UK viewers and while you may initially just tip your toe in the enticing waters of Below Deck, you\u2019ll soon find yourself swimming through multiple seasons in one sitting.<\/p>\n

Each season follows the crew of a luxury super yacht, always captained by the no-nonsense \u2018Stud of the Sea\u2019 Captain Lee, from the beginning of their Caribbean charter to the very end. As the staff are run off their feet by demanding guests, incompetent colleagues and the unpredictable nature of the Mediterranean, we watch as spicy chaos ensues \u2013 from secret relationships and fiery rows, to hugely dramatic firings. You certainly won\u2019t be disappointed if you decide to board the exciting ship that is Below Deck. \u2013 Lauren Morris<\/strong><\/p>\n

Castlevania<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Netflix is unfurling its wings one last time, as\u00a0Castlevania<\/a>\u00a0bows out with its final season. Following the cliffhanger ending of season three, the forces of Carmilla are ready to rid the world of humans, Isaac questions his loyalties to the vampire world, and Alucard seems to be following in his father\u2019s footsteps.<\/p>\n

At its core, Castlevania season four evolves from just being about Trevor Belmont (Richard Armitage) and Sypha Belnades (Alejandra Reynoso). After living Sypha\u2019s life of \u201cadventures and victories\u201d, things descend into the bloody world of Belmont. The bickering duo works together like a vampire-hunting Bonnie and Clyde, with the final season debuting a Belmont-esque Sypha that even swears. There\u2019s also plenty for the pale-skinned Alucard, who is at his most dangerous and shows the toll of what being Dracula\u2019s son really means..<\/p>\n

The real highlight though\u00a0 is Jaime Murray\u2019s performance as Carmilla. Not since Buffy butted heads with Drusilla has a vampire villainess been so enigmatic and interesting.<\/p>\n

Watch out too for an epic showdown in episode nine \u2013 a glorious shower of blood and guts that looks like it\u2019s been pulled directly from a Castlevania game. It\u2019s a symphony of the macabre that becomes one of the most beautiful things we\u2019ve seen on Netflix. \u2013 Tom Chapman<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Stranger<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Harlan Coben is fast becoming Netflix\u2019s answer to Jed Mercurio, and this series has all the tension and intrigue of Line of Duty. Hot off the heels of his hugely successful series Safe, The Stranger<\/a> tells the intriguing story of a woman who parachutes into people\u2019s lives, drops bombshells and then disappears as quickly as she arrived.<\/p>\n

For example, Adam (played by Richard Armitage) is minding his own business at his son\u2019s football match when The Stranger says hello, tells him his wife faked her most recent pregnancy (and subsequent miscarriage), and then dashes off before he can work out what on earth is going on. Unsurprisingly his life is thrown into a spin and he can\u2019t work out who to trust. B<\/p>\n

ut why does this woman want to stir trouble? And how does she find out these closely guarded secrets? With an exceptional cast including Jennifer Saunders, Siobhan Finneran and Dervla Kirwan, the mysteries will keep you guessing right up to the very end. In fact, we still have a couple of questions even though we devoured every episode in record time\u2026 \u2013 Emma Bullimore<\/a><\/p>

Dark<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Netflix\u2019s first German-language show, Dark<\/a> is a terrific sci-fi series with a superb cast and a plot that redefines the word mind-bending.<\/p>\n

Equal parts gritty Nordic Noir mystery, early Twin Peaks and Back to the Future, the show introduces viewers to Jonas \u2013 a teenager whose father recently died who gets sucked into a mysterious plot concerning missing children and a portal that leads him to the 1980s.<\/p>\n

Ahead of the third and final season, released in 2020, the show set itself a difficult task: with a set-up so complex and a mythology so knotty, it seemed almost impossible the series could tie itself up in a neat little bow and reach a conclusion that would satisfy it\u2019s adoring fanbase.<\/p>\n

Thankfully however, it delivered\u2013 the final series was another irresistible piece of sci-fi television, equal parts mesmerising and confounding, with a sweeping scope that gave it the sense of a true epic. With its exhilarating finale Dark has earned its place among the list of the very best original series made for the streamer. \u2013 Patrick Cremona<\/a><\/p>\n

The Haunting of Hill House<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Henry Thomas in The Haunting of Hill HouseNow this is how you update a classic horror story. Mike Flanagan\u2019s loose adaptation of Shirley Jackson\u2019s classic novel of the same name is a stylish, heartbreaking and \u2013 most importantly terrifying \u2013 piece of television, one of the finest horror series to ever air on the small screen.<\/p>\n

At its heart is a group of five siblings, Steven, Shirley, Theodora, Luke, and Eleanor (Nell), whose lives continue to be profoundly affected by a traumatic incident they experienced in their childhood, while staring at the eponymous property. When another tragedy strikes, the family is brought together once again, finally getting the chance to confront their ongoing trauma. The series flits between both timelines and is awash with superb performances \u2013 with Victoria Pedretti and Oliver Jackson-Cohen among the standouts.<\/p>\n

It was followed in 2020 by The Haunting of Bly Manor<\/a>, a different story from the same creative team, this time finding inspiration in the work of Henry James, and specifically his novella The Turn of the Screw. Although not quite at the same level as its predecessor, it was another ambitious and bold series once again using ghosts as a means of exploring trauma and grief in an endlessly inventive way. \u2013 Patrick Cremona<\/strong><\/p>\n

Good Girls<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Christina Hendricks, Rette and Mae Whitman in Good GirlsConsidering the phenomenal success of Desperate Housewives, it\u2019s unbelievable how few shows have tried to replicate its very specific appeal. While the premise of Good Girls<\/a> is different, DH fans will love its vibe \u2013 the show gives us three leading ladies, living ordinary lives but facing extraordinary plot lines, wading through dangerous situations with humour and a perfect blow dry.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re also given three stellar actresses at the top of their game \u2013 Retta from Parks and Rec, Mad Men\u2019s Christina Hendricks and Arrested Development\u2019s Mae Whitman \u2013 playing women who all have legitimate reasons for needing a cash injection in their lives. They hatch a misjudged plan to rob a local grocery store, only to discover that a serious gang had their eye on the same payday.<\/p>\n

Spin forward a bit and three quietly brilliant housewives find themselves drawn into a life of crime, with brilliantly addictive results. Fresh, funny and fearless, the show is now on its fourth season, but still seems to fly under the radar. It never quite had the fanfare of Dead to Me, but the show is just as easy to obsess over. Give it a try. \u2013 Emma Bullimore<\/strong><\/p>\n

13 Reasons Why<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Katherine Langford in 13 Reasons Why on Netflix (Hannah Baker)Hugely popular Netflix hit 13 Reasons Why<\/a> came to an end last year after four seasons, and while the teen drama generated a lot of controversy for its depiction of suicide, sexual assault and bullying, it raked in millions of viewers over its four-year run. Executive produced by Selena Gomez and based on Jay Asher\u2019s novel of the same name, 13 Reasons Why stars Dylan Minnette as Clay, a teenager who receives a collection of cassettes recorded by Hannah Baker (Katherine Langford) \u2013 a classmate of his who recently died by suicide. As he listens to the tapes one by one, he discovers what drove Hannah to end her life and how 12 people at their school, including himself, were responsible in some way.<\/p>\n

The show\u2019s approach to incredibly dark and gravely serious matters of mental health isn\u2019t as thoughtful, sensitive or tactful as it should be considering its teen target audience and on this front, it only seems to get worse as the seasons go on \u2013 however, Minnette, Langford and Kate Walsh, who plays Hannah\u2019s mother Olivia, deliver stunning performances as each of their characters emotionally unravel throughout this Netflix drama\u2019s first season. \u2013 Lauren Morris<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fargo<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It can be a bit nerve-racking when one of your favourite films gets turned into a TV show, but this adaptation of the classic 1996 Coen Brothers movie, Fargo<\/a>, is absolutely exquisite. There have been four seasons so far, starring the likes of Ewan McGregor, Ted Danson, Jessie Buckley and Chris Rock, but the first is the true masterpiece. Billy Bob Thornton plays enigmatic hitman Lorne Malvo, as humorous as he is horrific, a character with such disturbing charisma that he could only be a Coen Brothers creation.<\/p>\n

A twist of fate means Lorne finds himself in rural Minnesota, where he bumps into life insurance salesman, Lester Nygaard, played by Martin Freeman (who, it turns out, does a good American accent). The pair have a seemingly casual conversation that ends up having huge consequences\u2026 Colin Hanks and Alison Tolman give scene-stealing performances in a perfectly-cast, rich and beautifully crafted drama that will make you wish all telly was half as good. While film fans will be happy with the result, it\u2019s worth saying that you really don\u2019t need to know anything about the movie to enjoy the series, so get stuck in. \u2013 Emma Bullimore<\/strong><\/p>\n

Virgin River<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mel and Jack in Virgin River on NetflixIf you\u2019re a sucker for romantic dramas, then you need to watch Virgin River<\/a> \u2013 the Netflix series based on Robyn Carr\u2019s novels of the same name. Starring The Walking Dead\u2019s Alexandra Breckenridge, this hugely popular series follows midwife Mel Monroe as she moves to the rural North Californian town Virgin River to start a new life and leave her painful past behind in the city. While she continues to battle heartbreak and still agonises over a deep tragic secret, Mel finds herself striking up a connection with local bar owner and former marine Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson), who\u2019s haunted by his own traumas.<\/p>\n

Since arriving on the platform in 2019, Virgin River has regularly dominated Netflix\u2019s top 10 list, with season two even overtaking The Crown to claim the top spot towards the end of last year \u2013 which comes as no surprise considering how charming the small-town series is. Packed with endearing characters \u2013 from the stubborn yet caring local doctor Doc Mullins (Tim Matheson) to the honourable and kind chef Preacher (Colin Lawrence) \u2013 and more love triangles than you\u2019d expect to find in a tiny, unfrequented village, this romantic drama is a warm hug in TV form, so binge-able that you\u2019ll sail through its two seasons in just a few sittings. \u2013 Lauren Morris<\/strong><\/p>\n

Homeland<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Claire Danes in Homeland (Channel 4, EH)An iconic piece of modern-day television, Homeland<\/a> ran for almost 10 years and, in this critic\u2019s eyes, will no doubt be looked back on as a defining TV show of the 2010s. However, the drama will probably be best remembered for its first three seasons, charting the cat-and-mouse relationship between Nicholas Brody (Damian Lewis), an American soldier and prisoner of war held captive by al-Qaeda, and Carrie Mathison (Claire Danes), a CIA officer with bipolar disorder.<\/p>\n

After Brody returns home to the US and begins debating a career in politics, Carrie becomes convinced that Brody was \u2018turned\u2019 during his captivity, and is now working as a double agent. Both Lewis and Danes won Emmy Awards for their roles; and perhaps an even more prestigious recommendation is former President Barack Obama\u2019s well-known love for the show. In the UK, the series was released on Channel 4, with the season one finale drawing in 2.8 million viewers. Mandy Patinkin also stars as Saul Berenson, a CIA chief and Carrie\u2019s mentor; while Morena Baccarin plays Brody\u2019s wife Jessica, who had long assumed her husband was dead and had begun a relationship with his best friend. \u2013 Flora Carr<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brooklyn Nine-Nine<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When it comes to silly sitcoms, few ever reach the dizzying heights of Brooklyn Nine-Nine<\/a> \u2013 the police procedural comedy starring Andy Samberg. Set in New York City\u2019s fictional 99th precinct, this NBC series (formerly Fox) follows its detectives: the immature but effective Jake Peralta (Samberg), his foodie best friend Charles Boyle (Joe Lo Troglio), hard-as-nails cop Rosa Diaz (Stephanie Beatriz) and bodybuilding lieutenant Terry Jeffords (Terry Crews). Overseen by their overly-formal, monotonous captain Raymond Holt (Andre Braugher), Brooklyn Nine-Nine focuses on the cops\u2019 various cases, their crime-solving attempts and the shenanigans they get up to when they\u2019re not out in the field.<\/p>\n

Hilariously wacky, fast-paced and consistently entertaining, all seven series of this Michael Schur-produced sitcom consist of bingeworthy gems, full of stellar guest stars (Nick Kroll, Bill Hader, Kathryn Hahn, Maya Rudolph and Zooey Deschanel among others) and heart-warming moments between the show\u2019s multi-layered characters. With an eighth (and sadly final) season on its way, now is the perfect time to revisit this feel-good comedy. \u2013 Lauren Morris<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Queen\u2019s Gambit<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Queen\u2019s Gambit on NetflixChess might be a fascinating game, but it\u2019s probably fair to say most don\u2019t really view it as a spectator sport. On the face of it, then, a limited series revolving around the subject might not sound like a likely candidate for a mega word-of-mouth smash, but Scott Frank\u2019s series, The Queen\u2019s Gambit<\/a>, became exactly that when it arrived on Netflix in 2020.<\/p>\n

Based on a novel by Walter Tevis, the narrative follows Beth Harmon \u2013 a young orphan and chess prodigy whose rise to the top of the game is offset by frequent struggles with addiction. Anya Taylor-Joy turns in one of the best small-screen performances in recent memory in the lead role, and is helped by a brilliant supporting cast that includes Marielle Heller, Harry Melling and Thomas Brodie-Sangster.<\/p>\n

Lavishly produced and filled with wonderful period detail, the sumptuous series includes an array of expertly-staged chess match set-pieces and a plot that will keep you engaged for every minute of its seven-episode run. \u2013 Patrick Cremona<\/strong><\/p>\n

After Life<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While there are lots of TV shows about death and murder, there are very few that really examine the experience of grief. And the last person you might expect to give us a sensitive depiction of loss is the man famed for cringe comedy, Ricky Gervais. But while it looks a little strange on paper, After Life<\/a> is exceptionally funny and devastating in equal measure. And very sweary in places (if bad language offends you, you\u2019re probably best to give it a swerve).<\/p>\n

When Tony loses his wife to cancer, the only reason he has to get out of bed in the morning is his dog. The rest of his life feels empty, his job at the local paper seems pointless and the world infuriates him. But gradually (and reluctantly) he begins to piece together a way to live his life again. The show features a brilliant cast (look out for Penelope Wilton as the woman who shares his grief at the cemetery), a great German Shepherd, and uncomfortable emotions that sometimes only comedy can confront. No wonder this is the only one of Gervais\u2019 shows that he has agreed to write a third season for. \u2013 Emma Bullimore<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Good Place<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While the idea of setting a sitcom in the afterlife and spending four seasons examining different philosophical theories around morality and human existence doesn\u2019t sound like the best concept for a fun, light-hearted watch, The Good Place<\/a> is nothing like the comedies that came before it. Created by Michael Schur (The Office US),\u00a0 this fantasy sitcom stars Kristen Bell as Eleanor Shellstrop, an inconsiderate Arizona-based pharmaceutical saleswoman who dies in a shopping trolley accident and finds herself in the Good Place: a utopian afterlife is populated exclusively by those who lived righteous and upstanding lives on Earth.<\/p>\n

After being welcomed by the architect Michael (Ted Danson), she soon realises that she\u2019s been let in by mistake and convinces her appointed \u201csoul mate\u201d, an ethics professor named Chidi (William Jackson Harper), to help her become a better person. Despite touching on a number of philosophical concepts throughout the show, The Good Place shares a sense of humour with sitcoms like Parks and Recreation and Brooklyn Nine-Nine and keeps fans entertained the ridiculous one-liners from its vastly different characters \u2013 narcissistic British philanthropist Tahani (Jameela Jamil) and unintelligent DJ and drug dealer Jason (Manny Jacinto) to name a few \u2013 and the hilarious performances from its stars, like Emmy-nominated D\u2019Arcy Carden who shines as the Good Place human-like database Janet. \u2013 Lauren Morris<\/strong><\/p>\n

Suits<\/strong><\/h2>\n

With everything that\u2019s happened in recent years (including that Oprah interview), it\u2019s naturally intriguing to look back at Meghan Markle as the world first met her \u2013 as an actress in long-running legal drama, Suits. But while it\u2019s fun to watch the Duchess of Sussex playing paralegal Rachel (she starred in 108 episodes), this show was getting huge audiences long before its brush with royalty. The series is all about Harvey, an established lawyer in New York City, and Mike, who manages to blag a job with him despite not going to law school.<\/p>\n

The two charismatic legal eagles work together on important cases, fight for justice and even have some spare time for love interests too (Markle\u2019s Rachel has an ongoing romance with Mike), keeping us entertained with drama in and out of the courtroom. When Suits first burst onto the scene it felt fresh, fun, pacy and witty, exactly the kind of show we love to binge after a long day. While it lost its sparkle a little by season nine, the show is still well worth your time \u2013 you\u2019ll fall in love with the characters instantly, and it might even make you want to swap those lockdown PJs for a suit. \u2013 Emma Bullimore<\/strong><\/p>\n

Modern Family<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s won 22 Emmys, lasted 11 seasons and it even gave us a scene with David Beckham and Courtney Cox in a hot tub \u2013 Modern Family is an undisputed comedy heavyweight. As with all shows featuring children that eventually grow up, the early seasons were the best, but the show managed to stay fresh for a long time. While plots included big subjects like same-sex marriage, adoption, age-gap relationships and step-parenting, the show\u2019s priority was always being ferociously funny rather than political. The humour is the kind that doesn\u2019t exclude your gran, but isn\u2019t so twee that it loses its bite.<\/p>\n

Each of the characters is gloriously recognisable yet unique and the relationships are full of love, but never saccharine. In short, it\u2019s everything you could want from a family comedy. As with all the best sitcoms, it\u2019s impossible to decide on a favourite character. Is it irrepressible Cam who is always embarrassing Mitch with his flamboyance? Or \u201ccool dad\u201d Phil who couldn\u2019t be less cool if his life depended on it? Or Gloria, the Colombian icon created by Sofia Vergara? Or maybe Stella the French bulldog? Perhaps the show\u2019s casting director should take as much credit for the show\u2019s success as the brilliantly observant writers. \u2013 Emma Bullimore<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bojack Horseman<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Across six wonderful seasons, this animated series about an alcoholic humanoid horse did something very few TV shows can manage: it perfectly blended laugh out loud comedy with dark, deep subject matter in a way that felt both effortless and profound.<\/p>\n

Will Arnett leads the voice cast as the titular Bojack, a washed up television star living in Hollywood and desperately angling for a comeback at any cost. Throughout the series, we also meet his affable former rival Mr Peanut Butter, his agent and ex-girlfriend Princess Caroline, and two human characters, Todd Chavez and Diane Nguyen, each of whom get numerous chances to shine in both humorous and serious storylines.<\/p>\n

Tackling issues including the perils of fame, addiction and depression but also containing an incredible range of visual gags and wordplay Bojack Horseman<\/a> is easily one of the best Netflix originals currently available, and arguably one of the finest TV shows of all time. \u2013 Patrick Cremona<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Serpent<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The SerpentThis co-production first aired on the BBC as their prestige New Year\u2019s Day drama earlier in 2021, and is now available in full on Netflix. The current craze for true crime gets a 1970s spin in The Serpent<\/a>, a dramatisation of the life of Charles Sobhraj who was the chief suspect in the murder of at least twelve Western travellers along the Hippie Trail between 1963 and 1976. Spanning five or six countries over a twenty-year-plus period, the limited series is a truly globe-trotting crime odyssey detailing how Sobhraj earned his nickname of The Serpent by constantly slipping through police clutches, conducting numerous elaborate prison escapes and bouncing between borders with a bevy of stolen passports.<\/p>\n

A chilling Tahir Rahim steals the show with his understated and reptilian take on Sobhraj, but Victoria\u2019s Jenna Coleman gives him a good run for his money as devoted follower Marie-Andr\u00e9e Leclerc. MotherFaherSon\u2019s Billy Howle plays the dedicated Duch diplomat who dedicates his life to a cat-and-mouse chase with the criminal, with Les Mis\u00e9rables star Ellie Bamber rounding out the cast as his wife and fellow investigator. Indeed it seems a few dodgy accents and a tad too much time hopping are the only flaws in this international crime caper \u2013 otherwise The Serpent remains an unnerving examination of a serpentine serial killer, an obsessive focus on catching him and the attitudes and apathy of the time that let him get away with it. \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n

The OA<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s hard to categorise The OA<\/a> at times. Throughout the 16 episodes you\u2019ll see elements of mystery, thriller, sci-fi, fantasy and teen-drama, but what it is, is brilliant. The complex and building series was created by Brit Marling (who also leads the cast) and Zal Batmanglij who had planned for five parts, but sadly only got two. Nevertheless, the captivating story of Prairie Johnson is unmissable.<\/p>\n

Prairie was missing for seven years and showed up completely unexpectedly with her blindness cured. Harbouring some nasty scars, her family desperately try to coax her story out of her. Now going by the name \u201cThe OA\u201d, she connects with people who have had a similar experience to her while revealing her terrifying story. You\u2019ll want to concentrate on this one, but the pay-offs are completely worth it. \u2013 Helen Daly<\/strong><\/p>\n

Orange is the New Black<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Orange Is the New Black<\/a> is not only Netflix\u2019s most-watched original series, but also its longest \u2013 and if that doesn\u2019t tempt you to it, then allow me to continue. Jenji Kohan\u2019s trailblazing series is famous for breaking boundaries, telling stories of humanity, and its fantastic cast. We follow Taylor Schilling\u2019s Piper Chapman, a 30-something woman who is sentenced to 15 months in a minimum-security prison after smuggling drugs. When she arrives at Litchfield Penitentiary, she finds an eccentric bunch of inmates all with very unique and personal stories to tell.<\/p>\n

Alliances are formed, broken and tested throughout the course of the seven seasons, with Piper constantly at the heart of the story. As you continue through the story, you\u2019ll laugh, cry, and have your heart-broken as the series delves into some hard-hitting topics including corruption, prison privatisation, racial discrimination and sexism. To put it simply, Orange Is the New Black is not only unmissable TV, it\u2019s essential viewing. \u2013 Helen Daly<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Umbrella Academy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Aidan Gallagher plays Number Five on The Umbrella Academy on NetflixBased on the graphic novel by Gerard Way and Gabriel B\u00e1, The Umbrella Academy<\/a> follows an adopted family of super-powered misfits, whose exploits as child heroes have left them wounded, traumatised, dead or just disaffected despite their incredible abilities.<\/p>\n

Forced back together by the death of their cruel \u201cfather\u201d the Hargreeves siblings \u2013 played by Elliot Page, Robert Sheehan, Tom Hopper, David Casta\u00f1eda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Aidan Gallagher and Justin H. Min \u2013 stumble through a quest to save the world in the present day, before being thrown back through time and forced to do the same thing again in 1960s Dallas during the (superior) second season.<\/p>\n

Named as one of Netflix\u2019s most beloved series ever (apparently 43 million viewers streamed at least part of season two, making it the sixth most popular show of 2020) and with season three currently in the pipeline, on-demand shows don\u2019t get much bigger than this peculiar offering.<\/p>\n

The Umbrella Academy\u2019s lesson is clear \u2013 all the super strength, mind control and necromancy in the world can\u2019t mess you up more than your family. And amid all the action, dark jokes and death there\u2019s something quite sweet about that. \u2013 Huw Fullerton<\/a><\/p>\n

Black Mirror<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Fionn Whitehead as Stefan (Netflix)To say that Black Mirror<\/a> is one of the greatest TV shows ever made would be to do it a disservice. Always current, sharp and delicately terrifying, Charlie Brooker\u2019s series has flourished since it arrived on Netflix in 2016. All episodes are at your disposal on the streaming giant \u2013 and we really would recommend viewing them all. Despite there only being 21 episodes, a special and a film, every single episode is unique and completely like the one before it.<\/p>\n

Brooker and his co-showrunner Annabel Jones explore modern society, calling into question concepts such as the danger of new technologies, the dark world of celebrity and even prison-reform-gone-bad, always portraying a dystopian world that is actually more real life than you\u2019d ever think (or hope) possible. Plus, don\u2019t miss Bandersnatch, your chance to choose your destiny in a completely revolutionary format. \u2013 Helen Daly<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Crown<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Of course, we can never really be sure of the balance between fact and fiction in this series, but how thrilling it is to get a glimpse behind palace doors, into the private lives of one of the world\u2019s most famous families. Claire Foy and Matt Smith set the tone with their stunning portrayals of a young Elizabeth and Philip whose relationship must survive the pressures of duty and the public gaze, and Vanessa Kirby made the world fall in love with a complex Princess Margaret.<\/p>\n

As the years roll by, Olivia Colman and Helena Bonham Carter lead the cast into a new era of the monarchy, with Josh O\u2019 Connor and Emma Corrin bringing to life the difficult marriage of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Nominated for more awards than the producers can count, this show was a game-changer for Netflix, bringing prestige, acclaim and a whole new audience, who were dipping their toes into streaming service waters for the first time just because they wanted to see The Crown<\/a>. Beautifully acted, lavish and with a huge budget, it offers a tantalising new insight into a world we thought we knew, and people whose lives we\u2019ve followed so closely, from afar. \u2013 Emma Bullimore<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anne with an E<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Netflix series Anne with an E<\/a> is the latest adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery\u2019s 1908 classic novel, Anne of Green Gables. However, the show immediately stood out from past screen versions for tackling more gritty issues, including trauma and child abandonment, mined from the original book\u2019s subtext. The three-season series follows Anne Shirley (Amybeth McNulty), an imaginative red-haired orphan adopted by an elderly brother and sister who live in Prince Edward Island, on their ancestral farm Green Gables.<\/p>\n

The Cuthberts, Marilla (Geraldine James) and Matthew (R. H. Thomson), had planned to adopt an orphan boy to help around the farm, but instead Anne arrives by accident, turning their lives upside down. Anne is whip-smart, but she\u2019s also scatter-brained, sensitive to slights, and accident-prone, resulting in countless scrapes \u2013 and a rather dramatic first encounter with a young man named Gilbert Blythe (Lucas Jade Zumann). Showrunner Moira Walley-Beckett scripted the first season, and was joined by an all-female writing team on later seasons. The series first premiered back in 2017, and ran for a total of three seasons. You can watch the entire series from start to finish on Netflix now. \u2013 Flora Carr<\/strong><\/p>\n

Too Hot to Handle<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When it comes to dating shows, not many come close to Love Island. With its stellar line-up of singletons, crazy challenges and twists which always stir the pot, it\u2019s arguably the cr\u00e8me da la cr\u00e8me of reality TV shows. So, when we saw the trailer for Too Hot To Handle<\/a> \u2013 which is basically Love Island minus the physical contact \u2013 we thought it had no chance!<\/p>\n

Fast forward to the series finale, where the super-hot singletons got to find out how much of the original \u00a3100k cash prize they\u2019d lost from breaking the rules (touching or kissing one another) and who would be taking home what was left of it, and we just couldn\u2019t get enough of the show.<\/p>\n

From contestants purposely breaking the rules (yes Hayley and Francesca, we\u2019re talking to you) to others forming what looked like promising relationships, as Rhonda opened up to potential dates about being a single mum, we fell in love with the show literally overnight \u2013it\u2019s pretty easy to binge with just 10 episodes.<\/p>\n

And with a new series on the way including a whole new cast, what better way to get started than by watching the first series. Trust me, you won\u2019t be disappointed. \u2013 Grace Henry<\/a><\/p>\n

Ginny and Georgia<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ginny and GeorgiaIf you\u2019re a fan of Gilmore Girls, then you need to watch Ginny and Georgia<\/a>. With a very similar premise, looking at the strained mother and daughter relationship between young mum Georgia (Brianne Howey) and her very head strong teenage daughter Ginny (Antonia Gentry), the Netflix series is very reminiscent of the 2000s drama. However, Ginny and Georgia is so much more than a series about the awkward dynamics between parents and their children, with the hour-long episodes touching on multiple issues from sexuality, to disability, self-harming and race<\/p>\n

As a mixed-race girl, Ginny faces numerous microaggressions in the small, New England town they\u2019ve moved to as a family, along with Ginny\u2019s younger brother Austin. The series also presents itself as a crime drama with Georgia \u2013 who has had a seriously hard life and ran away from her drug addict mum and abusive stepdad when she was just a teen \u2013 covering her tracks, following the mysterious death of her latest husband.<\/p>\n

With lots of hilarious and heart-warming moments, Ginny and Georgia is a light-hearted teen drama, but it\u2019s also not with some very heavy topics throughout. Nevertheless, the series always brings us back to a place of warmth with Georgia going to the end of the earth to protect her kids \u2013 a must watch if you ask me! \u2013 Grace Henry<\/strong><\/p>\n

How to Get Away with Murder<\/strong><\/h2>\n

With multiple TV awards and accolades, it\u2019s safe to say Peter Nowalk struck gold with the critically acclaimed How To Get Away With Murder<\/a>, which she debuted in 2014. Starring Emmy Award winning actress Viola Davis, who became the first black woman to win a primetime Emmy for her role as no-nonsense law professor Annalise Keating, HTGAWM has got to be one of the best legal thrillers that there is!<\/p>\n

As the title implies, it follows Keating who works at a prestigious Philadelphia university, who with five of her students becomes wrapped up in a murder plot.<\/p>\n

While Davis is impeccable as the complex character that is Keating, battling her own issues with alcohol, sexuality and so on, we also have an ensemble cast when it comes to her students known as \u201cThe Keating Five\u201d.<\/p>\n

We see Harry Potter star Alfred Enoch as the loveable orphan, Wes Gibbins, Jack Falahee as the ambitious, yet sometimes selfish Connor Walsh, Aja Naomi King as outspoken student, Michaela Pratt, Matt McGorry as Asher Millstone \u2013 who begins the series completely unaware of his white privilege \u2013 and Karla Souza as the headstrong, Laurel Castillo.<\/p>\n

And if that wasn\u2019t enough to draw you in, we also have Bridgerton\u2019s very own Shonda Rhimes as the executive producer. There\u2019s even a cross over with Scandal in season 7 \u2013 yes Olivia Pope and Annalise Keating were in a courtroom together. Talk about Black Girl Magic! \u2013 Grace Henry<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ackley Bridge<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve all spent years traipsing up and down corridors, weighed down by oversized backpacks and trying to avoid committing any social faux-pas, so it\u2019s no wonder that school-based dramas like Waterloo Road always attract an immediate and broad fanbase. While Netflix\u2019s Sex Education has the cringe factor of teen relationships well and truly nailed for now, Channel 4\u2019s Ackley Bridge<\/a> has a lot more ground to cover.<\/p>\n

The story starts when two Yorkshire schools are forced to merge, sparking instant rivalries and drama as two communities are thrown together. Never scared to address complex and uncomfortable subject matter, the show goes on to tackle storylines about sexuality, racism and poverty, while also giving us lighter moments and characters to fall in love with. There\u2019s an impressive cast too, featuring the likes of Jo Joyner, Sunetra Sarker, Paul Nicholls, Rob James-Collier and Amy-Leigh Hickman. Even Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh crops up as a home-wrecking netball teacher, what more could you want?!<\/p>\n

But the best part is that this show has an authentic, young voice, never speaking down to its teen audience and finding ways to explore the issues that matter to them. \u2013 Emma Bullimore<\/strong><\/p>\n

Power<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You don\u2019t need to love crime dramas to be able to get on board with Power. Produced by Courtney A. Kemp in collaboration with Curtis \u201c50 Cent\u201d Jackson, it follows \u201creformed gangster\u201d and nightclub owner Jamie (or Ghost depending on who\u2019s asking), as he tries to get away from the hood life and build his empire. But with close alliances, including his best pal Tommy Egan, played by Joseph Sikora, still very much in the game \u2013 and also using his business to clean their dirty money \u2013 Jamie is never really able to get away from crime.<\/p>\n

One of Starz\u2019s most highly rated shows and one of cable\u2019s most watched shows, Power is a true gem, touching on various themes from love to violence, drugs and gangs.<\/p>\n

The soundtrack is pretty lit too, with the iconic, theme tune by R&B star Joe pretty much topping the show, as he sings: \u201cThey say this is a big rich town, I just came from the poorest parts\u201d over the beginning credits. \u2013 Grace Henry<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gotham<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Making a Batman-inspired show that couldn\u2019t actually include Batman \u2013 that was never an enviable task, which makes it all the more impressive that Gotham<\/a> actually became a very enjoyable show over the five seasons and 100 episodes it spent on our screens.<\/p>\n

With young star David Mazouz growing into the central role of Bruce Wayne, Gotham gradually found its feet and cemented itself as a surprisingly wacky source of entertainment.<\/p>\n

As is often the case with DC Comics adaptations, you could argue that the best thing about Gotham is its villains. From Robin Lord Taylor\u2019s twitchy turn as The Penguin to Cameron Monaghan\u2019s multiple Joker-inspired roles, Gotham oozes with over-the-top performances that help bring the city to life.<\/p>\n

Even though there is the occasional dud of an episode (season 1 genuinely has a villain called Balloonman), it\u2019s worth sticking with Gotham to the end. Not only do the performances and plots get better, but you\u2019ll also get treated to a little glimpse of The Dark Knight himself at the end. It may have started as a Batman series without any Batman, but Gotham grew into an excellent show in its own right, culminating in a memorable finale that finally earns the iconic cape and cowl. \u2013 Rob Leane<\/a><\/p>\n

Line of Duty<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Line of Duty castIf you haven\u2019t watched Line of Duty<\/a> yet, you\u2019re probably sick of people asking, \u201chow have you not watched Line of Duty?\u201d But seriously: you should watch Line of Duty. Now in its sixth season, the drama follows the investigations of a police anti-corruption unit called AC-12, headed by Superintendent Ted Hastings (Adrian Dunbar), whose \u201cbest team\u201d includes detectives played by Martin Compston and Vicky McClure.<\/p>\n

Each season, AC-12 investigates another potentially corrupt police officer, played by a high-profile actor: past guest stars have included Thandiwe Newton, Keeley Hawes and Lennie James. Writer and showrunner Jed Mercurio makes sure the show is tense (full of twists) and dense (full of information), but viewers are rewarded for paying attention \u2013 as an overarching story about organised crime and police corruption is threaded through Line of Duty from the very beginning. Season five is on Netflix, and you can find all the other episodes on iPlayer. \u2013 Eleanor Bley Griffiths<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Irregulars<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Henry Lloyd-Hughes as Sherlock Holmes in The Irregulars (Netflix)With so many different takes on Sherlock Holmes delivered over the years, Netflix\u2019s new take on the famous sleuth goes for broke with not one but two revisionist takes on Arthur Conan Doyle\u2019s greatest creation, plunging him into a fantasy world while also sidelining him in favour of side-characters from the original stories.<\/p>\n

Specifically, The Irregulars<\/a> follows a gang of homeless teenagers hired by Doctor Watson (Royce Pierreson) to investigate strange crimes while Sherlock Holmes (Henry Lloyd-Hughes) is indisposed. Simultaneously, this reframing of the story is accompanied by a supernatural reimagining of Holmes\u2019 Victorian playground, drawing from Conan Doyle\u2019s well-documented interest in the fantastic (and some of his supernatural short stories) in a contrast to the rational mind of his great detective.<\/p>\n

The final effect could be a bit of a mess, but anchored with winning performances from the younger stars (including Harrison Osterfield, Thaddea Graham, Darci Shaw, Mckell David and Jojo Macari) and fun monster-of-the-week stories, The Irregulars ends up as a compelling if slightly uneven fantasy adventure.<\/p>\n

Though if you\u2019re just waiting around to see Lloyd-Hughes\u2019 new take on Sherlock, you might have a while to pass the time \u2013 this particular detective isn\u2019t at Holmes until at least halfway through the series. \u2013 Huw Fullerton<\/strong><\/p>\n

Peaky Blinders<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Dramas don\u2019t get much more stylish than Peaky Blinders<\/a>. Set in Birmingham between the World Wars, it follows the exploits of the Shelby crime family \u2013 led by Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby, who has returned from the trenches to take over Birmingham (and beyond). The show would be worth watching just for Helen McCrory, who starred as the gang\u2019s matriarch Polly Gray; she stole every scene she was ever in, and will be much missed by the show\u2019s legions of fans.<\/p>\n

In the first five seasons, McCrory and Murphy were joined by actors including Sam Neill, Paul Anderson and Sam Claflin, as the show\u2019s writer Steven Knight built a story around gang warfare, socialism, fascism, poverty, violence, community, class, family, and Tommy Shelby\u2019s constant scrabble to beat his enemies and rise to the top. But no matter how far his journey has taken him, the demons are never far behind. The sixth and final season is in the works, and a feature-length movie looks set to cap the story off. \u2013 Eleanor Bley Griffiths<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dead To Me<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Make sure you set a few hours aside for this show, because once you start watching you won\u2019t be able to stop. Dead to Me<\/a> is a gripping comedy-drama telling the story of two charismatic but very different women, thrown together by unfortunate circumstances to form an unlikely double act.<\/p>\n

Christina Applegate plays estate agent and mother of two, Jen, whose world falls apart when her husband is killed in a hit and run. She\u2019ll stop at nothing to find the person who ruined everything. Judy (Linda Cardellini) sees life through a very different lens \u2013 although she has experienced awful moments of her own, she\u2019s an optimist who sees the good in everything.<\/p>\n

The pair meet at a bereavement circle and strike up a friendship, but drama is lurking just around the corner\u2026 Nominated for armfuls of Emmys, the show sparkles not only because of its thrilling mysteries and brilliant twists, but because of its two female leads, who feel refreshingly relatable, intriguing and like they\u2019ve lived real lives. Oddly enough the show is executive produced by Will Ferrell, even though the humour is quite different to the kind you\u2019d associate with his movies. \u2013 Emma Bullimore<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Bold Type<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Bold Type<\/a>, which is loosely inspired by the life and work of the show\u2019s Executive Producer Joanna Coles (former chief content officer for Hearst Magazines), is about three millennial women working at global publication Scarlet. But this is not just a show about the intense and all consuming labyrinth of the magazine industry. While it does explore the women\u2019s careers, workplace drama and the ethical and moral dilemmas that come with that, the real crux of the show is the love story between three best friends whose bond began in Scarlet\u2019s fashion closet. Jane Sloan, Kat Edison and Sutton Brady navigate hectic careers, romantic relationships, sexuality, race, health, euphoric happiness and utter tragedy: candidly, imperfectly, and most importantly, arm in arm. Catch all four seasons before The Bold Type returns to Netflix with season five later this year. \u2013 Anna Barry<\/a><\/p>\n

Chewing Gum<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The original Channel 4 series starring Michaela Coel is gloriously funny in that rude, cringey awkward way British TV comedy series do so well. Plus, if you\u2019re late to the party when it comes to realising the greatness of Michaela Coel then this is yet another series of her\u2019s to get stuck into. If you liked I May Destroy You then give this one a go. Chewing Gum<\/a> follows Londoner Tracey who is trying to escape her Christian upbringing and lose her virginity. Relatable and honest in that way only Coel knows how to bring to the small screen. \u2013 Jo-Anne Rowney<\/a><\/p>\n

Unorthodox<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Unorthodox may only be four episodes long, but it still packs a punch. The miniseries tells the story of Etsy, a 19-year-old Jewish woman who leaves her husband to escape her strict Hasidic Jewish upbringing. Etsy ends up in Berlin where she experiences a whole new way of life, makes new friends and realises how sheltered she\u2019s been. Meanwhile, her husband and his cousin are intent on tracking her down to bring her home.<\/p>\n

Based on the book of the same name, Unorthodox gives an insight into orthodox life through flashbacks and Etsy\u2019s experiences that makes for a gripping binge watch. While it veers sometimes into stereotypes, it always manages to pull it back thanks to the standout performance from Shira Haas, who plays Etsy. \u2013 Jo-Anne Rowney<\/strong><\/p>\n

Schitt\u2019s Creek<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve ever felt like a fish out of water, Schitt\u2019s Creek<\/a> is the show for you. The Rose family quite literally ends up at dead-end town Schitt\u2019s Creek without a paddle after their business loses their money and they are forced to give up their wealth. The easy-watch sitcom was penned by father and son duo Eugene and Dan Levy who also star as on-screen dad and child Johnny and David.<\/p>\n

But really, the star of the show is the impeccable Catherine O\u2019Hara, who brings too many fabulous outfits to count and the most sass seen on the small screen. Her timing is perfect, her acting is gently extra and we all really could be a little bit more like Moira. There\u2019s plenty of heart, genuinely hilarious moments and plot you won\u2019t want to miss. \u2013 Helen Daly<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the mood for a film? Check out the best Netflix movies<\/a> to watch right now.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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