Do you want to shut down your boredom by starting a new Netflix series? While it’s a great idea to watch something on your favorite OTT platform, finding the right show can be a daunting task. So, if you’re having trouble deciding which original show to see next but can’t seem to narrow down your options, we are here for you.
Following are the top 10 Highly Rated Shows On Netflix That Are Worth A Watch:
- Lupin
IMDb: 7.6/10 Season: 1
The word ‘Lupin’ conjures up images of a slew of anime films, and the protagonist of this French series is inspired by thief Arsène Lupin. Omar Sy plays Assane Diop, a master thief who seeks vengeance from his father’s wealthy employer who suspects him of stealing a precious diamond necklace. Assane’s father commits suicide because of the humiliation, but the con-man decides to wreck havoc on his enemy’s life. The character is inspired by the exploits of master thief Arsène Lupin, a character created by Maurice Leblanc in the early 1900s.
- Unorthodox
IMDb: 8/10 Season: 1
A young woman born and raised in Brooklyn’s ultra-conservative Hasidic Jewish culture flees to Germany to escape her loveless marriage in this four-part miniseries, one of Netflix’s first scripted primarily in Yiddish. As she pursues her dreams at a German conservatory, her past life catches up with her, as her heartbroken husband and a sleazy cousin cross the ocean determined to get her back to Brooklyn.
- GLOW
IMDb: 8/10 Seasons: 3
GLOW is a Netflix comedy-drama series produced by Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch in the United States. The series is based on the characters and gimmicks of David McLane’s syndicated women’s professional wrestling circuit Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (or GLOW) from the 1980s. G.L.O.W. isn’t especially original, relying on a variety of conventions and stereotypes, but the protagonists (led by Alison Brie and Betty Gilpin) are so unbelievably likable that it’s almost impossible not to root for these underdog heroes.
- The Crown
IMDb: 8.7/10 Seasons: 4
The Crown offers an inside look at Queen Elizabeth II’s ascension, as depicted by Claire Foy, and the first few years of her reign, and later on, portrayed by Olivia Colman in season 3 with a stellar ensemble cast to boot. Even if you have mixed feelings about the royal family in real life, this open-minded display is well worth your time. Season 4 of The Crown, which focuses on Charles and Diana’s relationship and stars Gillian Anderson as Margaret Thatcher, is just as juicy and convincing as the previous seasons.
- Ozark
IMDb: 8.4/10 Seasons: 3
Ozark is an American crime drama television series produced by Media Rights Capital and developed by Bill Dubuque and Mark Williams for Netflix. Jason Bateman and Laura Linney star as a married couple who move their family to the Ozarks in order to launder money. Bateman also acts as the show’s management and executive producer. It’s not an enjoyable show, and it’s barely interesting, but it’s the kind of show that, like Bloodline, makes you want to binge-watch it just to see if the antagonists can survive.
- Dead To Me
IMDb: 8/10 Seasons: 2
Christina Applegate makes her TV comeback with this drama about a woman trying to put her life back together after her husband is killed in a horrific hit-and-run crash. Linda Cardellini plays her sunny, cheerful best friend and Applegate plays the bitter, mourning widow with equal parts humor and empathy. When navigating the complexities of going on after death, the two meet in a grief group to solve a murder mystery. The show dispelled any fears that it wouldn’t be able to keep up its cliffhanger-heavy suspense with a second season that saw Applegate and Cardellini involved in a fresh, just-as-illegal cover-up.
- Mindhunter
IMDb: 8.6/10 Seasons: 2
Netflix’s serial killer drama Mindhunter, which explores the creation of the FBI’s behavioral science unit, finished its second season in 2019 with a healthy dose of doubt regarding the unit’s efficacy. The series is based on retired FBI agent John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker’s book Mindhunter: Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit, and it brings viewers on tense journeys inside prisons as agents Bill Tench (Holt McCallany) and Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) interview incarcerated serial killers. Fans of Fincher’s Zodiac will enjoy Mindhunter because it has the same level of attention to detail as Zodiac, as well as a focus on character and investigation over unexpected twists.
- Sex Education
IMDb: 8.3/10 Seasons: 2
Laurie Nunn produced the British comedy-drama television series Sex-Education. This British teen comedy is dedicated to delving into all of the cringe-worthy, taboo topics surrounding sex, but not in an animated form. The series follows a mother-son couple as they go through those awkward “talks.” Of course, the mother is a sex therapist named Dr. Jean Milburn (a fantastic Gillian Anderson), and her son Otis (Asa Butterfield) is the kid who has to deal with her overbearing tendencies at home while still providing sex advice to his peers through an underground sex therapy ring.
- Pretend It’s A City
IMDb: 8.2 Season: 1
Martin Scorsese has directed the seven-part documentary series called Pretend It’s A City, 2021 which features interviews and discussions between Scorsese and Fran Lebowitz. Scorsese and Lebowitz stroll through New York, exploring topics as diverse as the city itself. Cash, sports, transportation, books, and technology are all on their minds. Part of it is about New York, while others are simply about Scorsese’s obsession with her. The documentary acts as both a roast and a celebration of New York’s quirks, crannies, and foul smells with affection and sincerity, thanks to a series of conversations with Martin Scorsese.
- Cobra Kai
IMDb: 8.6/10 Season: 3
Cobra Kai is a martial arts comedy-drama streaming television series based on Robert Mark Kamen’s original The Karate Kid Films. Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg produced the show, which stars Ralph Macchio and William Zabka as Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence, respectively, from the 1984 film The Karate Kid. Set 34 years later, Cobra Kai examines the “Miyagi-Verse” story from Johnny’s perspective, including his decision to reopen the Cobra Kai karate dojo and the rekindling of his old rivalry with Daniel.
Hence, these are all worth watching shows by Netflix that will surely put you in a good mood.
So out of these, how many of them are you adding to your Netflix watchlist?
