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The Crown season 4 — exploring Charles and Diana's relationship, and featuring Gillian Anderson as Margaret Thatcher — is available now, and it's as juicy and compelling as ever. Two more seasons featuring Imelda Staunton as the Queen are planned, too, with The Crown season 5 expected in This seven-episode miniseries was the best Netflix show of — and while the subject of chess might not sound exciting, The Queen's Gambit manages to weave it together with a tale of self-actualization, romance and drug abuse.

Anya Taylor-Joy stars as Beth Harmon, an orphan trained to play chess by a talented janitor, before she challenges the very male-dominated chess scene with her skills. Essentially, her talents land her a slightly better life, but not without a price. Even if you don't really know how to play chess, these competitive scenes are exciting to watch in The Queen's Job, and Taylor-Joy does a great job of bringing to life a character whose exceptional talents hide the fact that she's constantly grappling with addiction.

Based on the novel of the same name, this adaptation counts Scott Frank as one of its co-creators, who previously made another of the best Netflix shows — the Western drama Godless. This is a great Netflix binge watch: seven episodes is just the right number. Well worth watching. This Great British Baking Show, a popular import from the UK, is a long-running favorite, now rolling out weekly in its eighth cycle. It's about a bunch of amateur bakers competing to be the best, with themed weeks to navigate around bread, biscuits and other foodstuffs — it can get dramatic, but it's a deeply comforting show to watch.

A massive hit in the UK, US viewers have taken to it, too. And why not? Eugene and Dan Levy's sitcom about a rich family forced to move to a town they once purchased as a joke is both hilarious and heartwarming — and has slowly gained a big following through its presence on Netflix. Netflix has now added the sixth and final season of the series, and it really is one of the best Netflix shows.

Netflix has all four seasons of afterlife-themed sitcom The Good Place to binge, which is great news since the show is so densely serialized.

While the first season is still its strongest — a big twist means that seasons 2 and 3 spend a lot of time treading water — it's one of the funniest TV shows around when it comes to raw joke writing. And the characterization of its four leads — Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason — is the reason to keep watching.

If you've never seen it before, the show starts with Eleanor Shellstrop Kristen Bell being sent to heaven after her death, despite being a pretty awful person during her lifetime.

The mystery of how she ended up there, in a neighborhood under the stewardship of the entity Michael Ted Danson , is slowly unpicked into a much deeper plot.

Considered one of the great modern animated series, Avatar: The Last Airbender is set in a world where a select few can 'bend' the elements fire, water, air and earth to their will.

Aang, a young boy and the last of his people, is the 'Avatar', who will journey to harness all four elements and keep the peace between the nations of his world. It's an anime-infused, beautiful-looking series that's worth checking out, even if you feel like you might be a little too old for a kids' cartoon.

The sequel series The Legend of Korra is now available on Netflix, too, so you'll have plenty of episodes to get through if it turns out to be your sort of thing. The enduring popularity of the series has led to Paramount Plus announcing that new Avatar shows are in the works. In Umbrella Academy, superpowered siblings — the Hargreeves — reunite after their adopted father is murdered, and together face a possible apocalypse. With an excellent ensemble cast that includes the likes of Elliot Page and Robert Sheehan, this breezy and fun show almost makes up for the lack of new Marvel content coming to Netflix.

The Umbrella Academy season 2 is available now, taking the Hargreeves somewhere else entirely, and it's even better than the first season, and The Umbrella Academy season 3 is coming in , too. With comprehensive access and unseen footage from the time, this eight-part series focuses on Michael Jordan's basketball career, specifically his final season playing for the Chicago Bulls in The talking heads here include Jordan himself, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman, who each discuss their role in the team's unstoppable run.

Even if basketball isn't really your thing, the insight here into what made such a successful team is fascinating, as are the unpleasant clashes behind the scenes. It's one of the best Netflix documentaries you can watch right now. Dark is a dense, time travel-infused show that's utterly enthralling once you've given it a chance.

We recommend watching all three seasons of this now-complete Netflix sci-fi show in one extended session over the course of a few weeks, just so you can follow the events of what's going on closely.

We also advise not reading much else about it: go in and be surprised by how well-plotted and cast this German-language series is. This is the best Netflix show to watch right now if you're looking for a drama that'll give your brain a workout.

Netflix US hasn't had Friends all year, but if you're missing that sitcom, New Girl is probably its closest relative on the streaming service. With a surprisingly prolific episodes, New Girl at first is about Jess Zooey Deschanel , who moves in with three unusual housemates after her boyfriend cheats on her. New Girl can get a little repetitive, especially with that many episodes under its belt, but later seasons are mixed up by the return of pilot episode star Coach Damon Wayans Jr and the addition of Megan Fox to the cast when Deschanel takes maternity leave.

This is one of the best Netflix shows if you just want something light and fun to have on in the background. Netflix's first big fantasy series is an adaptation of The Witcher books by Andrzej Sapkowski, which were already adapted into a series of popular games.

If you were disappointed by the end of Game of Thrones, it's a treat. Henry Cavill plays monster hunter Geralt of Rivia in a story that spans decades and wars between nations, though the best parts of season 1 are the monster-of-the-week episodes that see Geralt facing off against a dark creature.

These usually have twist endings, too, and they're a treat. The Witcher doesn't quite feel like 'prestige' TV in the way Game of Thrones tried to be, but that's not a bad thing. This is an enjoyable, funny fantasy series that still looks extremely expensive. With a great supporting cast and a well-drawn world, there's plenty to be excited about in The Witcher season 2, which is finally releasing on December 17, And if you're struggling to follow the show's unusual time-hopping structure, check out The Witcher timeline to figure it all out.

Don't let the strangely goofy name put you off. Money Heist, or La Casa del Papel as it's known in Spanish-speaking countries, is a thrilling heist drama about a group of criminals brought together by an enigmatic figure called The Professor to rob the Royal Mint of Spain.

With dense characterization, big twists and career-making performances, this is an unusual and clever heist show that'll grip you right away. While it's been a huge hit with a Spanish-speaking audience for the longest time, Money Heist has now found a big audience in the English-speaking world, too. A new set of episodes just dropped on Netflix, meaning you've got 31 episodes to watch if you've never seen it before, divided over two separate overarching stories about the same set of characters.

Whatever you do, make sure you switch the default dub off and listen to the original Spanish audio with subtitles. This series could be the best Netflix show you've not seen yet — the first half of the final season is available now, while the final part arrives on December 3, The NBC cult comedy favorite from the co-creator of Rick and Morty has landed on Netflix, and it's picking up an all-new audience about a decade after it originally aired.

This sitcom about a community college study group starts as a more conventional show about its educational setting, but Community reaches the next level when it starts experimenting with pop culture parodies and high-concept episodes.

If you're new to the show, keep watching until season 1's action extravaganza 'Modern Warfare', which firmly establishes Community's identity for later years. The mix covers a myriad of genres, lengths, countries of origins, and much more, but the one thing they have in common is that they are all excellent. If you want the full monty, peruse our picks for the best series and TV shows on Netflix right now below.

It's a tale as old as time — a successful South Korean businesswoman and heiress goes paragliding and winds up crashing in the North Korean section of the DMZ, where she ultimately crosses paths with a North Korean army captain. Rather than turn her in, however, he decides to help her hide out, and if you've seen any kind of romantic TV before, you know where this is going.

A lot of Netflix viewers found this K-drama over the COVID lockdown period because, as it turns out, some of us really want to follow along with not only one of the best romantic K-dramas out there but one of the most epic love stories you'll ever see on TV, period. After Badgley's very memorable curtain call on Gossip Girl , the question of his next TV project was definitely circling around — but thanks to being cast as the sociopathic lead of You , he may have just found his true calling not to mention cornered the market on a rather pleasing talent at voiceovers.

As Joe Goldberg, Badgley has to walk the line between seduction and obsession, with the audience privy to every single one of his most intimate thoughts about his latest romantic fixation — no matter how disturbing. Initially enjoying a brief stint on Lifetime, You found new life on Netflix, where it has remained ever since and continues to remain one of the streamer's most popular titles; it was renewed for a fourth season before the third even aired this year.

Cast: Logan Browning, Brandon P. From its deeply felt, character-driven stories to its hilarious pop culture parodies, Dear White People might have originally inspired controversy thanks to the title, but it represents a smart and unique voice in the TV space that goes well beyond the conversations about race it inspires. But those conversations are welcome and valid and nuanced in how they approach the topic from individual points-of-view, which combined with the occasional deviation into alternate realities or other genre-bending escapades makes for sometimes heartfelt, sometimes hilarious viewing.

One of the best examples yet of why sitcom reboots aren't automatically the worst, this 21st century reimagining of a Norman Lear favorite was a topical, heartfelt, progressive, and hilarious addition to the Netflix line-up that Netflix sadly canceled after three seasons. A fourth was aired by PopTV. Focused on a struggling Cuban-American family living in East Los Angeles, the series soared thanks to rock-solid lead Justine Machado , with of course Rita Moreno stealing hearts and minds and scenes with every moment she's on screen.

Plus, future stars Isabella Gomez and Marcel Ruiz proved that young people in sitcoms can be just as whip-smart and compelling as their adult counterparts. We might never get more of One Day at a Time , but it's the kind of show that taught us to appreciate what we got.

Based on the iconic books by Ann M. Martin , The Baby-Sitters Club offers up a fresh and smart look at the lives of young women that never felt pandering or false, anchored by the dynamite casting that brought together a brilliant ensemble who felt real, engaged, and unique. Those who grew up reading about the adventures of Kristy, Mary-Anne, Stacey, Dawn, and Claudia have no reason to feel disappointed by showrunner Rachel Shukert 's take on their stories, while an entirely new generation gets to know these wonderful girls, with their stories going even deeper in Season 2.

A deeply emotional drama that does feature surprising bursts of comedy, Maid features Margaret Qualley as a young woman struggling to reclaim her life after finally deciding to leave her abusive ex Nick Robinson. Creator Molly Smith Metzler manages to make Alex's difficulties with the intense bureaucracy of the American welfare system relatable and engaging, and Qualley's performance is truly remarkable, especially when she bounces off her real-life mother Andie MacDowell.

It's a short, cathartic, and ultimately uplifting narrative — a binge you'll feel good about afterwards. What's it about? The long answer is, well, soup puffy shirts answering machines sandwiches the sponge Festivus a festivus for the rest of us buttons boobs that are real and spectactular parking garages the glue on wedding invitation envelopes pez dispensers junior mints Schindler's List muffin tops NBC sitcom development Serenity Now If you're a fan of gloomy British murder shows, there's never a bad time to either discover or rewatch Broadchurch , one of the 21st century's platonic ideals of the genre.

Featuring a cast that was considered great at the time but now dazzles with star power Olivia Colman deserves , not to mention Jodie Whittaker! Subsequent seasons follow the aftermath of the investigation, which aren't quite as gripping, but that first season is a cracking and compelling binge — one that stays with you.

Based on the book A Very Private Gentleman , it stars George Clooney as a contract killer in hiding who has to flee across Europe after his cover is blown. Tense and very smart. Ridley Scott directed an epic gangster flick that saw two of the most charismatic actors of their generation work together on their first major project no offense, Virtuosity fans.

Denzel Washington plays a loose variation on the life of Frank Lucas, a legendary criminal who revolutionized the drug trade; Russell Crowe plays the detective who brought him down. Both men are great, but American Gangster is an awesome ensemble piece with great supporting work from a dozen or so character actors. Francis Ford Coppola went into the jungles, nearly lost his mind, and came back with a war movie masterpiece, one of the most quoted and cited combat films ever made.

The journey to find Colonel Kurtz plays out like a fever dream, a trip into the violent soul of man. James L.

Some of it is a bit dated, but it catches just enough lightning in a bottle in terms of casting to justify another look. See it before someone recommends it to you. Sure, Netflix still has a bunch of junk, but it also landed the latest from Alfonso Cuaron , the Coens, and even Orson Welles. This brilliant Western works as comedy, drama, and even a commentary on the Coens themselves.

Harrison Ford stars as Rick Deckard in the sci-fi noir, a film that changed the visual language of the genre and launched dozens of copycats. The original is still perfect, and this is the final cut edition of the film, the version that removes the voice-over, re-inserts the unicorn, and takes out the original happy ending.

Sofia Coppola directed this true story about a group of young people in Los Angeles who decided to start robbing celebrities. Is this the biggest horror movie of the s? Not only did it make James Wan into a major director, but it spawned its own multiple title franchise with spin-offs like The Nun and Annabelle.

Go back to the beginning and watch the first and arguably still best film in the series, a fantastic haunted house movie that revitalized the genre.

And then follow it up with the excellent sequel, also on Netflix. Watch it again. Owen plays a writer who gets a job as a croupier — a fancy word for a dealer in a casino — and falls into the wrong scene. The story of five men searching for gold in the jungle is more of a commentary on two wars that never ended — the Vietnam War and the struggle for civil rights. Known more now as the movie that stole deserving Oscars from GoodFellas , this is a better movie than its reputation.

After the unrest in and the issues of systemic racism that have continued to dominate conversations into , many people have found themselves revisiting this classic and found that it has lost none of its power. Leigh Janiak co-wrote and directed a trilogy of adaptations loosely based on the books by R. These great horror films tell the story of Shadyside, a small town cursed by a witch generations ago in a way that has led to waves of murders ever since.

Smart, funny, and truly bloody, they first seem like mere homages to classic horror and there are a ton of fun references for genre fans but they also stand firmly on their own two feet. One of the best films of the s is this heartbreaking character study from Sean Baker , a story of people on the edge of the Happiest Place on Earth as seen through the eyes of a child. Jordan starred in this true story of the death of Oscar Grant, a young man who was killed by a police officer of the Bay Area Rapid Transit system in After he agrees, things get intense.

Especially viewed in the wake of the phenomenon that was The Haunting of Hill House , this movie really works. Take the chance now that this biopic is on Netflix to see one of his best performances as the late, great James Brown. The film around Boseman is a bit mediocre in traditional biopic ways, but Boseman throws his all into the role, as he always did, and gives Brown the tribute he deserves.

It stars Rooney Mara as a grieving widow after her husband, played by Casey Affleck , suddenly dies, but it becomes something much stranger and more ambitious when it becomes a decades-spanning look at a lost soul in a world filled with grief and trauma. The actor plays a guy whose brother gets caught after a bank robbery and so he spends the rest of the night trying to get the money together to bust him out. Like Sandler, Pattinson has a nervous energy that fits the Safdie aesthetic perfectly.

Antoine Fuqua directs the American remake of a taut Danish thriller from Jake Gyllenhaal plays a cop who is being investigated while he moonlights as a operator and the wildfires burn through California.

In these already tense conditions, he gets a call from a woman who claims to be kidnapped. Can he save her with such limited information? Alice Wu wrote and directed a delightful coming-of-age dramedy that spins the norms. A loose retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac, it features a star-making performance from Leah Lewis as Ellie Chu, a girl who starts writing love letters for the awkward Paul Munsky Daniel Diemer. The object of his affection, Aster Flores Alexxis Lemire , turns out to be more than just a typical unrequited love.

Just a few years later, it looks almost prescient about how divided the country would become, and it contains some of the best performances in Q. The two star in the first excellent Netflix movie of , an analysis of the game on top of the game that makes the NBA work.

And the entire thing was shot on an iPhone! One of the best horror movies on Netflix, this Sundance darling is the tale of a pair of Sudanese refugees who flee to London only to discover ghosts have fled with them.