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Sorting through thousands of Netflix Originals can be daunting. That’s why we put together a list of the best shows on Netflix streaming right now. We’ll update this post throughout the year as new shows start streaming on Netflix and others leave the service.
Ugly Betty (2006-2010)
America Ferrera in Ugly Betty. Image source: ABC
Genre: Comedy
Cast: America Ferrera, Eric Mabius, Tony Plana
Number of seasons: 4
Synopsis: “An aspiring writer works her way up the ladder at a fashion magazine, despite her quirky wardrobe choices and doubting coworkers.”
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead (2023)
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead is now streaming. Image source: Bug Films
Genre: Anime
Cast: Shuichiro Umeda, Tomori Kusunoki, Makoto Furukawa
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “In this anime adaptation, an overworked 24-year-old finally decides to live a little and create a bucket list, when a zombie outbreak hits the country.”
Sweet Magnolias (2020-Present)
JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie Townsend in Sweet Magnolias. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Drama
Cast: JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, Heather Headley
Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “Lifelong friends Maddie, Helen and Dana Sue lift each other up as they juggle relationships, family and careers in the small, Southern town of Serenity.”
Quarterback (2023)
Marcus Mariota in Quaterback on Netflix. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Sports Non-Fiction
Cast: Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, Marcus Mariota
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “Go inside the huddle and into the homes of Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, and Marcus Mariota in this candid docuseries following their 2022-23 NFL season.”
The Lincoln Lawyer (2022-Present)
Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller in episode 207 of The Lincoln Lawyer. Image source: Lara Solanki/Netflix
Genre: Thriller
Cast: Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Neve Campbell, Becki Newton
Number of seasons: 2
Synopsis: “Sidelined after an accident, hotshot Los Angeles lawyer Mickey Haller restarts his career — and his trademark Lincoln — when he takes on a murder case.”
Insecure (2016-2021)
Issa Rae in Insecure. Image source: HBO
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Issa Rae, Yvonne Orji, Jay Ellis
Number of seasons: 5
Synopsis: “Best friends Issa and Molly build each other up and call each other out as they ride the ups and downs of life, love and work in Los Angeles.”
Glamorous (2023)
Serena Tea as Serena Tea, Kim Cattrall as Madolyn, Miss Benny as Marco, Damian Terriquez as Dizmal in episode 105 of Glamorous. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Kim Cattrall, Miss Benny, Jade Payton
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “Aspiring influencer Marco lands a dream job with a makeup mogul and begins a dazzling journey of self-discovery amid work chaos and romantic challenges.”
Skull Island (2023)
King Kong in Skull Island. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Fantasy
Cast: Darren Barnet, Benjamin Bratt, Nicolas Cantu
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “Shipwrecked in the South Pacific, a group of explorers encounter a menagerie of fearsome creatures — including the giant ape who rules the island: Kong.”
Suits (2011-2019)
Patrick J. Adams and Gabriel Macht in Suits. Image source: USA Network
Genre: Drama
Cast: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Sarah Rafferty
Number of seasons: 8
Synopsis: “After impressing a slick lawyer with his razor-sharp mind, a college dropout scores a coveted associate job, even though he has no legal credentials.”
Manifest (2018-2023)
Melissa Roxburgh as Michaela Stone in Manifest Season 4. Image source: Scott McDermott/Netflix
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Cast: Melissa Roxburgh, Josh Dallas, J.R. Ramirez
Number of seasons: 4
Synopsis: “When a plane mysteriously lands years after takeoff, the people onboard return to a world that has moved on without them and face strange new realities.”
The Batman (2004)
Rino Romano voiced Batman in The Batman. Image source: Warner Bros. Animation
Genre: Animated, Action-Adventure
Cast: Rino Romano, Alastair Duncan, Mitch Pileggi
Number of seasons: 5
Synopsis: “Tech billionaire by day and masked vigilante by night, Batman takes on notorious villains across Gotham City in this action-packed animated series.”
XO, Kitty (2023)
Anna Cathcart as Kitty Song Covey and Choi Min-yeong as Dae. Image source: Park Young-Sol/Netflix
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Cast: Anna Cathcart, Minyoung Choi, Gia Kim
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “A new love story unfolds when teen matchmaker Kitty reunites with her long-distance boyfriend at the same boarding school attended by her late mother.”
Black Knight (2023)
Kim Woo-bin as 5-8 in Black Knight on Netflix. Image source: Kim Jin-young/Netflix
Genre: K-Drama, Sci-Fi, Action
Cast: Kim Woo-bin, Song Seung-heon, Kang You-seok
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “In a dystopian future devastated by air pollution, the survival of humanity depends on the Black Knights — and they’re far from your average deliverymen.”
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2023)
India Ria Amarteifio as Queen Charlotte in Netflix’s Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Image source: Liam Daniel/Netflix
Genre: Drama, Period Piece
Cast: India Amarteifio, Adjoa Andoh, Michelle Fairley
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “Young Queen Charlotte’s marriage to King George of England sparks an epic love story and transforms high society in this “Bridgerton” universe prequel.”
Sanctuary (2023)
Sanctuary on Netflix. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Drama
Cast: Wataru Ichinose, Shota Sometani, Shioli Kutsuna
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “A tough, desperate kid becomes a sumo wrestler, captivating fans with his cocky attitude — and upsetting an industry steeped in tradition.”
Sweet Tooth (2021-Present)
Christian Convery is shown as Gus in Sweet Tooth. Image source: Kirsty Griffin/Netflix
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Cast: Nonso Anozie, Christian Convery, Stefania LaVie Owen
Number of seasons: 2
Synopsis: “On an epic adventure across a post-apocalyptic world, a lovable boy who’s part human and part deer searches for family and home with a gruff protector.”
The Diplomat (2023)
Ato Essandoh as Stuart Heyford and Keri Russell as Kate Wyler in The Diplomat. Image source: Alex Bailey/Netflix
Genre: Drama, Political
Cast: Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, David Gyasi
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “Amid an international crisis, a career diplomat juggles her new high-profile job as ambassador to the UK and her turbulent marriage to a political star.”
Queenmaker (2023)
Queenmaker Kim Hee-ae as Hwang Do-hee in Queenmaker. Image source: Kim Ji-yeon/Netflix
Genre: Drama
Cast: Kim Hee-ae, Moon So-ri, Ryu Soo-young
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “After a tragic accident, a powerful fixer uses her skills to transform a civil rights lawyer into the next mayor — and take down her former employer.”
BEEF (2023)
Joseph Lee as George and Ali Wong as Amy in “Beef.” Image source: Andrew Cooper/Netflix
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Steven Yeun, Ali Wong, Joseph Lee
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “A road rage incident between two strangers — a failing contractor and an unfulfilled entrepreneur — sparks a feud that brings out their darkest impulses.”
Unstable (2023)
Rob Lowe as Ellis and John Owen Lowe as Jackson in “Unstable.” Image source: John P. Fleenor/Netflix
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Rob Lowe, John Owen Lowe, Sian Clifford
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “A biotech genius tries to bounce back from the depths of grief with help from his son, who works to escape his dad’s shadow and save the family business.”
The Night Agent (2023)
Luciane Buchanan as Rose Larkin and Gabriel Basso as Peter Sutherland in Netflix’s “The Night Agent.” Image source: Dan Power/Netflix
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Cast: Gabriel Basso, Luciane Buchanan, Hong Chau
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “While monitoring an emergency line, a vigilant FBI agent answers a call that plunges him into a deadly conspiracy involving a mole at the White House.”
Shadow and Bone (2021-Present)
Above, a scene is shown from Netflix’s hit series “Shadow and Bone.” Image source: David Appleby/Netflix
Genre: Fantasy, Drama
Cast: Jessie Mei Li, Archie Renaux, Ben Barnes
Number of seasons: 2
Synopsis: “Dark forces conspire against orphan mapmaker Alina Starkov when she unleashes an extraordinary power that could change the fate of her war-torn world.”
Outer Banks (2020-Present)
Chase Stokes as John B, Madelyn Cline as Sarah Cameron, and Carlacia Grant as Cleo in episode 301 of Outer Banks. Image source: Jackson Lee Davis/Netflix
Genre: Drama
Cast: Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey
Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “On an island of haves and have-nots, teen John B enlists his three best friends to hunt for a legendary treasure linked to his father’s disappearance.”
You (2018-Present)
Charlotte Ritchie as Kate and Penn Badgley as Joe in episode 404 of You. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Thriller
Cast: Penn Badgley, Victoria Pedretti, Elizabeth Lail
Number of seasons: 4
Synopsis: “A dangerously charming, intensely obsessive young man goes to extreme measures to insert himself into the lives of those he is transfixed by.”
Physical: 100 (2023)
Competitors in Physical: 100. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Competition Reality
Cast: Choo Sung-hoon, Yun Sung-bin, Yang Hak-seon
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “One hundred contestants in top physical shape compete in a series of grueling challenges to claim the honor — and cash reward — as the last one standing.”
Cunk On Earth (2022)
Diane Morgan as Philomena Cunk in Cunk On Earth. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Mockumentary
Cast: Diane Morgan
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “Philomena Cunk is here to show how far humanity has come — or not — in this witty mockumentary tracing the history of civilization.”
Lockwood & Co. (2023)
A production still from Lockwood & Co. on Netflix. Image source: Liam Daniel/Netflix
Genre: Fantasy, Action-Adventure
Cast: Ruby Stokes, Cameron Chapman, Ali Hadji-Heshmati
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “In a world plagued by ghosts, three teens band together as paranormal investigators, risking what little they have to unravel a diabolical conspiracy.”
Kaleidoscope (2023)
(L to R) Paz Vega as Ava Mercer, Giancarlo Esposito as Leo Pap, Jai Courtney as Bob Goodwin, and Peter Mark Kendall as Stan Loomis in “Kaleidoscope.” Image source: Netflix
Genre: Heist Thriller
Cast: Giancarlo Esposito, Rufus Sewell, Paz Vega
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “A master thief and his crew attempt an epic and elaborate heist worth $7 billion dollars — but betrayal, greed and other threats undermine their plans.”
Vikings: Valhalla (2022-Present)
Leo Suter as Harald Sigurdsson and Frida Gustavsson as Freydis Eriksdotter in episode 201 of “Vikings: Valhalla.” Image source: Netflix
Genre: Action Drama
Cast: Sam Corlett, Leo Suter, Frida Gustavsson
Number of seasons: 2
Synopsis: “In this sequel to “Vikings,” a hundred years have passed and a new generation of legendary heroes arises to forge its own destiny — and make history.”
Sonic Prime (2022)
Sonic the Hedgehog, from Netflix’s Sonic Prime series. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Kids Animation
Cast: Deven Mack, Ashleigh Ball, Brian Drummond
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “When an explosive battle with Dr. Eggman shatters the universe, Sonic races through parallel dimensions to reconnect with his friends and save the world.”
Wednesday (2022)
Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in episode 105 of Wednesday. Image source: Vlad Cioplea/Netflix
Genre: Fantasy
Cast: Jenna Ortega, Gwendoline Christie, Riki Lindhome
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “Smart, sarcastic and a little dead inside, Wednesday Addams investigates a murder spree while making new friends — and foes — at Nevermore Academy.”
1899 (2022)
Actor Alexandre Willaume, in the Netflix series 1899. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Mystery Thriller
Cast: Emily Beecham, Aneurin Barnard, Andreas Pietschmann
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “When mysterious events change the course of an immigrant ship headed for New York in 1899, a mind-bending riddle unfolds for its bewildered passengers.”
Key & Peele (2012-2015)
Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele in Key & Peele. Image source: Comedy Central
Genre: Sketch Comedy
Cast: Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele
Number of seasons: 5
Synopsis: “Former “MADtv” cast members Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele join forces for this self-titled sketch comedy series that pokes fun at pop culture.”
The Midnight Club (2022)
(L to R) Emilijia Baranac as Katherine, and Igby Rigney as Kevin, in episode 109 of “The Midnight Club.” Image source: Eike Schroter/Netflix
Genre: Mystery, Horror
Cast: Iman Benson, Igby Rigney, Ruth Codd
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “Inside a hospice for terminally ill teens, members of an exclusive club make a chilling pact: The first to die must send a sign from beyond the grave.”
Big Mouth (2017-Present)
Big Mouth on Netflix. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Sitcom, Coming-of-Age
Cast: Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Jessi Klein
Number of seasons: 6
Synopsis: “Teenage friends find their lives upended by the wonders and horrors of puberty in this edgy comedy from real-life pals Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg.”
The Sinner (2017-2021)
The Sinner on Netflix. Image source: USA Network
Genre: Crime Drama, Anthology
Cast: Bill Pullman, Jessica Biel, Carrie Coon
Number of seasons: 4
Synopsis: “In a small New York town, a haunted detective hunts for answers about perplexing crimes while wrestling with his own demons.”
Arcane (2021)
(L to R) Mia Sinclair Jenness as Powder, Hailee Steinfeld as Vi in Arcane. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Fantasy, Adult Animation
Cast: Hailee Steinfeld, Katie Leung, Kevin Alejandro
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “Amid the stark discord of twin cities Piltover and Zaun, two sisters fight on rival sides of a war between magic technologies and clashing convictions.”
Arrested Development (2003-2019)
Arrested Development is streaming on Netflix. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Sitcom
Cast: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett
Number of seasons: 5
Synopsis: “It’s the Emmy-winning story of a wealthy family that lost everything, and the one son who had no choice but to keep them all together.”
Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005-2008)
Avatar: The Last Airbender is streaming on Netflix. Image source: Nickelodeon
Genre: Fantasy, Kids Animation
Cast: Zach Tyler, Mae Whitman, Jack De Sena
Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “With the Fire Nation on the brink of global domination, a young girl and her brother discover a 12-year old Airbender who reveals himself as the Avatar. Will this irresponsible kid accept his destiny in time to save the world?”
Bee and PuppyCat (2022)
Allyn Rachel as Bee in Bee and PuppyCat. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Teen TV, Adult Animation
Cast: Allyn Rachel, Kent Osborne, Alexander James Rodriguez
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “On a charming magical island, the impulsive Bee and her furry pal get up to all sorts of adventures while working for an intergalactic temp agency.”
Better Call Saul (2015-2022)
Bob Odenkirk as Jimmy McGill in “Better Call Saul” season six. Image source: Greg Lewis/AMC/Sony Pictures Television
Genre: Crime Drama
Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn
Number of seasons: 5
Synopsis: “This Emmy-nominated prequel to Breaking Bad follows small-time attorney Jimmy McGill as he transforms into morally challenged lawyer Saul Goodman.”
Black Mirror (2011-Present)
A scene from Black Mirror season 4. Image source: Jonathan Prime / Netflix
Genre: Sci-Fi Thriller, British
Cast: Jesse Plemons, Cristin Milioti, Jimmi Simpson
Number of seasons: 6
Synopsis: “This sci-fi anthology series explores a twisted, high-tech near-future where humanity’s greatest innovations and darkest instincts collide.”
BoJack Horseman (2014-2020)
BoJack Horseman is streaming on Netflix. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Sitcom, Adult Animation
Cast: Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Aaron Paul
Number of seasons: 6
Synopsis: “Meet the most beloved sitcom horse of the ’90s, 20 years later. He’s a curmudgeon with a heart of…not quite gold…but something like gold. Copper?”
Borgen (2010-2022)
Borgen on Netflix. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Political Drama, Danish
Cast: Sidse Babett Knudsen, Birgitte Hjort Sørensen, Pilou Asbæk
Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “A shocking turn of events puts Birgitte Nyborg in the Danish prime minister’s seat as her country’s first female leader in this landmark drama.”
Breaking Bad (2008-2013)
Walter White (Bryan Cranston) and Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) in a scene from AMC’s “Breaking Bad.” Image source: Ursula Coyote/AMC
Genre: Crime Drama, Thriller
Cast: Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn
Number of seasons: 5
Synopsis: “A high school chemistry teacher dying of cancer teams with a former student to secure his family’s future by manufacturing and selling crystal meth.”
Bridgerton (2020-Present)
Rege-Jean Page, as Simon Basset and Phoebe Dynevor as Daphne Bridgerton in episode 108 of Bridgerton. Image source: Liam Daniel/Netflix
Genre: Romantic Drama, Period Piece
Cast: Adjoa Andoh, Julie Andrews, Lorraine Ashbourne
Number of seasons: 2
Synopsis: “The eight close-knit siblings of the Bridgerton family look for love and happiness in London high society. Inspired by Julia Quinn’s bestselling novels.”
Castlevania (2017-2021)
A scene from Castlevania season 3. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Horror Anime
Cast: Richard Armitage, James Callis, Alejandra Reynoso
Number of seasons: 4
Synopsis: “A vampire hunter fights to save a besieged city from an army of otherworldly beasts controlled by Dracula himself. Inspired by the classic video games.”
Cheer (2020-Present)
Gabi Butler and TT Barker in Cheer. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Docuseries, Competition Reality Series
Number of seasons: 2
Synopsis: “This gripping docuseries follows the ups and downs of Navarro College’s competitive cheer squad as they work to win a conveted national title.”
Chef’s Table (2015-Present)
Chef’s Table on Netflix. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Docuseries, Food & Travel
Number of seasons: 6
Synopsis: “In this Emmy-nominated series, meet culinary stars around the world who are redefining gourmet food with innovative dishes and tantalizing desserts.”
Cobra Kai (2018-Present)
(L to R) William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence, Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso in Cobra Kai. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Cast: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Xolo Maridueña
Number of seasons: 4
Synopsis: “Decades after the tournament that changed their lives, the rivalry between Johnny and Daniel reignites in this sequel to the Karate Kid films.”
Community returns for a feature-length movie in 2023. Image source: NBC
Genre: Sitcom
Cast: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi
Number of seasons: 6
Synopsis: “When his bogus law degree is exposed, Jeff Winger goes back to college and forms a study group of outcasts.”
Crash Landing on You (2019)
A scene from the Netflix original Korean-language series, “Crash Landing on You.” Image source: Lim Hyo Seon/Netflix
Genre: Romantic Drama, Comedy, Korean
Cast: Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin, Seo Ji-hye
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “A paragliding mishap drops a South Korean heiress in North Korea — and into the life of an army officer, who decides he will help her hide.”
The Crown (2016-Present)
Prince Charles (JOSH O CONNOR) and Princess Diana (EMMA CORRIN) in The Crown. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Political Drama, British
Cast: Olivia Colman, Helena Bonham Carter, Tobias Menzies
Number of seasons: 5
Synopsis: “Based on historical events, this series dramatizes the story of Queen Elizabeth II and the political and personal events that have shaped her reign.”
Dark (2017-2020)
Dark on Netflix. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Sci-Fi, Mystery, German
Cast: Louis Hofmann, Oliver Masucci, Jördis Triebel
Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “A missing child sets four families on a frantic hunt for answers as they unearth a mind-bending mystery that spans three generations.”
Death Note (2006)
Ryuk the Shinigami in Death Note. Image source: Viz Media
Genre: Horror Anime, Japanese
Cast: Mamoru Miyano, Kappei Yamaguchi, Shido Nakamura
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “When a Japanese high schooler comes into possession of a mythical notebook, he finds he has the power to kill anybody whose name he writes in it.”
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. (2016-2019)
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. on Netflix. Image source: J.C.Staff
Genre: Comedy Anime, Japanese
Cast: Hiroshi Kamiya, Daisuke Ono, Nobunaga Shimazaki
Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “High school sophomore Kusuo Saiki swore as a child that he would keep his psychic talents hidden, but his abilities still make his life difficult.”
Erased (2016)
Erased on Netflix. Image source: A-1 Pictures
Genre: Mystery Anime, Japanese
Cast: Tao Tsuchiya, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, Aoi Yuki
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “Satoru Fujinuma can travel back in time to save others’ lives. When he wakes up 18 years in the past, he has a chance to save his murdered classmates.”
A still from the Netflix Korean drama series, “Extraordinary Attorney Woo.” Image source: Netflix
Genre: Courtroom Drama, Korean
Cast: Park Eun-bin, Kang Tae-oh, Kang Ki-young
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “Brilliant attorney Woo Young-woo tackles challenges in the courtroom and beyond as a newbie at a top law firm and a woman on the autism spectrum.”
Formula 1: Drive to Survive (2019-Present)
Formula 1: Drive to Survive. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Docuseries, Sports & Fitness, British
Number of seasons: 5
Synopsis: “Drivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane — both on and off the track — during each cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing.”
The Good Place (2016-2020)
A still from Episode 413/414 of THE GOOD PLACE on NBC. Image source: Colleen Hayes/NBC
Genre: Sitcom
Cast: Kristen Bell, Ted Danson, William Jackson Harper
Number of seasons: 4
Synopsis: “Due to an error, self-absorbed Eleanor Shellstrop arrives at the Good Place after her death. Determined to stay, she tries to become a better person.”
The Great British Baking Show (2010-Present)
A promotional still from Season 10 of “The Great British Baking Show” on Netflix. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Food & Travel, Competition Reality, British
Cast: Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith, Noel Fielding
Number of seasons: 6
Synopsis: “A talented batch of amateur bakers face off in a 10-week competition, whipping up their best dishes in the hopes of being named the U.K.’s best.”
GLOW (2017-2019)
A scene from GLOW on Netflix. Image source: Ali Goldstein/Netflix
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Cast: Alison Brie, Betty Gilpin, Marc Maron
Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “In 1980s LA, a crew of misfits reinvent themselves as the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. A comedy by the team behind Orange is the New Black.”
Great News (2017-2018)
Great News stars Briga Heelan and Andrea Martin. Image source: NBC
Genre: Sitcom
Cast: Briga Heelan, Andrea Martin, Adam Campbell
Number of seasons: 2
Synopsis: “A TV news producer’s ambitions take an awkward turn when her mother rejoins the workforce and snags a job as the station’s newest intern.”
Hilda (2018-Present)
Hilda season 2 is streaming on Netflix. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Kids Animation, Adventure
Cast: Bella Ramsey, Ameerah Falzon-Ojo, Oliver Nelson
Number of seasons: 2
Synopsis: “Fearless, free-spirited Hilda finds new friends, adventure and magical creatures when she leaves her enchanted forest home and journeys to the city.”
I Think You Should Leave (2019-Present)
Season Two of Tim Robinson’s sketch comedy series “I Think You Should Leave” is now streaming on Netflix. Image source: Eddy Chen/Netflix
Genre: Sketch Comedy
Cast: Tim Robinson, Andy Samberg, Sam Richardson
Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “There is no such thing as an ordinary interaction in this offbeat sketch comedy series that features a deep roster of guest stars.”
Kingdom (2019-Present)
A scene from the Netflix special episode “Kingdom: Ashin of the North.” Image source: Netflix
Genre: Political Drama, Korean
Cast: Ju Ji-hoon, Ryu Seung-ryong, Bae Doona
Number of seasons: 2
Synopsis: “While strange rumors about their ill king grip a kingdom, the crown prince becomes their only hope against a mysterious plague overtaking the land.”
The Last Dance (2020)
The Last Dance on Netflix. Image source: ESPN
Genre: Docuseries, Sports & Fitness
Cast: Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “This docuseries chronicles the rise of superstar Michael Jordan and the 1990s Chicago Bulls, with unaired footage from an unforgettable 1997-98 season.”
Love (2016-2018)
Love on Netflix. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Cast: Gillian Jacobs, Paul Rust, Claudia O’Doherty
Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “Rebellious Mickey and good-natured Gus navigate the thrills and agonies of modern relationships in this bold comedy co-created by Judd Apatow.”
Mindhunter (2017-2019)
MINDHUNTER is streaming on Netflix. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Crime Drama, Mystery
Cast: Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallany, Anna Torv
Number of seasons: 2
Synopsis: “In the late 1970s two FBI agents expand criminal science by delving into the psychology of murder and getting uneasily close to all-too-real monsters.”
Money Heist (2017-2021)
A scene from the hit Netflix series “Money Heist.” Image source: Netflix
Genre: Crime Drama, Thriller, Spanish
Cast: Úrsula Corberó, Álvaro Morte, Itziar Ituño
Number of seasons: 5
Synopsis: “Eight thieves take hostages and lock themselves in the Royal Mint of Spain as a criminal mastermind manipulates the police to carry out his plan.”
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Monty Python’s Flying Circus (1969-1974)
John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, and Terry Jones in a sketch for Monty Python’s Flying Circus. Image source: BBC
Genre: Sketch comedy
Cast: John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Terry Jones
Number of seasons: 4
Synopsis: “The Monty Python players make their mark with a winning mix of wit, ingenuity and brilliant timing — and a penchant for mockery and cross-dressing.”
Narcos (2015-2017)
Narcos is streaming on Netflix. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Crime Drama, Thriller
Cast: Wagner Moura, Pedro Pascal, Boyd Holbrook
Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “The true story of Colombia’s infamously violent and powerful drug cartels fuels this gritty gangster drama series.”
Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995)
Neon Genesis Evangelion on Netflix. Image source: Gainax
Genre: Mecha & Cyborg Anime, Japanese
Cast: Megumi Ogata, Kotono Mitsuishi, Yuriko Yamaguchi
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “Fifteen years after the Second Impact, Shinji Ikari joins his father’s group NERV as one of several teenage mecha pilots fighting the monstrous Angels.”
Our Planet (2019)
A bald eagle swoops to pluck a Pacific Herring from the sea. In spring herring move into shallower waters to spawn and hunters gather for the feast. Image source: Oliver Scholey/Silverback/Netflix
Genre: Docuseries, Science & Nature
Cast: David Attenborough
Number of seasons: 2
Synopsis: “Experience our planet’s natural beauty and examine how climate change impacts all living creatures in this ambitious documentary of spectacular scope.”
Ozark (2017-2022)
Laura Linney as Wendy Byrde and Jason Bateman as Marty Byrde in “Ozark.” Image source: Netflix
Genre: Crime drama, Thriller
Cast: Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Sofia Hublitz
Number of seasons: 4
Synopsis: “A financial adviser drags his family from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks, where he must launder $500 million in five years to appease a drug boss.”
The Queen’s Gambit (2020)
Anya Taylor-Joy in Netflix’s hit series “The Queen’s Gambit” as Beth Harmon. Image source: Phil Bray/Netflix
Genre: Drama
Cast: Anya Taylor-Joy, Bill Camp, Marielle Heller
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “In a 1950s orphanage, a young girl reveals an astonishing talent for chess and begins an unlikely journey to stardom while grappling with addiction.”
Queer Eye (2018-Present)
Tan France, Jonathan Van Ness, Antoni Porowski, Karamo Brown, Bobby Berk in season 6 of Queer Eye. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Makeover reality show
Cast: Bobby Berk, Karamo Brown, Tan France
Number of seasons: 7
Synopsis: “Grab some tissues! An all-new “Fab Five” serve up hip tips, emotionally charged makeovers and heartfelt reveals that bring out all the feels.”
Seinfeld (1989-1998)
A screenshot from the Seinfeld episode ‘The Contest.’ Image source: NBC
Genre: Sitcom
Cast: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander
Number of seasons: 9
Synopsis: “The “show about nothing” is a sitcom landmark, with comic Jerry and his three sardonic friends finding laughs in both the mundane and the ridiculous.”
Sex Education (2019-Present)
Sex Education season 3 is streaming on Netflix. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Drama, British
Cast: Asa Butterfield, Gillian Anderson, Ncuti Gatwa
Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “Insecure Otis has all the answers when it comes to sex advice, thanks to his therapist mom. So rebel Maeve proposes a school sex-therapy clinic.”
Squid Game (2021-Present)
Squid Game is streaming on Netflix. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Thriller, Korean
Cast: Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Wi Ha-jun
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children’s games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits — with deadly high stakes.”
Stranger Things (2016-Present)
Stranger Things season 4 is streaming on Netflix. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Sci-fi, Thriller
Cast: Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown
Number of seasons: 4
Synopsis: “When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces and one strange little girl.”
Tiger King (2020-2021)
Carole Baskin, shown in Netflix’s “Tiger King” Image source: Netflix
Genre: Docuseries, True Crime
Number of seasons: 2
Synopsis: “A zoo owner spirals out of control amid a cast of eccentric characters in this true murder-for-hire story from the underworld of big cat breeding.”
Top Boy (2019-Present)
Scene from Top Boy. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Crime drama, British
Cast: Ashley Walters, Kane Robinson, Micheal Ward
Number of seasons: 4
Synopsis: “Two seasoned drug dealers return to the gritty streets of London, but their pursuit of money and power is threatened by a young and ruthless hustler.”
Travelers (2016-2018)
Eric McCormack as Grant MacLaren in Travelers. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Sci-fi, Thriller, Canadian
Cast: Eric McCormack, MacKenzie Porter, Nesta Cooper
Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “A federal agent tracks four people who suddenly seem to possess entirely new personalities, leading to a startling discovery about humanity’s future.”
The Witcher (2019-Present)
The Witcher is now streaming on Netflix. Image source: Netflix
Genre: Fantasy, Action-adventure
Cast: Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan
Number of seasons: 3
Synopsis: “Geralt of Rivia, a mutated monster-hunter for hire, journeys toward his destiny in a turbulent world where people often prove more wicked than beasts.”
Here’s a running tally of the shows that have stopped streaming on Netflix:
Shows removed on May 11th, 2023: Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
Shows removed on October 6th, 2022: Schitt’s Creek
We’ll be back frequently with updates to this list as shows join and leave the Netflix library. You can also check out all of the new releases on Netflix here.
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