RELATED:Every Major Streaming Service Available In The US, Ranked (& How Much They Cost)
With so many television shows to choose from on Netflix alone, viewers often have to rely on positive word of mouth or recommendations from friends or family when deciding which show to watch next. However, this list aims to simplify that process. As such, those looking forthe best television shows to watch on Netflix right nowneed only read on.
Better Call Saul
Many considerBreaking Badto be one ofthe best television series ever made.Better Call Sauldoesn’t quite live up to that billing, but it’s still a fantastic show with a wonderful cast of characters and some genuinely interesting storylines for viewers to enjoy - particularly those concerning the relationships that the titular character shares with those around him.
Returning characters aside, it’s difficult to draw too many thematic comparisons betweenBetter Call Sauland the show from which it spun off of, though in terms of production quality, it’s easily a match. With the show finally coming to an end with its sixth and final season in April of 2022, viewers can now sit back and binge-watch the entire series if they’re so inclined.
Catching Killers
Not to be confused with the Amazon Prime show of the same name,Catching Killersis a four-part documentary series that tells the stories of some of America’s most notorious serial killers and the attempts by law enforcement agencies to bring them to justice. It’s a gripping show from start to finish and does an excellent job of highlighting just how much work really goes into catching a cautious killer.
The series focuses on three cases: The Green River Killer, Aileen Wuornos, and the Happy Face Killer — the latter of which is split up across two episodes. Given the subject matter being explored here, it’s obviously not a feel-good series to watch with the family. For those who enjoy a good true-crime series, however, they don’t often come much better than this.
Maya and the Three
Netflix has been gradually expanding its library of high-quality animated content in recent years, butMaya and the Threehas arguablyraised the bar to a brand new height. It was incredibly well-received by both critics and viewers when it was released in October of 2021 and still maintains an impressive 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes at the time of writing.
The nine-part mini-series is visually stunning and features some excellent voice-work to boot. Best of all though,Maya and the Threetakes viewers on an adventure so enchanting that even the likes of Disney would struggle to match it; particularly when it comes to its epic ending. Those looking for something that’s both exciting and enlightening to watch either with or without their kids could certainly do a lot worse.
Inside Job
After its release at the end of October 2021,Inside Jobquickly became one of the most popular shows on Netflix. The animated series is set in a world in which all conspiracy theories are actually real, which, as one might expect, leads to some truly hilarious moments throughout its ten half-hour episodes. It’s a great show to watch with either friends or family and isall but guaranteed to provide a good laugh or two.
One of the things that makes the show so enjoyable is its excellent voice cast, which boasts big names like Christian Slater and Chris Diamantopoulos, as well as John DiMaggio ofFuturamaandAdventure Timefame. Their delivery really does help the humor to land, which, in turn, allows the show’s creators to sell some truly ridiculous concepts and characters, including reptilian shapeshifters and a talking mushroom man.
Riverdale
With the sixth season ofRiverdalenow underway, those hoping to binge-watch themselves up to date before it comes to an end are fast running out of time. There are more than 100 episodes in total at the time of writing, which, with each one coming in at around 45 minutes in length, equates to just shy of 72 hours of high-quality Teen Drama goodness.
Starring a talented young cast that includes KJ Apa and Lili Reinhart,Riverdaleis often compared toanother popular Netflix Show,Stranger Things, thanks in large to its small-town setting and the heavy emphasis that both shows place on nostalgia. WhereRiverdalediffers, however, is throughits more mature and subversive approach to storytelling, which likely stems from its ability to draw from pre-existing Archie Comics material.
Locke and Key
With season 2 ofLocke and Keybeing released in late 2021, the series is growing increasingly popular. Recency is far from the only thing that the series has going for it though, with its supernatural elements making it a bit of a must-watch for fans of both fantasy and horror. Even for those who aren’t, the story on offer is an interesting one that should have very little trouble keeping viewers engaged.
RELATED:Fantasy Shows To Stream If You Love Locke & Key
Following their father’s murder, the three Locke siblings (Tyler, Kinsey, and Bode) return to their ancestral home, where they discover a myriad of mysterious magical keys that are somehow connected to their father’s death. Some of the themes that the show explores throughout its 20 episodes are pretty heavy, though they’re typically handled in a mature and measured manner. What’s more, it’s a show that gets better as time goes on, with its second season somehow managing to make a bigger impression with both viewers and critics than the first.
Colin in Black & White
Colin in Black & Whiteis a fictionalized drama series that explores the formative years of American civil rights activist and former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaepernick. It’s an incredibly hard-hitting series at times and one that will likely serve as a real eye-opener for those who have never had to deal with bigotry or racial prejudice themselves.
Kaepernick, who made headlines when he began taking a knee during the American national anthem back in 2016, serves as the show’s narrator and is portrayed by young actor Jadon Michael onscreen. At times, it can be a difficult show to watch, though, given recent events in America, many will argue that it’s one that definitely needed to be made. At the very least, it serves as a poignant reminder as to why so many people continue to call for change.
Squid Game
Thoughthe hypesurroundingSquid Gameis gradually beginning to fade,theBattle Royale-inspired Korean series— which is available either subbed or dubbed — remains popular with Netflix viewers around the globe. It’s easy to see why as well, as its shocking scenes and simple premise combine wonderfully well to form a show that really is unlike anything else on the platform.
The series tells the story of a degenerate gambler named Gi-hun, who, after a seemingly chance encounter with a man at a train station, ends up participating in a series of six deadly children’s games for a massive cash prize. The narrative explores boththe motivations and backgroundsof him and some of the other 455 players, as well as the mysterious masked figures who are pulling their strings.
Lost in Space
Set in the not too distant future,Lost in Spaceis a modern-day reimagining of Johann David Wyss' seminal novel,The Swiss Family Robinson. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the series' third and final season took a little longer than some fans would have liked, but, after a two-year wait, viewers were finally able to find out what happened to Will Robinson and his family at the end of season 2.
Rather than fizzle out with a whimper, the show’s final season ends with a loud and triumphant bang, providing fans with a fitting conclusion that should leave most satisfied. For fans of the sci-fi genre or those looking for something exciting to enjoy with the family,Lost in Spaceis well worth a watch, more so now that its story has reached a conclusion.
