Top 15 Best Netflix Original Series to Watch Now.
Hello everyone and today I thought I would
make a series suggestion list, of the shows
I honestly thinka arecurrently the strongest on Netflix thatd doesnot necessarily agree with what RottenT Tomatoes-says And
as Netflix has so many series to choose from, I decided to go for 15 shows instead of 10.As 10 doesn't quitedo the service-justice.Howeverto keep things simple I'm going to beavoiding shows which have exclusive internationald distributionand what I mean by that is as seriesthat was originally created on another-network.
So for example Peaky Blinders and the Sinner botho originallyaired on another Network such as BBC 2 or USAN Networktherefore will not me making an appearance.And for those of you new to this-channel, I have made this list in NO PARTICULAR ORDER, thereforewhile I
think these are the top 15-series, I consider
all of them -the cream of the crop- and all
equally binge-worthy.
1. Dark Netflix orignal series.
When children start disappearing from a smalli isolatedtown next to a nuclear power plant.This brings lighto affairs, double lives and the dark past of four families living within the area.Linked between the past and present the series follows Jonas,a teenager struggling to cope with his father's recent suicide and a police officer whose brother disappeared under similar circumstances 33 years earlier.
Not a TV show for everyone Dark's main mystery unfolds at a very slow pace, so I can imagine your averageviewer growing impatient with it quite.quickly. However this series is both tense.and terrifying,as well as very gloomy- so for those of youwho love strange andatmospheric series then this is the showfor you.This fresh, creepy and innovative drama has,not only great filmmaking and sound design butalso has fantastic and realistic characters that are only matched by their equally solid acting.I might also add that the Dub for this series
isn't particularly good, so I strongly recommend that you stick to subtitles as the alternative is pretty bad.
2. The Haunting of Hill House Netflix orignal.
Is about five siblings who as children, grewup in what would eventually become, the most famous haunted house in North America. Now as adults this fragmented family is forced back together, to face
the ghosts of their pasts; confronting the
memories of their old home and the terrifying.events that drove them from it.
Based on Shirley Jacksons novel of the
same name - The Haunting of Hill House is
an eye-catchingly creepy ghost story with an equally as satisfying cast of characters. Each with their own tormented
backstory that links them to their old home
no matter how hard they try to escape it.
In my opinion this is the closest your going
to get to watching a perfect horror series:
from the first rate cinematography, editing, set design and story to the great characters and fantastically atmosphere. Not once does this show come off as either cheesy or ciche and apart from some plush CGI The Haunting of Hill House does everything right.
3. Atypical Netflix orignal series.
Atypical is a coming of age story that follows Sam, an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum,who in search for love and independence- decides it's time to find a girlfriend. While on his journey of self-discovery, Sam unintentionally triggers a set of life-changing paths for his family that leaves them all asking thesame question, what does it really mean to be normal?As an excellent depiction of Asperger's syndrome,A-typical is a series that really has goneout of its way to make itself as accurate and realistic as possible while still been entertaining att the same time.
With it's great performances and an almost
real-life interpretation of a family dealing
with the social struggles of having an autistic family member.A-typical is a warm and funny show that leaves you ~the viewer~ always smiling learning and reflectingwith a greater understanding of this misunderstood disorders.
But besides from that, all the characters
have great rappaport, the story is very down to earth for the most part and the comedy is evening spear through out they say the series only problem is that the episodesare only 30 minutes long and each seasonis only 8 - 10 episodes.
04. MindHunter Netflix orignal series.
Set in the late 1970s, two FBI agents attemptto create a new form of innovative crime science.That incorporates psychology, sociology and anthropology
as a method to reveal the motives for these
newly classified serial killers. Tasked with
interviewing these unusual serial killers
our agents must fight against the bureaus simplistic status quo
of ~Means Motive and opportunity~ in order to get to the truth.Probably one of the best Netflix originals
to date, Mindhunter distinguishes itself from other crime thrillers with it's excellent character development and unique cinematography. With David Fincher producing and directing most of the series it's one of those rare and fascinating
shows that not only has fantastic acting,
but also portrays real life serial killers
in such a fashion, that it's hard to believe these types of people really exist. A good watch thats intelligen tintriguing and original, Mindhunter while a little slow paced at first is a solid crime drama and a must see series.
5. Money Heist Netflix orignal series.
Follows a group of skilled criminals recruitedand lead by an enigmatic character only known
as the ProfessorsUnited for only one reason;to get incredibly rich. These ambitiou robbers set out to do the unthinkable, that is to successfully carry
out the biggest robbery in history. With a
tight well thought out plan, can this combination of thugs and professionals
succeed or just fail.Full of drama, action and suspense Money Heist has an excellent concept for a crime drama with some
truly gripping moments. As well as having
many likeably and well developed characters whoare all interesting in their own unique way.
I have say the series main problem is that
its increasingly difficult to hold your suspension of disbelief due to how some of the big events & twists, take place in such an implausible manner that the
story might come off as nonsensical or contrived. However apart from the lack of logic and a little bit of melodrama Money Heist on the whole is a very
watchable and highly entertaining show.
06. Castlevania Netflix orignal series.
After been provoked by an overzealous bishop,Dracula declares war on the people of the world; unleashing a massive army demonic creatures to kill all human life. Its now up to Trevor
Belmont~the last survivor of the Belmont family~and his allies. To try to stop Dracula before it's too late.One of, if not the best video game adaptations to date: Castlevania oozes quality with its fantastic
visuals, fluid animation and 1st rate voice
acting. Surprisingly enough it�s a non-Japanese anime made by an American/canadian studio, and if it wasn't
for the default language been set to English
I would have easily thought this was made by a Japanese studio.
In addition- the action, story, characters
and romance are all great. However the series only main weakness, is that its episodes are short and that season 1 & 2 combined are only 12 episodeslong. I know animation isn't for everybody but this is one series everyone should check out at least once.
7. Black Mirror Netflix orignal series.
Is an anthology series of stand-alone episodes that explore a hypothetical dystopian earth,through theinnovations of technology. Looking into a
future high-tech world from a paranoid pov
where if things such as social media were left unquestioned, how potentially, could this technology transform our everyday lives via smartphones and computer
algorithms.A series that always leaves me asking the question: does technology actually help mankind for the
better or is it just a hindrance? BLACK MIRROR is one of the most intelligent, chilling & original television shows I have ever seen. Where each and every
episode through the setting of a worst case
scenario leaves you with a terrifying sense of unease about a very possible technology-driven future.
A show that instantly hooks its viewers Black mirroris a great mix of black comedy, satire and sci-fi that transports those who watch it into a new technological world of alienation.
08. Kingdom Joseon Netflix orignal series.
is a horror set in Korea�s medieval Jo-sonperiod, that centres around the Crown Prince,Yi-Chang, who is caught up within a political conspiracy which forces him to leave the safety of his palace. In order to counter this coup, the prince must investigate a mysterious plague, but unknown to him this epidemic has already started to spread at an alarming rate.
Just when you thought the zombie genre has been done to death, the Koreans yet again prove us wrong
with this fantastic and original series.
Kingdom is a successful combination of location,time period and awesome choreography that fits the
zombie genre so well, expect that even
the most skeptical of viewers would at least
appreciate the originality and creativity of this series.
Obviously if youre not a fan of horror
or subtitles then this might not be the series
for you- however if you want do see a zombie show that breathes
new life into this tired genre then Kingdom
is a must see series.
09. Daredevil Netflix orignal series.
Blind lawyer by day, vigilante by night. "Marvel's Daredevil" is an action series that follows attorney Matt Murdock, who after an accident with chemicals, was blinded but also imbued with extraordinary senses -allowing him to become an amazing
fighter. With his own law practice in Hell's
Kitchen, New York. Matt quickly discovers that been a masked vigilante is a lot harder than he first thought.
One of the best superhero series to date:
Daredevils cohesion to its source material,
high quality. production and first rate fight choreography. are pretty much second to none. All that combined with its
gritty realistic and visceral action sequences,
makes Daredevil a satisfying contrast to its
colorful cinematic cousins in the MCU.
In the interest of fairness it�s not a perfect seriesas does have its flaws such as some of the main characters been a little bit on the irritating side, but apart from that Daredevil is a show I would highly
recommend to fans of the comic book and MCU movies.
On an extra note- I would also suggest that
its worth watching all the other Marvel
shows linked to this one, such as The Punisher, Jessica Jones and Luke cage as they all fit in quite nicely
together as a Complete package.
10. Altered Carbon Netflix orignal series.
Set in a future where society has been completelytransformed by a single piece of technology:
The human consciousness can now be digitized and stored allowing human bodies to be interchangeable; in essence making all mankind almost immortal. The series follows a prisoner called Takeshi Kovacs who returns to life in a new body and must solve A complex murder to win back his freedom. With a cinematic quality you would expect from a hollywood blockbuster Altered Carbon feels almost as though its a movie and not a Netflix -series.
But apart from the fantastic visuals the one
thing this series
really excels at is worldbuilding where you
really do get a sense of the culture and history of this world. And I have to say Im pretty picky when
it comes to sci-fi and Altered Carbon exceeded most of my expectations.
I say its only main weakness is its
lack of subtlety, where most of the series
solutions are resolved with over the top one sided action sequences- that and the larger than life visuals are consistently filled
with bright colours, to a level that even
the darker scenes are pretty, so when your
introduced to a gorgeous establishing shot, it loses quite a lot of its impact.
But apart from that Altered Carbon is a solid
atmospheric sci-fi with a kickass main character and supporting cast that all takes place in an incredible world. Making it a must see series for fans of the cyberpunk genre.
11. American Vandal Netflix orignal series.
Netflixs true-crime mockumentary seriesthat follows documentarians Peter and Sam
as they bring their investigative skills to explore the aftermath of over the top high school pranks such as the phallic
vandalism of teachers cars or viral video
poop related pranks in school cafeterias.
Hilariously original and quirky American Vandal really accomplishes what it sets out to be- a Realistic mockumentary of true crimes documentaries with enough tongue in cheek humor to keep you entertained for hours.Sure the series content may be a bit sillyand infantile at times, but that doesnt
stop it from been a genuinely thought-provoking mystery which really does offer an interesting plot with some highly. memorable characters.
American Vandal manages to succeed at been a comedy while subtly addressing some fairly serious social commentary.
12. Ozark Netflix orignal series.
The series follows Marty Byrde, a financialadviser who lives in Chicago with his wife
and kids. Living relatively normal lives everything is the status quo, that is until things go awry with a Mexican drugcartel and Marty and his family have to quickly relocate to Ozark Missouri in order to launder $500million to appease a drug boss.
Underrated by critics, showing that sometimes they just don't always get it right Ozark is a highly satisfying crime drama with an equally complex plot. The writing for this series really is on with every twist and big event, especially for the 1st seasons finally where it just leaves its main characters caught between a rock and a hard place.Engaging and consistently entertaining with its tense and tight plot, Ozark is a must see show for fans of engrossing crime dramas. In which their main characters are constantly coming across these larger than life problems and somehow able to circumvent them but at a heavy cost. Easily one of my favorite series
on Netflix, if you haven't seen Ozark yet,
by all means check it out.
13. Narcos Netflix orignal series.
Netflixs biographical crime drama tellsthe true-life story of the growth and spread
of cocaine drug cartels across the world during the 1970s. The first two season look into the criminal exploits of the
Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar as well
the point of view of an American agent sent
to stop him. And the third season focuses on the DEA against the Cali cartel while Narcos Mexico looks into the birth of
the Mexican drug war in the 1980s.
How to do a Tv series right, Narcos is a series that boasts great writing, acting and high quality cinematography. But I think what makes this series so good is that it evenly portrays both sides of the law so your not just experiencing the story
From one perspective. That and it doesn't
glorify the truly corrupt a person.
14. Sex Education Netflix orignal series.
This series follows a socially awkward teenager called Otis. Who is unsure & worried about his sex life,despite his mother being a sex therapist.
After unintentionally aiding a school bully
with his sexual performance anxiety. Otis with the help of his friend Maeve, set up a sex advice business. To educate their fellow students in how to deal with
their own sexual issues while making a tidy
profit.Sex Education really is a must see series for 2019 I mean this is one of those deceptive shows that most
adults aged 30 and up would probably never consider watching. And if I�m honest I had zero interest in
watching this series. That is however until
I watched the first 20 minutes.. And from
that point onwards I knew I would love this show! With its great acting, funny characters and gorgeous cinematography. I guess one way to sum up sex education would to describe it as a modern british version of a John Hughes film. Sure some of the plot twists are a little bit predictable but that really is a minor nitpick in
the grander scheme of things. Season 2 has
been confirmed and I honestly can�t wait.So check out season one if you want to see a fun and highly entertaining series with great characters- and I promise - you wosn't regret it.
15. Stranger Things Netflix orignal series.
Set in Indiana during the 80s. Stranger things 1st season revolves around, the sudden disappearance ofa young boy called-Will. Unfortunately for
Will only a police chief, his mother and his
best friends think
he has still-alive- and together they must
confront a terrifying & mysterious force in
order to get him-back.
But the more they search for answers, the
further they are drawn into an extraordinary mystery involving government experiments and one strange-girl. Effectively a period piece that perfectly captures the U.S. during the early 80s, Stranger Things is clearly inspired by the works of Stephen king and Steven Spielberg, where right of the bat you
know youre going to be in for one hell of a-ride. I think its the combination of the dark and creepy introduction credits and location -- to the great acting and direction that gives this series such a strong immersive start.I mean as soon you start watching it, it really does hook you right in, where you just feel invested in characters and story right from episode one. Now while I wouldn't say its 2nd season
is quite as tight as the 1st, Stranger things
is meant to be at least 4 season in length and with the 3rd season scheduled to be out this July lets just hope it holds up
to its 1st seasons impressive standards.
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