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It’s the weekend, or a sick day, or just a regular Tuesday night, and you need to binge-watch something. You don’t just want it, you need it. Where to begin? Fear not — we’re here to help. Below you’ll find an ever-expanding recommended list of TV shows available on Netflix, curated by us TV-obsessives. 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.

Editor’s note: This article was last updated on October 8 to add “Maid.”

RELATED: Here’s What’s New on Netflix in August 2021


Maid

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Created by: Molly Smith Metzler

Cast: Margaret Qualley, Nick Robinson, Anika Noni Rose, Tracy Vilar, Billy Burke, Andie MacDowell

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. – Liz Shannon Miller

Seinfeld

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Created by: Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld

Cast: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander

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…

The short version: Nothing. – Liz Shannon Miller

Broadchurch

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Created by: Chris Chibnall

Cast: David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Jodie Whittaker, Andrew Buchan, Arthur Darvill, Carolyn Pickles, Matthew Gravelle, Charlotte Beaumont

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!), the first season tracks the investigation of a young man’s mysterious death, which manages to implicate everyone living in this small coastal British town as big secrets get discovered, all building up to a shocking revelation. 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. – Liz Shannon Miller

Q-Force

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Created by: Sean Hayes, Todd Milliner, Gabe Liedman

Cast: Sean Hayes, Gary Cole, David Harbour, Patti Harrison, Laurie Metcalf, Matt Rogers, Wanda Sykes, Gabe Liedman

What makes Q-Force an enjoyable viewing experience is just how much fun showrunner Gabe Liedman is clearly having with the premise, about a team of LGBTQ+ secret agents trying to save the world despite the prejudices of their parent agency. With a voice cast features legends like Laurie Metcalf, Wanda Sykes, and Gary Cole alongside rising comedy talents like Patti Harrison and Matt Rogers, a metric ton of pop culture references, and an attention to detail for the world of West Hollywood that made this 20-year resident of the city sit up and applaud, Q-Force has a very specific point-of-view, and if you can tap into it a lot of fun is in store. – Liz Shannon Miller

Lucifer

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Showrunners: Joe Henderson and Ildy Modrovich

Cast: Tom Ellis, Lauren German, Kevin Alejandro, D. B. Woodside, Lesley-Ann Brandt, Scarlett Estevez, Rachael Harris, Kevin Rankin, Tricia Helfer, Aimee Garcia, Tom Welling, Inbar Lavi, Brianna Hildebrand

The most impressive thing about Lucifer, which began as a supernatural procedural on Fox before Netflix revived it for what ended up being three additional seasons, is how the show has managed to not just survive but thrive, developing a passionate fanbase who genuinely loves the titular crime-solving devil and his friends. The newly released Season 6 officially brings the story to a close, but not before providing said fanbase with plenty of answers and some wild creative swings, including a partially-animated episode and an episode which reveals just how Lucifer (Tom Ellis) sees those who surround him. If you’ve never watched before, get ready to enjoy the binge — and if you’re already a fan, get ready to shed a few tears. – Liz Shannon Miller

Money Heist

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Created by: Álex Pina

Cast: Úrsula Corberó, Álvaro Morte, Itziar Ituño, Pedro Alonso, Paco Tous, Alba Flores, Miguel Herrán, Jaime Lorente, Esther Acebo, Enrique Arce, María Pedraza, Darko Perić, Kiti Mánver, Hovik Keuchkerian, Rodrigo de la Serna, Najwa Nimri, Luka Peroš, Belén Cuesta, Fernando Cayo

What began as a Spanish TV production has become one of the planet’s biggest series thanks to Netflix — and also thanks to its incredibly compelling tale of a well-trained group of thieves who commit a truly audacious heist with the whole country watching. Originally titled La Casa de Papel, Money Heist is full of exciting intrigue and sexy twists, with a solid cast of local actors who seem destined for international stardom. Part 5, which will be released in two parts over the course of Fall 2021, features our beloved red-jumpsuit-ed heroes fighting a war for their lives. Hopefully, a happy ending is in store. – Liz Shannon Miller

The Chair

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Created by: Amanda Peet

Cast: Sandra Oh, Jay Duplass, Nana Mensah, Everly Carganilla, David Morse, Holland Taylor, and Bob Balaban

We’ve seen countless TV shows about college students, but how about one focused on the faculty? That’s the crux of The Chair, a Netflix original series created by Amanda Peet. The half-hour series stars Sandra Oh as a professor who’s just been promoted to chair of the English department, and must juggle the new role with chaos left and right at the school as she tries to set a dwindling department up for success. Throw in a romantic subplot and the fact that the character is also a single mother, and The Chair is a meal of a half-hour dramedy that’s sure to get you in that “fall season” spirit. — Adam Chitwood

Watch The Chair on Netflix

Manifest

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Created by: Jeff Rake

Cast: Melissa Roxburgh, Josh Dallas, Athena Karkanis, J.R. Ramirez, Luna Blaise, Jack Messina, Parveen Kaur, Matt Long, and Holly Taylor

You’ve not doubt heard the buzz, now see what all the fuss is about. Manifest first premiered on NBC in 2018, and while it earned some solid praise, ratings were steady enough that the network cancelled the series after three seasons. But right around that time the show hit Netflix, and has been lighting up the Top 10 ever since – to the point that Netflix is now in talks to pick the show up for a fourth season to continue the story. Oh yeah, the story. The show begins with passengers on a flight experiencing a bit of turbulence, only to touch down and discover that for everyone else on Earth, the flight has been missing for five years. The show delves into the mystery behind this strange occurrence, and the changes these passengers have gone through during their flight. Intrigue, sci-fi, and drama coalesce into a binge-worthy show. – Adam Chitwood

Watch Manifest on Netflix

30 Rock

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Creator: Tina Fey

Cast: Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski, Scott Adsit, and Jack McBrayer

30 Rock is one of the greatest television shows ever made, and also one of the funniest. All seven seasons of the NBC series are now streaming on Netflix, and what set this Emmy-winning show apart from the rest of the pack was the sheer number of jokes that Fey and co-showrunner Robert Carlock were able to pack into each episode. The series stars Fey as Liz Lemon, a comedy writer who’s the showrunner on an SNL-like sketch series that’s failing in the raitings. She’s forced to add an outlandish famous comedian, played by Tracy Morgan, to the cast and spends most of the show’s run becoming the unlikely protege to her conservative, corporate boss played by Alec Baldwin. This show is silly and delights in the absurd, which is preceisely what makes it so great. — Adam Chitwood

Watch 30 Rock on Netflix

Friday Night Lights

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Developed by: Peter Berg

Cast: Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Taylor Kitsch, Adrianne Palicki, Minka Kelly, Zach Gilford, Jesse Plemons, Gaius Charles, Scott Porter, Aimee Teegarden, Jurnee Smollett, and Michael B. Jordan

If you’ve never seen Friday Night Lights, you’re about to discover your new favorite show. This hourlong drama series takes place in Dillon, Texas where a fairly new head coach (Kyle Chandler) has been brought in to spearhead one of the most successful high school football teams in the country. This is a town where Friday night football is the be-all, end-all, and the story follows the trials and tribulations of the coach and his family, as well as the lives of his players and other high school students. The series largely eschews teen soap drama for more relatable, grounded, and emotional stories – and it’s all the better for it. Season 2 has one storyline that’s pretty shaky, but beyond that this five-season run is near-perfect and stands as one of the best TV shows of the 21st century. – Adam Chitwood

Watch Friday Night Lights on Netflix

Dead to Me

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Created by: Liz Feldman

Cast: Christina Applegate, Linda Cardellini, James Marsden, Max Jenkins, and Sam McCarthy

Dead to Me is a hard show to explain. It’s a comedy but also a drama; a relationship-focused series but also super dark at times. But really the main selling point is this: it’s Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini being charming and sharp and devious and funny. Without delving into spoilers, the story begins when two strangers played by Applegate and Cardellini meet and bond during therapy over their shared grief. They become close confidants, but slowly secrets are revealed that change the dynamic of their relationship. The first two seasons are currently streaming, with a third and final season on the way. – Adam Chitwood

Watch Dead to Me Here

The Chef Show

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If you like cooking shows but hate the facade of cooking shows, it doesn’t get more genuine than The Chef Show. The brainchild of Jon Favreau, the series came about because of Favreau’s apprenticeship under chef Roy Choi while doing research for his indie movie Chef. Each episode of The Chef Show finds Favreau and Choi cooking with a chef or friend, but what sets this series apart is Favreau’s curiosity — he wants to know why each person is doing what they’re doing, and then wants to try it himself to become a better cook. Highlights include episodes with Dave Filoni, Sam Raimi, David Chang, and Wolfgang Puck. – Adam Chitwood

Watch The Chef Show Here

Pretend It’s a City

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If the idea of watching Martin Scorsese and Fran Liebowitz crack each other up for half an hour sounds appealing, you’ll love Pretend It’s a City. While technically a docuseries, this is really more just a series of conversations with Liebowitz, a renowned author and public speaker who has lived her whole life in New York City. The two discuss their love of NYC, their hatred of tourists, and various other gripes and complaints about, well, life. It’s hilarious and insightful all at once, and you’ll come away eager for Liebowitz to have her own talk show. – Adam Chitwood

American Horror Story

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Created by: Ryan Murphy

Cast: Sarah Paulson, Jessica Lange, Taissa Farmiga, Evan Peters, Dylan McDermott, and many more

If you’re in the mood for something binge-able without a huge time commitment, American Horror Story is a solid pick. Each season of the FX series is a brand new story with new characters and a new setting, and while the show is wildly inconsistent in quality, that diversity pays off in offering something for everyone. If you like haunted house stories, start with Season 1 Murder House. Into vampires? Go with Season 5 Hotel. Psychological thrillers more your speed? Season 2’s Asylum is one of the best. Choose wisely, and happy viewing! – Adam Chitwood

Happy Endings

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Created by: David Caspe

Cast: Elisha Cuthbert, Eliza Coupe, Damon Wayans Jr., Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally, and Casey Wilson

If you’re looking for a light, fun comedy to binge that’s about friendship with a bit of a meanspirited slant, check out Happy Endings. This ABC series ran for three seasons and follows the misadventures of a group of friends living in Chicago. While this sounds like a show you’ve seen before, the ensemble cast each differentiate themselves extremely well, and the show has a bit of a New Girl meets Friends feel to it as the relationships inside the group are complicated and compelling. – Adam Chitwood

Downton Abbey

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Created by: Julian Fellowes

Cast: Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Maggie Smith, Dan Stevens, Jessica Brown Findlay, Jim Carter, Brendan Coyle, Lily James and Penelope Wilson

There’s something kind of magical about Downton Abbey that’s hard to describe. The show is an instant balm, transporting you to a time and place far, far way that is somehow incredibly calming and compelling all at once. The six-season series is set at a fictional Yorkshire country estate between the years 1912 and 1926, and chronicles the many goings-on at said estate involving its inhabitants – both highborn and the house staff who live in the basement. Most of the big “problems” in the show revolve around some big dinner or a surprise guest, which makes the stakes delightfully low. That’s not to say the series doesn’t get dramatic – some big stuff happens as the seasons wear on – but by and large the best word to described the act of watching Downton Abbey is “pleasant.” – Adam Chitwood

Watch Downton Abbey Here

Chef’s Table

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Created by: David Gelb

If you’re into cooking and have never seen Chef’s Table, prioritize it in your queue ASAP. In contrast to other cooking shows that serve as tutorials or how-to’s, each episode of Chef’s Table is a deep-dive into a particular chef. Not just their food but their life, and how their life informs the kind of food they make and the path that has led them to becoming a professional chef. In truth, Chef’s Table is a proper documentary series, with each episode serving as a chef-specific documentary. Creator David Gelb also kind of revolutionized the way these shows look by opting for cinematic cinematography versus the overlit way that most cooking shows are presented. As a result, the food comes to life before your very eyes. – Adam Chitwood

Watch Chef’s Table Here

Shadow and Bone

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Created by: Eric Heisserer

Cast: Jessie Mei Li, Ben Barnes, Archie Renaux, Freddy Carter, Amita Suman, and Kit Young

If The Witcher and Game of Thrones had a baby and that baby grew up to be a YA series, you’d have something along the lines of Shadow and Bone. But even that feels reductive, because this fantasy series based on the novels by Leigh Bardugo is far deeper and complex than you might be expecting. The show takes place in a fantasy world that is populated mostly by humans, but also has magic-folk known as “Grisha.” Grisha are a somewhatostracized group, so when an unassuming mapmaker not only terns out to be Grisha but a being known as the “Sun Summoner,” the world is upended. Mixed into this “Chosen One” narrative is a cadre of charming, compelling, and frankly sexy characters all of whom are just trying to make it through a harsh and unforgiving world. Give this one a couple of episodes and you’ll be hooked. – Adam Chitwood

Watch Shadow and Bone Here

Collateral

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Created by: David Hare

Cast: Carey Mulligan, Billie Piper, Jeany Spark, Nathaniel Martelo-White, John Simm

In the era of #PeakTV it’s impossible to watch everything, but here’s a show that you can binge in a very limited amount of time and get maximum satisfaction in return: Collateral. The four-hour BBC-produced limited series hails from writer David Hare (The Hours) and director SJ Clarkson (Jessica Jones). Carey Mulligan stars as a confident and charismatic detective in London who’s tasked with investigating the murder of a pizza deliveryman, who may be an immigrant or refugee. A Robert Altman-like ensemble forms the tapestry of this story, but by the end of the four hours you’ll be in awe of how well all the disparate characters’ storylines fit together. This is a show that digs deep into issues of immigration and racial tensions in a post-Brexit England, but maintains a sense of joy and humor throughout so as not to drown the viewer in despair like some other British dramas. It’s immensely compelling, supremely satisfying, and Mulligan gives one hell of a lead performance that has colors of Fargo’s Marge Gunderson. And it’s only four hours! This is an incredibly easy recommend. – Adam Chitwood

Watch Collateral Here

Bridgerton

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Created by: Chris Van Dusen

Cast: Regé-Jean Page, Phoebe Dynevor, Adjoa Andoh, Jonathan Bailey, Harriet Cains, Bessie Carter, Ruth Gemmell, Claudia Jessie, Ben Miller, Luke Newton, Golda Rosheuvel, Polly Walker, and Julie Andrews

If Gossip Girl meets Downton Abbey meets Pride and Prejudice sounds intriguing to you, the Netflix original series Bridgerton will absolutely be your jam. Based on the series of novels by Julia Quinn, the drama-romance takes place in the competitive world of Regency London’s high society, where a number of young girls are presented and tasked with finding a suitor. The stakes are raised when a mysterious woman named “Lady Whistledown” begins writing a column about the goings-on of the day, complete with gossip and preferences for specific pairings. Dramatic twists, intense love scenes, and even some hijinks ensue. This very well could be your next obsession. – Adam Chitwood

WatchBridgerton Here


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It’s the weekend, or a sick day, or just a regular Tuesday night, and you need to binge-watch something. You don’t just want it, you need it. Where to begin? Fear not — we’re here to help. Below you’ll find an ever-expanding recommended list of TV shows available on Netflix, curated by us TV-obsessives. 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.

Editor’s note: This article was last updated on October 8 to add “Maid.”

RELATED: Here’s What’s New on Netflix in August 2021


Maid

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Image via Netflix

Created by: Molly Smith Metzler

Cast: Margaret Qualley, Nick Robinson, Anika Noni Rose, Tracy Vilar, Billy Burke, Andie MacDowell

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. – Liz Shannon Miller

Seinfeld

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Created by: Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld

Cast: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander

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…

The short version: Nothing. – Liz Shannon Miller

Broadchurch

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Created by: Chris Chibnall

Cast: David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Jodie Whittaker, Andrew Buchan, Arthur Darvill, Carolyn Pickles, Matthew Gravelle, Charlotte Beaumont

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!), the first season tracks the investigation of a young man’s mysterious death, which manages to implicate everyone living in this small coastal British town as big secrets get discovered, all building up to a shocking revelation. 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. – Liz Shannon Miller

Q-Force

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Image via Netflix

Created by: Sean Hayes, Todd Milliner, Gabe Liedman

Cast: Sean Hayes, Gary Cole, David Harbour, Patti Harrison, Laurie Metcalf, Matt Rogers, Wanda Sykes, Gabe Liedman

What makes Q-Force an enjoyable viewing experience is just how much fun showrunner Gabe Liedman is clearly having with the premise, about a team of LGBTQ+ secret agents trying to save the world despite the prejudices of their parent agency. With a voice cast features legends like Laurie Metcalf, Wanda Sykes, and Gary Cole alongside rising comedy talents like Patti Harrison and Matt Rogers, a metric ton of pop culture references, and an attention to detail for the world of West Hollywood that made this 20-year resident of the city sit up and applaud, Q-Force has a very specific point-of-view, and if you can tap into it a lot of fun is in store. – Liz Shannon Miller

Lucifer

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Showrunners: Joe Henderson and Ildy Modrovich

Cast: Tom Ellis, Lauren German, Kevin Alejandro, D. B. Woodside, Lesley-Ann Brandt, Scarlett Estevez, Rachael Harris, Kevin Rankin, Tricia Helfer, Aimee Garcia, Tom Welling, Inbar Lavi, Brianna Hildebrand

The most impressive thing about Lucifer, which began as a supernatural procedural on Fox before Netflix revived it for what ended up being three additional seasons, is how the show has managed to not just survive but thrive, developing a passionate fanbase who genuinely loves the titular crime-solving devil and his friends. The newly released Season 6 officially brings the story to a close, but not before providing said fanbase with plenty of answers and some wild creative swings, including a partially-animated episode and an episode which reveals just how Lucifer (Tom Ellis) sees those who surround him. If you’ve never watched before, get ready to enjoy the binge — and if you’re already a fan, get ready to shed a few tears. – Liz Shannon Miller

Money Heist

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Created by: Álex Pina

Cast: Úrsula Corberó, Álvaro Morte, Itziar Ituño, Pedro Alonso, Paco Tous, Alba Flores, Miguel Herrán, Jaime Lorente, Esther Acebo, Enrique Arce, María Pedraza, Darko Perić, Kiti Mánver, Hovik Keuchkerian, Rodrigo de la Serna, Najwa Nimri, Luka Peroš, Belén Cuesta, Fernando Cayo

What began as a Spanish TV production has become one of the planet’s biggest series thanks to Netflix — and also thanks to its incredibly compelling tale of a well-trained group of thieves who commit a truly audacious heist with the whole country watching. Originally titled La Casa de Papel, Money Heist is full of exciting intrigue and sexy twists, with a solid cast of local actors who seem destined for international stardom. Part 5, which will be released in two parts over the course of Fall 2021, features our beloved red-jumpsuit-ed heroes fighting a war for their lives. Hopefully, a happy ending is in store. – Liz Shannon Miller

The Chair

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Created by: Amanda Peet

Cast: Sandra Oh, Jay Duplass, Nana Mensah, Everly Carganilla, David Morse, Holland Taylor, and Bob Balaban

We’ve seen countless TV shows about college students, but how about one focused on the faculty? That’s the crux of The Chair, a Netflix original series created by Amanda Peet. The half-hour series stars Sandra Oh as a professor who’s just been promoted to chair of the English department, and must juggle the new role with chaos left and right at the school as she tries to set a dwindling department up for success. Throw in a romantic subplot and the fact that the character is also a single mother, and The Chair is a meal of a half-hour dramedy that’s sure to get you in that “fall season” spirit. — Adam Chitwood

Watch The Chair on Netflix

Manifest

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Created by: Jeff Rake

Cast: Melissa Roxburgh, Josh Dallas, Athena Karkanis, J.R. Ramirez, Luna Blaise, Jack Messina, Parveen Kaur, Matt Long, and Holly Taylor

You’ve not doubt heard the buzz, now see what all the fuss is about. Manifest first premiered on NBC in 2018, and while it earned some solid praise, ratings were steady enough that the network cancelled the series after three seasons. But right around that time the show hit Netflix, and has been lighting up the Top 10 ever since – to the point that Netflix is now in talks to pick the show up for a fourth season to continue the story. Oh yeah, the story. The show begins with passengers on a flight experiencing a bit of turbulence, only to touch down and discover that for everyone else on Earth, the flight has been missing for five years. The show delves into the mystery behind this strange occurrence, and the changes these passengers have gone through during their flight. Intrigue, sci-fi, and drama coalesce into a binge-worthy show. – Adam Chitwood

Watch Manifest on Netflix

30 Rock

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Creator: Tina Fey

Cast: Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski, Scott Adsit, and Jack McBrayer

30 Rock is one of the greatest television shows ever made, and also one of the funniest. All seven seasons of the NBC series are now streaming on Netflix, and what set this Emmy-winning show apart from the rest of the pack was the sheer number of jokes that Fey and co-showrunner Robert Carlock were able to pack into each episode. The series stars Fey as Liz Lemon, a comedy writer who’s the showrunner on an SNL-like sketch series that’s failing in the raitings. She’s forced to add an outlandish famous comedian, played by Tracy Morgan, to the cast and spends most of the show’s run becoming the unlikely protege to her conservative, corporate boss played by Alec Baldwin. This show is silly and delights in the absurd, which is preceisely what makes it so great. — Adam Chitwood

Watch 30 Rock on Netflix

Friday Night Lights

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Developed by: Peter Berg

Cast: Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Taylor Kitsch, Adrianne Palicki, Minka Kelly, Zach Gilford, Jesse Plemons, Gaius Charles, Scott Porter, Aimee Teegarden, Jurnee Smollett, and Michael B. Jordan

If you’ve never seen Friday Night Lights, you’re about to discover your new favorite show. This hourlong drama series takes place in Dillon, Texas where a fairly new head coach (Kyle Chandler) has been brought in to spearhead one of the most successful high school football teams in the country. This is a town where Friday night football is the be-all, end-all, and the story follows the trials and tribulations of the coach and his family, as well as the lives of his players and other high school students. The series largely eschews teen soap drama for more relatable, grounded, and emotional stories – and it’s all the better for it. Season 2 has one storyline that’s pretty shaky, but beyond that this five-season run is near-perfect and stands as one of the best TV shows of the 21st century. – Adam Chitwood

Watch Friday Night Lights on Netflix

Dead to Me

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Created by: Liz Feldman

Cast: Christina Applegate, Linda Cardellini, James Marsden, Max Jenkins, and Sam McCarthy

Dead to Me is a hard show to explain. It’s a comedy but also a drama; a relationship-focused series but also super dark at times. But really the main selling point is this: it’s Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini being charming and sharp and devious and funny. Without delving into spoilers, the story begins when two strangers played by Applegate and Cardellini meet and bond during therapy over their shared grief. They become close confidants, but slowly secrets are revealed that change the dynamic of their relationship. The first two seasons are currently streaming, with a third and final season on the way. – Adam Chitwood

Watch Dead to Me Here

The Chef Show

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If you like cooking shows but hate the facade of cooking shows, it doesn’t get more genuine than The Chef Show. The brainchild of Jon Favreau, the series came about because of Favreau’s apprenticeship under chef Roy Choi while doing research for his indie movie Chef. Each episode of The Chef Show finds Favreau and Choi cooking with a chef or friend, but what sets this series apart is Favreau’s curiosity — he wants to know why each person is doing what they’re doing, and then wants to try it himself to become a better cook. Highlights include episodes with Dave Filoni, Sam Raimi, David Chang, and Wolfgang Puck. – Adam Chitwood

Watch The Chef Show Here

Pretend It’s a City

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If the idea of watching Martin Scorsese and Fran Liebowitz crack each other up for half an hour sounds appealing, you’ll love Pretend It’s a City. While technically a docuseries, this is really more just a series of conversations with Liebowitz, a renowned author and public speaker who has lived her whole life in New York City. The two discuss their love of NYC, their hatred of tourists, and various other gripes and complaints about, well, life. It’s hilarious and insightful all at once, and you’ll come away eager for Liebowitz to have her own talk show. – Adam Chitwood

American Horror Story

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Created by: Ryan Murphy

Cast: Sarah Paulson, Jessica Lange, Taissa Farmiga, Evan Peters, Dylan McDermott, and many more

If you’re in the mood for something binge-able without a huge time commitment, American Horror Story is a solid pick. Each season of the FX series is a brand new story with new characters and a new setting, and while the show is wildly inconsistent in quality, that diversity pays off in offering something for everyone. If you like haunted house stories, start with Season 1 Murder House. Into vampires? Go with Season 5 Hotel. Psychological thrillers more your speed? Season 2’s Asylum is one of the best. Choose wisely, and happy viewing! – Adam Chitwood

Happy Endings

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Created by: David Caspe

Cast: Elisha Cuthbert, Eliza Coupe, Damon Wayans Jr., Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally, and Casey Wilson

If you’re looking for a light, fun comedy to binge that’s about friendship with a bit of a meanspirited slant, check out Happy Endings. This ABC series ran for three seasons and follows the misadventures of a group of friends living in Chicago. While this sounds like a show you’ve seen before, the ensemble cast each differentiate themselves extremely well, and the show has a bit of a New Girl meets Friends feel to it as the relationships inside the group are complicated and compelling. – Adam Chitwood

Downton Abbey

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Created by: Julian Fellowes

Cast: Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Maggie Smith, Dan Stevens, Jessica Brown Findlay, Jim Carter, Brendan Coyle, Lily James and Penelope Wilson

There’s something kind of magical about Downton Abbey that’s hard to describe. The show is an instant balm, transporting you to a time and place far, far way that is somehow incredibly calming and compelling all at once. The six-season series is set at a fictional Yorkshire country estate between the years 1912 and 1926, and chronicles the many goings-on at said estate involving its inhabitants – both highborn and the house staff who live in the basement. Most of the big “problems” in the show revolve around some big dinner or a surprise guest, which makes the stakes delightfully low. That’s not to say the series doesn’t get dramatic – some big stuff happens as the seasons wear on – but by and large the best word to described the act of watching Downton Abbey is “pleasant.” – Adam Chitwood

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Chef’s Table

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Created by: David Gelb

If you’re into cooking and have never seen Chef’s Table, prioritize it in your queue ASAP. In contrast to other cooking shows that serve as tutorials or how-to’s, each episode of Chef’s Table is a deep-dive into a particular chef. Not just their food but their life, and how their life informs the kind of food they make and the path that has led them to becoming a professional chef. In truth, Chef’s Table is a proper documentary series, with each episode serving as a chef-specific documentary. Creator David Gelb also kind of revolutionized the way these shows look by opting for cinematic cinematography versus the overlit way that most cooking shows are presented. As a result, the food comes to life before your very eyes. – Adam Chitwood

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Shadow and Bone

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Created by: Eric Heisserer

Cast: Jessie Mei Li, Ben Barnes, Archie Renaux, Freddy Carter, Amita Suman, and Kit Young

If The Witcher and Game of Thrones had a baby and that baby grew up to be a YA series, you’d have something along the lines of Shadow and Bone. But even that feels reductive, because this fantasy series based on the novels by Leigh Bardugo is far deeper and complex than you might be expecting. The show takes place in a fantasy world that is populated mostly by humans, but also has magic-folk known as “Grisha.” Grisha are a somewhatostracized group, so when an unassuming mapmaker not only terns out to be Grisha but a being known as the “Sun Summoner,” the world is upended. Mixed into this “Chosen One” narrative is a cadre of charming, compelling, and frankly sexy characters all of whom are just trying to make it through a harsh and unforgiving world. Give this one a couple of episodes and you’ll be hooked. – Adam Chitwood

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Collateral

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Created by: David Hare

Cast: Carey Mulligan, Billie Piper, Jeany Spark, Nathaniel Martelo-White, John Simm

In the era of #PeakTV it’s impossible to watch everything, but here’s a show that you can binge in a very limited amount of time and get maximum satisfaction in return: Collateral. The four-hour BBC-produced limited series hails from writer David Hare (The Hours) and director SJ Clarkson (Jessica Jones). Carey Mulligan stars as a confident and charismatic detective in London who’s tasked with investigating the murder of a pizza deliveryman, who may be an immigrant or refugee. A Robert Altman-like ensemble forms the tapestry of this story, but by the end of the four hours you’ll be in awe of how well all the disparate characters’ storylines fit together. This is a show that digs deep into issues of immigration and racial tensions in a post-Brexit England, but maintains a sense of joy and humor throughout so as not to drown the viewer in despair like some other British dramas. It’s immensely compelling, supremely satisfying, and Mulligan gives one hell of a lead performance that has colors of Fargo’s Marge Gunderson. And it’s only four hours! This is an incredibly easy recommend. – Adam Chitwood

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Bridgerton

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Created by: Chris Van Dusen

Cast: Regé-Jean Page, Phoebe Dynevor, Adjoa Andoh, Jonathan Bailey, Harriet Cains, Bessie Carter, Ruth Gemmell, Claudia Jessie, Ben Miller, Luke Newton, Golda Rosheuvel, Polly Walker, and Julie Andrews

If Gossip Girl meets Downton Abbey meets Pride and Prejudice sounds intriguing to you, the Netflix original series Bridgerton will absolutely be your jam. Based on the series of novels by Julia Quinn, the drama-romance takes place in the competitive world of Regency London’s high society, where a number of young girls are presented and tasked with finding a suitor. The stakes are raised when a mysterious woman named “Lady Whistledown” begins writing a column about the goings-on of the day, complete with gossip and preferences for specific pairings. Dramatic twists, intense love scenes, and even some hijinks ensue. This very well could be your next obsession. – Adam Chitwood

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