25 Best TV Series To Watch On Netflix Right Now

Netflix has a lot of interesting TV series and shows in its platform right now. You will have binge-watched lot of it however you may have missed some of the series as Netflix has large collections of content added every day. Sometimes finding a good series is also difficult. But do not worry because you can find the best of Netflix series here. Have a look at the list and you will know what to watch first. Find the series belonging to all types of genres here and enjoy your time.

1. Peaky Blinders

Peaky Blinders is an astounding crime drama set at the period after World War I. There is a British crime family in the series that fight against the rival gangs in their city. Many power plays happen in the series that compromises the status of the family.

The creator of the series is Steven Night who has offered us a thrilling tale. Some of the main cast members of the series are Cillian Murphy and Sam Neill who play their roles perfectly. You will not get bored of the series as each of the seasons is full of interesting events that affect the crime gang.

2. Mindhunter

It is a crime web television series created by Joe Penhall about the FBI agents Holden Ford and Bill Tench. The agents along with a psychologist try to understand the mind of the serial killers. They want to apply the knowledge they have gathered to solve crimes. There are two seasons of the series released and both are a great hit in Netflix. Some of the cases in the series are real-life events.

Moreover, like the series protagonists, you will also be able to delve inside the minds of the serial killers and know how they think and act. It is a thrilling series so add this to your watch-list.

3. The Umbrella Academy

The series focuses on teenage superheroes and the creator of the series is Steve Blackman. It is about adopted sibling superheroes who have to stay united to save the world. This is one of the best series on Netflix right now. The cast has done a great job playing the role of unconventional heroes. There are two seasons in the series and both have received positive reviews from the critics.

If you are thinking of watching the popular series, then surely make time to watch it. Some of the superpowers of the heroes are different like one of the heroes has the power to bend people’s minds through a rumour. Similarly, there are many hilarious matters in the series.

4. After Life

It is a British black comedy series made by Ricky Gervais. He is also the main protagonist of the series named Tony. The series is going to get the third season because of the success of its plot and characters. It is about the life of a man who tries to survive life by doing what he wants after the sudden demise of his wife. The people in his life also help him to cope with the tragedy. The story is set in Tambury which is a fictional town where Tony works as a journalist.

Many interesting things happen in the life of Tony that ultimately helps him to heal. After Life is a fun and heart-warming series so add this to your list.

5. The Crown

Have a look into the lives of British royals in this amazing tale. It is also one of the expensive series ever made. The creator of the series is Peter Morgan who offers us the glimpse of the life of Queen Elizabeth II. There are a lot of amazing details in the series that stole the hearts of millions of fans.

You can have a look at the marriage of Elizabeth to Prince Philip in the first season. Three seasons of the series has released each depicting the different timelines of the Queen’s life in order. The fifth and sixth season of the series is going to release soon. In the upcoming seasons, we may also get to see the life story of Princess Diana and her sons Prince William and Prince Harry.

6. Stranger Things

It is a popular science fiction horror series on Netflix. The creators of this series are the Duffer Brothers. In the story, supernatural events occur in the town of Hawkins, Indiana in the 1980s. A portal to other dimensions opens bringing dangerous creatures that try to kill the residents of the town. The young people of the town are the heroes of the story as they try to save the world from the creatures and put an end to other supernatural events.

Three seasons of the series Stranger things have released and the fans are eagerly waiting for the fourth season. Catch up with the three seasons on Netflix if you have not watched it.

7. Never Have I Ever

It is a popular comedy series in Netflix created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher. The series broke many Asian stereotypes. The story is about a teenage girl of Indian origin named Devi Vishwakumar living in Sherman Oaks, California. She tries to change who she is to become popular in school. But the death of her father makes a huge void in her life and disrupts the relationship she has with her mother.

 How she overcomes these issues is the main plot of the series. She also has to deal with her dating life. Netflix has renewed the series for season 2 so catch up with season 1.

8. Community

It is a popular American sitcom now available on Netflix. The creator of the sitcom is Dan Harmon. The story focuses on the students of a community college located in the imaginary town of Greendale located at Colorado. There are many fans followers for the sitcom because of the real live depiction of college life. The series also features an amazing ensemble cast such as Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi and lot more.

The six seasons of the sitcom is available on Netflix for you to see. So binge-watch the episodes and have an enjoyable time. You can get transported to your college days when you watch it.

9. Daredevil

This is a television series made for Netflix by Drew Goddard. The story is about the Marvel character called Daredevil. He is a lawyer by day and at night he becomes a masked vigilante. Because of his disguise, he can effectively take care of crime in the city. He is a blind man however his other senses are always on the alert that makes him a great superhero.

Sometimes he has to decide between his two lives that make his life hard. Charlie Cox is playing the role of Matt Murdoch aka Daredevil. Watch the series now on Netflix if you are a Marvel fan.

10. The Good Place

It is a comedy series about afterlife created by Michael Schur. Four seasons of the series is available in Netflix. It is about the life of a self-centred woman named Eleanor Shellstrop who after her death gets a chance to live in the Good Place. The place is similar to heaven where the residents have to learn to become perfect person. The original story and the characters of the series made it a great hit. You may find many unexpected twists and turns in the series which make it interesting to watch. Watch the series on Netflix as it is one of the best.

11. Dark

It is a science fiction thriller series made by Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese. It released on Netflix on 1 December 2017 and became the first German-language series to debut on it. The story is set in a town in Germany where many children disappear from their home. This becomes a mystery that continues for four generations. Then we get to see the mystery surrounding the wormholes and time travel. The series is complex as well as dark and received good reviews from critics because of such aspects.

Both modern days, as well as past events, get covered in the series. So it is a great watch. Add this series to your watch-list.

12. Black Mirror

It is a dystopian science fiction series made by Charlie Brooker. There are five seasons of the series and all have become popular because of its plot. The series is about how modern society is fully dependant on high-end technology. It also depicts the near future of humans with technology and its consequences. Moreover, it received good reviews from the critics and won eight Emmy Awards.

This is certainly a different kind of story. Humans use technologies however sometimes forget the effect it has on us personally. If you want to watch a good science fiction series, then this is the one or you.

13. The Witcher

It is a fantasy drama series based on a book. If you love to watch stories set in the medieval era, then watch The Witcher on Netflix. You can have a look at the events happening in a landmass called “The continent”. It is about the legend of Geralt of Rivia and princess Ciri connected by destiny. Actor Henry Cavill plays as the handsome and rugged Geralt of Rivia. The first season of the show became a great hit on Netflix and now the season 2 will release on Netflix in 2021. Enjoy watching the timeless tale of two loving souls. You will certainly find it good.

14. Ugly Delicious

This is a non-fiction series on Netflix that showcases the glorious aspects of life, food, and history. The episodes of the series will focus on food and will reveal the history behind it. If you are a fan of cooking shows, then you will find this show interesting. The first season’s host was David Chang and there are talks of the second season of the series. The chef will also travel to different places all over the world to show how the dish came into existence. So we can know about the history and the native of the delicious food we are eating such as Pizza, tacos, Fried Rice, BBQ and lots more. Watch the show on Netflix now. 

15. Making a Murderer

If you are a fan of crime documentary series, then watch Making a Murderer series on Netflix. It covers the details of real crimes committed by serial killers. The directors of the series are Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos. The series also showcases the trails and the conviction of the criminals. We will also see a glimpse of the families who get affected by the crime. Some of the controversial elements of the case also get presented in the series.

Two seasons of the series are available in Netflix and there are twenty episodes. Watch the thrilling series on Netflix now.

16. Orange is The New Black

It is a comedy-drama series made for Netflix by Jenji Kohan. The series is also one of the most-watched series on Netflix. It has received many awards for the plot and characters. The comedy-drama has spawned seven seasons because of its popularity. The story is about Piper Chapman who is put in prison because of transporting drug money. The many events inside the prison are the crux of the story. Have fun watching the series because many events in the first seasons eventually lead to the end. Each of the seasons is about the prisoners who try to survive in prison. It is interesting as well as insightful.

17. Better Call Saul

It is a crime drama made by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould. This serves as the prequel to the Breaking Bad. The story is set in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the year 2000. The series got critical acclaim because of acting and characters. Many people prefer it more than Breaking Bad. It spawned five seasons and relates the events in the life of Jimmy McGill. At first, he is a con-man however he later turns into a criminal defence attorney. The evolution of his character is the main plot of the series. So watch the episodes of the series in Netflix now.

18. Breaking Bad

It is a neo-western crime drama made by Vince Gilligan. The series received critical acclaim for its plot and characters. The series is set in Albuquerque, New Mexico in the years 2008- 2010. It is about a man called Walter White who is a quiet high school teacher however he changes into a drug dealer. If you are a fan of thrilling dramas that consist of drug lords then this is the show for you. There are five seasons in the series so you can binge-watch the episodes.

The characters in the story are well sketched and they try to escape the circumstances they get embroiled in. You can watch the series now on Netflix.

19. Maniac

The series is a psychological dark comedy that released on September 21, 2018, on Netflix. The creator of the series is Patrick Somerville. The story is about two people whose mind gets bent because of an experiment. Because of the pill, the characters go through a lot of experiences that affect their mind.

Many people praised the series for the acting and direction. If you are a fan of Psychological drama, then certainly watch all the episodes of this miniseries. You will be surprised at how intense our mind is. The casts include Emma Stone and Jonah Hill who play as strangers affected by the drug experiment.

20. The Haunting of Hill House

This is an anthology horror series streaming on Netflix. The creator of the series is Mike Flanagan. The story focuses on two timelines. The first is about a group of siblings who experience paranormal events in a Haunted house. Later the next timeline deals with the siblings who are still haunted by the creepy events of the night. The series has ensemble cast who have done a great job. The second season of the series is going to release this year with a different event and set of characters. We hope this season will be scary than the first one.

21. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

It is a reboot of an old classic about a teenage witch Sabrina. The series is made for Netflix by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. Two seasons of the series have released now and it is an immense success in Netflix. The witch Sabrina goes through many chilling adventures in the series because of her half-witch and half-human status. She also has to deal with her love life. The teenager is always stuck between the human world and the magic world. Kiernan Shipka is playing as the witch Sabrina Spellman in the series for which he became popular.

If you want to watch a series filled with horror and witchcraft, then watch this series on Netflix. You will have a good time.

22. Russian Doll

The story of this series focuses on a woman Nadia. She gets caught in a mysterious time loop that makes her relive a particular day where she attends a party. Nadia dies at the end, however, wakes up on the same day. She sets out to find the cause of the time loop and eventually comes across a lot of shocking information. The creators of this interesting series are Natasha Lyonne and Leslye Headland. The series got nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for the category of outstanding comedy and lead actress.

You can also catch up with the life of Nadia and find why she is caught in the loop. There are interesting twists and turns in the series Russian Doll season 2 too.

23. Sex Education

Sex education is a popular British comedy series on Netflix made by Laurie Nunn. It follows the story of an insecure teenager and his mother who is working as a sex therapist. There are two seasons of the series and the third one is set to release in a future date. Asa Butterfield plays as the teenager named Otis Milburn and the character of the mother is played by Gillian Anderson. The story gives us a peek into mother and son relationship and how far a mother has to interfere in her son’s life.

You will find many comical situations in the series that will make you laugh out loud. So definitely watch the series on Netflix.

24. Bodyguard

This series is an excellent political thriller created by Jed Mercurio. It is about Police Sergeant David Budd who is a war veteran struggling with PTSD. Then he works for special protection branch in his hometown London. He finds the working place political and comments about it. Many controversies surrounding the government are also depicted in the series. The series has only six episodes however there is a lot of content for you to digest. If you like good political stories, then watch this series here on Netflix. You will get confused about who is good and who is bad in the series.

25. Wild Wild Country

It is a well-known Netflix documentary series about the life of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh who is an Indian Guru. The many controversies revolving around his life depicted in the series. The series also shows about the guru’s assistant Ma Anand Sheela. It uncovers many acts of the guru and his assistant which is an eye-opener indeed. The series ends with an incident that raises many questions. You can binge-watch the series in one day as it only has six episodes. The series also received the Creative Arts Emmy Award in 2018. This documentary will make you more aware of what to believe and what not to.

Conclusion

These are some of the lists of amazing TV series streaming on Netflix. Have a blast watching the series and enjoy? You will surely find the stories inspiring as well as interesting. They are a mix of all genres so pick and choose the one you like.