These are the best shows on Netflix right now, including Stranger Things, Breaking Bad, Black Mirror, Ozark, Sonic Prime, and One Piece.
Once upon a time, Netflix was nothing more than a streaming hub for other studios’ movies. The company eventually began making its own movies and shows, and now Netflix’s original programming is what sets it apart from the competition.
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.
Disenchantment (2018-2023)
Genre: Animated, Comedy
Cast: Abbi Jacobson, Eric André, Nat Faxon
Number of seasons: 5
Synopsis: “Princess duties call, but she’d rather be drinking. Free-spirited Bean exasperates the king as she wreaks havoc with her demon and elf pals.” One Piece (2023)
Genre: Action, Comedy
Cast: Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd, Mackenyu
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “With his straw hat and ragtag crew, young pirate Monkey D. Luffy goes on an epic voyage for treasure in this live-action adaptation of the popular manga.” Who is Erin Carter? (2023)
Genre: Action
Cast: Evin Ahmad, Sean Teale, Denise Gough
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “A British woman’s tranquil life in Barcelona spirals out of control when an armed robbery at a supermarket exposes her secret… and violent past.” Painkiller (2023)
Genre: Drama
Cast: Matthew Broderick, Uzo Aduba, Taylor Kitsch
Number of seasons: 1
Synopsis: “The causes and consequences of America’s opioid epidemic unfold in this drama following its perpetrators, victims and an investigator seeking the truth.” Heartstopper (2022-Present)
Genre: Romance
Cast: Kit Connor, Joe Locke, William Gao
Number of seasons: 2
Synopsis: “Teens Charlie and Nick discover their unlikely friendship might be something more as they navigate school and young love in this coming-of-age series.” Ugly Betty (2006-2010)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
