1. Breaking Bad
A local Albuquerque high school chemistry teacher named Walter White (Bryan Cranston) is diagnosed with terminal cancer, the real question is how long he actually has to live. Torn between his talents and his responsibility as a family provider, he becomes one of the most powerful players in the underground methamphetamine trade.
Main Cast: Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn
Total Episodes: 62
IMDb Rating: 9.4
2. The Queens Gambit
The newest limited series to hit Netflix, The Queens Gambit is one of the best shows to binge right now. Orphaned at age 9, introvert Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy) discovers her love and unexpected mastery of chess thanks to a janitor at her orphanage. After becoming a child prodigy, she goes on to break gender norms and defeat grandmasters. However, child stardom comes at a price as she struggles with alcoholism and substance abuse on her way to the top.
Main Cast: Anya Taylor-Joy, Chloe Pirrie, Bill Camp
Total Episodes: 7
IMDb Rating: 8.6
3. Arrested Development
The Bluths, a very wealthy family, finally discover that their wealth has been founded on lies and deceit as Michael Bluth’s (Jason Bateman) father is arrested. Seemingly the only sane one in the family, he must attempt to keep them all above water as their way of life crumbles around them. This comedy series on Netflix is one of the best and features some of the most quotable lines from the colorful cast of characters that are the Bluths.
Main Cast: Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, Portia De Rossi
Total Episodes: 91
IMDb Rating: 8.7
4. The Great British Baking Show
Many competitive food shows tend to feature intense, cut-throat culinary challenges, but The Great British Baking Show is the exact opposite of that. This lovely Netflix cooking show is full of sweet treats and calming British accents all set amid the beautiful English countryside.
Main Cast: Paul Hollywood, Mary Berry, Mel Gidroyc
Total Episodes: 80
IMDb Rating: 8.6
5. The Magicians
Brand new to Netflix as of this year, The Magicians is a fun and mystical show that has gained an impressive following since its release in 2015. A young man named Quentin Coldwater has an unnatural obsession with a children’s book series about a magical world (not unlike Harry Potter), beginning the adventure of a lifetime after discovering that these books describe a world that is very real. With some great moments of self-awareness and silly mishaps, this show is just the sort of magical melodrama that we crave from a fantasy series.
Main Cast: Stella Maeve, Hale Appleman, Arjun Gupta
Total Episodes: 65
IMDb Rating: 7.6
6. The Crown
Chronicling a dramatized portrayal of the royal family history, we learn about the political happenings and overall attitudes present in the royal drama, with some real-life historical details added for emphasis. Wonderfully acted and dazzlingly told, the story of this royal family dives into the divisive nature and petty rivalries that have the potential to turn into major wars and scandalous secrets, with simple indifference and little effort to alleviate the twisted monarchical mayhem.
Main Cast: Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, Imelda Staunton
Total Episodes: 40
IMDb Rating: 8.7
7. The Last Dance
Following the rise of the Chicago Bulls in the 90s with unaired footage, The Last Dance has quickly become one of the best documentaries you’ll want to watch in 2020. With commentary from Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Scotty Pippen, and many others, it’s worth watching. You can also check out our list of the best documentaries on Netflix for more options.
Main Cast: Phil Jackson, Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen
Total Episodes: 10
IMDb Rating: 9.1
8. Umbrella Academy
If you’re looking for a great Netflix series, Umbrella Academy is a good place to start. The story follows a family of former child heroes who has grown apart and are now in their 30’s. But when their adoptive father Sir Reginald Hargreeves dies, they realize they must reunite to save the world.
Main Cast: Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda
Total Episodes: 20
IMDb Rating: 8.0
9. Stranger Things
Set in the 1980s, this sci-fi series takes place in a small town in the middle of nowhere, where spooky happenings start to unfold. When a high school girl goes missing, the residents of the town start to panic, with no end in sight. Meanwhile, a seemingly mute girl appears in town. She is sheltered and hidden by a group of young and nerdy boys who soon find that she has special powers, and who must discover and fight off a dark force lingering in their town.
Main Cast: Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Winona Ryder
Total Episodes: 25
IMDb Rating: 8.7
10. Mindhunter
True-crime podcasts and true-crime shows are great, but adding a bit of theatrics into the mix never hurts anyone. Mindhunter is a Netflix Original drama based on the true story of a man at the forefront of profiling serial killers. The show follows FBI agent Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) as he and his team interview serial killers across the U.S. in an attempt to understand why they do what they do.
Main Cast: Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallany, Anna Torv
Total Episodes: 19
IMDb Rating: 8.6