Your new favorite binge watch is waiting for you on Netflix – you just have to know where to look.
From streaming originals to network and cable classics, the platform has so many amazing shows it can be hard to know where to start.
Thankfully, picking the best shows to watch is the Watch With Us team’s bread and butter.
We’ve compiled a list of five, almost perfect shows on Netflix that can make for a great binge.
Our first choice I think you should go, a popular and extensive memed comedy series from It’s SNL alum Tim Robinson.
‘Dark’ (2017-2020)
Louis Hofmann in the Dark Season 1.
Netflix / Courtesy: The Everett CollectionA little boy disappears from the small, compact German town of Winden while crossing the dark desert with his friends one night; the seemingly cut and dry case of a missing child. But in a desperate quest to find him, the ordinary citizens of Winden and their families find closely guarded secrets revealed alongside their village’s dark history – a history that connects them all in a terrifying conspiracy with dire consequences for the world. The past, present and future collide in a supernatural story about trauma and time, as the consequences of the city of Winden are marked for generations.
It’s dark it’s a wonderful blend of crime drama, sci-fi, mystery and family drama, but it’s more than just a compelling and ambitious genre mix. The show is a very complex puzzle box with twists upon twists that somehow make sense, all wrapped up in a rich exploration of the theme. Despite the sprawling, time-shifting narrative, the writers do a great job keeping things clear for the audience while casting the perfect match between young and old for the various characters. Finally, It’s dark it’s a thrilling journey of space and philosophy that pulls you in completely.
‘I Think You Should Go’ (2019-Present)
Has this ever happened to you? Tim Robinson again Zach Kanin they brought their own kind of surreal, absurdist humor I think you should go, a sketch show about the most embarrassing situations imaginable is taken fifty steps too far. From trying to put the perfect denouement in a job interview by following the mistaken claim that the door “walks both ways,” to being hacked during a ghost visit to an old people’s home where you “can say whatever you want,” to trying a weird way to keep yourself from talking about your kids too much at work, I think you should go it’s about pushing things to their absolute limits – and then some.
I think you should go became an instant internet sensation shortly after it debuted in 2019, with images and lines of dialogue from various absurd sketches shared as memes on social media ad infinitum. The show hasn’t lost its momentum for the next two seasons, and although a fourth has yet to be greenlit due to Kanin and Robinson’s busy schedules (they now have the hit HBO Max show added to their pedigree), it’s worth returning to the short, six-episode first three seasons more often. I think you should go it’s just mind blowing, laughing every minute.
‘Arrested Development’ (2003-2019)
Michael Bluth (Jason Bateman) wants nothing more than to finally cut ties with his dysfunctional family – unfortunately, that’s when you need him the most. His father, George Sr. (Jeffrey Tambor), is arrested for white-collar crime, and it’s up to Michael to keep everyone together. Michael’s mother, Lucille (Jessica Walter), is a guardian, three siblings (Is Arnett,Portia de Rossi again Tony Hale) are deeply troubled, and his brother-in-law Tobias (David Cross) is something else entirely. Michael tries hard to instill good family values in his son, George Michael (Michael Cera), while cleaning up his family’s mess.
Arrested Development is the defining sitcom of the 2000s, not only considered one of the best comedies of all time, but one of the best shows of all time. The nature of a Russian doll living in a nest of densely layered comics makes for repeat viewings, but great writing wouldn’t be the same without good acting. From top to bottom, the comics are brilliant, and you might find yourself torn about who delivers the best (our pick is Cross). But the guest stars (incl Liza Minnelli, Ed Begley Jr. again Charlize Theron) are equally complete, too.
‘The Great British Baking Show’ (2010-Present)
Prue Leith, judge Paul Hollywood and Alice Fevronia on The Great British Baking Show.
Mark Bourdillon / ©Channel 4 / Courtesy Everett CollectionThe Great Britain Baking Show the luxury watch of a lifetime, as viewers witness twelve novice bakers walk under the hallowed gingham tent and compete in a series of baking challenges over the course of ten weeks, at the end of which the winner is crowned the Bake-Off champion. The competition is judged by experienced bakers Paul Hollywood again Prue Leith (Leith replaced the show’s first judge, Mary Berryin season 8), while the current presenters Noel Fielding again Alison Hammond give fun color commentary and encouragement to your competitors in every challenge.
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The Great Britain Baking Show offers a cozy and classy alternative to the heavy grind of American cooking shows like The top chef or abusive vitriol of Gordon Ramsay (ie, ironically, British). If you’re skeptical at first, you’ll probably find yourself on the show before you know it – most of the challenges are fun to watch, the judges are funny and supportive and the contestants always love people to get to know each other. There is no reality show drama created, yet the show is amazing. Have you ever seen what happens when a whole Baked Alaska gets thrown in the trash?
‘Too Much’ (2025)
Meg Stalter and She Will Sharpen More
NetflixShe is still dealing with the aftermath of her painful breakup with ex-boyfriend Zev (Michael Zegen) – who quickly moved on to Instagram model Wendy (Emily Ratajkowski) – commercial producer Jessica Salmon (Meg Stalter) decides that there is no better time than the present to accept a job transfer to London and completely change everything in his life. But the boy’s troubles do not end in England, and on his first night, he has sex with a singer named Felix (Is Sharpe). A one-night stand eventually turns into something else, and love begins between them. However, they will need to deal with their traumas and hangups if they hope to make it work.
A lot marks a major return to television Girls the creator This is Dunhamand this series features some of the same narrative and character development that Dunham graciously did in her previous show. A lot finds a sweet spot between comedy, heartache and complete mayhem, as Dunham gives Jess a refreshing and realistic color for how troubled and troubled she is. Stalter and Sharpe have great chemistry, but Stalter’s performance in particular shows that he can be more than just a comedian.
