From awardwinning comedies to underrated animated series, here's what should be on your watchlist. The 30 best shows to watch on Netflix right now

From award-winning comedies to underrated animated series, here's what should be on your watchlist.

The 30 best shows to watch on Netflix right now

From award-winning comedies to underrated animated series, here's what should be on your watchlist.

By Tanya Melendez

and Ilana Gordon

Ilana Gordon is an entertainment, culture, and comedy writer originally from Connecticut. She currently lives in Los Angeles.

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on August 8, 2025 07:45AM EDT

Michael Cooper Jr. as Justin Edwards and Lovie Simone as Keisha Clark on 'Forever'; BoJack Horseman (voice: Will Arnett) on 'BoJack Horseman'; Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in 'Adolescence'. Credit:

Ours is the era of premium television, and some of the best offerings are available to stream on Netflix. Since time is of the essence, EW is here with a menu to help guide you in your selections.

We've got recommendations for every television-loving palate, from hilarious quick-binge comedy shows to 100-plus-episode dramas. There are thrillers, sitcoms, coming-of-age dramedies, and even documentaries (both real and fake!). So, grab some snacks and get comfortable: Here are the 30 best shows on Netflix right now.

Adolescence (2025)

Mark Stanley as Paulie Barlow, Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller, and Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller on 'Adolescence'.

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One of the most talked-about pieces of television to emerge so far in 2025 is *Adolescence. *A British crime drama about a 13-year-old boy named Jamie Miller who is accused of murdering his classmate, the miniseries offers four episodes, all of which were shot in one continuous take. The technical execution of the project is thrilling, and so is the show's depiction of how modern media affects the minds and actions of teenage boys.

Young actor Owen Cooper makes a brilliant debut as Jamie and, the scenes between him and his therapist (Erin Doherty) in episode 3 are some of the most affecting examples of storytelling in recent history. A series that feels especially relevant as talk of incels and loneliness epidemics becomes more mainstream, *Adolescence *gets deep about what teenage boyhood really looks like today. *—Ilana Gordon*

Where to watch *Adolescence*: Netflix

**Director: **Philip Barantini

**Cast: **Stephen Graham, Ashley Walters, Erin Doherty, Owen Cooper, Faye Marsay, Christine Tremarco, Mark Stanley, Jo Hartley, Amélie Pease

American Nightmare (2024)

Denise Huskins in 'American Nightmare'.

Courtesy of Netflix

The nightmare at the center of this true crime docuseries belongs first and foremost to Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn, the home invasion victims who were unfairly accused of staging Huskins' kidnapping, rape, and return. The American nightmare, on the other hand, belongs to all of us. Watching the police hold a press conference to paint Huskins and Quinn as *Gone Girl* hucksters will infuriate you, especially when the media spreads the false narrative with glee.

The true crime genre is undergoing a reckoning lately, and rightly so, but this three-part examination of how institutions fail victims represents what the genre can do when filmmakers cover their topics with care and empathy. *—Tanya Melendez*

Where to watch *American Nightmare*: Netflix

**Cast: **Denise Huskins, Aaron Quinn

Arrested Development (2003–2006; 2013; 2019)

Jeffrey Tambor as George Bluth Sr. and Jason Bateman as Michael Bluth on 'Arrested Development'.

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Need a break from your own family's antics? The Bluths are here to provide the absurdist escapism you've been searching for. When patriarch George Bluth (Jeffrey Tambor) is incarcerated — for reasons that may or may not involve some "light treason" — it's up to his son Michael (Jason Bateman) to keep the family's real estate business alive. Unfortunately for Michael, the rest of the Bluths refuse to acknowledge their new financial circumstances and do everything in their power to undermine him.

*Arrested Development* was ahead of its time when it ran for three seasons between 2003 and 2006, and when Fox cancelled the series, fans refused to let it go. Seasons 4 and 5 arrived on Netflix between 2013 and 2019, and revitalized the show's beloved characters and penchant for the farcical. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Arrested Development*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B+ (read the review)

**Cast: **Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, Jeffrey Tambor, Jessica Walter, Portia de Rossi, Alia Shawkat, David Cross, Will Arnett, Ron Howard

Blue Eye Samurai (2023)

Mizu (voice: Maya Erskine) on 'Blue Eye Samurai'.

Courtesy of Netflix

Set in 1600s Edo Japan, Blue Spirit Studios brings married showrunners Michael Green (*Logan*) and Amber Noizumi's dizzyingly violent vision to life, especially in the fight scenes. And there are A LOT of fight scenes in this gorgeous adult animation series. Our titular hero is Mizu (Maya Erskine), a blue-eyed mixed-race woman who disguises herself as a man to become a deadly fighter, even as her interracial identity makes her the target of vicious treatment.

She embarks on a journey to track down and kill the four white men left in her closed-border country, one of whom is her father. An all-star cast (Brenda Song, Randall Park, George Takei, Kenneth Branagh) bring their best to the series, but Masi Oka (*Heroes*) is a standout as Mizu's optimistic, would-be apprentice. The first eight episodes were so well-received, the show will return with a second season. *—T.M.*

Where to watch *Blue Eye Samurai*: Netflix

**Cast: **Maya Erskine**, **Brenda Song, Randall Park, George Takei, Kenneth Branagh, Masi Oka

BoJack Horseman (2014–2020)

BoJack Horseman (voice: Will Arnett) on 'BoJack Horseman'. Netflix

Washed-up sitcom actor BoJack Horseman (Will Arnett) has a beautiful mansion in the Hollywood Hills, a substance abuse problem, and a book deal for a memoir about his life as the former star of the '90s series *Horsin' Around*. What he doesn't have is the writing skills or self-awareness required to write said book, so enter ghostwriter Diane Nguyen (Alison Brie).

BoJack's true Hollywood story unfolds over six seasons as our antihero confronts the emptiness of celebrity, his family traumas, and the ways his own unhealed demons have hurt others. For an animated sitcom about a world where humans and animals live and work as equals, the show goes to surprisingly dark emotional places. But this all-star comedy cast (featuring the voices of Amy Sedaris, Paul F. Tompkins, Aaron Paul, and Kristen Schaal) keeps the jokes flowing even during the bleakest of times. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *BoJack Horseman*: Netflix

**EW grade: **A– (read the review)

**Cast: **Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Paul F. Tompkins, Aaron Paul, Kristen Schaal

Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)

Andre Braugher as Captain Holt on 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'.

John P. Fleenor/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

New York City crime has met its match in the 99th Precinct. Under the guidance of Capt. Raymond Holt (Andre Braugher), the team of detectives that make up Brooklyn's Nine-Nine squad are determined to make the city's streets safe again — and have fun while doing it.

A procedural that manages to find the funny in policing, while also providing a surprisingly self-aware commentary on the systemic issues associated with modern law enforcement, *Brooklyn Nine-Nine *is a goofy sitcom that gets smarter and more nuanced as the seasons progress. And if you need more convincing about the show's charm, there's no better argument than this iconic cover of a beloved Backstreet Boys song. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Brooklyn Nine-Nine*: Netflix**

**Cast: **Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero, Joe Lo Truglio, Chelsea Peretti, Andre Braugher, Dirk Blocker, Joel McKinnon Miller

Call the Midwife (2012–present)

Megan Cusack as Nurse Nancy Corrigan on 'Call the Midwife'.

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The beloved British drama about young midwives in London kicked off in 1957 and currently takes place in 1969. That's 13 highly bingeable seasons of cheering on the young nurses (and the Anglican nuns who run Nonnatus House) as they provide vital healthcare services to the poverty-stricken East End.

Based on Jenny Lee's memoirs, each season highlights England's rapidly changing culture through the lens of motherhood (birth control, self-managed abortion, sex work, intersex births, and more). What keeps you hooked on *Call the Midwife*, though, are the midwives whose lives are inevitably changed by the job. *—T.M.*

Where to watch *Call the Midwife*: Netflix

**Cast:** Vanessa Redgrave, Jenny Agutter, Judy Parfitt, Helen George, Laura Main, Stephen McGann

Cobra Kai (2018–2025)

Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso and Xolo Maridueña as Miguel Diaz on 'Cobra Kai'.

Courtesy of Netflix

We regret to inform you that it's been MORE THAN 40 YEARS since the original *Karate Kid* movie. The sequel series is no spring chicken either: Season 1 started airing in 2018. By season 6, the series finds senseis Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) preparing their students for the Sekai Taikai international karate tournament, where multiple old enemies are bound to complicate things. *Cobra Kai *is the rare show that Gen X, millennials, *and* Gen Z can love equally. *—T.M.*

Where to watch *Cobra Kai*: Netflix

**Cast: **Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Yuji Okumoto, Peyton List, Mary Mouser

Crashing (2016)

Damien Moloney as Anthony and Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Lulu on 'Crashing'.

Mark Johnson/Channel 4

Before she was *Fleabag*, Phoebe Waller-Bridge wrote herself another absurdly messy lead role in this charming quick-binge comedy. Set in an abandoned hospital where twentysomethings live for cheap rent (a real thing in England), *Crashing* has Waller-Bridge's trademark cutting wit combined with an open, bleeding heart at the center of every joke. All that plus a pre-*Bridgerton* and *Wicked* Jonathan Bailey with bleached blond hair! *—T.M.*

Where to watch *Crashing*: Netflix

**Cast: **Phoebe Waller-Bridge**, **Jonathan Bailey, Julie Dray, Louise Ford

Cunk on Earth (2022)

Diane Morgan as Philomena Cunk in 'Cunk on Earth'.

Courtesy of Netflix

Tracing human history from the earliest civilizations to the space race, reporter Philomena Cunk (comedian Diane Morgan) is on a mission to reach "every corner of the globe money and pandemic travel restrictions would allow." The highlight of this five-episode mockumentary series is the dozens of real-life experts who patiently deal with Cunk's deadpan cluelessness, like British historian Martin Kemp answering the question, "Which was more culturally significant: the Renaissance, or 'Single Ladies' by Beyoncé?" with a seriousness that couldn't be funnier. *—T.M.*

Where to watch *Cunk on Earth*: Netflix

**Cast: **Diane Morgan

Derry Girls (2018–2022)

The cast of 'Derry Girls'.

Courtesy of Netflix

Lisa McGee's semi-autobiographical series, about growing up in the titular Northern Ireland towns during the Troubles, could have been a sentimental coming-of-age dramedy. Luckily, she went in another direction. The Derry Girls are hilariously inept teenagers dealing with constant self-created mayhem. Add an Irish family, an obnoxious Pick-Me-Girl classmate (Leah O'Rourke), and the permanently over-it Catholic school headmistress (the perfectly dry Siobhán McSweeney), and you have *Derry Girls*, an absolute corker of a show. *—T.M.*

Where to watch *Derry Girls*: Netflix

**Cast:** Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Nicola Coughlan, Louisa Harland, Jamie-Lee O'Donnell, Dylan Llewellyn, Siobhán McSweeney

The Diplomat (2023–present)

Kenichiro Thomson as Martin, Ato Essandoh as Stuart Heyford, and Keri Russell as Kate Wyler on 'The Diplomat'.

Alex Bailey/Netflix

You can hear creator Debora Cahn's *West Wing* writing roots in the rat-a-tat dialogue of *The Diplomat*. (This is a compliment.) Keri Russell, allowed to be slightly lighthearted for once, plays Kate Wyler, the new and reluctant U.S. ambassador to the U.K.

Everything would be fine if not for her on-again, off-again Machiavellian spouse (a rakish Rufus Sewell) who loves to scheme in her best interest, a staff who keep trying to put her in designer dresses, a too-hot guy who works for British intelligence (David Gyasi), and an international incident that could lead to World War III. Fun political dramedy is hard to come by, and this one nails it. And it's official: Netflix has announced another season will premiere in the fall! *—T.M.*

Where to watch *The Diplomat*: Netflix

**Cast: **Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, David Gyasi

Documentary Now! (2015–2022)

Natasha Lyonne and Fred Armisen on 'Documentary Now!'.

Rhys Thomas/IFC

Like a much funnier version of the Traveling Wilburys, *SNL* alumni Bill Hader, Fred Armisen, Seth Meyers, and Rhys Thomas formed a comedy supergroup in 2015 to lovingly parody acclaimed documentaries.

Each standalone episode mimics a work's filming style, subjects, and storyline — but with a twist. *When We Were Kings,* about the infamous Muhammad Ali/George Foreman "Rumble in the Jungle" fight, becomes *How They Threw Rocks*, about a fictional Welsh sport that's essentially dodgeball with stones. The only thing every entry has in common is an introduction from host Dame Helen Mirren, playing her role with a gravitas that dares you to laugh (and you will). *—T.M.*

Where to watch *Documentary Now!*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A– (read the review)

**Cast: **Bill Hader, Fred Armisen, Seth Meyers, Rhys Thomas, Helen Mirren

Feel Good (2020–2021)

Charlotte Ritchie as George and Mae Martin as Mae on 'Feel Good'.

Courtesy of Netflix

If you only know Mae Martin from their comedy specials or the *Handsome* podcast with Tig Notaro and Fortune Feimster, now is the time to watch their underseen rom-com series. The semi-autobiographical show follows Martin falling in love with shy teacher George (Charlotte Ritchie), but their romance is complicated by addiction, past trauma, late-in-life coming out, and family.

Though the subject matter is serious, the execution is wry, especially when Martin's mother Linda (Lisa Kudrow, sharply hilarious) chimes in. *—T.M.*

Where to watch *Feel Good*: Netflix

**Cast: **Mae Martin, Charlotte Ritchie, Lisa Kudrow

Forever (2025–present)

Lovie Simone as Keisha Clark and Xosha Roquemore as Shelly Clark in 'Forever'.

Elizabeth Morris/Netflix

Judy Blume's young adult novel *Forever* leveled readers when it was published in 1975. Famous for its progressive depiction of young romance and sexuality, the book is a frequent target of banning and censorship attempts, but in this modern remake, Netflix finds a way to get the story's message across forever.

Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr. star as Keisha and Justin, two Los Angeles student athletes who fall in love, only to find their relationship tested by parents and college scholarship aspirations. "While it encompasses all the butterflies and betrayals of first love," EW's TV critic writes, "*Forever* also tells a deeper story about the challenges and heartache of raising exceptional Black kids in our fraught modern era." And *Forever* isn't over yet: Netflix announced the show will be back for another season. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Forever*: Netflix

**EW grade: **B+ (read the review)

**Cast: **Lovie Simone, Michael Cooper Jr., Xosha Roquemore, Marvin Lawrence Winans III, Wood Harris, Karen Pittman

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The Gentlemen (2024–present)

Theo James as Eddie Horniman (left) on 'The Gentlemen'.

Courtesy of Netflix

Guy Ritchie created this action series as a spin-off of his 2019 movie, but it works just fine on its own. When Amy Capt. Edward Horniman (Theo James) unexpectedly inherits his father's estate and title, he doesn't expect to also inherit the drug operation on his land run by an incarcerated drug kingpin (Ray Winstone) and his daughter (Kaya Scodelario). Add to the mix a nefarious American billionaire (Giancarlo Esposito), an entire Liverpool crime organization, and Eddie's messy screwup of a brother Freddy (Daniel Ings), and you've got a binge with plenty of high-octane hijinks — and a new season on the way. *—T.M.*

Where to watch *The Gentlemen*: Netflix

**Cast: **Theo James, Ray Winstone, Kaya Scodelario, Giancarlo Esposito, Daniel Ings, Freddie Fox

GLOW (2017–2019)

Alison Brie as Ruth Wilder and Betty Gilpin as Debbie Eagan on 'GLOW'.

Courtesy of Netflix

If you weren't watching local syndicated television in the 1980s, you might have missed the real-life Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling variety show. Have no fear, the fictionalized version is just a binge away. Sports fan and would-be producer Bash (Chris Lowell) funds a women's wrestling program directed by a washed-up has-been (Marc Maron at his weary best) and starring the oddballs willing to take on the physically and mentally grueling job.

Ruth (Alison Brie) and Debbie (Betty Gilpin) anchor the cast as the Cold War heel-and-hero combination Zoya the Destroya and Liberty Belle, who slowly realize they could run the show themselves. Even though *GLOW* was unfairly canceled too soon, there's still plenty to love about this three-season gem. *—T.M.*

Where to watch *GLOW*: Netflix

**Cast: **Alison Brie, Betty Gilpin, Marc Maron, Chris Lowell, Kate Nash

Girls5eva (2021–2024)

Sara Bareilles as Dawn, Renée Elise Goldsberry as Wickie, Busy Philipps as Summer, and Paula Pell as Gloria on 'Girls5eva'.

Emily V. Aragones/Netflix

Netflix rescued this Tina Fey-produced musical comedy — about a '90s one-hit wonder group that stages a comeback — from Peacock. And thank goodness, because season 3 put the band back on the road for more ridiculous adventures.

Each of the four women brings their own set of hilarious neurosis: Dawn (Sara Bareilles), the songwriter balancing her dreams and family life; Summer (Busy Philipps), who navigates divorce and independence; Gloria (Paula Pell), the lesbian dentist who relishes being creative again; and Wickie (Renée Elise Goldsberry) the diva determined to make it. Every song is a banger, the jokes are rapid-fire, and 4eva is definitely too short. *—T.M.*

Where to watch *Girls5eva*: Netflix

**Cast: **Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Busy Philipps, Paula Pell

The Harlan Coben Collection (2020–present)

Joanna Lumley as Judith Burkett and Michelle Keegan as Maya Stern on 'Fool Me Once'.

Courtesy of Netflix

Harlan Coben, your dad's favorite mystery-thriller author, writes clever, fast-paced, plot-driven books that make for a great limited series. Netflix went wisely international in its adaptations, so these eight standalone productions shot in France, Poland, England, and Spain make for visually beautiful storytelling.

Starring actors you may already know (Cush Jumbo, Richard Armitage, and Michael C. Hall) as well as international stand-outs you'll wish you'd known sooner (Mario Casas, Grzegorz Damięcki, and Magdalena Boczarska), these titles are great when you need a whodunit. *—T.M.*

Where to watch *The Harlan Coben Collection*: Netflix

**Cast: **Cush Jumbo, Richard Armitage, Michael C. Hall, Mario Casas, Grzegorz Damięcki, Magdalena Boczarska

A Killer Paradox (2024)

Choi Woo-shik as Lee Tang on 'A Killer Paradox'.

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What retail worker hasn't wanted to let loose on a rude customer? When meek loser Lee Tang (Choi Woo-shik) gives in to that impulse with a hammer, he's horrified… until he finds out he accidentally murdered a serial killer. Based on the award-winning webtoon of the same name, this stylish and fantastical Korean thriller follows Tang's progression into vigilante murder, with the dogged detective (Son Suk-ku) tracking his every kill. *—T.M.*

Where to watch *A Killer Paradox*: Netflix

**Cast:** Choi Woo-shik, Son Suk-ku, Lee Hee-joon

Killing Eve (2018–2022)

Sandra Oh as Eve Polastri and Jodie Comer as Villanelle in 'Killing Eve'.

Laura Radford/BBCAmerica/Sid Gentle

Phoebe Waller-Bridge went through a period in the late 2010s where she could do no wrong, and the first season of *Killing Eve *is included in that assessment. This British spy thriller follows an MI5 agent (Sandra Oh) and a psychopathic serial killer (Jodie Comer) as they engage in a cat and mouse game of hunting each other. Waller-Bridge served as the first season's head writer before passing the torch and each of the next three seasons is helmed by a different female head writer.

Adapted from the *Villanelle* novel series, this anti-hero drama offers great acting, beautiful costuming, and thrilling strategy, all tied up in distinctly British packaging. As EW's writer notes in the recap of the season finale, "*Killing Eve* is often so much fun, moment to moment, that you start to forget how very, fundamentally bad these people are." *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Killing Eve*: Netflix

**EW grade: **B+ (read the review)

**Cast:** Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer, Fiona Shaw, Kim Bodnia, Owen McDonnell, Sean Delaney

Never Have I Ever (2020–2023)

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan as Devi Vishwakumar on 'Never Have I Ever'.

Courtesy of Netflix

John McEnroe's brattiest days are far behind him, but he's still the perfect narrator for how 15-year-old Devi Vishwakumar (newcomer Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) feels when her father suddenly dies while watching her band recital. Dealing with grief that leaves her angry and impulsive, Devi struggles to connect with her mother (Poorna Jagannathan), her best friends (Ramona Young and Lee Rodriguez), and her academic rival/potential suitor (Jaren Lewison).

Series co-creator Mindy Kaling balances the coming-of-age comedy and drama almost as perfectly as McEnroe breathes the words "Paxton Hall-Yoshida!" every time Devi sees her not-so-out-of-reach crush (Darren Barnet). *—T.M.*

Where to watch *Never Have I Ever*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A– (read the review)

**Cast: **Maitreyi Ramakrishnan**, **Poorna Jagannathan, Ramona Young, Lee Rodriguez, Jaren Lewison, Darren Barnet, John McEnroe

One Day (2024)

Ambika Mod as Emma and Leo Woodall as Dexter on 'One Day'.

Courtesy of Netflix

It's a tale as old as time: A working-class girl meets an upper-crust boy, there's a will-they-or-won't-they tension, and they reunite once a year for two decades. Based on the 2009 David Nicholls novel and one-upping the lackluster 2011 Anne Hathaway movie, this series has three major advantages over previous incarnations: Leo Woodall as Dexter, Ambika Mod as Emma, and the undeniable chemistry between them. It's a love story that will probably make you cry, but it's one you won't regret watching. *—T.M.*

Where to watch *One Day*: Netflix

**Cast: **Leo Woodall, Ambika Mod, Eleanor Tomlinson, Essie Davis, Tim McInnerny

One Hundred Years of Solitude (2024–present)

Claudio Cataño as Colonel Aureliano Buendía on 'One Hundred Years of Solitude'.

Considered one of the foremost literary achievements of the last century, Gabriel García Márquez's magical realism novel, *One Hundred Years of Solitude*, has finally been adapted into a television show. The series, which premiered on Netflix at the end of 2024, tells the story of the Buendía family over multiple generations and is set in the fictitious town of Macondo, Colombia, which the family founded.

Critics and fans have commended the adaptation for its acting, cinematography, and adherence to the original source material. A TV series with the spirit of the novel, Netflix has released the show's first eight episodes, with another eight still to come. A must-watch for literary lovers and TV nerds alike, treat yourself to *One Hundred Years of Solitude*. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *One Hundred Years of Solitude*: Netflix**

**Cast: **Claudio Cataño, Diego Vásquez, Marleyda Soto, Viña Machado, Loren Sofía, Janer Villarreal, Akima, Moreno Borja, Ruggero Pasquarelli

Peaky Blinders (2013–2022)

Cillian Murphy as Thomas Shelby on 'Peaky Blinders'.

Matt Squire/Netflix

*Peaky Blinders* is a highly stylized, ultra-violent, fun-as-a-fixed-horse race family crime drama. World War I veteran Tommy Shelby (newly minted Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy) fights to run the successful Birmingham gang while also keeping control of his hotheaded Aunt Polly (the late, great Helen McCrory), his hotheaded brother Arthur (Paul Anderson), his hotheaded little sister Ada (Sophie Rundle), and various other hotheads who make his days difficult.

Early in season 1, he meets and falls madly in love with Grace (Annabelle Wallis), who may or may not be his downfall. Once you finish your binge, you can look forward to the upcoming movie that will wrap up Tommy's story. *—T.M.*

Where to watch *Peaky Blinders*: Netflix

**Cast:** Cillian Murphy, Sam Neill, Helen McCrory, Paul Anderson, Sophie Rundle, Finn Cole, Joe Cole, Tom Hardy, Anya Taylor-Joy

Resident Alien (2021–2025)

Alan Tudyk as Harry Vanderspeigle on 'Resident Alien'.

James Dittinger/Syfy

Alan Tudyk leads this series as Dr. Harry Vanderspeigle, an extraterrestrial sent to destroy the human race but who instead decides to assimilate into society as the medical examiner of a small Colorado town. Throughout its four seasons, Harry deals with alien hunters, other aliens, meddling kids (he could have gotten away with it, too!) and, of course, falling in love. Not to mention pretending to be a person isn't as easy as *Law & Order* made it look. *—T.M.*

Where to watch *Resident Alien:* Netflix

**Cast: **Alan Tudyk, Sara Tomko, Corey Reynolds, Alice Wetterlund, Levi Fiehler, Judah Prehn, Elizabeth Bowen**

Seinfeld (1989–1998)

Michael Richards as Cosmo Kramer and Jerry Seinfeld as himself on 'Seinfeld'.

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The show allegedly about nothing is really about everything: During its nine-season run, *Seinfeld* left no area un-satirized, from dating and relationships to parking garages and puffy shirts, funneling all the comedy through the very specific viewpoints of the show's four protagonists. Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) is a stand-up comic working in New York City and hanging out with his best friend George (Jason Alexander), ex-girlfriend Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), and neighbor Kramer (Michael Richards).

Featuring some of the best jokes and lines written on television in the '90s — we have *Seinfeld* to thank for references like "jerk store," the Soup Nazi, and "yada yada yada" — the show about some of the worst people NYC has to offer paved the way for series like *Curb Your Enthusiasm*, *Veep*, and* It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia*. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Seinfeld*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A (read the review)

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

Six Feet Under (2001–2005)

Lauren Ambrose as Claire Fisher on 'Six Feet Under'. HBO

Sure, this Alan Ball HBO drama has one the greatest series finales of all time, but before you get there, you've got 62 other episodes that are also pretty stellar. The ensemble centers around the Fisher family (Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Lauren Ambrose, and Frances Conroy) who run a funeral home in Los Angeles after the sudden loss of their patriarch, exploring death as a constant companion both literally and figuratively.

Each episode begins with the demise of someone who ends up in the Fisher home — some tragic (a child dies of SIDS), some darkly comedic (a cube of airplane waste drops from the sky and lands on a woman), and all reminding the Fishers that the end is just around the corner. *—T.M.*

Where to watch *Six Feet Under*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B+ (read the review)

**Cast: **Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose, Freddy Rodriguez, Mathew St. Patrick, Jeremy Sisto, Rachel Griffiths, James Cromwell, Justina Machado

Suits (2011–2019)

Gina Torres as Jessica Pearson, Rick Hoffmann as Louis Litt, Meghan Markle as Rachel Zane, Gabriel Macht as Harvey Specter, and Patrick Adams as Mike Ross on 'Suits'.

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If you haven't already joined the most popular binge-watch of the last year, what are you waiting for? Part of the Blue Sky era on the USA Network, this fun legal drama tells the story of Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams), a brilliant college dropout with a photographic memory who's hired as an associate by successful corporate attorney Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht). Together, they win cases, charm clients, and hide Mike's secret — something that gets more and more difficult over nine seasons.

The terrific supporting cast includes true royalty (Meghan Markle, literally the Duchess of Sussex; Gina Torres, the queen of whatever screen she's on; and Rick Hoffman, the king of my heart), who all make the most of their characters. *—T.M.*

Where to watch *Suits*: Netflix

**Cast:** Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle, Sarah Rafferty, Gina Torres

The Tourist (2022–2024)

Jamie Dornan as Elliot on 'The Tourist'.

Steffan Hill/Netflix/Two Brothers Pictures

Jamie Dornan stars in this BBC mystery as a man who wakes up in an Australian hospital with no memory of what the audience has already seen: that his car was chased down and purposely hit by a semi-truck. Across two tense seasons, the amnesiac tries to figure out who he is and what happened with the help of sweet Probationary Constable Helen Chambers (a delightful Danielle Macdonald) and Luci, a waitress who knows more than she's letting on (Shalom Brune-Franklin). But the more he finds out about his past, the less he wants to remember. *—T.M.*

Where to watch *The Tourist*: Netflix

**Cast:** Jamie Dornan, Danielle Macdonald, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Genevieve Lemon, Alex Dimitriades, Damon Herriman

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