Top 10 Netflix Series You Haven’t Watched But Should

While “Netflix and chill” may be a great benefit provided by this American content platform and production company, Netflix is known for its captivating original series and movies and entertaining the lives of many persons worldwide. Netflix offers a wide range of television series and movies in the genres of romance, comedy, horror, action, drama and children, to name a few, without the burden of commercials. Not only does Netflix air past and present productions found on day-time television, it also produces its own series and movies that are responsible for bringing laughter, joy, fright and humor into the homes of families all around the world. The monthly fee for this provider is worth every penny spent as Netflix is the home of amazing original programming that you can’t find anywhere else. With its recent productions, here are the top 10 Netflix series that you haven’t watched but should.

10: “The Crown”: In this Golden Globe award-winning series, it tells the story of Queen Elizabeth II’s life from the 1940s to modern times. After ascending the throne from her father, King George VI, in 1952 at the age of 25, the queen and her kingdom experiences many personal conflicts, romances and political rivalries that have contributed to the events that shaped the later years of the 20^th century. While this series may seem like a top for only history buffs and those interested in European politics, “The Crown” deep dives into the royal controversies and speculations heard and seen in the tabloids beyond the walls of the palace. If you were always curious before, this series gives you an inside scope of the facts and fiction of the royal family and who doesn’t want to know royal drama?

9: “On My Block”: This is a coming-of-age story that includes four best-friends living in South Central Los Angeles navigating their way through high school and the constant dangers of their neighborhood. Connected by friendship, love and adventure, Ruby, Jamal, Monse and Ceasar would do anything for each other and this series shows just that. They are all dedicated to find the buried Roller World money to save Ceasar from his family’s gang. Although “On My Block” consists of many serious situations that the gang encounter, it is guaranteed to make you laugh and feel what all the characters are feeling.

8: “Who Killed Sara?”: Yes, Sara is dead but the famous question is “Who killed her?”. After dying in a freak accident while parasailing, Sara’s brother, Alex, is framed for her murder and incarcerated for 18 years. Having 18 years to plan his revenge, Alex pursues to unmask his sister’s murderer and clear his name. “Who Killed Sara?” can be compared to the complex of Whodunit, without the comedy. Filled with revenge, hatred, sex and action, this series tells the story of star-crossed lovers, heartbreak and injustice all in one. If you want to know the answer to the title, you should definitely watch this show.

7: “Lupin”: The lead male character in this series, Assane Diop, is a French black man fixated on the idea of avenging his dead father for an injustice inflicted by a wealthy family he used to work for. Inspired by the adventures of Arsene Lupin, gentleman thief, Assane uses the book that his father gifted to him many years ago as his guide to enact revenge in the form of a heist and many various plans. If you’re looking for a show that keeps you on the edge of your seat and engrossed in your television, “Lupin” should definitely be your pick. This series would have you in suspense and wanting more.

6: “13 Reasons Why”: As a high school mourns the death of a fellow classmate, Hannah Baker, her friend, Clay Jensen receives a box of tapes with messages she recorded before her tragic suicide with reasons that led to her killing herself. Based on the book written by Jay Asher, this series provides the audience with heartbreaking mysteries, resentment for characters, tragic experiences, and teary eyes. While “13 Reasons Why” may not be based on a true story, it highlights real situations that teenagers face every day in high school and in the world. This series would have you seeking justice for the hurt and wishing you could have been there to treat them better. It is an emotional roller coaster that will take you for a ride.

5: “YOU”: This series is a 21^st– century love story that tells the story of Joe Goldberg, a New York bookstore manager and serial killer, who falls in love with different girls at different times and quickly develops an extreme, toxic and delusional obsession with them. At first, he may seem like a typical kind gentleman but deep down below his warm and inviting smile, he hosts a series of psychological defects that cause him to turn his love conquests into his murder victims when they don’t reciprocate the type of love he has for them. Joe is one big psycho that needs to be incarcerated and medically treated. However, he manages to get away with his many crazy plans and live a somewhat normal life regardless.

4: “When They See Us”: This is the Netflix original series that caused the uproar of many emotions for its viewers around the world. Director Ava DuVernay didn’t hold back any punches when it came to re-telling the horrendous account of the conviction of five black teenage boys for allegedly assaulting a white woman in Central Park. “When They See Us” is the dramatized tale of how the Central Park Five became arrested, convicted, sentenced and exonerated through the four parts of the limited series. It is the powerful, overwhelming, emotive drama that highlights the presence and effects of systemic racism in the country. The performances from all the actors are both remarkable and moving. Not only did this series carry its viewers on an emotional roller coaster with more lows than highs, it also informed them of the history and struggle that black men faced in society and still do, as a result of their skin color. This series is guaranteed to have you on the edge of your seat and feeling exactly how the characters are feeling. The harrowing tale of the Central Park Five is brilliantly reenacted in this four-part series and is definitely a Netflix must watch!

3: “Bridgerton”: In this whirlwind romance, it tells the story of one of the most powerful families, The Bridgertons, during the Regency era in England, searching for love and happiness in London’s high society. Daphne Bridgerton is the lead female role in this series who is presented as a debutante at court to find a suitable husband. Her world is turned upside when she is introduced to her brother’s friend, the Duke of Hastings, and experiences a deep sense of longing and lust towards him. Luckily, the feeling is mutual and the two embark on a very complicated journey together. This show gives the audience all that it could possibly want which is wealth, lust, betrayal, sex, rivalry, love and let’s not forget, crumpets and tea. Although “Bridgerton” was Shonda Rhimes’ first scripted Netflix series, she totally did her thing and gave us another brilliant series that is a favorite.

2: “Money Heist”: In this must watch Netflix series, The Professor recruits a young female robber and seven other criminals for a grand heist in Spain. This unusual group of robbers carry out the most perfect robbery in Spanish history of stealing 2.4 billion euros from the Royal Mint of Spain. After this successful heist and their abundance wealth, the gang certainly doesn’t stop there. Just like his name, The Professor is truly a brilliant and skilled man in his art of creating and executing the most unbelievable plans without getting caught. Identified by their red jumpsuits and plastic funny-looking masks, the group of robbers are named after big cities around the world to hide their true identities. This series is one that would have you supporting the robbers and invested in them achieving success. Just when you think they are going to get caught and arrested, The Professor comes up with a new plan or strategy to defeat the odds and get away with the scheme. “Money Heist” provides the audience with a sense of awe and disbelief along with celebration and happiness. This show would have you singing “Bella Ciao” along with the robbers as loud as you can in your house.

1: “Behind her eyes”: Single mother, Louise, enters a world of twisted mind games when she begins an affair with her psychiatrist boss while secretly befriending his mysterious wife. Little did she know that her boss’ wife was not who she said she was. Making us feel that the problem was the husband for stepping out on his poor innocent wife, Netflix surprises us with the ending of a lifetime when we discover the truth about the wife’s dark past and identity. This series is guaranteed to have you like, “OH MY GOSH! WHAT JUST HAPPENED! THAT IS CRAZY!” “Behind her eyes” is a Netflix series that would blow your mind and have you staring at your screen in incredulity.