25 of essentially the most underrated TV reveals streaming on Netflix

Mining for hidden gems on Netflix? We have you coated.

Whether or not you have been scrolling for ten minutes or ten hours, discovering the appropriate Netflix present could be difficult. You may cross up one thing good for you since you do not acknowledge the title, watch one thing you hate as a result of it had a cool thumbnail, then panic and quit.

So, we at Mashable put our heads collectively to discover a complete bunch of reveals you are in all probability scrolling previous however will certainly love. As a result of we have had this drawback too.

Listed in no specific order, listed here are 25 of essentially the most underrated Netflix TV reveals streaming now.

1. The OA

If you happen to’re not already firmly aboard The OA practice, it is best we not spoil the thriller.

What we are able to say: A younger lady named Prairie Johnson (performed by collection creator Brit Marling) reappears after having been lacking for seven years. When she disappeared, she was blind. Now, she will be able to see. Oh, and she or he’s insisting she’s an angel.

Good for followers of science fiction, nice performing, and good TV. — Alison Foreman, Leisure Reporter

Easy methods to watch: The OA is now streaming on Netflix.

2. Santa Clarita Food regimen

Santa Clarita Food regimen was too good for this world. Canceled after simply three seasons, Victor Fresco’s pitch-perfect narrative of a suburban mother mutating into the undead hooked us from the beginning. Leads Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant’s sparky chemistry remained plausible, grounding their world of parenting, actual property, and homicide in an emotional bedrock price killing for. — A.F.

Easy methods to watch: Santa Clarita Food regimen is now streaming on Netflix.

3. The Finish of the F***ing World

Someplace between a Wes Anderson film and a PSA for staying at school, The Finish of the F***ing World masters the teenager street journey. Starring Alex Lawther and Jessica Barden as star-crossed somethings James and Alyssa, this two-season romp blends humor, coronary heart, and a basic rock soundtrack to punchy impact. As darkish as it’s touching, this present was one in every of a form. — A.F.

Easy methods to watch: The Finish of the F***ing World is now streaming on Netflix.

4. Sense8

Science fiction has the facility to interrupt storytelling boundaries at any time when and nonetheless its creators see match. Sense8 did that in all of the ways in which matter.

This numerous, LGBTQ-inclusive story of “sensates” (individuals emotionally and psychologically linked to 1 one other) reimagined the boundaries of human connection and made numerous viewers really feel seen. With simply two seasons, followers may by no means get sufficient of Sense8, however no less than Netflix made good on that finale — delivering a long-lasting legacy to streaming-kind. — A.F.

Easy methods to watch: Sense8 is now streaming on Netflix.

5. Copenhagen Cowboy

Director Nicolas Winding Refn made an enormous title for himself on the massive display, turning Tom Hardy and Ryan Gosling into icons with movies like Bronson and Drive. However his small-screen streaming work has regularly slipped by way of the cracks, beginning with Amazon’s magnificently trippy Too Previous To Die Younger in 2019 and persevering with on to this 12 months’s additionally, whaddya know, magnificently trippy Copenhagen Cowboy. 

Maybe the longform slow-burn surrealism is an excessive amount of for some, but it surely’s good for us. Throughout six chapters, Cowboy tells the story of Miu (newcomer Angela Bundalovic) who will get dragged right into a Danish underworld of criminals and perverts because of her capability to present off good luck to whomever asks favors of her. She is a heroine of little discuss and far motion — so mainly each different protagonist in a Refn mission. She and Gosling’s character in Drive would discover heaps to not speak about! It is trendy psychosis, a hallucinogenic delight. – Jason Adams, Leisure Reporter

Easy methods to watch: Copenhagen Cowboy is now streaming on Netflix.

6. Simple

Followers of Joe Swanberg and his “mumblecore” stylings can rejoice in Simple.

An anthology collection inspecting intimacy in fashionable Chicago, this three-season masterpiece explored love, loss, and alter with immeasurable kindness. For every mistake there was forgiveness. For each heartbreak, the hope of one thing new.

Appearances by Marc Maron, Elizabeth Reaser, Jake Johnson, Aya Money, Hannibal Buress, and extra make Simple a must-watch collection for any indie movie fan. — A.F.

Easy methods to watch: Simple is now streaming on Netflix.

7. Aggretsuko

Who does not wish to watch a cartoon purple panda discover herself towards all odds? Pressured by an unforgiving job and disappointing relationship prospects, Aggretsuko does her greatest to search out the life she desires by secretly singing demise steel karaoke at evening. It is pleasant. Strive 5 minutes. You may get it. — A.F.

Easy methods to watch: Aggretsuko is now streaming on Netflix.

8. Derry Ladies

Set towards the tumultuous Northern Eire battle of the late ’90s, this coming-of-age story is surprisingly hysterical. Centered on 4 Catholic faculty ladies and one English bloke named James, Derry Ladies is a sitcom within the truest sense of the style, discovering humor in a actuality rife with battle and concern. What’s extra, the collection paints a shifting portrait of friendship untethered by time or place, making it a standout illustration of camaraderie and development. — A.F.

Easy methods to watch: Derry Ladies is now streaming on Netflix.

9. Elevating Dion

A serialized tackle Dennis Liu’s comedian of the identical title, Elevating Dion follows mom and son Nicole (Alisha Wainwright) and Dion (Ja’Siah Younger) as they address the demise of Dion’s father, Mark (Michael B. Jordan). When it’s revealed that Dion has otherworldly talents, Nicole should do the whole lot she will be able to to guard her son from himself — and the world. — A.F.

Easy methods to watch: Elevating Dion is now streaming on Netflix

10. Archive 81 

Put together your self beforehand, as a result of Netflix canceled this present after its first season and the climax leaves an terrible lot hanging within the air, so that you’re going to be pissed off by the shortage of decision. Nevertheless, this horror collection is each creative and terrifying, with two timelines — one involving a video archivist within the current (Mamoudou Athie) and one involving a younger lady (Dina Shihabi) recording her seek for her start mom up to now — overlapping in more and more unsettling methods.

Even the unfinished query mark at its finish hasn’t saved these advantageous eight episodes which we did get (a few of which have been directed by present indie It Boys Justin Moorhead and Aaron Benson of The Countless and One thing within the Filth fame) from regularly creeping up on me at evening. At the hours of darkness. Within the evening. – J.A.

Easy methods to watch: Archive 81 is now streaming on Netflix.

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11. A Sequence of Unlucky Occasions

It is no secret Lemony Snicket’s A Sequence of Unlucky Occasions books are nice. However why their Neil Patrick Harris-led TV adaptation by no means bought the next it deserved stays a thriller.

Whether or not each web page got here to life the best way you’d imagined or not, there is no denying Netflix’s tackle the story of the Baudelaire orphans was riveting. From “The Bad Beginning” to “The End,” creators Mark Hudis and Barry Sonnenfeld introduced each nook of this fantastical world to life with care and precision. The visuals? Spectacular. The solid? Good. The ankle? Tattooed. With an eye fixed. — A.F.

Easy methods to watch: A Sequence of Unlucky Occasions is now streaming on Netflix. 

12. The Get Down

The Get Down was forward of its time. A musical drama from co-creators Baz Luhrmann and Stephen Adly Guirgis, this single season spectacular launched to underwhelmed audiences in 2016 who dismissed it as extra type than substance. At present, it is bought “Emmy winner” written throughout it.

Soulful performances by Justice Smith, Shameik Moore, Herizen Guardiola, and an excellent supporting solid remodel this historic take a look at late ’70s hip-hop tradition right into a visceral expertise. The scope of the characters’ imaginations is simply outpaced by the ambition of the collection’ creators. Price a revisit for those who handed it up the primary time. Price a rewatch for those who did not. — A.F.

Easy methods to watch: The Get Down is now streaming on Netflix.

13. Every thing Sucks!

Ben York Jones and Michael Mohan’s send-up of ’90s excessive schoolers had only one season, however its reminiscence lives on in our queues. Set within the aptly-named Boring Excessive College, the interlocking dramas between the A/V and drama golf equipment was cringe-worthy, candy, and entertaining.

Followers of Euphoria look out for a stellar efficiency by Sydney Sweeney, alongside collection leads Jahi Di’Allo Winston, Peyton Kennedy, Quinn Liebling, and Elijah Stevenson. — A.F.

Easy methods to watch: Every thing Sucks! is now streaming on Netflix.

14. Tuca & Bertie, Season 1

A simple and breezy binge made up of simply 10 episodes, Tuca & Bertie Season 1 is amongst Netflix’s greatest choices. Hilarious-yet-heart-wrenching, topical-yet-timeless, this story of thirtysomething birdies discovering themselves is faultless. Voice performances by Ali Wong, Tiffany Haddish, and Steven Yeun shine by way of distinctive visuals that develop animated comedy for the higher. 

It is laborious to think about a present as magnetic as this one getting canceled after only one season. And but, Netflix made that mistake. Fortunately Grownup Swim picked it up and made two extra seasons… earlier than canceling it once more in November of 2022. — A. F.

Easy methods to watch: Tuca & Bertie is now streaming on Netflix. 

15. Neo Yokio

Created by Vampire Weekend frontman Ezra Koenig, Neo Yokio tackles social stratification by way of the lens of an absurd pink-haired dude named Kaz Kaan. Combining surreal styling with deadpan humor, this animated collection appears to be like at “the greatest city in the world.” If it is for you, you may know. — A.F.

Easy methods to watch: Neo Yokio is now streaming on Netflix.

16. Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts

In Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, the tip of the world is not all unhealthy information. In reality, as protagonist Kipo Oak figures out, it is an opportunity to construct one thing that is even higher than what got here earlier than. Comply with Kipo and her mates as they journey by way of a vibrant post-apocalyptic panorama, full with mutant animals (“mutes”) like Timbercats and Megabunnies, and do their greatest to unite mutes and humankind. This present is creative, heartfelt, and accompanied by a very groovy soundtrack…What extra may you ask for? — Belen Edwards, Leisure Reporter

Easy methods to watch: Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts is now streaming on Netflix.

17. Alias Grace

Earlier than there was Girls Speaking, there was this six-part adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s 1996 novel additionally from actress-turned-writer Sarah Polley, and which covers a number of the identical territory – particularly, how girls in historical past have managed to outlive underneath the load of a tradition that seeks to subjugate them at each flip. 

Grace, like Girls Speaking, tells a real story – this one in every of a Nineteenth-century maid turned murderess (performed by a terrific Sarah Gadon) who’s interviewed about her life and eventual crime by a psychiatrist (Edward Holcroft). Directed not by Polley however by the exceptionally underrated Mary Harron (American Psycho), this collection aches with implication, disappointment, and devastating perception. – J.A.

Easy methods to watch: Alias Grace is now streaming on Netflix.

18. Blown Away

Comply with me: Aggressive. Glassblowing.

Within the back-breaking world of glass arts, the stakes could not be greater. One flawed transfer and an award-winning masterpiece can turn out to be nugatory shards in seconds. For the opponents in Blown Away, the stress is on to nail weekly challenges and progress nearer to the coveted title of “Best in Glass.” There’s screaming, there’s crying, there’s a complete bunch of individuals casually saying “glory hole,” all subsequent to a 2,000-degree furnace.* — A.F.

Easy methods to watch: Blown Away is now streaming on Netflix.

19. Model New Cherry Taste

This collection already feels forward of its time, and never simply because it had the foresight to solid Manny Jacinto earlier than he grew to become MANNY JACINTO. Bizarre and wacky and horny and darkish and stuffed with witchy Catherine Keener making individuals puke up child kittens, Model New Cherry Taste got here to us from the stellar group of Nick Antosca and Lenore Zion, who additionally made the additionally vastly underrated SyFy collection Channel Zero.

It tells the story of a younger filmmaker named Lisa (Rosa Salazar from Alita: Battle Angel) who goes to Hollywood with large goals and as an alternative…she begins to puke up child kittens. After which there are the zombies. Like Heathers made by David Lynch or a sillier Starry Eyes, these eight episodes can have you concurrently cackling with laughter and coughing up bile — and sure, that’s a most heartfelt advice. – J.A. 

Easy methods to watch: Model New Cherry Taste is now streaming on Netflix.

20. The Serpent

Your mileage might differ relying on how true crimed-out you’re, however this eight-episode collection from 2021 dramatizing the case of serial killer Charles Sobhraj (performed with equal doses of chill and appeal by the nice Tahar Rahim) is without doubt one of the greatest there are. Set primarily in Thailand within the Nineteen Seventies, Sobhraj would entice overseas backpackers at his resort by stealing their cash and passports, after which homicide them within the jungle. That setting alone makes the present stand aside. 

But it surely’s within the performances the place The Serpent actually shines. Rahim is stellar per ordinary (nicely, Madame Net excepted) however Jenna Coleman as Sobhraj’s good-time girlfriend turning a blind eye and Billy Howle because the Dutch diplomat on the 2’s path additionally drop ace turns. And future Home of the Dragon star Fabien Frankel as a wayward Frenchman who falls underneath Sobhraj’s terrifying spell nearly steals the entire thing; the perverse relationship between the 2 males items The Serpent its sickening pull. — J.A.

Easy methods to watch: The Serpent is now streaming on Netflix.

21. Cunk On Earth 

It would be a stretch to name comic Diane Morgan’s character of Philomena Cunk “underrated” within the UK, the place she’s been tickling the British populace pink together with her daft proclamations for over a decade, and even gotten a BAFTA nomination for her bother. However I will not cease till Morgan could be safely proclaimed a comedy legend right here within the U.S. too, as this five-episode miracle of a program has turn out to be my go-to for a pick-me-up at any time when wanted. (And lo, has it been wanted recently.)

Cunk On Earth follows the investigative reporting of 1 Philomena Cunk, who’s resolutely ill-informed about the whole lot however much more confident in her misbegotten data than that, as she takes us by way of her one-woman tour of human historical past. Befuddling real-life consultants with moronic questions and assertions, Cunk kicks it off with the Massive Bang and works her unwieldy approach throughout the centuries from there, tearing a gap by way of space-time one riotously dumb proclamation after one other. It is the funniest anti-history lesson ever crafted, Monty Python be damned. (And a brand new particular, Cunk On Life, is dropping Jan. 2!) — J.A.

Easy methods to watch: Cunk On Earth is now streaming on Netflix.

22. Wanderlust

If you end up struck by a sudden thirst for Toni Collette — it occurs to us all — I like to recommend you hearth up the Netflix machine, for the streamer is holding her booked and busy. Amongst the numerous pickings is that this critically under-appreciated six-episode 2018 collection from British playwright Nick Payne. 

A showcase for Collette’s ever-adaptable abilities, Wanderlust sees her enjoying a {couples} therapist named Pleasure whose personal marriage is on the rocks. So she and her husband (Steven Waterproof coat) resolve they’re going to be helped by attempting out an open relationship, which… Effectively, it is sophisticated. The collection retains a refreshingly open thoughts although, exhibiting each the unhealthy and the nice of their association. And there is a banger of an episode the place Collette and her personal therapist (Zawe Ashton) dig deep down into Pleasure’s private troubles. — J.A.

Easy methods to watch: Wanderlust is now streaming on Netflix.

23. Girls5eva

This poor, good present a few post-prime pop group bought tossed round like yesterday’s laundry, however lord, did it not deserve it. Beginning on Peacock after which transferring to Netflix for its third season, Girls5eva no less than managed to reward us 22 beautiful and hilarious episodes earlier than it was canned because of its eternally low rankings. And it is best to go uncover them proper now, as a result of it does not get any funnier. And the showrunners (together with a number of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and 30 Rock individuals) have been sensible sufficient to see its ending coming, so the present has a correct sufficient send-off and you will not be left hanging. 

Starring Broadway’s Renée Elise Goldsberry and Sara Bareilles alongside comedians Paula Pell and Busy Philipps because the titular Y2K-era one-hit-wonder lady group, the present watched the foursome (minus one member who died earlier than the collection begins) reunite and attempt to recapture a whisper of their former fame. It is a collection of hilarious humiliations from there; viciously sensible about popular culture’s disposal of girls above a sure age, Girls5eva however retains itself ruthlessly feel-good. And you will be buzzing these ridiculously over-the-top unique songs that finish each episode (“B.P.E.” 4eva!) for the remainder of your days. — J.A.

Easy methods to watch: Girls5eva is now streaming on Netflix.

24. The Terror

Though AMC produced two seasons of The Terror (with a 3rd starring Dan Stevens supposedly touchdown in 2025), Netflix solely has the primary one. However the first season of this anthology collection is loads sufficient for me, because it stands as a 10-episode horror grasp class. Created by screenwriter David Kajganich (Bones and All, 2018’s Suspiria), the primary season relies on Dan Simmons’ novel about an 1840s Arctic expedition that goes terribly horribly flawed for 2 ships and their seamen.

Starring a who’s-who of character actors together with Jared Harris, Tobias Menzies, and Ciarán Hinds — and with a number of episodes directed by All Quiet on the Western Entrance and Conclave director Edward Berger — it is a swift descent into insanity for the shipmates as meals and sanity runs low within the ice fields. And that is all earlier than one thing unspeakable begins stalking them. Fiercely acted and thrumming with completely calibrated rigidity, The Terror is legitimately one of many biggest items of horror fiction to return out of current instances. So wrap your self tight in your Snuggie and maintain on for pricey life. — J.A.

Easy methods to watch: The Terror is now streaming on Netflix.

25. Crashing

A few years in the past in an instantly post-Fleabag world, I might have made the case that going again to find the 2016 comedy collection Crashing from the UK’s Channel 4 was your alternative to see creator and star Phoebe Waller-Bridge earlier than she broke out large. And that is nonetheless an enormous plus clearly! However right here in a post-Bridgerton and post-Depraved world, Crashing has turn out to be doubly necessary as a result of it is your likelihood to sneak again and see actor Jonathan Bailey as only a wee twinkling, adorably horned-up in each body. 

Crashing sees Waller-Bridge enjoying Lulu, a misplaced younger soul who strikes to London to fulfill again up together with her childhood greatest buddy, Anthony (Damien Molony). Anthony lives there in an deserted hospital as a property guardian alongside a number of of his mates, and the collection follows alongside and gapes in awe on the gang’s messily intertwined intercourse and love lives. Additionally there for that experience is Sam (Bailey), a womanizer who’s on his personal little aspect quest of self-discovery — primarily, that he is scorching to trot for his homosexual male buddy Fred (Amit Shah). As with something Waller-Bridge’s had a hand in, Crashing weaves a brutally humorous story of fuck-uppery. — J.A.

Easy methods to watch: Crashing is now streaming on Netflix.

Asterisks (*) point out the entry description comes from a earlier Mashable streaming record.

UPDATE: Dec. 19, 2024, 12:47 p.m. EST This record was first revealed on Feb. 23, 2020. It has been up to date to mirror the newest streaming choices.