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These five near-perfect Netflix shows are worth watching this week, as they are all-time greats across various genres that all subscribers should check out. Whether you're new to Netflix or have been a longtime subscriber for years now, these five original series consistently rank among the very best shows that Netflix has ever produced and are essentially required viewing at this point.
Although some series were released several years ago and are discontinued, they are still valuable streaming options in Netflix's expansive vault. Between an epic psychological thriller set in a small German town, a highly competitive period drama set in the 1960s, a satirical dark comedy series with themes of power and greed, a masterfully crafted serial killer drama series, and an Emmy-winning crime series that hits close to home, these five Netflix series are nearly perfect and among the best on the platform.
Dark
Dark has been one of Netflix's most critically acclaimed hidden gem series since it premiered back in 2017. The series, which consists of three seasons and 27 episodes, follows the story of a teenage boy who has mysteriously gone missing in a small German town. A group who knew the boy goes searching for him and something he may have left behind, which unravels a dark mystery involving a nearby nuclear power plant and ominous caves. Dark earned a stellar 95% Rotten Tomatoes score and is highly recommended for a Netflix binge this week.
The Queen's Gambit
The Queen's Gambit became an instant streaming sensation during October 2020 when all seven of its episodes first landed on Netflix. Starring Anya Taylor-Joy as Beth Harmon, an orphaned teenager who becomes a global prodigy in chess, the coming-of-age series serves both as a period piece set mostly in the 1960s and a psychological drama, as Beth battles against her own genius and other fierce competitors. Winner of 11 Emmy Awards including Outstanding Limited Series, The Queen's Gambit is about as good as it gets on Netflix.
Beef
Beef has been one of Netflix's biggest award-winning series since its first season premiered in 2023. Originally released as a limited series before its 8 Emmy wins essentially demanded a season 2 expansion, Beef combines dark comedy with psychological drama to create something that is deeply and uniquely human. Season 1's story begins when Steven Yeun's Danny and Ali Wong's Amy get into a road rage incident, which begins to instantly impact the trajectory of their lives. Beef season 2 was just nominated for 16 Emmys and is a must-watch new release on Netflix.
Mindhunter
Mindhunter is an extraordinary crime drama series on Netflix that remains an all-time great despite only getting two seasons, a decision that still baffles many fans to this day. Released in 2017, Mindhunter was executive produced and partially directed by David Fincher, best known for The Social Network and Fight Club, and follows the early days of the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit. Based on real events and featuring chilling portrayals of serial killers like Edmund Kemper and Charles Manson, Mindhunter will forever be Netflix's "one that got away" series that is worth all the hype it has received.
Adolescence
Adolescence has been hailed as one of the greatest things Netflix has ever produced, as the 4-part limited series is incredibly impressive in just about every regard. Sporting a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score of 97% and winner of 8 Emmys, Adolescence tells the unsettling story of a teenage boy who is accused of murdering one of his classmates.
The boy, Jamie Miller, played by breakout star Owen Cooper, is apprehended and interrogated by police as his devastated father, played by series co-creator Stephen Graham, tries to protect him while sorting out the undeniable truth. While not an easy watch, Adolescence will forever be one of Netflix's greatest hits, especially since each episode was filmed in just one take.
