The Best Shows on Netflix to Stream Now

Mar. 15, 2025

Lee Jung-jae on ‘Squid Game’.Photo:No Ju-han/Netflix

No Ju-han/Netflix

When it comes to finding your next show to binge-watch on Netflix, the options are seemingly limitless.

To simplify things, we rounded up the best shows available to stream right now. From titles that are light and fun (think:Heartstopper) to series that are a little more dystopian (likeBlack Mirror), Netflix has an option for every taste and mood. Here’s what to stream now.

Squid Game

Jo Yu-ri and Yim Si-wan on ‘Squid Game’.No Ju-han/Netflix

WatchSquid Gameon Netflix

Younger

Molly Bernard, Sutton Foster and Hilary Duff on ‘Younger’.Nicole Rivelli/ViacomCBS

Recently divorced and adjusting to life as an empty nester, fortysomething Liza Miller (Sutton Foster) gains a boost of confidence once a 26-year-old tattoo artist mistakes her for someone his age. Seizing the moment, Liza pretends to be half her age and reenters the publishing industry, landing a job as the assistant to the head of marketing at Empirical Press, Diana Trout (Miriam Shor). All seven seasons will be available to stream on Jan. 7.

WatchYoungeron Netflix on Jan. 7

The Equalizer

Queen Latifah on ‘The Equalizer’.Mary Kouw/CBS

WatchThe Equalizeron Netflix

Queer Eye

Karamo Brown, Antoni Porowski, Jeremiah Brent, Tan France and Jonathan Van Ness on ‘Queer Eye’.Bronson Farr/Netflix

Bronson Farr/Netflix

WatchQueer Eyeon Netflix

Virgin River

Martin Henderson and Alexandra Breckenridge on ‘Virgin River’.Netflix

Netflix

Thisdrama seriesfollows nurse practitioner Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge), who recently moved to a remote Northern California town called Virgin River, determined to find a new start. When she arrives, she has immediate tension with her new boss (Tim Matheson) and romantic chemistry with a local pub owner (Martin Henderson) — but there’s a lot of mystery surrounding Mel’s history. The first six seasons are available to stream in full, and the series has already been renewed for a seventh.

WatchVirgin Riveron Netflix

Yellowjackets

Liv Hewson and Jasmin Savoy Brown on ‘Yellowjackets’.Kailey Schwerman/SHOWTIME

Showtime’s hit series(of which the first season is streaming on Netflix) unfolds across two timelines: one in 1996, when a high school women’s soccer team is stranded for months on end in the Canadian wilderness after a plane crash, and another 25 years later, where the survivors still grapple with their collective trauma. With multiple Emmy nominations anda powerhouse cast— includingMelanie Lynskey, Tawny Cypress,Juliette Lewis,Christina Ricciand more — this drama thriller has plenty of sting.

WatchYellowjacketson Netflix

Heartstopper

Kit Connor and Joe Locke on ‘Heartstopper’.Samuel Dore/Netflix

Samuel Dore/Netflix

WatchHeartstopperon Netflix

The Perfect Couple

Clockwise from upper left: Sam Nivola, Billy Howle, Liev Schreiber, Jack Reynor, Dakota Fanning, Nicole Kidman and Eve Hewson on ‘The Perfect Couple’.Seacia Pavao/Netflix

Seacia Pavao/Netflix

Netflix cordially invites you to the wedding disaster of the season. Amelia Sacks (Eve Hewson) is set to marry into the wealthy Winbury dynasty on Nantucket Island, Mass., with her soon-to-be mother-in-law (Nicole Kidman) overseeing every last detail. But when a body washes up on shore, an investigation puts the nuptial plans on ice; skeletons start slipping out of closets and everyone in the wedding party becomes a suspect.

WatchThe Perfect Coupleon Netflix

Love Is Blind

The group of female contestants cheering their drinks in season 7 of ‘Love Is Blind’.Courtesy of Netflix

Courtesy of Netflix

Is love really blind? This reality show, designed as a social experiment, aims to discover the answer to that very question.Nick LacheyandVanessa Lacheyhost the series, during which contestants get engaged before ever seeing each other. After the proposal, they can meet and experience the real world together before deciding if they will ultimately say, “I do.” Season 8 premieres on Valentine’s Day 2025.

WatchLove Is Blindon Netflix

The Lincoln Lawyer

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo and Yaya DaCosta on ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’.Courtesy Of Netflix

Courtesy Of Netflix

WatchThe Lincoln Lawyeron Netflix

UnREAL

From left: Natalie Hall, Tom Brittney, Christopher Russell, Alli Chung and Meagan Holder on ‘UnREAL’.Hulu/Everett/Shutterstock

Hulu/Everett/Shutterstock

WatchUnREALon Netflix

Emily in Paris

Lily Collins on ‘Emily in Paris’.Stephanie Branchu/Netflix

Stephanie Branchu/Netflix

ThisDarren Star-created series is the perfect romantic comedy for a fix of Parisian scenery and low-stakes drama. When American marketing executive Emily Cooper (Lily Collins) moves to Paris for work, she struggles to adjust to her new home and co-workers. With seemingly endless faux pas and Midwestern naiveté,Emily in Parisis a great watch for a good laugh.Season 4 was split in two, with both parts available to stream, and the series has beenrenewed for season 5.

WatchEmily in Parison Netflix

Fear the Walking Dead

The cast of AMC’s ‘Fear the Walking Dead’.AMC

AMC

Premiering in 2015,Fear the Walking Deadbecame thefirst of manyWalking Deadspinoffs. The first three installments center on a melded family fighting their way through the early days of a zombie apocalypse in L.A., while the rest of the series runs parallel to the original show. Starting Aug. 19, all eight seasons are available to stream on Netflix, featuring performances fromAlycia Debnam-Carey,Colman Domingo, Cliff Curtis, Frank Dillane, Kim Dickens and more.

WatchFear the Walking Deadon Netflix

Lost

The cast of ABC’s ‘Lost’.Promotional Photo Courtesy of ABC

WatchLoston Netflix

Your Honor

Bryan Cranston on ‘Your Honor’.Showtime

Showtime

As a reputable New Orleans judge, Michael Desiato (Bryan Cranston) finds himself caught between a rock and a hard place when his teenage son, Adam (Hunter Doohan), kills another teen in a hit-and-run incident. At first, Michael urges Adam to come clean and confess, but his outlook drastically shifts when learning that the victim is the son of a powerful mob boss (Michael Stuhlbarg).

WatchYour Honoron Netflix

Suits

Gabriel Macht and Patrick J. Adams on ‘Suits’.Shane Mahood/USA Network/Courtesy Everett

Shane Mahood/USA Network/Courtesy Everett

Despite not having a degree, Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams) uses his photographic memory to work alongside big-league lawyer Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht) at a fictional New York City law firm, where they go on to win various cases with the rookie’s secret ability. Streaming all nine seasons on Netflix, thislegal drama series— which aired on USA Network from 2011 to 2019 — also featuresRick Hoffman,Meghan Markle,Sarah Rafferty,Gina Torres,Amanda Schull,Dulé HillandKatherine Heigl.

WatchSuitson Netflix

How I Met Your Mother

From left: Alyson Hannigan, Jason Segel, Josh Radnor, Cobie Smulders and Neil Patrick Harris on ‘How I Met Your Mother’.Eric McCandless/FOX

WatchHow I Met Your Motheron Netflix

Dexter

Michael C. Hall on ‘Dexter’.Randy Tepper/Showtime

WatchDexteron Netflix

Bridgerton

Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton and Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington in season 3 of ‘Bridgerton’.Courtesy of Netflix

WatchBridgertonon Netflix

Sweet Tooth

From left: Christian Convery, Naledi Murray and Stefania LaVie Owen on ‘Sweet Tooth’.Matt Klitscher/Netflix

Matt Klitscher/Netflix

WatchSweet Toothon Netflix

Outlander

Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan on ‘Outlander’.Robert Wilson/Starz

When a World War II nurse accidentally travels back in time from 1945 to 1743, she must hide her real identity to survive.Outlanderis filled with romance, science fiction and adventure, like the popular novel series on which it is based, andwill end with its eighth season. Seasons 1–6 are presently available to stream.

WatchOutlanderon Netflix

Reba

Dolly Parton, Melissa Peterman and Reba McEntire on ‘Reba’.Getty Images

WatchRebaon Netflix

Killing Eve

Sandra Oh on ‘Killing Eve’.Anika Molnar/BBCA

WatchKilling Eveon Netflix

Sex and the City

Cynthia Nixon, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Sarah Jessica Parker on ‘Sex and the City’.Hbo/Darren Star Productions/Kobal/Shutterstock

Hbo/Darren Star Productions/Kobal/Shutterstock

Get your cosmos ready because all six seasons of HBO’s hit dramedy series are finally strutting onto Netflix (in blue Manolo Blahnik shoes, we assume). First premiering in June 1998,Sex and the Cityfollows the fabulous foursome — fashion-forward writer Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), no-nonsense lawyer Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), romantic idealist Charlotte (Kristin Davis) and hypersexual Samantha (Kim Cattrall) — as they lean on each other through the ups and downs of life in the Big Apple.

WatchSex and the Cityon Netflix

The Conners

The cast of ‘The Conners’.Robert Trachtenberg/Walt Disney Television via Getty

WatchThe Connerson Netflix

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

From left: Stephanie Beatriz, Andre Braugher, Andy Samberg, Melissa Fumero and Joe Lo Truglio on ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’.Jordin Althaus/NBC

WatchBrooklyn Nine-Nineon Netflix

Girls5eva

From left: Busy Phillips, Sara Bareillis, Renée Elise Goldsberry and Paula Pell on ‘Girls5eva’.Heidi Gutman/Peacock

WatchGirls5evaon Netflix

Griselda

Sofia Vergara as Griselda Blanco on ‘Griselda’.Courtesy of Netflix

While you might know her as the hilariously fierce Gloria Pritchett fromModern Family,Sofía Vergaraunveils a much darker side as both the star and producer in this six-part limited series. Vergaradelivers a powerhouse performanceasGriselda Blanco, the unyielding Colombian drug queenpin who raked in billions through the illegal cocaine trade in Miami during the ’70s and ’80s.

WatchGriseldaon Netflix

My Wife & Kids

Damon Wayans on ‘My Wife & Kids’.Abc-Tv/Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock

Abc-Tv/Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock

WatchMy Wife & Kidson Netflix

This Is Us

Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz and Justin Hartley on ‘This Is Us’.Ron Batzdorff/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Gear up for a soul-stirring ride with NBC’s family drama series that traces the intertwined lives of the Pearson clan: parents Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) and Rebecca Pearson (Mandy Moore) and their triplets Kevin (Justin Hartley), Kate (Chrissy Metz) and Randall (Sterling K. Brown). Transpiring across various timelines, the Pearsons dredge up revelations from the past while confronting present-day challenges — spanning from mental health, substance abuse and beyond. All six seasons ofThis Is Usare available to stream on Netflix, so make sure to keep those tissues within reach.

WatchThis Is Uson Netflix

Young Sheldon

Iain Armitage on ‘Young Sheldon’.Bill Inoshita/CBS via Getty

He’s ahead of his time, so let’s all catch up! Serving as a prequel toThe Big Bang Theory, the hit CBS sitcom traces the early years of a familiar child prodigy (Iain Armitage) as he navigates adolescence with his high-level intellect in late-’80s and early-’90s Texas. With narration from the original Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons), the show now hits Netflix for the first time, with six out ofseven seasonsready to stream.

WatchYoung Sheldonon Netflix

The Crown

Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana on ‘The Crown’.Netflix

With six seasons all available to binge, this beloved period drama focuses on the reign ofQueen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne at only 25 years old. With an ever-evolving cast, includingClaire Foy,Matt SmithandOlivia Colman,The Crownis an award-winning series known for stunning performances and intricate story lines, all based onthe royal family.

WatchThe Crownon Netflix

Six Feet Under

Rachel Griffiths and Frances Conroy on ‘Six Feet Under’.Doug Hyun/HBO/Everett

The Fischer clan is making its debut on Netflix — and they’re to die for. This early-2000s HBO tragicomedy series delves into the lives of a grieving family, whose remaining members find themselves at the helm of the Fisher & Sons Funeral Home in Los Angeles after their patriarch dies. With all five seasons available,Six Feet UnderstarsPeter Krause,Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy,Lauren Ambrose, Freddy Rodriguez and Mathew St. Patrick, among others.

WatchSix Feet Underon Netflix

Ugly Betty

WatchUgly Bettyon Netflix

Sex Education

Asa Butterfield on ‘Sex Education’.Samuel Taylor/Netflix

Samuel Taylor/Netflix

WatchSex Educationon Netflix

Insecure

Issa Rae, Yvonne Orji and Natasha Rothwell on ‘Insecure’.Raymond Liu/HBO

Raymond Liu/HBO

Beforeher role as the president of Barbie Land,Issa Raewas creating and starring onHBO’sInsecure. The critically acclaimed dramedy series revolves around the lives of two best friends, Issa (Rae) and Molly (Yvonne Orji), as they navigate life’s most cringeworthy moments — and differing paths to fulfilling relationships and careers — as modern Black women. With an impressive 14 Emmy nominations (and one win) under its belt,all five seasonsof the show are now available to stream on Netflix.

WatchInsecureon Netflix

Black Mirror

‘Black Mirror’.Ana Blumekron/Netflix

Ana Blumekron/Netflix

If you’re in the mood to be creeped out, this dystopian anthology series is a good place to start. Often described as “trippy,“Black Mirrorexplores futuristic, high-tech worlds and their unique dangers.The six seasonsstreaming now on Netflix are worth tuning in for while awaiting season 7.

WatchBlack Mirroron Netflix

The Witcher

Henry Cavill and Freya Allan on ‘The Witcher’.Netflix

WatchThe Witcheron Netflix

Beef

Ali Wong on ‘Beef’.Andrew Cooper/Netflix

When two unhappy strangers meet during a road rage altercation, they spiral down a path of revenge and seek out ways to ruin each other’s lives. StarringAli WongandSteven Yeunin season 1, this Emmy-winning dark comedy anthology series from A24 is worth taking a spin.The show has been renewed for a second seasonwith a new cast.

WatchBeefon Netflix

You

Penn Badgley and Stephen Hagan on ‘You’.Courtesy of Netflix

Ditching the the glitz and glamor ofGossip Girl,Penn Badgleynow resorts to sporting a baseball cap and beard as serial killer Joe Goldberg on Netflix’s hit series. Thefourth seasonofYoufinds Joe in London, where he plans to stay low as a professor and far away from old patterns, but becomes wrapped up with a potentially murderous group of socialites. The show’supcoming fifth seasonwill be its last.

WatchYouon Netflix

Grace and Frankie

Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin on ‘Grace and Frankie’.Suzanne Tenner/NETFLIX

WatchGrace and Frankieon Netflix

The Mindy Project

Mindy Kaling and Ed Weeks on ‘The Mindy Project’.V Zink/20th Century Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock

BeforeThe Officealum’s now-extensive catalog of creations (Never Have I Ever,The Sex Lives of College Girls,Velmaand more), there wasThe Mindy Project. In this comedy series,Mindy Kalingstars as a New York OB/GYN named Mindy, who tries to navigate through her life in scrubs while trying to score the rom-com love of her dreams.

WatchThe Mindy Projecton Netflix

Wednesday

Luis Guzmán, Jenna Ortega and Catherine Zeta-Jones on ‘Wednesday’.netflix

Tim Burtonis the latest director to take on the mysterious and spookyAddams Familywith this series, which focuses on the elder Addams child, Wednesday, as she navigates her new supernatural high school.Jenna Ortegaplays the titular role whileCatherine Zeta-Jones,Gwendoline ChristieandChristina Ricci— who starred as Wednesday Addams in Barry Sonennfeld’sAddams Familyfilms from the ’90s — play supporting roles, among several others.

WatchWednesdayon Netflix

Derry Girls

The cast of ‘Derry Girls’.Netflix

WatchDerry Girlson Netflix

Stranger Things

WatchStranger Thingson Netflix

Gilmore Girls

Alexis Beldel and Lauren Graham on ‘Gilmore Girls’.Mitchell Haddad/The WB

WatchGilmore Girlson Netflix

Seinfeld

Clockwise from lower left: Jason Alexander, Jerry Stiller, Michael Richards and Jerry Seinfeld on ‘Seinfeld’.Netflix

WatchSeinfeldon Netflix

Dead to Me

Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini on ‘Dead to Me’.Saeed Adyani/NETFLIX

Liz Feldmancreated this dark dramedy starringChristina ApplegateandLinda Cardellini. After Jen (Applegate) loses her husband in a hit-and-run, the two women form an unlikely friendship — but Judy (Cardellini) has a terrible secret that could ruin everything. The entire series (three seasons) of the show is now streaming.

WatchDead to Meon Netflix

Peaky Blinders

Cillian Murphy on ‘Peaky Blinders’.Netflix

WatchPeaky Blinderson Netflix

The Good Place

From left: Kristen Bell, D’Arcy Carden, Manny Jacinto, Jameela Jamil and Ted Danson on ‘The Good Place’.Colleen Hayes/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

This Emmy-nominated comedy explores what happens after death. In the series, which ran for four seasons on NBC, humans are either sent to “the Good Place” or “the Bad Place” depending on how they behaved morally throughout their life. The ensemble cast featuresKristen Bell,William Jackson Harper,Ted DansonandJameela Jamil.

WatchThe Good Placeon Netflix

Grey’s Anatomy

Sandra Oh and Ellen Pompeo on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.Michael Desmond/Walt Disney Television via Getty

Grey’s Anatomyis iconic for good reason. The medical drama features an all-star cast — includingEllen Pompeo, Sandra Oh andKatherine Heigl— and a constantly evolving plotline. Tune in toget emotionaland see what all the hype is about.

WatchGrey’s Anatomyon Netflix

source: people.com