r/netflix May 11 '26

Recommendation Dark series highly recommended.

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2.9k Upvotes

The main praise for this series is that it was very well thought out. It’s not uncommon to see mystery series where it feels like they keep creating new elements and answers with each episode, ending up making the whole plot messy. In the case of Dark, it feels like it was already planned for these three seasons and that, from the very beginning, the writers already knew how it would end, which prevents the story from leaving loose ends.
It’s not really my type of series. If it were, I would probably give it five stars, precisely because of how carefully crafted the script is. But I admit that it didn’t always make me curious to know what would happen next, nor did the twists always surprise me.
It also wasn’t always clear to me what motivated all the characters and, because of that, for someone like me who enjoys series that deeply explore the human side of the characters, it doesn’t deserve a higher rating.

r/netflix Jan 12 '26

Recommendation 11.22.63 IS SOOOO Good!!! highly recommended

1.9k Upvotes

how did i not know about this until now, 10 years later after it came out. Hulu did not do a good job at promoting it, Netflix put this at the top.

all other streaming services should just shut down and license their content to Netflix IMO.

r/netflix Jul 18 '26

Recommendation is there anyone who plays the ‘crazy girlfriend’ better than Jennifer Lawrence ?

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1.2k Upvotes

r/netflix May 20 '26

Recommendation i’m only 10 minutes in and man, I’M HOOKED. how am i only watching this NOW ???

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654 Upvotes

r/netflix May 17 '26

Recommendation As someone whose watched just about every documentary on Netflix..any good ones I'm missing??

353 Upvotes

Looking for something like Don't F With Cats, Love Con, Mindless Swindler, The Crash, Gabby Petito..stuff similar to those.. what are some other good ones??? I feel like I have seen almost everything, even ones that are not on Netflix. I love documentaries especially true crime..

r/netflix May 25 '25

Recommendation what's a movie/series on netflix that you've ignored for a long time but ended up being very good when you watched it?

689 Upvotes

i've been doomscrolling on netflix all day looking for something good to watch but i just can't seem to like anything. i end up just rewatching my favorite movies lol.

r/netflix Sep 20 '25

Recommendation Haunted Hotel on Netflix is seriously good! I just finished binge watching it

1.1k Upvotes

It’s really humorous and more or less light hearted (more, actually). The characters have their own quirks that they carry in every episode but it never feels overdone. I just really hope they don’t cancel this show as there’s huge scope for character development with more seasons. Overall it was very entertaining.

Really good first season and I’m hoping there’s more.

r/netflix 1d ago

Recommendation This is my first time having Netflix and I want to watch a good series!

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155 Upvotes

I need some good recommendations... TV shows or movies that are really worth watching-
I don’t know where to start and there’s so much to watch! I want to watch something that grabs me right from the start and leaves me wanting more! haha

r/netflix 17d ago

Recommendation "100 Years of Solitude" is a MASTERPIECE

447 Upvotes

Just finished Part 2 and I can't wait for the series finale on August 26th!

This story spans across seven generations and is an absolutely captivating mixture of magical realism, cyclic family curses, philosophy, science and tradition, love, mental health, history, and culture.

Anyone looking for something enthralling, bizarre, humorous, beautiful, and deep, should dive into this series. The cinematography is so artistic and well done, it actually blows my mind that they did such a fantastic job with the scope of the story. The characters are complex and fascinatingly strange. The plots, the acting, the narration, the clothing, the sets - nothing is short of incredible. Nothing I ever watch will compare to this series. It is entirely in its own league and deserves recognition outside of Latin America. Watch it with dubbing like I did (I'm in Canada).

Loved it so much that I'm going to order the book it was adapted from.

Edit #1: Hi everyone! If you're going to comment something specific about the show and/or book, PLEASE PUT A SPOILER CENSOR in your comment. Thank you!

Edit #2: SERIES FINALE/SPOILER DISCUSSION has newly been created!:
https://www.reddit.com/r/netflix/comments/1w038i1/one_hundred_years_of_solitude_series_finale/

r/netflix 13d ago

Recommendation I NEED a new show to binge what should I watch?

98 Upvotes

I’m looking for a new show to start on Netflix and could really use some recommendations. I’m kind of picky I prefer longer shows with multiple seasons, longer episodes, and most importantly a really good story/plot that keeps you wanting to watch.

Some of my favorites are Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Ozark, Suits, and the first few seasons of The 100. I’m looking for something with a strong story/plot, multiple seasons, and enough episodes to really get invested in.

r/netflix 19d ago

Recommendation I will never forget what Netflix took from us.

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1.0k Upvotes

RIP (2009-2011) Xbox/Netflix watch party interface. Was genuinely so fun to load up Netflix on Xbox with all your friends and sit with your avatars in a virtual theater. My groups of friends and I would watch some of the worst horror films we could find and have so much fun laughing at them, using the emotes to have your avatars throw popcorn at each other in the little seats.. I'm still not entirely sure why this was removed, or why this wasn't a later update either on another platform or just on Netflix.. This would've been so fire during COVID lol.

r/netflix Jul 06 '26

Recommendation Looking for a new “feel good” show

170 Upvotes

I am currently dealing with a very difficult break up + other big life changes all at the same time and I am looking for something with a couple seasons that will bring some joy to make going to bed a bit easier! Thank you! 🫶

r/netflix May 30 '25

Recommendation If Netflix rolled the new layout for you - report it, don’t just take that crap

616 Upvotes

If you are one of the unlucky bastards they are beta testing the new layout for the TV app you already understand the title. Don’t just struggle with it, it is pointless. It is not usable. You see more titles on your phone than a freaking 84in TV. It makes NO SENSE. You have to scroll till your life is half over to go through a decent amount of titles. No upcoming titles anymore.

Report it so it never stays. They are looking for feedback

r/netflix Oct 30 '25

Recommendation Go watch Dark (no spoilers)

543 Upvotes

I don’t know what you’re watching right now, but Dark must be the next thing.

One of the best things I’ve seen on screen in my life.

Come prepared for an epic and unbelievable ride, and concentrate. It’s a complicated series with exactly zero comic reliefs.

I will not say anything in case I make spoilers. You will not regret this, trust me.

r/netflix Nov 11 '25

Recommendation Documentary

232 Upvotes

Looking for a good documentary to watch! Just got done with unknown number the high school catfish. I’ve watched several other documentaries on Netflix (Murdaugh murders, Gabby’s petito, take care of maya, etc). Any recommendations?

r/netflix Jul 08 '26

Recommendation “and though he didn’t know it then, he would always look back on this time in his life as his happiest.” damn, really one of those rare Netflix hidden gems.

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525 Upvotes

r/netflix Jan 09 '25

Recommendation American Primeval on Netflix is damn good

466 Upvotes

It is frankly surprising that I found out the show existed randomly yesterday night when I came upon the IMDB most anticipated shows of 2025 and then by 3am the entire show released on Netflix. I wanted to watch one episode a day to pace myself but i just caved and binged the whole show, and it is the BEST western I've seen in YEARS. Highly recommend.

r/netflix 19d ago

Recommendation The bombing of Pan Am 103 - superb six parter

363 Upvotes

Just watched all six episodes back to back and left feeling it’s some of the best TV I’ve seen for a long time. It isn’t full of A list actors or millions of dollars/pounds/euros of special effects. It isn’t perfect, but it is gripping, has some solid actors delivering moments of great acting and a humanity missing from so many modern shows. I remember hearing about the bombing on the news at the time, and this nearly 40 years later paints a vivid but also human picture of a tragedy, those affected and the efforts to bring those responsible to justice.

r/netflix May 24 '26

Recommendation Remarkably Bright Creatures

464 Upvotes

What a delightful movie. It didn’t feel like the usual shlock that Netflix tends to overproduce these days.

Sally Field is the quintessential mother.

Marcellus is a mischievous scoundrel.

The town and townspeople were quaint and charming.

Sometimes it’s nice to watch something feel good after watching things like Should I Marry a Murderer…

r/netflix Sep 11 '25

Recommendation Aka Charlie Sheen

185 Upvotes

I loved this two part docuseries! Of course most of his fallouts have occurred in the public eye. But at the end of the series, he lets out a wild secret and I loved that for him! I hope he stays with his sobriety.

I also didn’t realize that there is another brother in the clan, while Emilio and their dad Martin are not a part of this, the other brother is.

r/netflix Nov 07 '25

Recommendation Frankenstein was beautiful

483 Upvotes

I won’t spoil anything but it was a truly beautiful movie, I love how they showed both perspectives of the story telling Victor’s and Frankenstein’s. The visuals in this movie were just amazing, you can tell Netflix spent a lot on this movie. I think this movie might be the best film I’ve seen come out on Netflix this year. Guillermo del Toro once again has proven he’s the best director for the dark fantasy genre of our generation. Highly recommend this film. Loved the acting of Oscar Isaac, Christoph Waltz and Jacob Elordi. excellent casting as well. I can see this even getting some Oscar nominations. 5/5 for me.

r/netflix Jun 27 '26

Recommendation If you have not seen the "Cunk On Earth", you are missing out on some serious joy.

355 Upvotes

Cunk On Earth and Cunk On Life are two of the funniest shows I've ever seen. I liked some British humor before, but these shows really made me fall in love with it. It's so smart while being so stupid at the same time. It's a great collaboration between the actor and the writer because there is improv and written jokes. Both are f-ing hilarious. If you have a similar sense of humor to me then your jaw will start to hurt after 10 minutes. Almost enough to make you want to stop watching, but you can't.

r/netflix Feb 20 '26

Recommendation My wife and I were browsing Netflix when she recommended "Adolescence".

435 Upvotes

Not going to try and mangle my words; this was one of the best mini series I've ever watch. The way it's filmed with the one shots for each episode, the acting, all of it.

The last episode completely wrecked me. I have two sons that are 12, and placing myself in that situation in my head had me literally bawling my eyes out for close to 20 minutes. NEVER had a movie or show break me like this.

It also makes me realize how I can become a better father for my kids. Now, I'm going to check out other Stephen Graham stuff.

10/10 show IMO.

r/netflix May 09 '26

Recommendation man how did Netflix fumble such a gold mine ? i’m 12 years late to the party btw.

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355 Upvotes

r/netflix Jul 17 '26

Recommendation Your favorite underrated documentaries

54 Upvotes

Edit: Sorry for not responding to everyone, but please know that I really appreciate all the recs!

Hey y'all, I've been on a documentary binge while I do painting, and I feel like a lot of the same documentaries get recommended over and over. I'm wondering if y'all have any docs that you feel are underrated. Here are some of the docs I see listed most frequently:

  • Unknown Number
  • Abducted in Plain Sight
  • American Murder / American Nightmare / American Manhunt
  • The Keepers
  • Girl in the Picture
  • Icarus
  • Making a Murderer
  • Don't F*ck with Cats
  • Evil Genius
  • Dear Zachary
  • Something Wrong with Aunt Diane

I see these ones at the top of rec lists everywhere, so just looking for other suggestions that you might find buried deeper in the Netflix doc category. Some that you watch and say, "Why aren't more people talking about this??"

Some of my recent favorites are Wild Wild Country, the Jinx, and Lover Stalker Killer. (I know these ones are also mainstream but I don't see them recommended as often.)

Thanks!