Some of the Best Netflix Series that Will Change Your Life

If you are one of those people who have always had their netflix subscriptions without exactly using them – now is the perfect time to catch up on all those wasted months. Not to say this whole stay-at-home shebang is some sort of blessing in disguise, it is clearly not. However, on the brighter side of things – we all finally have the time to do things we have been putting off because of our busy schedules. Like perhaps, binge watching on the best netflix series! 

Truth be told, watching a series is one of the most effective ways to relax. It distracts you, kind of takes you to a whole other dimension and it is a really good way to pass the time. You choose a title on your dashboard, go through one episode and the next thing you know – it is night time and you are already halfway through the series. 

That being said, if you found yourself in this page looking for some binge-worthy content, look no further! We have come up with a list of some of the best netflix series to help you get through this stay home season. Again, fair warning : no netflix and chill allowed! Practice social distancing to the full extent. *wink* *wink.*.

Black Mirror 

83% Rating on Rotten Tomatoes 

93% of Google Users liked this show 

8.8/10 on iMDB 

While this show has had its fair share of occasional trending moments on Facebook and Twitter (in some cases, across ALL major social media platforms!), it still is safe to say that Black Mirror is an underrated netflix show. Quite frankly, it is a little bit telling of how scary the world might be if we allow technology to completely run our lives. In a setting that is believed to be just slightly more advanced from where we currently are, Black Mirror is a British science fiction ( and dystopian, at that!) anthology series. Each episode revolved around the personal lives of individuals or a group of people and how the misuse of technology manipulates them and their behaviour. Talking about it sounds a bit creepy but believe us, it is worth the binge. If you are the type who also likes going from one episode to the other in no particular order, each episode is a different story so that is something you might like! 

Insatiable 

90% of Google Users liked this show 

6.6/10 on iMDB 

Another title on this list that very well makes it to our selection of underrated netflix shows is Insatiable. If you are looking for a much darker take on the coming-of-age-slash-dramatic-comedy genre, this might be the one that tickles your fancies. Despite some controversial scenes and opinions that were aired on the show, we can all agree that they were able to pull off all sorts of societal issues in an undeniably funny manner. From body image issues, bullying, cultural representation and lgbtq – we honestly cannot think of anything that the show did not touch on. Undeniably, Debbie Ryan gave us a good performance and showed us a different side of her acting range. 

Dynasty 

95% of Google Users liked this show 

7.3/10 on iMDB 

The fans of Dynasty waited for at least a year to get the third season of the show – and for good reason. First aired in the 1980s, Dynasty is a reboot of the prime time television soap opera based on the same name. Ever heard of the running joke ‘ first world problems’? You will be seeing a lot of that in this show. Dynasty follows the story of two of the wealthiest families in America – the Carringtons and the Colbys. What makes this remake much more interesting than the original one is that the storyline has been changed to suit the call of the times. Issues such as gender bias and racism to name a few now come into play and have very well been integrated into the story line. Aside from the glamorous outfits, the avant garde sets, the occasionally petty and unbelievable characters – this show also gives viewers a good glimpse on the dark side of business and what it takes to stay on top. Spoiler : It is not always pretty but the show in itself is worth the watch. 

Stranger Things

93% on Rotten Tomatoes 

8.8/10 iMDB 

97% of Google users liked this show. 

If there is one single best netflix series ever that was able to sustain its hype since the release of its first season, it is definitely Stranger Things. Starring Golden Globe Award-winning Actress Winona Ryder, the series follows the life of Joyce Byers. The story is set in 1983 in a small town in Indiana. Things take an unexpected turn when she loses her 12-year-old son, Will, and she launches an investigation to find him at all costs with the help of local authorities. As they go about their search for answers, they unravel a series of pretty crazy events which involve the government’s secret little experiments, unexplainable and unnatural forces and a little girl who is, to say the least, far from the usual. Its first episode aired back in 2016 and up to this stay, it is still one of the most watched series on Netflix. So much so in fact, that it has become a very famous pop culture reference. 

Sex Education 

94% on Rotten Tomatoes 

8.3/10 iMDB 

96% of Google Users liked this show. 

As its name suggests, Sex Education is quite an interesting take on, well, you guessed it right! Sex. In this unusual and very well-thought out story telling of coming of age, a socially awkward highschool student meets a bad girl with a really good heart and brilliant brain. Together, they try and “help” their schoolmates navigate highschool with their sex and relationships issues while making some money on the side. Aside from the fact that the themes being discussed are far from the ones you would usually see in films or series of the same kind, it is not your usual teen comedy drama because of its peculiar albeit fascinating story line. For instance : they hear about Ed Sheeran on occasion but you will also be seeing them use cassette tapes and flip phones. Truth be told : we are here for it. And it is the small details such as this that make it a show that is worthy of being binge-watched. 

Itaewon Class 

8.2/10 on iMDB 

97% of Google Users liked this show. 

Since this article is all about best underrated netflix shows, hear us out on this one. Here is something a little different and from the other side of the world – South Korea, no less. Just log onto Twitter or Facebook and you will see the Itaewon Class is one of the most raved about series and for good reason. The storyline is absolutely not your usual – something that South Koreans have proven themselves to be good at with the rise of the KDrama Craze. Taking its name from a well-known neighborhood in Seoul, the series takes place in Itaewon where an ex-convict and his friends fight long and hard to make their ambitious aspirations for their street bar come to life, post-imprisonment. The show touches on a whole lot of societal issues – class injustice. Identity, politics and have done so in a flawless story telling manner. Aside from the entertainment value and the thrill you get with every episode, you might also pick up some much needed motivation as well as life and business advice along the way. 

We know, we know : reading subtitles can feel like such a tedious task. However, believe us when we say that it is only on the first three episodes that you will feel the difficulty of reading and trying to stay focused on the story line! 

https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/best-netflix-shows-and-movies-to-binge-watch-now/n Any other netflix series you think should be in this list? Let us know in the comments!