Stranger Things, released in 2016, has quickly become one of the most widely known shows, even spreading globally. From science fiction to romance, this show has a lot to offer, and it’s not something you’ll want to miss. With 90% rotten tomatoes and a People’s Choice Award, it’s an undeniably good and binge-worthy
The White Lotus, a 2021 drama, has been awarded an Emmy for Outstanding Limited Series. The story follows a wealthy family visiting a fancy resort, when things take an unexpected turn. Each season follows a different family with a similar intent: to vacation. Not only is this show a good mystery, but it’s also known for its comedic stance and soap opera feel.
Severance, first released in 2022, is a thought-provoking and mind-blowing journey all throughout. It follows the main character, Adam Scott, a hard worker at a biotech corporation that undergoes “severance”. A procedure that splits your mind and memories into two modes: work mode and personal mode. This thriller comedy will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat and will make you think.
Wednesday, starring Jenna Ortega as the main lead (Wednesday Adams) is a thriller comedy about an odd girl at a new school for “different” kinds of students. Trying to navigate her way through her new home and quirky roommate, all while having supernatural powers she hasn’t quite mastered yet. She’s an unlikely hero and faces great controversy all throughout the film.
Landman is about an oil drilling executive trying to survive and climb the corporate ladder through the dangers of oil drilling in Texas. However, his survival isn’t his only struggle. Among these, he faces complex legal battles, personal issues, and just when things couldn’t get worse, his son joins the business, causing generational conflict. With 77% rotten tomatoes and constant thrill, this show is among the most binge-worthy in this list
Love On The Spectrum is a heartwarming series following seven adults with varying ranges of autism looking for their perfect match. From awkward first dates to lifelong friendships, this show will restore your faith in love. With 88% rotten tomatoes and 2 seasons in, this lighthearted show is almost guaranteed to put you in a good mood.
Fleabag, a British comedy/ drama, focuses on a seemingly troubled woman with comedic inner dialogue. Based in London, she works tirelessly to keep a guinea pig-themed cafe afloat. This show offers a broad range of just about every genre you could want in a film. From tragic and cringeworthy comedy to romance with a Catholic priest bound to end in heartbreak. This series is one of my personal favorites, one of the strongest points being the beautifully directed cinematography.
The Office hardly needs any introduction; this show has captured the love of millions across the U.S. and beyond. A sitcom drama about the lives and friendships within a paper company, Dunder Mifflin. Led by the clueless but loving boss, Michel Scott, all of the employees have a crucial role within the show. This show is a lighthearted comedy that will actually make you laugh, from the “that’s what she said” jokes to characters breaking the fourth wall at unexpected times, pulling you further into the show’s dialogue.
The Sopranos follows a New Jersey mob boss who begins therapy to better help balance his work life with his personal life as a family man. This show dives deep into the daily life of crime and the psychological struggles that come with it. The Sopranos is known for its complex but realistic character development and even more complex narratives. Throughout the show, you’ll be on your toes constantly guessing who you can truly trust. With six seasons and eighty-six episodes, this is an easily bingeable show I highly recommend.
The Beast In Me centers around Maggie, a fantastic writer but also a grief-stricken mother who has just lost her son to a car accident. Maggie struggles to find inspiration, but when she learns of her neighbor Niles, she’s suddenly motivated to write about his secretive and tragic life as a suspect in his late wife’s murder. This show has gotten praise for being an exciting psychological thriller with moments of drama and violent mystery.
