Bored at home? We’ve identified the best Netflix shows to turn to when you just don’t know what to watch.
If you haven’t seen Squid Game yet, now is the time. Upon release, this show quickly rose to the #1 spot globally – and for good reason. The South Korean series is about a “game” where participants compete for millions to pay off all of their debts. Unfortunately, not everyone is lucky enough to survive. Watch now.
Joe Goldberg is all about love and romance – and he’ll do anything for the woman he loves, including stalking, kidnapping, and even murder. And when things go awry, it’s those he seemingly loves most that find themselves in the most danger. Watch now.
If you’re looking for a show that will last you months on end, this is it! Now you can binge-watch all 11 seasons of Shameless, which follows a family from the South Side of Chicago as they navigate poverty, gentrification, racism, addiction, and more. Watch now.
Is technology the key to continually advancing our world? Or will it destroy it? Each episode of Black Mirror explores a new story about a dystopian world fueled by technology gone too far. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to remember every moment of your life, to enact real-life parental controls, or to bring back the dead, this is the show for you. Just get ready to face the hard truth about highly advanced technology. Watch now.
Maid is a series that dives right into social topics like domestic abuse, poverty, and single-motherhood. You can almost feel the pain of fighting to land a job with no form of childcare, trying to keep away from a drunk and abusive ex, and skipping meal after meal in hopes of feeding your child instead. This series was based on a book and was written and produced by two notable creators of Shameless. Watch now.
This show rolls social issues into glamorous entertainment as it follows a group of queer New York underground ballroom stars. Taking place in the ’80s and ’90s, it tackles issues like transphobia, racism, and the AIDS crisis – all while wowing with glitz, glam, and perfect choreography. Watch now.
Not sure what to watch tonight? Any of these series will keep you busy and intrigued. We hope you have your popcorn ready!