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60 of the Best TV Shows on Netflix That Will Keep You Entertained

CNET · Apr 29, 2026, 1:00 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • We've all done the infinite scroll on the Netflix app, spending an hour looking for something to watch before giving up.
  • We've also found underrated or critically acclaimed originals you can't find anywhere else.
  • If you love gritty crime dramas, Netflix's new release Bandi is a solid option.

We've all done the infinite scroll on the Netflix app, spending an hour looking for something to watch before giving up. Sometimes there are just too many shows to choose from. And the last thing anyone wants is to get a few hours into something that's not worth finishing.

To save your precious time, we've compiled a list of our favorite shows on Netflix, from some of the streamer's most iconic flagship series, such as Stranger Things and The Crown, to reliable classics including Gilmore Girls and Scandal. We've also found underrated or critically acclaimed originals you can't find anywhere else. We'll let you know which series have just arrived or are about to leave, too, so you can prioritize your watch list.

If you love gritty crime dramas, Netflix's new release Bandi is a solid option. The show, set in the French-controlled territory of Martinique, is about a group of siblings orphaned after their mother's death. As older siblings struggle to find a way to support the younger kids, one of the brothers sinks deeper into the criminal underworld, becoming a drug lord and endangering his family. The eight-episode series debuted in the top 10.

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