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The Best Streaming Netflix TV Shows

Updated November 20, 2020 2.7m votes 38.2k voters 1.7m views399 items

List RulesSerial TV shows that are currently streaming on Netflix. No movies.

The best streaming Netflix TV shows include some great television dramas, sci-fi/adventure shows, sitcoms, and reality TV programs. From original Netflix series to shows from cable networks, there is some truly great stuff to watch on Netflix. What are the best shows on Netflix? With so many choices, how can anyone decide which show to watch? Some might opt to revisit old favorites, while other viewers are looking to check out some more recent TV shows that they missed during their original runs. What TV shows are streaming on Netflix? This list is all about deciding which Netflix streaming TV shows are the ones that are must-see television. Be sure to vote for your personal favorites, and vote down any shows you just couldn't get through. Also, feel free to add any great streaming Netflix series that aren't listed.

Having a lot of options is not exactly a bad thing, but with the multitude of available Netflix top streaming television programs, it can be a little overwhelming. Sure, Netflix "suggests" shows for you, but let's face it: Sometimes that doesn't work out so well. Hopefully, if you're on the fence about committing to a particular streaming TV show on Netflix, this list can help you out a bit.

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Jericho
Hans Matheson, Clarke Peters
Premiered: 2006
Genres (Tv): Action/Adventure, Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction, Drama, Adventure film, Action
Jericho is an American post-apocalyptic action-drama series that centers on the residents of... more on Wikipedia
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10,126
3,041
The Vampire Diaries
Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley
Premiered: 2009
Genres (Tv): Supernatural, Drama, Horror, Fantasy
The Vampire Diaries (The CW, 2009) is an American supernatural teen drama television series... more on Wikipedia
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10,521
3,029
The Office
Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson
Premiered: 2005
Genres (Tv): Sitcom, Mockumentary
The Office (NBC, 2005) is an American mockumentary sitcom television series developed by Greg... more on Wikipedia
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9,618
2,716
Lost Girl
Anna Silk, Kris Holden-Ried
Premiered: 2010
Genres (Tv): Supernatural drama, Drama, Fantasy
Lost Girl is a Canadian supernatural drama television series that premiered on Showcase on... more on Wikipedia
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9,878
2,805
Hell on Wheels
Anson Mount, Colm Meaney
Premiered: 2011
Genres (Tv): Western, Period drama
Hell on Wheels (AMC, 2011) is an American/Canadian Western television series created by Joe... more on Wikipedia
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9,578
2,740
Lilyhammer
Steven Van Zandt, Trond Fausa
Premiered: 2012
Genres (Tv): Police procedural, Drama, Comedy-drama, Comedy
Lilyhammer is a Norwegian television series, starring Steven Van Zandt, about a fictional New... more on Wikipedia
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10,047
2,902
The IT Crowd
Chris O'Dowd, Richard Ayoade
Premiered: 2006
Genres (Tv): Sitcom
The IT Crowd (Channel 4, 2006) is a British sitcom created by Graham Linehan. In the basement... more on Wikipedia
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9,895
2,763
Grey's Anatomy
Ellen Pompeo, Justin Chambers
Premiered: 2005
Genres (Tv): Soap opera, Comedy, Medical drama
Grey's Anatomy (ABC, 2005) is an American medical soap opera television series created by... more on Wikipedia
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10,589
3,017
Black Mirror
Daniel Kaluuya, Toby Kebbell
Premiered: 2011
Genres (Tv): Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction, Fantasy
Black Mirror (Netflix, 2011) is a British television anthology series created by Charlie... more on Wikipedia
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10,228
2,960
Peaky Blinders
Cillian Murphy, Cillian Murphy
Premiered: 2013
Genres (Tv): Crime, History, Drama
Peaky Blinders (BBC Two, 2013) is a British television action drama created by Steven Knight,... more on Wikipedia
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10,113
3,026
Gossip Girl
Blake Lively, Leighton Meester
Premiered: 2007
Genres (Tv): Teen drama
Gossip Girl (The CW, 2007) is an American teen drama television series created by Josh... more on Wikipedia
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9,855
2,868
Trailer Park Boys
John Paul Tremblay, Robb Wells
Premiered: 2001
Genres (Tv): Television comedy, Mockumentary, Comedy-drama, Comedy
Trailer Park Boys (Showcase, 2001) is a Canadian mockumentary black comedy-drama sitcom... more on Wikipedia
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9,806
2,801
The Twilight Zone
Rod Serling, Robert McCord
Premiered: 1959
Genres (Tv): Anthology, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction
The Twilight Zone is a 1959 American television anthology series created by Rod Serling. It is... more on Wikipedia
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10,054
2,891
Merlin
Colin Morgan, Angel Coulby
Premiered: 2008
Genres (Tv): Historical drama, Sword and sorcery, Medieval fantasy, Adventure
Merlin (BBC One, 2008) is a British fantasy-adventure drama television series based on the... more on Wikipedia
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9,933
3,034
Glee
Lea Michele, Jane Lynch
Premiered: 2009
Genres (Tv): Teen drama, Musical
Glee (Fox, 2009) is an American musical comedy-drama television series created by Ryan Murphy,... more on Wikipedia
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10,032
2,915
NCIS
Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly
Premiered: 2003
Genres (Tv): Crime Fiction, Action/Adventure, Police procedural, Drama, Thriller
NCIS is an American police procedural drama television series, revolving around a fictional... more on Wikipedia
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10,362
3,037
Criminal Minds
Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler
Premiered: 2005
Genres (Tv): Crime Fiction, Police procedural, Crime, Suspense, Drama
Criminal Minds (CBS, 2005) is an American police-procedural television program. The series... more on Wikipedia
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2,948
American Horror Story
Connie Britton, Dylan McDermott
Premiered: 2011
Genres (Tv): Anthology, Horror, Supernatural
American Horror Story (FX, 2011) is an American anthology horror television series created by... more on Wikipedia
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10,362
3,039
The Originals
Joseph Morgan, Daniel Gillies
Premiered: 2013
Genres (Tv): Romance Film, Supernatural drama, Teen drama, Suspense, Drama
The Originals (The CW, 2013) is an American television series created by Julie Plec, and is a... more on Wikipedia
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9,736
2,859
Skins
Kaya Scodelario, Nicholas Hoult
Premiered: 2007
Genres (Tv): Teen drama, Comedy-drama
Skins (E4, 2007) is a British teen comedy-drama television series created by Bryan Elsley and... more on Wikipedia
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9,733
2,814
The 4400
Joel Gretsch, Jacqueline McKenzie
Premiered: 2004
Genres (Tv): Miniseries, Drama, Science Fiction
The 4400 (USA Network, 2004) is an American science fiction television series created by René... more on Wikipedia
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10,240
3,017
Bates Motel
Freddie Highmore, Vera Farmiga
Premiered: 2013
Genres (Tv): Drama
Bates Motel (A&E, 2013) is an American psychological horror drama television series based on... more on Wikipedia
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9,856
2,986
Weeds
Mary-Louise Parker, Kevin Nealon
Premiered: 2005
Genres (Tv): Black comedy, Comedy-drama, Satire
Weeds (Showtime, 2005) is an American dark comedy-drama television series created by Jenji... more on Wikipedia
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10,129
2,953
Longmire
Robert Taylor, Katee Sackhoff
Premiered: 2012
Genres (Tv): Crime drama, Neo-Western
Longmire (A&E, 2012) is an American modern Western crime drama television series developed by... more on Wikipedia
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9,800
2,864
The Andy Griffith Show
Andy Griffith, Ron Howard
Premiered: 1960
Genres (Tv): Sitcom, Comedy
The Andy Griffith Show is an American sitcom, which originally ran on CBS from October 3, 1960... more on Wikipedia

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