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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9,6872,714Jericho
Hans Matheson, Clarke PetersPremiered: 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... more2
10,0543,004The Vampire Diaries
Nina Dobrev, Paul WesleyPremiered: 2009
Genres (Tv): Supernatural, Drama, Horror, Fantasy
The Vampire Diaries (The CW, 2009) is an American supernatural teen drama television series... more3
9,6092,706Lost Girl
Anna Silk, Kris Holden-RiedPremiered: 2010
Genres (Tv): Supernatural drama, Drama, Fantasy
Lost Girl is a Canadian supernatural drama television series that premiered on Showcase on... more4
9,5722,729Lilyhammer
Steven Van Zandt, Trond FausaPremiered: 2012
Genres (Tv): Police procedural, Drama, Comedy-drama, Comedy
Lilyhammer is a Norwegian television series, starring Steven Van Zandt, about a fictional New... more5
10,0272,884The IT Crowd
Chris O'Dowd, Richard AyoadePremiered: 2006
Genres (Tv): Sitcom
The IT Crowd (Channel 4, 2006) is a British sitcom created by Graham Linehan. In the basement... more6
9,8542,786Hell on Wheels
Anson Mount, Colm MeaneyPremiered: 2011
Genres (Tv): Western, Period drama
Hell on Wheels (AMC, 2011) is an American/Canadian Western television series created by Joe... more7
9,8452,742Grey's Anatomy
Ellen Pompeo, Justin ChambersPremiered: 2005
Genres (Tv): Soap opera, Comedy, Medical drama
Grey's Anatomy (ABC, 2005) is an American medical soap opera television series created by... more8
10,5573,002Black Mirror
Daniel Kaluuya, Toby KebbellPremiered: 2011
Genres (Tv): Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction, Fantasy
Black Mirror (Netflix, 2011) is a British television anthology series created by Charlie... more9
9,8612,877American Horror Story
Connie Britton, Dylan McDermottPremiered: 2011
Genres (Tv): Anthology, Horror, Supernatural
American Horror Story (FX, 2011) is an American anthology horror television series created by... more10
9,8042,923Weeds
Mary-Louise Parker, Kevin NealonPremiered: 2005
Genres (Tv): Black comedy, Comedy-drama, Satire
Weeds (Showtime, 2005) is an American dark comedy-drama television series created by Jenji... more11
10,2112,941Peaky Blinders
Cillian Murphy, Cillian MurphyPremiered: 2013
Genres (Tv): Crime, History, Drama
Peaky Blinders (BBC Two, 2013) is a British television action drama created by Steven Knight,... more12
9,8462,848Trailer Park Boys
John Paul Tremblay, Robb WellsPremiered: 2001
Genres (Tv): Television comedy, Mockumentary, Comedy-drama, Comedy
Trailer Park Boys (Showcase, 2001) is a Canadian mockumentary black comedy-drama sitcom... more13
9,9093,006Glee
Lea Michele, Jane LynchPremiered: 2009
Genres (Tv): Teen drama, Musical
Glee (Fox, 2009) is an American musical comedy-drama television series created by Ryan Murphy,... more14
10,0152,871Merlin
Colin Morgan, Angel CoulbyPremiered: 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... more15
10,0763,012Gossip Girl
Blake Lively, Leighton MeesterPremiered: 2007
Genres (Tv): Teen drama
Gossip Girl (The CW, 2007) is an American teen drama television series created by Josh... more16
9,7992,795The Twilight Zone
Rod Serling, Robert McCordPremiered: 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... more17
10,0002,902NCIS
Mark Harmon, Michael WeatherlyPremiered: 2003
Genres (Tv): Crime Fiction, Action/Adventure, Police procedural, Drama, Thriller
NCIS is an American police procedural drama television series, revolving around a fictional... more18
10,3133,013Criminal Minds
Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray GublerPremiered: 2005
Genres (Tv): Crime Fiction, Police procedural, Crime, Suspense, Drama
Criminal Minds (CBS, 2005) is an American police-procedural television program. The series... more19
10,3373,024The Originals
Joseph Morgan, Daniel GilliesPremiered: 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... more20
9,7262,845Skins
Kaya Scodelario, Nicholas HoultPremiered: 2007
Genres (Tv): Teen drama, Comedy-drama
Skins (E4, 2007) is a British teen comedy-drama television series created by Bryan Elsley and... more21
9,7232,793The 4400
Joel Gretsch, Jacqueline McKenziePremiered: 2004
Genres (Tv): Miniseries, Drama, Science Fiction
The 4400 (USA Network, 2004) is an American science fiction television series created by René... more22
10,2082,993Bates Motel
Freddie Highmore, Vera FarmigaPremiered: 2013
Genres (Tv): Drama
Bates Motel (A&E, 2013) is an American psychological horror drama television series based on... more23
10,1042,933Longmire
Robert Taylor, Katee SackhoffPremiered: 2012
Genres (Tv): Crime drama, Neo-Western
Longmire (A&E, 2012) is an American modern Western crime drama television series developed by... more24
9,7882,852The Andy Griffith Show
Andy Griffith, Ron HowardPremiered: 1960
Genres (Tv): Sitcom, Comedy
The Andy Griffith Show is an American sitcom, which originally ran on CBS from October 3, 1960... more25
9,6532,792Hart of Dixie
Rachel Bilson, Jaime KingPremiered: 2011
Genres (Tv): Medical drama, Drama, Comedy-drama, Comedy
Hart of Dixie (The CW, 2011) is an American comedy-drama television series created by Leila... more