The 22 Best Netflix Original Series of All Time

From prestige dramas to twisted documentaries, this lineup covers everything that made binge-watching a cultural obsession. Which one takes the crown?

1

Stranger Things

A supernatural sci-fi thriller set in 1980s Indiana where kids battle otherworldly creatures and government conspiracies.

1000pts

2

Lupin

A French heist thriller inspired by the gentleman thief Arsene Lupin, following a man seeking revenge for his father's injustice.

910pts

3

Bridgerton

A lavish Regency-era romance series following the powerful Bridgerton family navigating high-society London courtship.

871pts

4

House of Cards

A ruthless and calculating congressman manipulates his way to the White House in this acclaimed political thriller.

762pts

5

Tiger King

A docuseries exploring the insane world of big-cat breeders and the feud between eccentric zoo owner Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin.

762pts

6

Money Heist

A group of thieves led by a criminal mastermind executes an elaborate heist on the Royal Mint of Spain.

762pts

7

Orange Is the New Black

A privileged New Yorker's world is upended when she serves time in a women's federal prison.

762pts

8

Arcane

An acclaimed animated series set in the League of Legends universe exploring the origins of rivals Vi and Jinx.

708pts

9

Wednesday

A coming-of-age mystery following Wednesday Addams as she attends Nevermore Academy and investigates supernatural killings.

708pts

10

The Crown

A lavish historical drama chronicling the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and the British Royal Family across decades.

708pts

11

The Last Dance

An intimate documentary series about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls' legendary final championship run in 1997-98.

708pts

12

The Witcher

A solitary monster hunter navigates a dangerous world where humans can be more monstrous than the beasts he slays.

708pts

13

Emily in Paris

A young American marketing executive moves to Paris for work and navigates love, culture clashes, and ambitious career goals.

643pts

14

Mindhunter

Two FBI agents pioneer criminal psychology by interviewing serial killers to understand their methods in the 1970s.

643pts

15

Dark

A mind-bending German sci-fi thriller where four interconnected families unravel a time-travel conspiracy spanning centuries.

643pts

16

Narcos

A crime drama chronicling the rise and fall of Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar and his empire.

643pts

17

BoJack Horseman

An animated dark comedy about a washed-up 90s sitcom star who happens to be a horse, struggling with addiction and fame.

566pts

18

Ozark

A financial advisor launders money for a drug cartel in the Missouri Ozarks, entangling his entire family in crime.

566pts

19

Outer Banks

A group of working-class teens in the Outer Banks embark on a treasure hunt that puts them in the crosshairs of a dangerous enemy.

566pts

20

Dahmer

A limited series dramatizing the disturbing crimes of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer and the systemic failures that enabled him.

566pts

21

The Umbrella Academy

A dysfunctional family of adopted superhero siblings reunites to solve the mystery of their father's death and an impending apocalypse.

471pts

22

Squid Game

A Korean survival drama where cash-strapped contestants compete in deadly children's games for a massive prize.

471pts