Planning for a weekend Netflix series or a good movie is always a huge task. Instead of spending time finding the best Netflix series for you, we have a range of series genres that fit your mood.
As of the second quarter 2024, Netflix had approximately 277.65 million paid subscribers worldwide. With so much content available, it usually gets hard for viewers to watch.
Social media recommendations also get weird as some digital creators make attractive edits of some random show and paradoxically snowball effect occurs and the user develops an urge to watch that, it can be a good series but sometimes not worth watching.
By watching some random web series some masterpieces seem to be forgotten, which users must give it a go as they can create a huge impact on user’s life, some of such shows are recommended below in an orderly manner:
10- Lupin
With an 8.2 rating on IMDB, Lupin quickly managed to grab the attention of the audience.
Lupin is a thrilling French heist drama that is inspired by the life of an iconic character Arsène Lupin. The series follows Assane Diop, a charismatic and intelligent man inspired by the gentleman thief, as he embarks on a complex revenge plot against a wealthy family who wronged his father.
There are currently three seasons available on Netflix with no updates on season four to date.
9- Alice in Borderland
Everyone enjoys playing games, some might even make their games and rules to make it even more interesting. But what happens if suddenly you get stuck into a game and you have to play the game according to the rules of the game masters to level up in hoping to get out of the game? With such a strong plot Alice in Borderland managed to secure a 7.9 rating on IMDB.
Though it is a Japanese series that is the beauty of Netflix, Users can enjoy other countries' content without any barriers with the help of Subtitles or Dubbing. However, I prefer its original form with subtitles.
There are two seasons currently available and the third season is under production.
8- The Witcher
At some stage we all had wanted to swing an actual soured, killing daemons to save the world. With an 8.2 rating on IMDB, The Witcher manages to be a fan favorite. With its flawless CGIs, Pacing of episodes, and character development.
Three seasons are available while season four is in production and season five is already confirmed to be the conclusion of the series.
7- 13 Reasons Why
We all have experienced a point in our lives where things didn’t go as we planned or as they were expected, but such experiences are the ones that make us stronger than ever. Such emotional backdowns teach us what to love and to endure. This series displays such experiences flawlessly with a love interest of our main character ends up taking her own life and leaving tape recordings for his lover explaining why was it done and who was the reason behind it.
Such an overwhelming story manages to score a 7.5 rating on IMDB.13RW has a total of 4 seasons on Netflix.
6- Mindhunter
Seasons enlighten a most important issue in our society why do serial killers take the lives of others? Our main characters try to answer these very questions by interviewing such criminals and trying to understand their sickness. Such a strong storyline deserves its 8.7 rating on IMDB. Two seasons are available on Netflix.
5- Lucifer
We all want to enjoy our weekend in the piece. A nice long weekend after a lifetime of work. The Netflix series Lucifer is exactly that. A devil named Lucifer Morningstar, ruler of hell takes a break and comes to Earth on vacation. Little does he know he fell in love with a LAPD’s detective and joins her in solving murder mysteries.
With six seasons and an 8.1 rating on IMDB, Lucifer is available on Netflix.
4- Money Heist
Now who doesn’t like good old “chor police” stories, A Spanish series named “La Casa De Papel” (House made of paper) widely known as Money Heist will make to up to your toes by its story and planning of the mastermind.
There are a total of five seasons available on Netflix with an 8.2 IMDB rating.
3- Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders is a gripping crime drama set in the aftermath of World War I, following the Shelby family, a ruthless gang operating in Birmingham. It's characterized by its stylish aesthetic, complex characters, and intense storyline. The show masterfully blends historical fiction with crime drama, creating a captivating world of violence, ambition, and family loyalty.
Peaky Blinders has a total of six seasons and a whooping 8.3 IMDB rating.
2- Dark
What if you go into a cave and when you come back you've gone back in time 33 years? This mind-bending season is a must-watch and deserving of its 2nd sport on this list.
Dark is a German sci-fi thriller that explores the interconnectedness of time and its impact on a small town. With complex characters and intricate plotlines, the series keeps viewers guessing until the very end. Prepare to have your perception of time challenged.
The masterpiece of a cinema managed to secure an 8.7 rating on IMDB with only three seasons available for you to watch.
1- Vikings
Who doesn’t like a good historical story, filled with the best characters, amazing fights, beautiful world-building, and insane cinematography? Vikings is full of passion, emotions, and power. Ragnar, our leading character is a Viking and very passionate, and wants to discover new lands. In doing so we as a viewer see him achieving his goals but at what cost? One of his quotes that struck me now is “Power is always dangerous; it attracts the worst and corrupts the best”.
Vikings is a historical drama that immerses viewers in the brutal yet fascinating world of Norse culture. With strong characters, epic battles, and a touch of mythology, the series offers a thrilling exploration of Viking life. The Vikings series has ranked 8.5 rating on IMDB. There are six seasons available on Netflix.
Starting in 1997, Netflix was initially launched as a DVD-by-mail service. Although this model was quite successful with the realization of the potential of streaming technology, Netflix began to offer it as an additional service in 2007.
While streaming media’s demand sky rocked, Netflix truly shifted from DVDs to online streaming in 2010. Though Netflix continued to offer DVDs for quite a while afterward, eventually, due to the overwhelming popularity of streaming, they discontinued the DVD service entirely in 2023.
The writer is a gradute of BS Journalism from the University of the Punjab, Lahore.
