Top 10 Must-Watch Netflix Originals
Initially, the thought of spending time at home with no access to the outside world sounds scary as well as dull. But thanks to Netflix’s few iconic original series, your quarantine will not be that boring as you thought. Here, we are listing a few of the fantastic Netflix original series which deserves a place in your watch list:
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When They See Us
When They See Us was directed by Ava DuVernay in 2019. This series is based on the real tragedy of the Central Park Jogger Case in 1989. You will witness the sufferings of the five suspects who were falsely accused of rape and assault charges. This series was a massive hit with multiple nominations and received acclaim for its outstanding production. When They See Us also won the Critics’ Choice award for Best Series.
Russian Doll
Russian Doll is directed by Leslye Headland, Jamie Babbit, and Natasha Lyonne in 2019. It is a comedy web series where the main lead Nadia Vulvokov is stuck in a time loop of constant death and living. She dies and lives the same night again and again and tries to resolve it. Russian Doll received four Emmy Award Nominations including Best Lead Actress and Best Comedy Series.
The Get Down
The Get Down is directed by Baz Luhrmann and produced by Sony Pictures. This is an American musical series that surfaced on August 12, 2016, on Netflix. The Get Down depicts the rise of disco music in 1970 in Bronx, New York City. Few iconic songs were launched in the series like “Bad Girls”, “Ball of Confusion” and the exemplary theme of Star Wars.
American Vandal
American Vandal is created by Dan Perrault, and Tony Yacenda premiered on September 15, 2017, on Netflix. This series depicts real-life based crime documentaries like “Serial” and “Making a Murder”. This series revolves around Dylan Maxwell, who is accused of vandalizing cars with pecker images resulting in debarring from school. Later, Peter Maldonado, along with Sam Ecklund, investigates the whole incident to uncover whether Dylan is truly accused or not.
Sense8
Sense8 is a science fiction series written by Wachowskis and Straczynski and directed by Lily Wachowski. The story of this web series revolves around eight individuals, complete strangers from each other, but linked to each other mentally and emotionally. Sense8 received positive critics’ responses and had been nominated for Outstanding Cinematography, Outstanding Drama Series, and Outstanding TV Movie.
Dear White People
Dear White People is a comedy-drama series written and directed by Justin Simien. The story revolves around the black student’s community at Ivy League college, focusing on issues related to race and relationships. The series is based on the movie “Dear White People” where Samantha White played by Logan Browning, tries to create awareness on social issues. Each episode is focused on specific characters of the series. In the finale, you can expect all the characters to come together.
Tuca and Bertie
Tuca and Bertie is an adult animated series by Lisa Hanawalt that was launched on May 3, 2019, on Netflix. The story revolves around the friendship between Tuca, a carefree bird, and Bertie, an anxious daydreamer. The characters are a reflection of today’s adults and what they deal with in day to day lives like Bertie faces sexism at the workplace. The series has received critics’ acclaim.
Astronomy Club: The Sketch Show
Astronomy Club: The Sketch Show is a sketch comedy series by “The Upright Citizens Brigade”, a sketch comedy group. The series is focused on social issues like black people’s experience in society, race relations and how Americans treat black people. You will also see funny sketches along with snaps of a television show where all members live together in a house.
Glow
Glow is a comedy series by Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch released on June 23, 2017, on Netflix. The show shows the fabrication of the characters of David Mclane’s The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. The show is full of classic comedy and the 80’s woman drama. This show is up to the mark that you can expect from a regular addicting TV series.
Never Have I Ever
Never Have I Ever is a comedy-drama by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher. It was released on April 27, 2020, and received positive responses. The story revolves around a 15-year-old, Indo-American student who is dealing with the loss of her father and wants to modify her social life. Netflix renewed the second season on July 1, 2020.
Don’t forget to binge in these classics this quarantine and let us know in the comment section below which is your favorite series?
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