30 Amazing Shows to Binge on Netflix
20. Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
The death of chef, author, and TV personality Anthony Bourdain is a tragic loss for the culinary and entertainment worlds.
On Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, he travels the world to sample authentic cuisine of different regions and also to connect with its people and culture. Binge all eight seasons on Netflix to learn about food, culture, and the man who touched so many lives.
19. Wentworth
Wentworth is Australia’s answer to Orange is the New Black (or the other way around, as it premiered first.)
It follows Bea Smith as she enters prison after attempting to murder her husband. Follow her and her friends as they navigate life in the midst of prison politics.
18. Jessica Jones
Marvel’s Jessica Jones is one of our favorites in the Marvel universe. We love that the series follows Jessica as she kicks ass, takes names, and navigates the challenges that her abilities create within her friendships and romantic relationships.
17. Chef’s Table
Netflix is elevating the TV watching experience for foodies. The Emmy-nominated Chef’s Table gives viewers a glimpse into the lives of renowned chefs. Learn what inspires them, what challenges them, and what motivates them to keep cooking the best food in the world.
It’s such a popular show there’s even a spin-off focused on French cuisine. You’re in for hours of delicious binge-worthy content. We recommend having snacks on hand while you watch.
16. Breaking Bad
A high school teacher diagnosed with lung cancer begins cooking and dealing meth with a former student to pay for his medical bills in this AMC series.
Breaking Bad won 147 awards in its 5-year run because it’s a masterclass in television. If you like crime dramas and haven’t met Walter White and Jesse Pinkman yet, what are you waiting for?
15. Black Mirror
The sci-fi anthology series Black Mirror focuses on society in the near future, featuring stories about the consequences of modern technology when it’s combined with the dark side of humanity.
14. The 100
If you’re on the hunt for a new ship or just a bit of escape, you won’t be disappointed by The 100. A spaceship sends a group of juvenile delinquents back to Earth 97 years after nuclear war.
13. Orange is the New Black
Orange is the New Black isn’t so new anymore, but it’s still going strong. The dramedy following the lives of the inmates of Litchfield Penitentiary has won 12 Emmys to date.
If you haven’t already fallen in love with the women through the shakedowns, hookups, heartbreak, and riots, now is a good time to start. You won’t be disappointed.
12. GLOW
GLOW is a female-driven series that moves from behind bars into the wrestling ring. A struggling actress in LA finds a place in the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, a professional wrestling league.
It’s two seasons of awesome 80s drama and don’t forget the leotards.
11. Mad Men
Travel to the 60s with Mad Men to meet Don Draper and all of the other employees at the ad agency Sterling Cooper Draper, Pryce, a place with no shortage of taglines or secrets.
It’s another masterclass in television brought to you by AMC.
Esme Mazzeo
Esme Mazzeo is a lifestyle and entertainment journalist from Long Island. When she's not writing for work, she's writing for fun, or searching for something to satisfy her sweet tooth. She thinks rainy days are the best kind of days. Certified night owl.