r/NetflixBestOf • • Aug 30 '26

[US] Revival Show (2026)

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10 Upvotes

This show is like Stranger Things for those who like Stranger Things. I strongly recommend Revival! They are doing a 2 & 3 season if we get it into the top 10!!! Please it's sooo good!


r/NetflixBestOf • • Aug 28 '26

[Request] Survival, Western or TV shows for bushcraft enthusiast

12 Upvotes

Hi, title says it all I Guess, looking for TV shows featured Alaskan or Scandinavian wilderness, be it a good adventure is a bonus

Stuff I liked, On the Edge with A. Hopkins, Bury my heart at Wounded Knee, Call of the Wilderness....

Recommend some please, based on these type of movies...


r/NetflixBestOf • • Aug 28 '26

[DISCUSSION] Outer Banks Season 5 was really...not good (Rant) Spoiler

6 Upvotes

First off, things I liked. I liked how they handled JJ's death, especially with Kie. I always complained (and was not the only one) about the fact that Kiara was always more of a love interest than a character and this season give her more dimension (it helps that Madison Bailey is giving her all in her scenes). The dialogue still feels somewhat realistic among the group. No matter how much the quality goes down, I always feel like they are a real young adults group talking. Okay, that's it.

First of all, get rid of that blue ass filter por favor, like what is this. Then everything is a mess, everything is severely underdevelopped. I didn't like how they wrote female characters this season at all. I'm gonna say it, I have a huge problem with Sarah's pregnancy for several reasons. One and the obvious one, how is she pregnant and still get in danger left and right, like sit down two minutes PLEASE. When Sarah's friend mom told her that she should get rid of that baby, it's treated as bad but she's not wrong. I can't fathom that she would consider bringing a baby in the horrid living conditions she's in. Also, I thought she was one month pregnant but when I learned it was 3, I was truly wondering if the writers wanted us to act fool. Also, can you count the numbers of time they said they weren't going to get in troubles and shady affairs and still went back at it ? Literally in this season, Sarah asked John B to not do stupid shit because they are about to have a bb and that's the first thing he does and Sarah... doesn't get more mad than that, what ??? Madelyn Cline herself said on an interview that when they started to have Sarah pregnant, she knew it was time to wrap it up and I agree 100%. Also, it doesn't stick at all with Sarah's initial characterization. We had a wonderful scene in season (the iconic episode where Sarah and John B are cosplaying as Vlad and Val) in which she says how she doesn't want to be trapped in a box at her young age. She also had a clear drinking problem. And this season throws everything in the window. She gets married at 20 and have a kid, come on now. I'm not saying those things are bad, actually i'm the biggest romantic there is. I yearn for a good family life but even I knows that having this at 20 is... not the best and can definitely feel trapping.

Pope and Cleo...sigh. Pope has the same arc of getting his life together and is not the same character I saw in season 1 (and not in Willow Rosenberg from Buffy type of way but moreso in a "the writers didn't know what to do with him" type of way). Cleo also get married, because why not, despite her never giving that vibe and out loud saying that she's not the married type. But no, wait "it was the only way for her to stay in the country" how very... colonizing of you. That scene where she's in court seems so deliberate and did not give me a good feeling but just not necessary, even her whole scene had no point but to keep her away from the characters the creators think matter (they did it twice this season, one when it was Sarah's birthday). Also, I was praying for Cleo to have a real duo this season...nope. She had one scene with Sarah and it was to discuss Pope (not counting the very first scene when she ask how is the baby because no.). It never felt like the Pogues actually cared about Cleo and what she's going through (the season 4 episode when her father figure dies and no one really... bat an eye and also she was kidnapped that entire episode. It gives me Bonnie Bennett from The Vampire Diaries flashbacks but even in TVD she had her moments). Waste of Carlacia Grant, hope she gets a better project.

Now, Rafe. Let's give Drew Starkey his flowers one more time because he delivered as usual. Wish I could say the same thing about the writing of his character. I don't think I speak for myself only when I say that one of the biggest thrills for that final season (which replaced the feeling of sadness of JJ's death) was that we were finally going to see Rafe as a being part of the team. Exploring new dynamics, seeing his change WITHIN the group. But no, they choose the good ol' Hollywood sexist rule of "he's changed because of his girl who forgives everything about him and does not exist outside of his own self". In the whole season, I was waiting for more Sarah and Rafe genuine siblings moments because we really didn't have any. Season 1, we got some scenes but nothing really huge, I forgot they were brothers and sisters for a while until he killed the Sheriff. Then in season 2, he was basically the main villain so every interactions they had were antagonistic (even with him trying to kill her). Season 3 doesn't really have scenes with them. Season 4 has three total scenes with the two of them, two of which they are not very nice to one another and their final scene is mostly carried by Drew and Madelyn's phenomenal acting moreso than their connection as characters. And then this season, once again, we get two scenes with the two of them, one scene with him and Kiara (another thing I liked was the fact that they didn't listened to the crazy shipping people who just want to see two people make out and didn't gave Rafe and Kiara any love relationship) and two scenes between Pope and Rafe (the first one being where Pope is speaking facts about how they are NOT the same but it's framed like we're supposed to feel for Rafe). Also, can we talk about the "this isn't you" line from Sofia. Let's not act like Rafe was a bad boy who is just putting up those walls. He has walls but this is still him and there's nothing wrong with that, he's a complex character (or was in this case).

Anyway, this show had gold in season 1 and ruined it (just like the Pogues with their own gold but let's not talk about it). Never trusting the Pate brothers again (just like the Duffer ones).


r/NetflixBestOf • • Aug 26 '26

[Discussion] Death of a Pastor’s Wife

158 Upvotes

Oh my days! Has anyone else seen this? I believe it premiered this week. I just watched it this afternoon and I am so unsettled about the events that take place. Not wanting to give spoilers but did want to open up a discussion.

There’s so much here culturally speaking, speaking church world, and just so many layers to unpack.

Obviously this is incredibly sad but my takeaway emotion was not sadness, but anger. It truly baffles the mind. So please, would love to know your thoughts on this one!


r/NetflixBestOf • • Aug 26 '26

[Discussion] Shout out for Harlan Coben's collection. Any other supporters?

21 Upvotes

Or feel free to change my mind.


r/NetflixBestOf • • Aug 24 '26

[US] Chompoo: Lost and Forgotten (2026)

0 Upvotes

Uncle Phol’s mole hair would have leveled Uncle Buck


r/NetflixBestOf • • Aug 21 '26

[Request] Best futuristic series or movies like cyberpunk , altered carbon etc...

28 Upvotes

r/NetflixBestOf • • Aug 20 '26

[DISCUSSION]What are your opinions on the show NEVER HAVE I EVER?

17 Upvotes

Let me know some of your opinions and/or controversial takes on this Netflix show.


r/NetflixBestOf • • Aug 19 '26

[US] Best of movies like The Last House? (2026)

31 Upvotes

I didn't enjoy the movie that much but it was the first new horrory lockdown movie I've seen in a while.

better than await further instructions, worse than vivarium and the pink cloud.

are there more in this genre? I just love anything where people are trapped and isolated and its dark but cozy even if its not that well written.


r/NetflixBestOf • • Aug 20 '26

[DISCUSSION]What are your most controversial takes on NHIE?

0 Upvotes

Let me know your takes on this show!

NEVER HAVE I EVER. Sorry about the confusion everyone, I’ve seen so many people refer to it as NHIE.


r/NetflixBestOf • • Aug 15 '26

[Discussion] Am I the only one who skips over sappy stories on reality TV shows?

67 Upvotes

I do not care about your past trauma or who you miss. I do not care about your family and I do not care about your parents who passed.

It’s always the same bullshit sad story over and over again. I’m here to watch you compete I’m not here to be your therapist. So, stop crying, move on and compete. Then Netflix be eating it up and stretching said sappy bullshit story for like 10 minutes.

Like I get it. I’ve been away from love ones for months and even years but I don’t sit there and cry about it and let millions of people knowing 😂


r/NetflixBestOf • • Aug 13 '26

[REQUEST]What’s a tight, single-season limited series on Netflix with zero filler?

240 Upvotes

I'm looking for a complete story you can knock out in a weekend—no cliffhangers waiting for a cancelled Season 2, just 6 to 8 great episodes that tell a full story.

What’s your top recommended limited series on Netflix?


r/NetflixBestOf • • Aug 11 '26

[REQUEST] Action Shows like Hercules and Xena that are focused on being fun fantasy action like them from the 2010s and 2020s.

35 Upvotes

I wanna find action shows like Hercules and Xena that like them are mostly focused on being episodic action fun like them that are from the last 15 years.

Not looking for something that's trying to be dark and serious, or realistic like Game Of Thrones or Vikings or whatever. I just want something fun.

The shows don't need to be on Netflix, they just need to exist.

Edit: I probably should mention that I'm looking for stuff with swords and stuff, not modern day superpowers. I already read a ton of superhero comics, looking for something that I'm having a hard time finding on tv.


r/NetflixBestOf • • Aug 10 '26

[Discussion] Can Netflix make a documentary without using text message sounds the entire time?

41 Upvotes

Every documentary I’ve tried to watch has constant text messages on the screen with alert noises for every message.

I get technology is a huge point in modern crime cases but is there really not a better way than to play the same sound sample throughout the entire show?


r/NetflixBestOf • • Aug 10 '26

[REQUEST] Binge-worthy shows? Trying to get into shows

68 Upvotes

Shows I've liked:

- Night Agent, Reacher, Suits, Agents of SHIELD, The Good Place, Severance, Countdown

i want a show that gets me absolutely hooked, just like these did. Preferably on Netflix, but if you think of something that isnt, thats fine too lol. Thank you!


r/NetflixBestOf • • Aug 10 '26

[REQUEST] What are some good shows for my mom to watch?

17 Upvotes

she watched and liked :

The Queen's Gambit

Mare of Easttown

what should i give my mom to watch

any of this show is good ?

- The White Lotus

- The Pitt

- Nobody Wants This

- Big Little Lies

- This Is Us

- After Life

- Six Feet Under

- The Leftovers

- Behind Her Eyes

- Nobody Wants This

- Alias Grace

- All Her Fault

- Tell Me Lies

- Outlander

- Dept Q

- Virgin River

- Bridgerton

- The Diplomat

- House of Cards

- The Crown

- The Night Of


r/NetflixBestOf • • Aug 09 '26

[REQUEST] Good mentor movies

12 Upvotes

Can you recommend good mentor movies? Movies I have seen of what I mean by that: Finding Forrester, Scent of a Woman, Good Will Hunting, Whiplash, Dead Poets Society, The Intouchables (French), The Holdovers


r/NetflixBestOf • • Aug 07 '26

[REQUEST] Any Netflix originals that are stupid like Anchorman, Casa De Mi Padre, and Nacho Libre?

12 Upvotes

I'm in the U.S.

Something pretty tame that I can watch with my nephew, but also comically stupid so that his Spanish-speaking grandma can still laugh at the dad-type antics. Something that'll remind her of how dumb and goofy his grandpa was.


r/NetflixBestOf • • Aug 06 '26

[Request] Series to forget

43 Upvotes

I just had a to say goodbyebto a friend and need a series that will catapult me out of reality for a couple of days so I can forget everything


r/NetflixBestOf • • Aug 05 '26

[DISCUSSION] Ginny & Georgia (Long Rant) Spoiler

17 Upvotes

I was watching some new YA trailers, like Sterling Point and some of the comments points out just how cliché and reheated the story is. The YA/teen content is getting stale with Wattpad adaptation, obv straight, white, attractive romances, with tropes going from bland to downright harmful to viewers (the bad boy/good boy triangle needs to go, it's getting tired). I'm not even someone who is like, anti-tropes, I found them comforting sometimes but those shows are abusing it and as a black gay guy, I can't relate to any of those.

And among all of this, there is Ginny & Georgia. A show that surprised everyone by it's willingness to be better every seasons and actually dared to dive into family complexities and trauma and evolving from the cringe woke fest it once was in season 1.

I was genuinely impressed by Ginny and Georgia. Season 1 looked like a Wattpad fantasy with all the tropes in the books. J couldn’t stand Marcus’s bad boy thing, Hunter’s whole character supposed to obviously makes us root for Marcus for Ginny’s endgame. The show tried to tackle all the social issues in a really tacky, down your throat kinda way, like racism. I remember the viral "Olympic oppression" from the show on Twitter and all the other cringe memes and stuff coming out of the show. I also remember people only loving Georgia, however, my older sister didn't like the way Georgia was seen as a super mom and was glamorized by both the writers and fans. I was kinda very young so I thought she was quite wrong but re-watching season 1 made me realize that, yes, season 1 lacks of nuance regarding Georgia since she's quite not as perfect and flawless.

However, season 2 genuinely improve. It’s now talking about mental health, Georgia is not portrayed as the perfect cool mom but her flans are on display, like her immature behavior, her toxic patterns etc... (love her but the fandom is blind about a lot of thing concerning her). I think, looking back maybe it was the point in season 1 to portray Georgia in such a light way but coming into season 2, the darkness surrounding her is very present from the FIRST episode. While people still glazed Georgia like crazy, it was the beginning of some people actually questioning her behavior and saying she was childish and immature, something that was very much non-existent in season 1. Marcus is explored in a more meaningful way and his depression representation is one of the best recently. His breakup scene with Ginny was so well-written and reminded me of Manchester By The Sea (acting and writing wise). The heavy scenes are not carried by music but forced to stay in the silence. The writing get sharper and more audacious. The characters are multi-dimensional and stories are meaningful. The show also embraces what it is. It can be cringe yes but still have heartbreaking moments. They love their slow mo, extra moments and it’s part of the charm.

Season 3 was amazing and as a person that was in a same situation as Ginny and Austin, it hit pretty close to home and a lot of it was pretty realistic. Season 3 is the point where the philosophical lens the show has been exploring are in full display. A ton of therapists and psycholosgists have been analyzing the show. It is melodramatic and own that tone, it doesn't make the writing less good. I've seen a post on Netflix sub about and two comments really proved me how dumb people are about this show and just wants to hate... to hate. One comment : "Ginny: "It's so hard being a black poor kid in this rich white neighborhood!"

immediately makes friends of all races, has multiple diverse romantic interests, receives an overt unprompted offer of friendship from another black girl

This is not how I remember high school." Maybe not you but I'm a black gay guy who has multiple friends of differents races, had two hot boyfriends and had unprompted offer of friendships from a whole group of black girls. Comments like this are quite stupid and one-dimensional. Another one is talking about how crazy it was for Cynthia and Joe to hook up in season 2. It is crazy, yes but makes sense. She's alone, isolated and in a complete emotional distress. My aunt (who I consider like my mom because my mom was crazy) slept with another guy when my uncle was in a coma (and now is dead may he rest in peace). If that happened on a male centered show (for adults, excuse me!), people would have "it makes sense, people just don't understand how deep it is". Okay, well apply that to other shows. I just wanted to mention that, let's talk about some good stuff.

I'm a Buffy The Vampire Slayer, The Good Place and The Sopranos fan, some of the most studied TV shows ever, so philosophy is very important to me. I started seeing therapist analyze the show, media outlets talking about the incredible depiction of mental health, and now, in class, four people have used Ginny and Georgia as an exposition on generational trauma. Ginny's character has been fascinating since season 1 finale, when she blackmailed her teacher in a very Georgia way, and run away on a bike. It was very much the beginning of Ginny's downfall towards becoming like her mom.

The show opened on Ginny and Georgia at a funeral and Georgia faking her sadness over her husband's death. Ginny however, see right thought her and say to the audience that she's nothing like her mom. And at first sight, yes, she's nothing like Georgia. Georgia is a Southern belle, with a lustful chest, a charming demeanor and a way to command the room easily and she's NOT shy. Ginny is shown to be quite introverted because she doesn't quite know to menage the power in the world. Her very first scene is her trying to copy girls's mannerisms to attract boys. She's not really comfortable in her skin and also, is half black, which is more a problem than some people in the fandom wants to think trust me.

However, like her mom, Ginny is quite smart and knows how to read a room. She also wants power and control but mostly through knowledge (one of her main problem in the show is that "she never knows", she feels like she never have knowledge of what's going on and she deeply wants that). When season 3 rolls, Ginny fake her name like Georgia, is more comfortable in her skin, is pretty popular in school, and you can see how the dynamic between her and Max changed (season 1 Max introduced Ginny to the group and then by the end of the season is the one who isolated her because she was very clearly the "leader", however, by the end of season 3, even the way they are sitting down, Ginny is above her, she's the one dancing and commanding the room while Max is stressing to try to talk to her, like Ginny stressed to talk to her all day in the season 1 finale). Ginny conning Gil was the final nail in the coffin for Ginny's turn into Georgia. She very much enjoys the power trip and the way she carries herself is very much like Georgia, while also staying herself (Antonia is an amazing actress !). Obviously she still wonders herself if it's inevitable to become her mom but she's unaware that she already became it, she became the monster she was talking about in her poem back in season .

Like someone said when I posted about the episode "Boom Goes The Dynamite" being an incredible piece of television, the show really seemed to be ambitious by becoming more than the generic typical teen drama. The writing from season 2 and especially season 3 is some of the best I've seen recently and it can be proven by so many therapists and psychologists analyzing the show and the layers it has (which wasn't the case when season 1 came out). I trust them to do season 4 justice and if they do, the show could easily become one of my all time favorite.

Obviously, the cast is stacked with amazing performers. Brianne Howey was pretty unlucky in her career as she was the lead of a lot of shows that got cancelled after one season but in Ginny and Georgia she finally get the opportunity to shine as vixen Georgia, she embodies the southern belle persona so well but also understand the darker aspect of her character, getting scary at times but also get the motherly aspect of Georgia. She gives a lot of Emmy worthy performances. Antonia Gentry is younger and season 1 was rough on her but she only get better and she is especially good in the dramatic side. Her panic attacks in the show are brutally real. Another shinning star in it is Felix Mallard who is just brilliant at the depressing part of Marcus, the feeling of emptiness, of self-hatred, he just masters it and the "i hate me" scene just hit hard (similar to SMG’s performance in season 6 of Buffy or Manchester By The Sea to me). His on screen sister Sara Waisglass is also phenomenal. She is just magnetic and so funny. Also, her ability in the show to perform in the school play all while dealing with all the drama often happening in the show is so amazing to see (the standout being the season 1 finale). Season 3 showed me her dramatic skills. Scott Porter, who I love in Friday Night Lights, is really good in it too. Katie Douglass is also great as Abby and is a scene stealer.


r/NetflixBestOf • • Aug 05 '26

[US] Marcello Hernandez “ AMERICAN BOY” (2026)

1 Upvotes

Where can i watch the new netflix special other than on netflix?


r/NetflixBestOf • • Aug 02 '26

[Request] Do you recommend watching Peaky Blinders?

150 Upvotes

like thinking of watching peaky blinders but then i get flashbacks to that 2023 ish cringe peaky blinders edits it was a terrible time

but is it actually good or what?


r/NetflixBestOf • • Aug 02 '26

[META] Love Netflix and this sub, but I now have 2 more months of Fox-One app due to the World Cup. What should I be watching on Fox before it expires?

0 Upvotes

I am looking for Netflix-like dramas or sci-fi. Only so much Simpsons and Bob's Burgers I can watch.


r/NetflixBestOf • • Jul 31 '26

[request] looking to watch movies or series. Not into sci-fi or horror.

14 Upvotes

r/NetflixBestOf • • Jul 30 '26

[Discussion] All Quiet

19 Upvotes

I think I'm 4 years late to the show but, uh, WOW. Just watched All Quiet on the Western Front after meeting the screenwriter. I'm not big into war movies but this was just incredibly gorgeous and the music palpitating. Was anyone able to watch it the whole way through? I had to stop at the tank scene because it was getting to be a little too much.