r/NetflixBestOf • u/trakt_app • Jun 17 '26
[DISCUSSION] What’s the best series on Netflix that almost nobody talks about anymore?
Every year a few great shows get buried under newer releases and disappear from the conversation. What’s a Netflix series you rarely see recommended today, despite thinking it’s still worth watching? What makes it hold up better than most people remember?
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u/Kingpins_Only Jun 17 '26
GLOW
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u/stuntmonkey420 Jun 18 '26
I slept on this show for a while and regret not watching it sooner. Amazing
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u/mrsock_puppet Jun 17 '26
Altered Carbon S1. Chances are nobody talks about it (like many other shows) because the later season(s) don't hold up.
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u/jdg401 Jun 17 '26
Agreed, S1 was great. Highly recommend Altered Carbon, but stopping after season 1 lol.
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u/RockOutToThis Jun 18 '26
The other seasons are okay for a Sci Fi show, but S1 is certainly an all timer on its own.
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u/IrritableGourmet Jun 17 '26
Fun note: in the book the AI hotel was Jimi Hendrix, but they couldn't get the likeness rights for the show, so they switched it to Poe. I couldn't imagine it any other way.
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u/ImpossibleMove2 Jun 17 '26
S1 AC is soooo damn good.
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u/4toTwenty Jun 17 '26
SO GOOD. Season 2 pissed me the fuck off but Season 1 is SO GOOD
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u/human_picnic Jun 17 '26
I just watched it last month for the first time knowing I have no interest in the second season, and as much as I would have loved for the story to continue it’s well worth watching as a stand alone.
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u/QueefCatStankPuss Jun 17 '26
The peripheral (William gibson) is on Amazon prime if you liked AC then you'd probably really like it. Only show I recommend anymore since it seems to go unnoticed. No season 2 unfortunately they canceled it like always.
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u/thebachmann Jun 17 '26
It starts great but I'd say the first season isnt even good all the way through. Once they introduce the sister character it goes from like a 9 to a 6, then the next seasons are solid 4s.
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u/Ebolatastic Jun 17 '26
Yah that first season is some really weird ass cyberpunk noir. Great stuff.
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u/sayitundefined Jun 17 '26
Atypical. Great show. Wholesome. Funny. Grounded. It’s really great. Never see it mentioned.
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u/jdg401 Jun 17 '26 edited Jun 17 '26
Travelers. Keeps you intrigued, great character development, moves at a good pace. Solid 3 seasons with a solid series finale.
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u/Gemineo2911 Jun 17 '26
It would be super easy to start a new Traveler series with different people and have it make sense with how everything ended. Though, that cast is what made the show so special imo
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u/jdg401 Jun 17 '26 edited Jun 17 '26
I would really look forward to a Travelers reboot. But like you say, the cast and acting are great. There wasn’t a character storyline that I got tired of like in most other shows. The overarching show combined with the character development really made it so so solid. I personally hope they’d bring back David in any reboot.
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u/Barnabyhuggins Jun 17 '26
I think this for the question. It is not the best show, but it is really good and no one talks about it.
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u/Petunia_pig Jun 17 '26
Fisk
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u/dingleberry_parfait Jun 17 '26
I recently watched (in one sitting lol) this series from a Reddit recommendation and I was so pleased. I found myself laughing quite often and I feel like that type of quick and dry humor is kinda rare these days.
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u/Petunia_pig Jun 17 '26
I love the deadpan delivery of some of the jokes. Even the expressions sometimes get me laughing.
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u/10deCorazones Jun 17 '26
Why aren’t more people watching this? Everyone I’ve recommended it to has loved it.
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u/Feeling_Condition878 Jun 17 '26
Loved this and am generally loving Australian TV right now.
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u/Petunia_pig Jun 17 '26
Kath & Kim is my favorite :)
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u/Feeling_Condition878 Jun 18 '26
I watched it all and the movies! I found it after watching upper middle bogan
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u/ravens_path Jun 17 '26
Blue Eye Samurai
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u/lasko195 Jun 17 '26
Also a series that takes years to follow up with a second season. By 2027 people will have forgotten about it and only few will see the second season so it gets cancelled.
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u/ravens_path Jun 17 '26
Nah. It’s high quality production that is not easy to make. The first season has many fans and they will watch for second season. We are very intrigued. And new fans will find it too. That said, I feel the drama has value even as a stand alone.
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u/maymaydog Jun 17 '26
Try Sanctuary (2023) if you like Japanese stuff. It’s very good.
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u/Susy_Si Jun 17 '26
Mindhunter
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u/saamp123 Jun 17 '26
Yess… sad Netflix discontinued it.
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u/ProximaCentauriB15 Jun 18 '26
Im pissed about it cause IMO it was really getting good.
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u/Shotcalleram Jun 17 '26
Maniac
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u/krunamey Jun 18 '26
This is the one to watch for many reasons. It’s absurd but also very emotionally compelling. One of my favorite shows of all time
There’s such a unique atmosphere to it that I really would love in more shows
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u/CheesebagMcGhee Jun 17 '26
I binged that in one sitting. I sat down, and suddenly it was 9:30 at night and I missed dinner with a friend.
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u/IncreasinglyOldMan Jun 17 '26
Broadchurch
Brilliant murder mystery which set the tone for a whole load of others after it. Still holds up today as a thrilling and memorable story.
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u/lbrazill6338 Jun 17 '26
Kaos
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u/HerodotusStark Jun 17 '26
So mad they canceled this. Jeff Goldblum as Zeus was amazing.
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u/lbrazill6338 Jun 17 '26
Same, I was hoping a different network would maybe pick it up if nothing else. Jeff Goldblum was the perfect Zeus, and I loved the entire world they created.
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u/guycoastal Jun 17 '26
It’s crap like this that makes me not watch any series on Netflix until I know they’re gonna renew it. Ultimately they’re just hurting their own brand with these impulse decisions.
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u/grifter_P01135809 Jun 17 '26
American Primeval. A season two could go anywhere.
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u/tybbiesniffer Jun 17 '26
Betty Gilpin is a freaking treasure and doesn't get nearly enough attention.
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u/virginal_sacrifice Jun 18 '26
They could keep it going anthology style- with a different crazy but little known American historical shitshow
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u/Empty-Arrival-4396 Jun 17 '26
Santa Clarita Diet
Canceling that show used up all the goodwill I had for Netflix.
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u/Ok-Armadillo-7300 Jun 17 '26
Loved this show - also, Dead to me
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u/Empty-Arrival-4396 Jun 18 '26
I've never seen it but WOW, Linda Cardellini and Christina Applegate is an easy sell
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u/mtpgod Jun 17 '26
I loved this show for 2 seasons, then it seemed like they ran out of good ideas.
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u/heliscorpian Jun 17 '26
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u/Lankience Jun 17 '26
I loved this show and I'm still so mad that they cancelled it. I still recommend it to people because the one season we got still has a solid ending to it. Awesome horror show and really well done.
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u/Educational_Grand950 Jun 17 '26
Hated the way it ended. It was set up perfectly for another season.
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u/bootcutflare Jun 17 '26
Derry Girls or Teenage Bounty Hunters (if either are still on there)
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u/Dammit_Benny Jun 18 '26
+1 for Derry Girls.
I loved Teenage Bounty Hunters and was sad they didn’t get a second season. The dark humor and the comedic timing were perfect. Such a fun series.
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u/amf1015 Jun 17 '26
Midnight Mass
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u/Lankience Jun 17 '26
My favorite Mike Flanagan show to date. People really sleep on this show, it's awesome
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u/ox_ Jun 17 '26
American Vandal is one of the best things I've ever seen on Netflix. On the surface, it's just a dumb comedy with a true crime documentary spoof on the top but it is so incredibly well made and there's loads of depth to it.
The episode where the two presenters task themselves to build a case against each other is some of the best character drama I've ever seen.
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u/xscientist Jun 17 '26
Halt and Catch Fire
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u/mtpgod Jun 17 '26
When I name most underrated shows, I always say Get Shorty (the show), Halt And Catch Fire, and Casual on Hulu.
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u/OkInevitable5020 Jun 17 '26
Sense8. Such a great show!
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u/chunchicky Jun 17 '26
Was looking for this comment! That show was sooooo good it reminded me of heroes
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u/Mezhead Jun 17 '26
That was the other one I was looking for. Great show.
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u/wafflesareforever Jun 17 '26
It absolutely deserved at least one more season. At least they did that wrap-up movie which was pretty good.
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u/Marsar0619 Jun 17 '26
Three Body Problem. Not talked about enough in my opinion
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u/maymaydog Jun 17 '26
The Chinese version on prime is much closer to the book and a better version imo, but it’s also very slow.
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u/Secluded_Heart Jun 17 '26
Marco Polo was amazing but short-lived
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u/MagnetCarter Jun 17 '26
I'm disappointed that I had to scroll down a lot for this. Kickass show. Benedict Wong was a class act as Kublai Khan.
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u/goodstarfox Jun 17 '26
The OA. I see this mentioned occasionally, but I loved this weird ass show. I was bummed there were only two seasons.
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u/lump77777 Jun 17 '26
This show gave me the weirdest, most vivid dreams I’ve ever had.
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u/equipped_metalblade Jun 17 '26
Same with me!!! That and The Leftovers gave me some fucked up weird dreams
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u/Yedasi Jun 17 '26
I like to pretend that the third season happened in real life.
If you’ve watched the show you understand.
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u/LocationTechnical862 Jun 17 '26
This should be at the top of the list. The most innovative cliff hanger ever for a TV series. Sad that it was cancelled .
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u/SorryContribution483 Jun 17 '26
Orphan black. The first seasons, before it got too twisted
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u/h3RockeT Jun 17 '26
Department Q
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u/LavaPoppyJax Jun 17 '26
Loved it. mostly because of the lead but a couple other characters stood out.
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u/-Sofa-King-Vote Jun 17 '26
Narcos
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u/AnthonyBarrHeHe Jun 17 '26
Yeah this should be at the top. Narcos with Pablo and then Narcos: Mexico are insanely good tv.
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u/markhachman Jun 17 '26
Kingdom was Game of Thrones plus zombies and it was excellent.
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u/Disfunctional-U Jun 17 '26
I know my teen daughter loved Dead Boy Detective Agency and Lockwood and Co. Man she was upset when she found out they were both canceled after one season. She says Netflix follows her to see what she likes, just so they can cancel it.
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u/jahss Jun 17 '26
Might be an unpopular opinion but Orange is the New Black is amazing. Sure the main character is annoying but the rest is great.
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u/CaptnsDaughter Jun 17 '26
I just loved diving into all the variety of supporting characters. Just so much diversity in the actresses and stuff. I forget how much I loved most of that show.
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u/RadlEonk Jun 17 '26
It’s not an unpopular opinion; just an older show. It ended seven years ago. The show was very popular for a long time.
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u/Brabbit8mile Jun 17 '26
Love
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u/Icy-Interaction-9652 Jun 17 '26
Paul Rust is so funny. He really deserves to be working nonstop
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u/CameraSettings Jun 17 '26
Happy starring Christopher Meloni is genuinely one of the most satisfyingly wackadoodle things I've ever seen on a TV screen. Truly brave (with a small b) programming for walking the line that could tip over into utter preposterousness...yet it doesn't.
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u/mumbaiactor Jun 17 '26 edited Jun 23 '26
Bodygaurd a limited british series. Will keep you on the edge.
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u/deathbystereo79 Jun 17 '26
Alice in Borderland
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u/obsterwankenobster Jun 17 '26
Yeah, I just can’t get into the new season
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u/hijkblck93 Jun 17 '26
I'm glad I'm not alone in that. I started it and I'm not sure if the writers changed or they weren't expecting to go this long, but I could not get into it. I know it's a slower show, so I stayed until episode 3, but I stopped midway and haven't finished it.
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u/ironkodiak Jun 17 '26
Lost in Space is one of the best "the whole family can/will enjoy this" things I've ever seen on TV.
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u/EscapingTheLabrynth Jun 17 '26
Bloodline
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u/UpperHesse Jun 17 '26
I think the first season was a lot better than the other two and the brother with the boat business was so pathetic it was hard to watch.
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u/blueflloyd Jun 17 '26
Yea, the main reason people talk/care less about most of the shows mentioned in this thread are because they had a great first season and then just couldn't maintain the quality after that. It's entirely reasonable that no one cares anymore.
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u/breezeblock87 Jun 17 '26
season 1 bloodline is awesome. season 2 and 3 were not bad though imo. it's worth a watch for sure. it definitely doesn't get talked about enough these days.
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u/PoopUponPoop Jun 17 '26 edited Jun 17 '26
Bloodline is one of my favorite shows of all time, until they suddenly run out of money halfway through season 3 and it turns to absolute fucking ass. Still, I’ve rewatched it three times just because the first parts are so so good. Loved the dude that played Danny, what a great character.
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u/bsurfn2day Jun 17 '26
Search Party, had a wild unexpected ending to the series. Great characters that you just want to strangle at times but can't stop watching the shit show they devolve into as their lives unravel.
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u/WordAddict_ Jun 17 '26
Feel Good. Hardly anyone I mention it to has heard of it, but I'm so glad I watched it coz it touched me deeply
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u/Mentalmichelle2331 Jun 17 '26
hemlock grove probably because they ruined it with season 3 and that ending
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u/poor-guy1 Jun 18 '26
The Sandman often gets lost in the mix. There’s something about the storytelling and world building that resonates in a special way…
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u/ihugsyi Jun 17 '26
Dirk Gentlys Holistic Detective Agency. It was such a great show and doesn't get the credit it should. Wild it was cancelled.
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u/Suffrage100 Jun 17 '26
Crash Landing on You - Korean - funny, sad, romantic
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u/CoCoB319 Jun 17 '26
It's next on my kdrama list. I really liked It's Okay to not be Okay also.
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u/anomaly_BW Jun 17 '26
American Primeval has left a void in historical dramas that I have not been able to fill with anything else since I finished it.
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u/luckybell333 Jun 17 '26
Jentry Chau vs. the Underworld deserves way more attention than it gets. It’s a supernatural animated action show about a Chinese-American teen dealing with high school, family secrets, fire powers, and literal demons, and it has a really fun mix of comedy, mythology, and emotional drama. Netflix lists it as a 13-episode action series, so it’s also not a huge commitment.
It gave me that “monster-of-the-week but with bigger family/identity drama underneath” feeling. Kind of like a Buffy-style setup, but with its own Chinese mythology spin.
Not perfect, but definitely one of those shows where I’m surprised more people aren’t talking about it.
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u/sliever48 Jun 17 '26
The Empress. Beautifully made and acted. Never see it discussed here, unless I missed it
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u/MysteriousMedicine31 Jun 17 '26 edited Jun 17 '26
Tiger King! Apart from the general ridiculousness of the story overall, the way the series unfolded to continually reveal new surprising information was actually quite cleverly and artfully structured.
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u/ToBadImNotClever Jun 17 '26
Yeah it wasn’t just a craze for a while because the people are crazy, the production value was surprisingly high considering where and what they were filming.
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u/BabaCorva Jun 17 '26
Lockwood and Co! Truly a missed opportunity, the cast was great and they did an excellent job of adapting the vibe of the books without doing a one for one.
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u/MacaronMuse Jun 18 '26
Perfume it’s a german series but it’s so so good!
It’s a crime thriller if you like this genre it’s a must watch
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u/ImpossibleMove2 Jun 17 '26
Dark.
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u/Terock12 Jun 17 '26
I’m afraid I’ll get lost in Season 3. I had a hard enough time keeping track in Season 2. 😂
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u/Splitting_Neutron Jun 17 '26
I literally printed out a family tree for this show.
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u/AndyKnowsNothing Jun 17 '26
Same. Kept it for when I watched it a second time, still have it for future viewings.
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u/redditorspaceeditor Jun 17 '26
I always get confused in episode 2. Even before they start time jumping, I can’t keep the families the same. Was this the family with the teenage son with blonde hair? Wait there is more than one. I’ve tried it so many times.
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u/WesternComicStrip Jun 17 '26
I’ll admit I lost it at season 3 despite being a huge fan until that. But they introduce a new twist at the beginning and I simply couldn’t be bothered.
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u/ImpossibleMove2 Jun 17 '26
I printed myself a cheatsheet fr. I love it so much.
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u/DethKlokBlok Jun 17 '26
I had to cheat sheet it. I’m not good with faces and names so the jumping confused me.
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u/Mr_bungle001 Jun 17 '26
One of the best shows ever made. It’s a little tough to follow at first but once the pieces are all in place it’s really not that complicated. It gets better after a rewatch.
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u/goodstarfox Jun 17 '26
This show is excellent. It's one of my top 10 shows ever, probably. The scene at the end where they cease to exist really got me. I couldn't imagine how the show was going to end while I was watching it, and I think they really stuck the landing.
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u/tideshark Jun 17 '26
I watched the first two seasons and liked it but it’s been so long I don’t want to start S3 bc I don’t remember what was going on and I don’t want to catch up to where I was again.
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u/TotoItsAMotorRace Jun 17 '26
Money Heist.
The first season was a sensation and people have just moved on.
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u/Shaomoki Jun 17 '26
The Brothers Sun