Whether you’re nursing a hangover, planning a ‘Netflix and Chill’ or simply wanting to avoid people and be a couch-potato for the weekend, we’ve got you covered! Here is the ultimate list of binge-worthy TV shows to watch on Netflix, including confirmed dates for new series releases!
Peaky Blinders
Set in Birmingham, in 1919, the plot begins as a notorious gang is led by Tommy Shelby, a crime boss set on moving up in the world no matter the cost. Currently 4 Seasons – the BBC confirmed that season five will be and we cannot wait to see Mr Shelby back on our screens!
Seasons: 4 | Episodes: 24 | New Release? YES
No date confirmed as of yet, but filming has started! Rumoring a release date of early 2019.
The Sinner
One of the best Netflix original shows! A woman commits murder and has no logical reason for her actions, a detective helps her piece together what happened and why! This crime drama is the ultimate binge-worthy show to watch, the first episode will have you hooked.
Seasons: 1 | Episodes: 8 | New Release? YES
Season 2 will be released on Netflix in the UK on 9th November.
Sons of Anarchy
An american crime drama following the lives of outlaw bikers club the Sons of Anarchy. Staring the fine specimen of a man that is Charlie Hunnam, who plays Jax Teller. Brotherhood, loyalty and redemption – plus all the eye candy you could ask for!
Seasons: 7 | Episodes: 92 | New Release? NO
Sadly no more seasons will be made, but there will be a spin off show called ‘Mayans MC’ which will air in the UK on FX TV in September.
13 Reasons Why
13 Reasons Why follows teenager Clay Jensen in his quest to uncover the story behind his classmate and crush Hannah’s decision to end her own life. This show will have you hooked within the first 5 minutes, so prepare for a full 13 hours straight of binging!
Seasons: 2 | Episodes: 26 | New Release? YES
The producers have confirmed that there will be a season 3 and it will be released early 2019.
Stranger Things
When a young boy vanishes, a group of kids in a small town uncover the mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces and one strange little girl.
Seasons: 2 | Episodes: 17 | New Release? YES
Stranger Things season 3 will debut in Summer time 2019.
Breaking Bad
A terminally ill chemistry teacher turned drug dealer. When Walter white discovers his illness he teams up with one of his former students to manufacture class A’s and make some money for his family before he dies.
Seasons: 5 | Episodes: 62 | New Release? NO
Season 5 is the last of this series, but spin-off show ‘Better Call Saul’ is another binge fest – slow to get into but worth a watch.
Power
Crime drama based in the US, a successful business man / nightclub owner in New York City, moonlighting as a drug dealer known as Ghost. Attempting to go legit, he struggles to leave his drug kingpin reputation behind him.
Seasons: 5 | Episodes: 48 | New Release? YES
The producers of this show always leave you wanting more! Season 6 has started filming and due to be released around June/July 2019.
Narcos
An American-Colombian crime drama about the life of the infamous king of cocaine, Pablo Escobar. It’s hard to decide who’s side you are on in this gripping tale of police corruption, various opposition entities and violence that swept the country of Columbia.
Seasons: 3 | Episodes: 30 | New Release? YES!
Narchos season 4 has been confirmed!!! Launching on Netlix on Friday, 16th November.
Homeland
An american spy-thriller, were a CIA operative becomes convinced a prisoner of war has been turned and planning to carry out a terrorist attack on the US.
Seasons: 7 | Episodes: 84 | New Release? YES, we can expect Season 8 in January-February 2019.
Orange Is The New Black
This american comedy-drama is based in a women’s prison and follows the life of it’s inmates, telling the tale of how they ended up there while following their life inside. The main character, Piper, is based on the writer and her memoir of her prison experience.
Seasons: 6 | Episodes: 78 | New Release? YES
We can expect the new season late July 2019.
Making a Murderer
Making a Murderer is a US based documentary that explores the story of Steven Avery, a man serving 18 years in prison for a wrongly convicted attempted murder and sexual assault. This was one of the most talked about TV series’s on Netflix in 2015!
Seasons: 1 | Episodes: 10 | New Release? YES!
Season 2 has been confirmed, but no date as of yet!
Orphan Black
Orphan Black sci-fi series focusing on the life of Sarah Manning and her quest to find out the truth about her family and fellow clones. The main actress Tatiana Maslany and her performance playing each of the clones will blow you away!
Seasons: 5 | Episodes: 50 | New Release? No.
Season 5 is the last, but it’s by far the best one!
Suits
Suits is a Legal drama based in the US, following the lives of some of the top attorneys at a big-time corporate law firm. Legal battles, betrayals and fiery relationships, Suits has it all.
Seasons: 8 | Episodes: 118 | New Release? YES!
Suits will be back on our screens in June/July 2019.
You
You is an American psychological thriller following Joe Goldberg, a New York bookstore manager as he falls in love with a customer named Guinevere Beck. Lust quickly turns to obsession and you’ll be hooked after episode one – this one will put you off dating forever!
Seasons: 1 | Episodes: 10 | New Release? YES!
Season 2 has been confirmed, but no date as of yet!
Have we missed one off? Comment below with your recommendations!
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