Brett In Tech - Top 10 Best Netflix Original Series to Watch Now! 2025
The video provides a list of the top 10 Netflix original series currently available, emphasizing entertainment value over critical scores. The countdown includes a variety of genres, from crime dramas like 'Griselda' and 'The Lincoln Lawyer' to sci-fi thrillers like 'Three Body Problem.' It highlights 'Cobra Kai' for its nostalgic appeal and 'Squid Game' for its global popularity. The top series, 'Ripley,' is praised for its storytelling and cinematography. The video also mentions other notable series that didn't make the top 10 but are worth watching, such as 'Black Doves' and 'Vikings Valhalla.'
Key Points:
- 'Griselda' is a must-watch for crime drama fans, starring Sophia Vergara as a Colombian drug lord.
- 'Three Body Problem' offers a sci-fi mystery from the creators of 'Game of Thrones.'
- 'Cobra Kai' continues the 'Karate Kid' saga with a mix of nostalgia and new storylines.
- 'Squid Game' remains a global hit with its intense survival thriller plot.
- 'Ripley' tops the list with its compelling psychological thriller narrative.
Details:
1. 🎬 Introduction to Top Netflix Series
- The series must have new episodes released since the beginning of last year to qualify.
- Series must be listed as Netflix original in the state to qualify.
- Selection is based on entertainment value, not critic scores, using personal favorites.
2. 🔟 Number 10: Griselda
- 'Griselda' is a biographical crime drama series on Netflix, recognized as one of the most underappreciated series in recent years.
- The six-episode miniseries stars Sofia Vergara in a career-defining role as Griselda Blanco, a key figure in the 1980s Miami cocaine trade.
- The series highlights the creation of one of the most profitable cartels in history.
3. 9️⃣ Number 9: Three-Body Problem
- The science fiction mystery thriller 'Three-Body Problem', co-created by 'Game of Thrones' creators, follows scientists engaging with an extraterrestrial civilization posing existential threats to humanity.
- The show is based on ambitious source material, attracting a dedicated sci-fi fanbase despite some imperfections.
- Netflix has committed to a second season, indicating strong initial reception and potential for continued impact in the genre.
- The series explores complex themes of science, philosophy, and human interaction with alien life, setting a new benchmark for sci-fi storytelling.
4. 8️⃣ Number 8: A Man on the Inside
4.1. Show Overview and Creation
4.2. Cast and Reception
5. 7️⃣ Number 7: The Lincoln Lawyer
- The Lincoln Lawyer is a legal drama based on novels by Michael Connelly, who is known for books featuring LAPD detective Harry Bosch.
- Created by David E. Kelly, the series follows Mickey Haller, an idealistic defense attorney in Los Angeles, who works primarily out of his Lincoln Navigator.
- The show is not groundbreaking but is highly entertaining with likable characters.
- Three seasons are currently available, with the third season just released.
6. 6️⃣ Number 6: Cobra Kai
- Cobra Kai is a sequel to the original Karate Kid films, set more than three decades after the 1984 All Valley karate tournament.
- The series stars Ralph Macchio and William Zabka, reprising their roles as Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence.
- The plot centers around Johnny reopening the Cobra Kai Dojo, reigniting his rivalry with Daniel, who is now a successful businessman.
- The series is described as nostalgic, well-written, and highly entertaining despite being cheesy at times.
- Cobra Kai has five full seasons available, with the final season, Season 6, split into three parts.
- The first two parts of Season 6 are currently available for streaming, with the third part releasing on February 13th.
7. 5️⃣ Number 5: The Diplomat
- The series follows Kate Wier, played by Carrie Russell, as the new US ambassador to the UK.
- She works on forging strategic alliances, diffusing international crises, and adjusting to her new role under the spotlight.
- Kate also manages a failing marriage to Hal Wier, a fellow career diplomat.
- The show is recommended for fans of 'Succession' and 'House of Cards' due to its sharply written dialogue.
- Two seasons are currently available, with the series renewed for another season.
8. 4️⃣ Number 4: Squid Game
- 'Squid Game' became Netflix's most-watched series worldwide shortly after its release in 2021, captivating audiences globally with its unique premise.
- The series follows contestants playing children's games for a life-changing prize, with the twist that failure results in deadly consequences.
- Following its success, a second season was released last month, with anticipation for a third and final season.
- 'Squid Game' has had a significant cultural impact, sparking discussions on social and economic inequalities, and has influenced popular culture, inspiring merchandise and themed events.
- The show received critical acclaim, winning multiple awards, including Primetime Emmy Awards, highlighting its storytelling and production quality.
9. 📺 Honorable Mentions
- 'Black Does' is a British action spy thriller released in December 2024 starring Kira Knightley, Ben Whishaw, and Sarah Lancashire, renewed for a second season, indicating strong audience reception.
- 'No Good Deed' is a dark comedy with Dennis Leary, Lisa Kudrow, and Ray Romano; currently, only one season is available, and there is no confirmation of a second season, highlighting uncertainty in its future.
- 'Territory' is a six-part Australian neo-western featuring lesser-known actors, recently released on Netflix with no confirmation of renewal, reflecting Netflix's cautious approach to niche genres.
- 'Unstable' is a workplace comedy starring Rob Lowe and John Owen Lowe, which was canceled by Netflix after two seasons, suggesting it did not meet viewership expectations.
- 'Vikings Valhalla' is a historical drama sequel to 'Vikings', which premiered its third and final season, concluding a successful narrative arc.
10. 3️⃣ Number 3: Arcane - League of Legends
- Arcane is based on a video game set in the League of Legends Universe.
- The series is an adult animated fantasy action adventure.
- The narrative follows two sisters involved in a conflict over clashing convictions and Arcane Technologies.
- The show is highly praised for its brilliant storytelling.
- Arcane is considered one of the best video game adaptations into a TV series.
- There are two seasons available for viewing.
11. 2️⃣ Number 2: The Gentlemen
- The Gentlemen is an action comedy crime drama created by Guy Richie and a spin-off of a Matthew McConaughey film.
- The plot centers around Eddie, the 13th Duke of Hallstead, who inherits his family's estate, which includes a section used for marijuana cultivation.
- Eddie faces the challenge of dealing with proprietors of the marijuana empire while navigating dangerous characters with nefarious agendas.
- The series is characterized by fast-paced action and numerous plot twists.
- Netflix has renewed the series for a second season with an expected release date yet to be announced.
12. 1️⃣ Number 1: Ripley
- Ripley is ranked as the number one Netflix original series released over the past year.
- The series is a psychological mystery thriller based on the crime novel 'The Talented Mr. Ripley'.
- Stars Andrew Scott as Tom Ripley and Dakota Fanning as Marge Sherwood.
- The show is an eight-episode limited series set in New York during the late 1950s.
- Plot follows Tom Ripley, a con man hired by a wealthy man to convince his son to return home from Italy, leading to a life of deceit, fraud, and murder.
- The series is filmed entirely in black and white with top-notch cinematography.