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The Best Shows and Movies to Stream on Netflix Right Now

Having trouble finding what to watch on Netflix? Lucky for you we’ve spent way too much time bingeing TV shows and movies to find the very best on Netflix. Below we’ve gathered updated streaming guides highlighting the best movies, documentaries, and series on Netflix for your enjoyment.

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The best Harlan Coben shows on Netflix: Which one should you watch first?

Harlan Coben has eight of his stories adapted for Netflix at this point, featuring fantastic actors like Michael C. Hall from Dexter.
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The best British shows on Netflix: Peaky Blinders, Black Mirror, and more

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Thrills and suspense: 8 incredible shows to watch after finishing ‘The Madness’

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The Jake Paul Mike Tyson fight raked in more than 100 million global viewers

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The best Netflix movies: Top picks for December

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December streaming guide: The best Netflix shows to enjoy

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The 8 best horror movies to stream on Netflix right now

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From The Crown to Stranger Things, these are best Netflix original series to stream right now

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The 18 best Netflix Original movies for you to watch right now

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Sate your wanderlust with the best travel shows and documentaries on Netflix

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The best thrillers on Netflix to stream now

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The best food shows to stream on Netflix right now

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The 10 best action movies on Netflix: The Irishman, Extraction, The Gray Man, and more

Fight scenes, chase scenes, race scenes — all the hallmarks of a cinematic adrenaline rush. Here are the best action movies you can watch on Netflix this year.
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The 11 best comedy movies on Netflix

To keep your spirits up and your funny bone fine-tuned, we've handpicked the 11 best comedy movies to stream on Netflix right now.
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From food to true crime, here are the 14 best Netflix documentaries to stream

We've found the best documentaries that you can stream on Netflix right now across a wide array of genres.
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10 classic movies you need to stream on Netflix

Whatever the reason to hate 21st-century cinema, people who prefer old pictures have plenty of options when they tune in to streaming services.
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The best war movies to watch on Netflix

War is a complex, awful topic, but these Netflix war movies are among the best.
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The 12 best sci-fi shows to stream on Netflix right now

If you want to escape from the boring reality we call life, these sci-fi shows on Netflix will guarantee an out-of-this-world viewing experience.
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The best ’80s action movies on Netflix to stream now

There are great action movies on Netflix, and even a few excellent selections from the 1980s.
Keri Russell in The Diplomat.

The Diplomat season 2: New cast members and more

What's coming up next on Netflix's The Diplomat? We've got the early word on The Diplomat season 2 cast members and more!
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BoJack Horseman, Disenchantment, and more: Netflix cartoons that are binge-worthy shows adults will love

Whether you're looking for a relaxing cartoon or some mind-bending adult animation, we've found the best Netflix animated series to stream right now.
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The Cloverfield Paradox, Stowaway, Awake, and more: The 14 best sci-fi movies to stream on Netflix in 2024

There are plenty of great sci-fi movies on Netflix to choose from. Here are our best picks for this year.
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From Vinland Saga to Carole & Tuesday: These are the best anime series on Netflix to watch right now

Netflix has a surprisingly impressive collection of anime if you know where to look. Dive into some of the best anime series available this year.
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The 19 best true crime documentaries on Netflix right now

If you're like the rest of the country, you're probably obsessed with true crime right now. Here are the best documentaries on Netflix to get your fix.
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New on Netflix: 5 must-see shows and movies in July

Netflix has all kinds of great new releases for every taste in July.
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Netflix is reportedly making a move that sports fans will love

Netflix is thinking about branching into live sports, just as many other streamers have done.
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Star Wars drinking game rules you can use for all the movies

If you want to elevate your Star Wars watching experience, just grab a drink and follow along. We've put together a drinking game to play while you stream.
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Netflix’s password sharing crackdown has created a ‘cancel reaction’

The Netflix password sharing crackdown is coming to the US soon, and it's caused a 'cancel reaction' in other countries.
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4 shows and movies coming to Netflix this month (that everyone will be talking about)

Looking for something new to watch? Of course you are! These are the absolute best tv shows and movies on Netflix right now.
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10 shows like The Mandalorian to watch now

The Mandalorian is one of the biggest streaming hits today, but there are other sci-fi TV shows you'll enjoy if you are a fan of Pedro Pascal's space warrior.
Sylvester Stallone and Michael B. Jordan in Creed.

Every ‘Creed’ and ‘Rocky’ movie, ranked

The "Creed" and "Rocky" franchises have produced some truly great movies, and a couple that don't quite measure up. We've ranked them here.
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From Power Rangers (really) to Breaking Bad: Our favorite Bryan Cranston roles

To welcome Bryan Cranston back to our TV screens, we've decided to take a look at his varied career and rank his best performances.
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10 best Black History movies to watch in February and beyond

Black History Month is a great time to explore the canon of great Black history movies, many of which are on this list.
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People just might hate Netflix ads a little less than previously thought

Netflix's new ad-supported tier may be hurting its business a little less than some thought.
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How the Satanic Panic Influenced Stranger Things Season 4

Stranger Things season 4 conjures 1980s nostalgia via the “Satanic Panic” aimed at Dungeons and Dragons role players. Kate Bush also makes a grand appearance.
Lori Lightfoot, the first openly LGBT mayor of Chicago, marching in the 2019 Chicago Pride Parade

8 Great LGBTQ+ Documentaries to Stream During Pride Month

The Manual brings you eight great LGBTQ+ documentaries to explore the movement’s history and the events that helped shape today’s queer climate.
Bill Skarsgård (left) as Clark Odelssohn in Netflix's 'Clark.'

Bill Skarsgård Stars as Suave Bank Robber in Netflix’s ‘Clark’

'Clark' is Netflix's unceasing action series starring Bill Skarsgård as the man behind Stockholm syndrome, who swayed Sweden to love him despite his crimes.
Norm Macdonald (right) with a fan in 2016.

The Late Norm Macdonald Left Behind a Surprise Stand-Up Show

Late comedian Norm Macdonald, who died this year at 61, shot a secret standup performance in his living room. It's slated to air on Netflix on May 30.
Tiana tries to kiss a frog in The Princess and the Frog.

10 Black History Movies for Kids to Watch Right Now

Finding the best Black history movies for kids is a great way to dive into the topic at a young age.
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Marvel shows are leaving Netflix and could be headed to Disney+

Marvel shows like Jessica Jones and Daredevil are leaving Netflix soon and it's possible they may switch over to Disney+
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The 10 Best Social Justice Movies to Stream Right Now

Looking to educate yourself? We've gathered some of the best movies and documentaries about social justice currently streaming online.
Even 'Dune's' Timothee Chalamet (right) makes an appearance in Netflix's star-laden flop, 'Don't Look Up.'

Netflix’s ‘Don’t Look Up’ Not Standing Tall in Reviews

Critics and audiences panned ‘Don’t Look Up’ for lacking depth in the star-laden disaster satire. Solid performances can’t lift up a limpid plot and long joke.
Kristen Bell as Anna, who's having a bit of trouble cutting back the drinking after she may have witnessed a murder in the new Netflix series, 'The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window.'

Kristen Bell May Have Witnessed a Murder in New Netflix Dark Comedy Series

The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window preview features a heartbroken Kristen Bell as Anna who witnesses a murder ... or did she?
Cowboy Bebop original promo art from Netflix —John Cho as Spike Siegel (center), Mustafa Shakir as Jet Black (right), and Daniella Pineda as Faye Valentine (left).

‘Cowboy Bebop’ Be Gone — Netflix Pulls the Plug After Less Than a Month

Netflix devastated cast members, crew, and fans by canceling the much-hyped “Cowboy Bebop” live-action series less than a month after the spinoff’s premiere.
Kevin Hart and Wesley Snipes in Netflix's 'True Story.'

‘True Story’ Tells the Oldest Tale of All: You Can’t Escape Your Family

In the Netflix series 'True Story,' the Kid (Kevin Hart) is a mega-selling comedian whose dream life quickly spirals into a dark place after a disastrous night.
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Japanese Manga Adaptation ‘Alice in Borderland’ Returns to Netflix in 2022

The Japanese survival action thriller, 'Alice in Borderland,' dropped its season two teaser at the 2021 Netflix Festival Japan. Catch up with The Manual.
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10 Underrated Netflix Movies You Might Have Missed

Running out of critically acclaimed films to watch? Here's a list of some of the best underrated movies on Netflix to expand your horizons.
Things sound like they're going to get a bit bombastic during the fourth season of Stranger Things.

What Stranger Things Season 4 Episode Titles Suggest

Netflix released the titles for Stranger Things season 4’s episodes this week. This break down looks at what they might mean for the monster fighters.
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‘Cowboy Bebop’: Netflix Releases First-Look Photos of John Cho as Spike Spiegel

After nearly three years after its initial announced production, the first publicized 'Cowboy Bebop' images are here.
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Watch Cartoons Online: The Ultimate Streaming Guide

Want to watch cartoons online? Here's everything you need to know about the major streaming services and what animations they offer.