These slow Autumn days demand relaxation and calmness, and the first thought that crosses our mind is to binge-watch the series to which we are deeply connected. Well, half of our time gets wasted to find the right show that would perfectly match the current mood, but now you need not worry.
We’ve all been in a position of mindless scrolling through movies, indecisive on which one to watch. To make it easier for you to decide what to watch, we make sure to include some lesser-known jewels, so we are convinced you will discover a must-watch series you were unaware of. No matter what your favorite genre is, this list is sure to cater to all your needs. Keep reading to find out the six best shows to watch on Netflix this week!
Friends
Release date: 22 September 1994
Rating: 8.2/10
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, david schwimmer, Courteney Cox and other
“Friends” is one of the iconic series which is almost watched by everyone, and has earned enough audiences in the last few years. We could see the viewership is increasing day by day, and this is just because people are re-watching this again and again. In addition to this, the famous tagline “You can never have enough Friends”, has taken the whole internet world by storm and we are just obsessed with it. The story is about friendship and bonding where over the 10 years these friends undergo many life lessons, difficulties and family issues.
Sex/Life
Release date: 25 June 2021
Rating: 6/10
Genre: Drama
Cast: Sarah Shahi, Adam Demos, Mike Vogel, Wallis Day, Li Jun Li and others
Created by Stacy Rukeyser and inspired by the novel 44 Chapters About 4 Men, “Sex/Life” is one of those series that haven’t earned enough popularity, but we would definitely recommend this as one of the best series, and it is worth watching. Many people around the world haven’t accepted this series on a good note. The first season unfolds the suburban wife and mother(Billie), who was happily living with her children, but somewhere, she was still thinking about her past life, which was too annoying for her. She just couldn’t get out of those romantic moments which she spent with her ex, Brad. This is why she used to maintain a journal where she expressed all her emotions of her past life. From here, the story takes a sudden twist when her husband comes back home and reads that journal.
The Notebook
Release date: 25 June 2004
Rating: 7.8/10
Genre: Drama, Romance
Cast: Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, James Garner, Gena Rowlands and others
If you are looking for the best series on Netflix, “The Notebook” by Nick Cassavetes is a must-watch. The plot is all about the love story of a poor, mediocre boy named Noah and a rich girl, Allie, who are madly in love with each other. But Allie’s parents never accepted their relationship. Afterward, the story took an emotional yet interesting turn when Noah went off to serve in World War 2. His beloved fell in love with another person, and soon, they decided to engage themselves in the eyes of the law. This is an extremely emotional movie, and we are sure that you cannot hold back your tears while watching this movie.
The Diplomat
Release date: 20 April 2023
Rating: 8.2/10
Genre: Political thriller drama
Cast: Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, David Gyasi, Rory Kinnear and others
It’s an American political thriller series and revolves around Kate Wyler, who has been appointed as the new United States Ambassador and has to take charge of the international crisis and forging serious strategic alliances in London. Meanwhile she juggles with maintaining her marriage with her husband who is another career diplomat just like her. It has a combination of an interesting political story and at the same time, delivers the storyline of a workaholic woman trying to keep the balance between her public and private life. One can easily give it a light watch and you won’t be disappointed for sure.
That ’90s Show
Release date: 19 January 2023
Rating: 6.4/10
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Cast: Kurtwood Smith, Debra Jo Rupp, Callie Haverda, Ashley Aufderheide, Mace Coronel and others
“That ’90s Show” is an American television drama based on the sequel of “That ’70s Show”. The plot of the story is all about the summer of 1995, when Leia Forman, the teenage daughter of Eric Forman and Donna Pinciotti, went to visit their grandparents in a frictional town known as Point Place, Wisconsin. This is among the best romantic comedy dramas with amazing twists and turns. Hence, you will definitely find yourself in a happy zone after watching this show.
Outer Banks
Release date: 15 April 2020 (Season 1)
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Action drama
Rating: 7.5/10
Cast: Madelyn Cline, Chase Stokes, Rudy Pankow and others
If you are scrolling through your mobile screen and still cannot find something thrilling and adventurous, then close your eyes and blindly select this show. This show has the perfect blend of romantic twists and turns, thrilling scenes, and amazing action scenes. The show is all about how the Pogue teenagers are eager to know what’s happening with the mystery of the disappearance of John B’s father. Also, the disappearance of his father was linked to a legendary treasure hunt. To know about this mysterious story, you need to watch this show.
This was all from our end, and we tried to incorporate as many genres as we could so that people with different tastes could find something appropriate for themselves. I guess your weekend plans are now sorted, a big tub of popcorn, and a good series to watch. Sounds fun!