So here's the thing about Netflix. Whenever you join all you see is their newest additions. Shows and movies that have recently dropped are all well and good but what about the gems that came out last year or the year before? The shows that were big before you joined. Where are they?
It can actually be quite difficult to find them among all of the new releases so I've compiled a list of 9 incredible Netflix original shows that you may have missed.
They cover all genres and have been hugely successful so no matter what you fancy, you are bound to find one on this list of the best Netflix original shows.
By the way, I found it reeeeallly tricky to whittle this list down to just nine shows…if I've missed any just leave a message in the comments and I may do a ‘Part 2'.
1.
The Alienist
It's 1896 in New York City and psychologist (The Alienist) Laszlo Kreizler is enlisted by Police Commissioner Roosevelt to catch a killer preying on homeless boys. With help, and against all the odds, Kreizler must stop the grizzly murders in this impeccably told story. An absolute must watch.
2.
Godless
An award winning Western style limited series, Frank Griffin is the leader of a murderous posse who promises to burn to the ground any town that harbours former cohort Roy Goode. With Goode hiding out in La Belle, can Griffin get to him and can the town of La Belle survive. Superb.
3.
Unbelievable
An astonishingly true story about two detectives that discover they are chasing a serial rapist who leaves no trace of his crimes. Unbelievable is just that. Unbelievable. It is an outstanding limited series that should win a tonne of awards.
4.
After Life
Devasted by the loss of his wife, Tony spirals into a depression but believes that at least he has suicide as an option to fall back on. This ‘superpower’ knowledge means he is free to say and do as he pleases, and he does. After Life lays bare the exhaustion of coping with mental health on a daily basis without a hint of patronisation which is reason enough to watch the series.
5.
Mindhunter
Based on a true story about the early days of criminal psychology, Mindhunter is a fascinating and addictive crime drama starring Jonathan Groff and directed by David Fincher.
6.
Kingdom
Set in 15th Century Korea, the country is in free fall. The King is dying, the Crown Prince is trying to survive, the Ministers want to take the Throne and a zombie plague is running ravage through the country. If Crouching Tiger, Game Of Thrones and The Walking Dead had a baby it would be Kingdom.
7.
Bloodline
Bloodline is an intense, dark family drama that explores just how far some people are willing to go to protect the reputation of their family, even if it is a brother that's threatening to unravel the secrets of the past. Influenced by Crime & Punishment, if you like shows like Damages and Ozark, you'll love this.
8.
Travelers
With future humanity on the brink of extinction, time Travelers have come back to the 21st century in a desperate bid to change the events that will ultimately cause destruction hundreds of years from now. If Fringe, Continuum or Person Of Interest floated your boat then this will too.
9.
Safe
When Tom Delaney's daughter goes missing he quickly realises that their gated community is anything but safe in this fast paced, suspense thriller from Harlen Coben. Along the lines of Broadchurch but better.
Netflix continually turns out great shows, but there are also a few duds so finding the good ones isn't always easy. So save yourself the time endlessly scrolling through the options and try one of the suggestions above!
