If you haven't watched Stranger Things, House of Cards or Orange is the New Black yet, chances are you live in a cave. Netflix hasn't just become a player in television — it has become the standard upon which all original programming is based off of. Several weeks ago my family realized that we were still paying for their DVD service. It was amazing then to think just how far Netflix had come, after of course the initial shock and freak out preceding a call to customer service. Setting aside their massive hits, check the 8 shows on Netflix you may not have heard of, but must start watching....immediately!
W/ Bob and David
Before Bob Odenkirk was Saul Goodman, he was making nonsensical comedy skits with David Cross (of stand up comedy and Arrested Development fame).
Originally on HBO during the mid-90s as Mr. Show with Bob and David, Netflix was wise enough to scoop up the comedic duo and let them recreate their original hit. Any time you watch sketch comedy like Portlandia or Key and Peele, know that those shows are rooted in what Bob and David originally did. The Netflix series churned out comedic gold, which we all will be fortunate to watch further seasons of.
Marco Polo
Netflix's well intentioned answer to Game of Thrones. Matching magic with history, Marco Polo delivers on its compelling look at the Mongolian empire.
Cancelled prematurely in my opinion, Marco Polo should be watched if for nothing else but for its cinematography. The production doesn't skimp on details — it certainly didn't skimp on budget either (rumor has it that Netflix took a $200 million dollar loss on the series). The intention was to make Marco Polo their biggest original show, and despite its cancellation, their result was spectacular.
BoJack Horseman
Don't let the anthropomorphic horse fool you; BoJack Horseman is hardly a comedy. More so, it's a deeply introspective look at modern day depression, anxiety and Hollywood.
Maybe though we need to deal with these issues through the lens of animation. Ironically, it makes the show's themes more approachable, by conveying them through something so outwardly absurdist.
Love
A wholesome look at millennials dating, minus the pretension of a show like Girls.
Also produced by Judd Apatow, Love is a breath of fresh air when compared to the rest of this list's shows. Packaged in digestible 26 - 45 minute episodes, the series maintains its charm by not taking itself too seriously.
Frontier
Netflix's first foray into the gritty exploits of colonial America. Frontier, starring Jason Momoa of Game of Throne's fame, brings you to the 1700s fur trade — a time when people would kill each other over beaver pellets.
Respected for an accurate depiction of its setting, Frontier can at times wane in terms of plot. But if you happen to be both an action fan and a history buff, this Netflix original series might be for you.
The OA
Netflix's wondered: What's going to be their next Stranger Things? The OA lacks when compared to the site's 2016 breakout hit, but it does carry similar levels of intrigue and fantasy.
At its best, The OA is an ambitious mystery that keeps viewers hooked. And at its worst, The OA is a satisfying snack to hold you over until the next season of Stranger Things.
Chef's Table
Take a look inside the world's greatest kitchens. Netflix's most popular food related show, Chef's Table, walks you through what it means to be both an expert chef and an expert restaurateur.
Eat before watching, otherwise you'll finish hungry and dissatisfied with every meal you've ever had.
Bloodline
Forget what you've read, and if you made it through the second season, forget what you saw. Bloodline's Season One is as compelling a character drama as anything else on the big or small screen.
The Rayburn family falls apart while its oldest son deteriorates, leaving a trail of death and drugs in the process. Set against the lovely backdrop of the Florida Keys, Bloodline is as tragic as it is beautifully shot. It's disappointing that they felt the need to stretch its plot too thin, but in a vacuum, Season One is some of Netflix's finest work.
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