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Netflix Shows that are Actually Worth Binging

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Wilfrid Laurier chapter.

It’s finally starting to get cold enough to cover up, stay in and watch Netflix (and chill) all day! If you’re looking for a decent show to watch from the array of shows that Netflix has to offer, then you have come to the right place. Big Mouth 

It’s an adult animation about hitting puberty. That’s it. That’s the whole show. It’s very funny and informative if you missed your entire middle school experience. It has a healthy three seasons for you to binge, for those days when you can’t be bothered to get up and do stuff.   

Similar shows: 

Paradise PD 

Bobs Burgers

Family Guy

American Dad

Final Space

Bojack Horseman

The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina 

The highly anticipated show recently hit Netflix with its entire first season and it’ll surely give you that spooky feeling you miss from Halloween. Despite being made by the creators of Riverdale, it already holds far more promise than the latter with its darker themes and supernatural storyline. 

Similar shows:

Riverdale

Salem 

Supernatural

Lucifer

Maniac

The 100

Altered Carbon

Teen Wolf

Dynasty

If you’re looking for a show that’s packed with family drama, high-risk love triangles and lots of money, then this is the show for you. Only in its second season, the show has already garnered a large fanbase — some of which can be attributed to one of the stars, Victorious alum, Elizabeth Gillies. Definitely worth a watch!

Similar shows: 

Elite (a new Spanish drama)

Ozark 

Gossip Girl 

Jane the Virgin

The Royals

Jessica Jones 

For a dose of girl power, superheroes and Krysten Ritter, this is the show to watch. With a rather star-studded cast and a solid plotline, featuring lots of female characters front-and-centre, this show has come to hold a special place in many people’s hearts.  

Similar shows: 

Black Lightning 

Good Girls 

Daredevil 

Defenders 

Runaways 

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D

Lee Daniels’ Star

Based on a girl group trying to make it big in the music industry, the Netflix original by hit producer and director Lee Daniels has taken the scene by storm. Just starting its third season, the show gives viewers more than just tons of dangerous storylines and love-interests to follow, it also gives them some hit tunes that have made people wish the girl group was real. Also, Brandi!!!​

Similar shows:

The Get Down (sadly discontinued) 

Nashville (for a bit of that Country music)

Empire (more music, more drama)

There you have it! Say YES to one more episode when Netflix asks and stay in bed on those days when you just don’t feel like it — because there’s so much on TV to keep you distracted from the pile of assignments you have due. 

Kawthar Fedjki

Wilfrid Laurier '20

kat who likes cats. 20. psychology student. infp-t. gemini. gryffindor.
Emily Waitson

Wilfrid Laurier '20

Emily is a twenty-something fourth-year student majoring in English and History. She has a passion for writing, internet-famous cats, and sappy books.