You can't have too many good TV series on Netflix, right? With the coronavirus pandemic, many of us are spending more time at home than usual, and sometimes it can be nice to lose yourself in a really good TV series.
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TV series on Netflix that we like
We occasionally watch TV series on Netflix (now more than ever!). Of course, not everyone watches Netflix, but we know it's popular and since we mostly watch Netflix shows ourselves, we decided to list shows from there. We list 21 TV series on Netflix that we like, both new and old. Maybe we can contribute with tips on a series that you think would suit you?
21 great TV series on Netflix
1. The Crown
The story of Queen Elizabeth II is epic. It gives you an insight into the life of the British royal family for a century, while also following world history throughout those years.
2. The Americans
You follow two Russian spies in the US during the Cold War. On the surface, they are like any other American family with children. What happens behind the curtains is something completely different.
3. Stranger things
The sci-fi drama 'Stranger Things' is an unusual and spooky TV series on Netflix, set in a fictional 1980s environment, full of supernatural elements. The fact that the main characters are children doesn't detract from the show in any way.
4. House of Cards
Political intrigue can be extremely compelling. This is a series full of dirty tricks and ruthless methods. Very entertaining!
5. Ozark
The family in the TV series Ozark appears on the surface to be a nice, well-behaved family. In fact, they live in a hysterical world of money laundering and mafia methods. Both dark and entertaining at the same time.
6. designated survivor
Kiefer Sutherland plays Thomas Kirkman, a politician who goes from Secretary of Housing to President of the United States overnight after all of the country's most important politicians are killed in an attack.
7. Homeland
Homeland follows American CIA agent Carrie Mathison, who works tirelessly for national security. The series offers many exciting tours in the US, Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Berlin.
8. a handmaid's tale
Based on a novel, this series is set in a dystopian future where the country of Gilead (formerly the USA) is ruled by a religious extremist government and fertile women are enslaved. Dark and captivating!
9. Vikings
The TV series Vikings is inspired by the stories of the infamous Viking Ragnar Lothbrok. Exciting if you want to travel back to a much more violent time in our history.
10. Sons of Anarchy
Life in a criminal motorcycle club in California is often violent and dramatic. The club's vice president has heart and wants to make changes, but faces never-ending challenges.
11. Fauda
Fauda is an Israeli TV series on Netflix that follows a unit of elite Israeli soldiers conducting operations in the West Bank. The word 'fauda' means chaos in Arabic, which describes some of the content.
12. giri/haji
Organised crime in Japan is escalating and a Japanese police officer goes to London to find his brother, who is working for the mafia. This is an exciting, yet aesthetically pleasing TV series on Netflix.
13. suits
The American series Suits follows a group of successful lawyers in suits. Entertaining!
14. merlin
Merlin is a cosy family series about the young wizard Merlin. He is a servant of Prince Arthur and has to solve countless difficult situations, but must always hide his magic because magic is punishable by death.
TV series on Netflix - Documentaries
15. the Roman Empire
This documentary on the Roman Empire mixes facts with dramatic film footage. Interesting and exciting about the times of Julius Caesar and Caligula.
16. Ottoman Empire
Growing up, Ottoman Sultan Mehmet II dreamed of conquering the Byzantine capital of Constantinople (today's Istanbul) and one day he set out on the almost impossible mission.
TV series on Netflix - Nordic series
17. source
The Swedish-Danish crime series Bron is now a classic, but if you missed it, it's well worth watching. There's a reason why the series, which centres on police officer Saga Norén, has become popular around the world.
18th Arne Dahl
This crime series is based on Arne Dahl's best-selling crime novels. It follows the specialised unit "A Group" which is tasked with solving the most difficult criminal cases.
19. Johan Falk
The films in the series about Swedish police officer Johan Falk are always good and exciting, especially when following undercover officer Frank Wagner.
20. Whoever kills
Den som dräper is a Danish crime series. The series follows a special unit of the Copenhagen police that is tasked with solving murders committed by serial killers. Exciting!
21. The Valhalla Murders
This Icelandic crime series unravels a dark story that goes deeper than anyone can imagine. Make sure to tune in to the original Icelandic language so you don't have to listen to the unnaturally dubbed version.
More good TV series on Netflix?
What kind of TV series do you like? Can you tell us about other good TV series on Netflix, or maybe some other series you like?
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Mr Hans wallström says:
Watch Orphan Black
An absolutely fantastic series about a girl who discovers she is cloned 5 seasons.
31 March 2020 - 6:52
Helena says:
Thank you so much for the tips! 🙂
31 March 2020 - 17:54
Ann says:
Oh many good ones 🙂
I started watching a handmaids tale, saw the whole first season... but man, it's disgusting! Excellent, absolutely! But disgusting!
//Ann
31 March 2020 - 7:04
Helena says:
Agreed, it's disgusting really, but still good 😉.
31 March 2020 - 17:54
Robin says:
Two I like are The Shipping Company and Bäckström, an old and a new series.
31 March 2020 - 7:59
Helena says:
I haven't heard of Bäckström, thanks for the tip! 🙂
31 March 2020 - 17:55
Maria's memoirs says:
Of these I have only seen Fauda, which I liked ? Other good series I've seen recently include 3%, Marco Polo, Messiah and Unorthodox.
31 March 2020 - 8:12
Helena says:
Oh thanks, lots of tips! 🙂
31 March 2020 - 17:55
Githa says:
"Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" are two must-see shows.
Today, you can choose to watch Better Call Saul before watching Breaking Bad, but they are made in reverse order.
I'm fan!
31 March 2020 - 8:32
Helena says:
Oh, then we have to see them I understand 😉 Thanks for the tips! 🙂 Take care of yourself!
31 March 2020 - 17:56
Liniz Travel says:
Many exciting series... maybe it's time to follow something new?
Hugs
31 March 2020 - 8:39
Helena says:
Why not? 🙂 Take care Lina!
31 March 2020 - 17:56
Ewa says:
Marcella. Like all English series, it is well acted. Exciting but also quite scary. There are 2 seasons with 8 episodes in each.
31 March 2020 - 9:15
Helena says:
I haven't heard of it, thanks for the tip!
31 March 2020 - 17:56
Åsa Bylund says:
Casa de papel is a Spanish series about the "professor" who plans and executes a highly sophisticated coup against the mint. He is assisted by an odd bunch of characters and inside the mint a large number of hostages are taken. Intelligent, thrilling and well acted.
Locked is an exciting series about the inmates of a women's prison. Also very exciting intrigue and interesting characters.
31 March 2020 - 9:23
Helena says:
Thanks so much for the tips Åsa! 🙂
31 March 2020 - 17:57
Ama de casa says:
We don't have Netflix... Then I have a bit of a problem with endless series that never end. Once upon a time I followed Dallas, but I rotted when Bobby suddenly came back from the dead and it turned out that he had only been in the shower for about 100 episodes 😉.
Although "card series" can be good 🙂 .
Hmm... Maybe the Schlager Festival can be seen as a perpetual series? I have followed it slavishly for many years. But this year I actually missed two competitions... Could it be a "Bobby syndrome" for Schlagern for me? Anders is hoping for that 😀.
31 March 2020 - 9:48
Helena says:
Haha, laughed at the shower thing! Haven't seen Dallas actually ... And wow, did you miss two competitions? Then something else very exciting must have happened ... maybe? 😉
31 March 2020 - 17:58
Mum C says:
There will be more TV watching now and we are currently watching Peaky Blinders on Netflix.
Carin
31 March 2020 - 10:53
Helena says:
Thanks for the tips!
31 March 2020 - 17:59
JoY says:
Thanks for all the tips. We may have to start watching more films. Although the husband usually falls asleep pretty quickly, unless it's an old cowboy film?
31 March 2020 - 13:02
Helena says:
Haha, I probably fall asleep to cowboy films instead... 😉 It's all about finding what you like!
31 March 2020 - 17:59
BP says:
I also don't have Netflix and rarely watch TV. Only follow "ongoing" series, mostly detective stories like "Shetland" for example.
31 March 2020 - 18:42
Emma, sun like sun? says:
Have seen several of the series on the list. We have just watched Evil and Poltergeist we are watching right now. If you like long series, Supernatural is a great show if you like suspense/humour/supernatural.
Mrs Maisel is fun too. And I like Grace and Frankie.
I have lots of series I follow!
Oh, Better things! It's a bit special but really good!
31 March 2020 - 22:30
Among saucepans and wine glasses says:
Have you seen Boardwalk Empire? We thought it was really good!
Love Kajsa
01 April 2020 - 12:19