- By Ridhi Suri
- Tue, 26 Mar 2024 07:30 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Most-Loved Shows On Netflix To Binge Watch: In search of the top shows to binge-watch on Netflix? Look no further. We've curated a comprehensive list of the platform's finest offerings, ranging from side-splitting comedies to heart-wrenching dramas, as well as gripping crime and sci-fi series guaranteed to keep you enthralled. From FRIENDS, Stranger Things, Never Have I Ever To Money Heist, here's your guide to selecting your next watch.
Stranger Things
American science fiction horror series created by the Duffer Brothers quickly gained widespread acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. Set in the 1980s in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, the series follows a group of young friends who encounter mysterious supernatural occurrences, government conspiracies, and alternate dimensions. The main cast includes actors such as Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Cara Buono, and Matthew Modine, among others.
FRIENDS
Created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, the show follows the lives, relationships, and comedic misadventures of six friends living in New York City: Ross Geller (David Schwimmer), Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston), Monica Geller (Courteney Cox), Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry), Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc), and Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow). Set primarily in Monica's apartment and the nearby Central Perk café, 'Friends' is known for its witty humour, iconic catchphrases, and memorable guest appearances.
Money Heist
One of Netflix's most successful non-English language series, the plot revolves around a mysterious man known as 'The Professor' who recruits a group of criminals with unique skills to carry out a daring heist on the Royal Mint of Spain. The criminals, each using city names as aliases to conceal their identities, wear distinctive red jumpsuits and Salvador Dalí masks to hide their faces. The heist is meticulously planned, with the goal of printing billions of euros and escaping without being caught.
'Money Heist' has received widespread critical acclaim and has amassed a dedicated fanbase worldwide. It has won several awards, including an International Emmy Award for Best Drama Series.
Never Have I Ever
Created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher, the show follows the life of Devi Vishwakumar, a first-generation Indian American teenager living in Southern California. Devi is determined to improve her social status and navigate the challenges of high school while dealing with the recent death of her father. Throughout the series, Devi grapples with identity, family expectations, and romantic relationships, all while trying to balance her Indian heritage with her American upbringing. The cast includes newcomer Maitreyi Ramakrishnan in the lead role of Devi, as well as Poorna Jagannathan, Richa Moorjani, Jaren Lewison, Darren Barnet, and Ramona Young, among others.
The Vampire Diaries
Created by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec, 'The Vampire Diaries' is adapted from the book series by L.J. Smith. Set in the fictional town of Mystic Falls, Virginia, the show chronicles the lives of supernatural beings, including vampires, werewolves, witches, and hybrids, as they navigate relationships and conflicts amidst mystical and often perilous circumstances. The narrative primarily revolves around Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev), a human high school student torn between two vampire brothers, Stefan Salvatore (Paul Wesley) and Damon Salvatore (Ian Somerhalder). Alongside Elena, key characters include her friends Bonnie Bennett (Kat Graham) and Caroline Forbes (Candice King), as well as various other supernatural entities who reside in Mystic Falls.
The Office
Created by Greg Daniels, it is an adaptation of the British series of the same name created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. Set at the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the series depicts the everyday lives of office employees, capturing their interactions, relationships, and workplace dynamics in a humourous manner. The ensemble cast includes Steve Carell as Michael Scott, the bumbling and often clueless regional manager of the office, along with Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Mindy Kaling, B.J. Novak, and others, portraying various employees.
