There are countless shows out there, but only a few leave a lasting impression. This is the best series you’ll want to watch at least once — not just for entertainment, but for the emotions, the story, and the unforgettable moments it brings. Whether you’re a fan of gripping drama, deep characters, or powerful storytelling, this series delivers it all. A one-time watch that becomes a lifelong memory.
1. Stranger things
Step into the strange town of Hawkins, Indiana, where government experiments, missing children, and supernatural forces collide. When a young boy vanishes, his friends uncover a mysterious girl with powers, secret labs, and a gateway to a dark parallel world called the Upside Down. Blending 1980s nostalgia, gripping suspense, and emotional storytelling, Stranger Things is a thrilling ride through friendship, fear, and the unknown. With every season, the stakes grow darker — and stranger.
🧬 Genre: Sci-Fi | Thriller | Drama
📺 Available on: Netflix
👥 Created by: The Duffer Brothers
2. Lost in space
In this thrilling reimagining of the classic 1960s series, Lost in Space follows the Robinson family, space colonists whose journey to a new home is abruptly thrown off course. Stranded on an unknown planet, they must battle harsh environments, alien threats, and personal struggles to survive and reunite. With stunning visuals, high-stakes drama, and emotional depth, the series explores what it truly means to be a family — even when you’re lightyears from home.
🌌 Genre: Sci-Fi | Adventure | Drama
📺 Available on: Netflix
🚀 Created by: Irwin Allen (original), Matt Sazama & Burk Sharpless (reboot)
3. Snowpiercer
Set in a frozen, post-apocalyptic world, Snowpiercer follows the last remnants of humanity aboard a constantly moving train circling the globe. Divided by class, powered by rebellion, and driven by survival, the train becomes a battleground for justice and control. With intense political drama, action-packed twists, and deep social commentary, this sci-fi thriller explores what happens when the world ends — but the struggle for power never does.
🚆 Genre: Sci-Fi | Thriller | Drama
📺 Available on: Netflix
🎬 Based on: The 2013 film Snowpiercer and the graphic novel Le Transperceneige
4. Weak hero
At first glance, Yeon Si-eun looks like a quiet, top student with no edge — but when he’s pushed too far, he reveals a sharp, strategic mind and a fierce will to fight back. Weak Hero Class 1 dives into the gritty world of high school bullying, where brains go up against brawn, and survival means standing your ground. With intense action, emotional depth, and powerful character arcs, this K-drama turns a shy teen into an unforgettable underdog hero.
🥊 Genre: Action | Drama | Youth
📺 Available on: Netflix
🌍 Language: Korean
5. Lock and key
Locke & Key – Unlock the Secrets, Unleash the Magic
After their father’s mysterious death, the Locke siblings move into their ancestral home, Keyhouse, only to discover magical keys that unlock strange powers — and darker secrets. As they uncover the purpose of each key, a sinister demon awakens, desperate to claim the magic for itself. Locke & Key is a thrilling blend of fantasy, mystery, and supernatural suspense, filled with twists, emotional depth, and the powerful bond of family.
🗝️ Genre: Fantasy | Mystery | Supernatural
📺 Available on: Netflix
🔑 Based on: The comic series by Joe Hill & Gabriel Rodríguez
6. Sweet home
When a troubled teenager moves into a rundown apartment building after a family tragedy, his world turns upside down as people begin turning into terrifying monsters. Trapped with other residents, he must fight to survive while confronting his own inner demons. Sweet Home blends horror, action, and emotion in a post-apocalyptic setting, where survival isn’t just about strength — but about holding onto your humanity.
🧟 Genre: Horror | Thriller | Drama
📺 Available on: Netflix
🌍 Language: Korean
📖 Based on: Popular webtoon Sweet Home by Kim Carnby and Hwang Young-chan
7. Money Heist
Money Heist (La Casa de Papel) is a Spanish crime thriller series that follows a mysterious mastermind known as The Professor, who recruits eight skilled criminals to pull off the biggest heists in history — first at the Royal Mint of Spain, then the Bank of Spain. With red jumpsuits, Salvador Dalí masks, and strict plans, the team battles police, personal conflicts, and time, while capturing the world’s attention in a story full of suspense, strategy, and emotion.
8. Squid games
Squid Game is a South Korean survival thriller where 456 people, all in deep financial debt, are invited to compete in a series of deadly children’s games for a massive cash prize. As the games progress, players face brutal choices between morality, survival, and desperation. With striking visuals, intense drama, and social commentary on inequality, Squid Game became a global phenomenon for its gripping and chilling storytelling.
9. Alice in borderland
Alice in Borderland is a Japanese sci-fi thriller where a group of people, led by gamer Arisu, find themselves trapped in an abandoned Tokyo. To survive, they must compete in deadly, high-stakes games—each designed to test their intelligence, strength, and willpower. As they search for answers and allies, the line between reality and illusion blurs. The series blends action, suspense, and mystery with a dark exploration of human nature.
10. The 8 show
The 8 Show is a South Korean psychological thriller where eight strangers, each facing financial struggles, are invited to participate in a mysterious reality show. Locked in a towering building, they earn money based on how long they stay—but at a cost. As time passes, greed, tension, and betrayal grow, revealing the dark side of human nature in a confined, high-stakes environment. The show explores capitalism, morality, and survival with intense drama and twists.
11. Sweet tooth
Sweet Tooth is a post-apocalyptic fantasy drama that follows Gus, a gentle boy who is part human and part deer. Born after a mysterious virus devastates the world, Gus sets out on a journey to find his mother and uncover the truth about his origins. Along the way, he teams up with unlikely allies and faces both danger and wonder. The series blends heartwarming adventure with themes of hope, humanity, and survival.
12. The silent sea
In a desolate future where Earth is ravaged by water scarcity, a special team is sent on a high-risk mission to a long-abandoned lunar research station. What begins as a scientific retrieval task quickly spirals into a race for survival as they uncover haunting secrets buried in the silence of the moon. The Silent Sea masterfully blends sci-fi, suspense, and mystery, exploring the cost of survival and the danger of truth in a world that has lost everything.
🌕 Genre: Sci-Fi | Thriller | Mystery
📺 Available on: Netflix
🌌 Language: Korean
🎬 Starring: Bae Doona, Gong Yoo, Lee Joon
13. Another life
When a mysterious alien artifact lands on Earth, a crew of astronauts is sent deep into space to uncover its origin and purpose. Led by fearless commander Niko Breckinridge, their journey across the galaxy is filled with cosmic threats, internal conflicts, and the terrifying possibility that humanity may not be alone — or safe. Another Life is a gripping blend of sci-fi, space drama, and survival, questioning how far we’ll go in search of answers… and hope.
🚀 Genre: Sci-Fi | Drama | Adventure
📺 Available on: Netflix
🌠 Starring: Katee Sackhoff, Justin Chatwin, Samuel Anderson
14. Old guard
Meet a secret group of immortal warriors, led by the battle-hardened Andy, who have protected humanity for centuries without fame or recognition. In The Old Guard (Part 1), their covert existence is threatened when a powerful corporation seeks to exploit their powers for profit. Forced out of the shadows, they must fight not just to survive—but to protect their purpose.
In Part 2, the stakes rise as betrayals, ancient enemies, and new alliances push them into an even deadlier conflict. With stunning action, emotional depth, and moral complexity, The Old Guard franchise is more than just a superhero saga — it’s a story of sacrifice, loyalty, and the cost of living forever.
⚔️ Genre: Action | Fantasy | Supernatural
📺 Available on: Netflix
🎬 Starring: Charlize Theron, KiKi Layne, Matthias Schoenaerts, Uma Thurman (Part 2)
📖 Based on: The graphic novel by Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernández
15. Gyeongseong creature
Set in 1945, during the final days of Japanese colonial rule in Korea, Gyeongseong Creature blends historical drama with supernatural horror. The story follows a skilled pawnshop owner and a determined sleuth who uncover a sinister secret at a mysterious hospital — where unspeakable human experiments have given rise to a terrifying creature.
As they fight to survive in a world ruled by oppression and fear, they also battle a darkness that is not entirely human. Gyeongseong Creature delivers gripping suspense, emotional depth, and chilling horror, all wrapped in the haunting beauty of a turbulent era.
👹 Genre: Historical | Thriller | Supernatural Horror
📺 Available on: Netflix
🌍 Language: Korean
🎬 Starring: Park Seo-joon, Han So-hee, Wi Ha-joon
16. Sex education
In the halls of Moordale Secondary School, teenage chaos meets unfiltered honesty. Sex Education follows Otis Milburn, a socially awkward student with a sex therapist for a mother, who unexpectedly becomes a go-to “sex expert” for his classmates. Teaming up with the rebellious Maeve, Otis runs an underground therapy clinic — leading to comedy, chaos, and deep personal growth.
With its bold approach to identity, relationships, love, and acceptance, the series combines humor with heartfelt moments, making it one of Netflix’s most refreshingly real teen dramas.
💬 Genre: Comedy | Drama | Coming-of-Age
📺 Available on: Netflix
👥 Starring: Asa Butterfield, Gillian Anderson, Emma Mackey, Ncuti Gatwa
