TV tips: 28 Netflix series you need to catch up on

The Netflix shows you might have missed... or forgotten

Since around 2016, Netflix has been a global staple, and the content creation has been nothing short of overwhelming. So much so, that some hit series now seem like relics of a bygone era, not to mention the ones that flew under the radar, lost in a huge pile of digital content.

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Hidden gems to jog your memory

Let's take a walk down memory lane and revisit some interesting original Netflix series that you might have forgotten about... or overlooked entirely.

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Maniac (2018) - Star-studded and underrated

With a cast featuring Emma Stone, Justin Theroux, Sally Field, and Jonah Hill, this series deserved more love. It revolves around two volunteers in a pharmaceutical trial promising to cure any mental issues they have, tackling family problems and schizophrenia with a fascinating plot.

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Lovesick (2016) - A romantic charmer

One of Netflix's most adorable and romantic series follows Dylan, a young man who contracts an STI and must contact all his ex-partners to find out who passed it on. Along the way, Evie and Luke help him search for his soulmate.

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Unsolved (2018) - A legendary rap rivalry

The investigation into the murders of Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. highlights one of the most legendary rivalries in American rap. Based on true events and with an impressive cast, it beautifully narrates the escalation of violence in the late '90s.

Crazyhead (2016) - A quirky horror comedy

Among the lesser-known gems, this series follows Amy, who can see the souls of the dead, a skill that starts to impact her social life. She teams up with a demon hunter who learned her trade through internet tutorials to tackle the issue.

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3% (2016) - A Brazilian dystopia

This Brazilian series unveils a dystopian future where only 3% of the population accesses privileges, while the remaining 97% struggles to survive. To join this elite, individuals must pass life-threatening tests. It was a revolutionary hit.

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Van Helsing (2016) - A vampire saga with a twist

Despite its quality, this series didn't gain the traction it deserved. It centers around a descendant of the original Van Helsing facing almost the extinction of the human race by particularly ruthless vampires.

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Sense8 (2015) - A colorful and unique journey

The Wachowskis' series was a happy place for millions. A colorful, groundbreaking, fun, and especially unique show that made you fall in love with the entire cast. Its two seasons were costly and, sadly, too few.

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Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (2016) - A unique detective story

A strange series where it's impossible to follow the storyline but as addictive as popcorn. With a very Roald Dahl vibe and an outstanding Elijah Wood, it tells the story of Dirk Gently, a quirky detective solving supernatural cases.

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Requiem (2018) - A '70s-style psychological thriller:

With a classic '70s aura, this psychological horror thriller stars Matilda Grey, a cellist who experiences a family tragedy just before a concert, uncovering a secret from the past linked to a girl's disappearance years earlier. The unraveling of her family's dark secrets only complicates matters further.

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Open Your Eyes (2021) - Reality or paranoia?

Along with the young star of this series, confined in a psychiatric hospital to cure her amnesia (and perhaps more), you'll navigate through strange events that make her (and you) question everything and everyone.

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Post Mortem: No One Dies in Skarnes (2021) - A thirst for blood

Live Hallangen dies but wakes up hours later in the morgue with a thirst for blood. She's not the only one in town with this problem, a predicament for Odd, Live's brother who runs the family funeral home and comes up with curious solutions.

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Love (2016) - An unconventional love story

Mickey and Gus's love story showcases the complexities of modern relationships, the fear of commitment many face, and how the little things can bring a couple closer together or drive them apart forever.

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Mindhunter (2017) - A series in limbo

One of the best series in Netflix's history spent years in the renewal limbo, waiting for a third season. The show, diving deep into the psyche of history's most infamous serial killers, deserved far more recognition.

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Travelers (2016) - Future consciousness travel

Set centuries in the future, humanity has the ability to send consciousness back in time, in this case to the 21st century, to inhabit the bodies of those about to die, thereby working to prevent a horrific holocaust.

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Narcos (2015) - The series that brought Colombia to the world

Elevating the figure of Pablo Escobar and turning Pedro Pascal into the star he is today, this series, despite its three seasons, left fans wanting more since its debut in 2015.

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Richie Rich (2015) - A 90s character reborn

The character famously played by Macaulay Culkin in the 90s had its Netflix series adaptation, which, despite not being very successful, managed to get two seasons before falling into obscurity.

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Hemlock Grove (2013) - Ahead of its time

Featuring werewolves, vengeful millionaires, murders, and a stellar cast (including Famke Janssen, Bill Skarsgård, Dougray Scott), this series reached three seasons. Had it premiered a bit later, it might have seen many more.

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Chef's Table (2015) - A culinary exploration

Since 2015, Netflix has elegantly showcased the world's leading restaurants. Each episode is a masterpiece, revealing the culinary approaches of the planet's top chefs. Essential viewing, yet often overlooked.

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Marco Polo (2014) - A costly 13th-century adventure

Set in the 13th century and chronicling the journeys of its protagonist, this series was so expensive it only lasted two seasons, despite receiving high praise from audiences.

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Bloodline (2015) - The Rayburn facade crumbles

The Rayburns appear to be the perfect family, but during the parents' 45th anniversary, dark secrets from each member begin to emerge, shaking the foundations built over decades. Despite three seasons and a stellar cast (Kyle Chandler, Ben Mendelsohn, Linda Cardellini, Sam Shepard, Sissy Spacek...), it faded into oblivion.

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Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015) - A showcase for Ellie Kemper

The series spotlighted Ellie Kemper and introduced Titus Burgess, with a protagonist re-entering real life after being rescued from an apocalyptic cult. Hilariously funny, endearingly heartfelt, yet forgotten.

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Master of None (2015) - Aziz Ansari's personal project

Aziz Ansari reached new heights by starring as Dev, an Indian actor typecast in the U.S., for two seasons. The third season focused on Denise, played by Lena Waithe, and turned into a masterpiece that unjustly went unnoticed by many.

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Evil Genius (2018) - A true crime staple

This documentary series, based on true events, tells the story of a pizza delivery man who robs a bank with an bomb around his neck, threatening to detonate it unless he is allowed to leave. The plot thickens when, after leaving the bank, the collar explodes.

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13 Reasons Why (2017) - The controversial show of that year

Lasting four seasons, it delivered dizzying scenes and addressed numerous adolescent issues... some of which got it derided by critics for glamorization. Yet, it now feels like it premiered 30 years ago.

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The OA (2016) - Oddly addictive

A series that's hard to define but left everyone wanting more episodes. Despite its potential as a sci-fi benchmark, Netflix did not grant more seasons, making it a missed revolutionary attempt.

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A Series of Unfortunate Events (2019) - Unfortunately overlooked

This adaptation spanned three seasons, though they're scarcely remembered. Neil Patrick Harris excelled as Count Olaf, a role originally played by Jim Carrey, but even that couldn't cement its place in memory.

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Easy (2016) - An ensemble cast in Chicago

Featuring Orlando Bloom, Malin Akerman, Aubrey Plaza, Jake Johnson, and Dave Franco, this anthology series explored the lives of various Chicago residents and their interactions with love, culture, technology, and work. An original and fresh idea that didn't persist.

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