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Are you looking for some amazing Netflix shows that you can binge-watch? Here is a list of the top eight shows to watch in 2023 by Sturgis Tech:
Midnight Mass
Midnight Mass aired on September 2021 and is an intriguing and thrilling series produced by the creator of “The Haunting of Hill House.” In this series, weird and miraculous things happen after a new priest arrives in the town on a small island. That town is divided by religion and distrust, rising anxieties, and many secrets are revealed.
The new priest starts to perform miraculous healings. Townspeople become more divided between those who believe and doubt his sudden arrival. This series analyses different themes of religion, ethics, the afterlife, faith and mortality. It might make religious people uncomfortable as it touches on many themes.
Midnight Mass is a must-watch for those who are fans of the horror genre. It has an 87% rating on Rotton Tomatoes and 7.7 on IMDb.
Squid Game
It is one of the most famous Korean series premiered on Netflix in September 2021. It has received a huge amount of appreciation from around the world. The storyline of Squid games is that a group of frantic participants are compelled to contest a deadly game where the stakes are life and death.
That game is inspired by traditional children’s games, in which the desperate participants soon else that they have to win at all costs, or else they will die.
The series has been applauded for its breathtaking storytelling, complicated story, and progressive characters. It also addresses some basic societal issues, for instance, class inequality and the consequences of capitalism.
The series has acquired high ratings on Rotten Tomatoes and an 8.2/10 rating on IMDb. Since Squid Games is available on Netflix, it is easily accessible to a large audience. Viewers are excited and can not wait for its second season already.
The Chair
This comedy-drama series premiered in August 2021 and quickly gained popularity for its humorous writing and competent cast.
The series stars Sandra Oh as the new director of an English department at a prestigious university, struggling to guide the challenges and her relationships. The university she joins is in crisis and has no pleasant welcome.
No doubt several audiences are waiting for its second season; there might not be a season two of it. The Chair has 86% ratings on rotten tomatoes and a 7.6 on IMDb per Sturgistech.
YOU
For people confused about what to watch, YOU is the show they must see. It is relatively old but worth watching. It initially aired on Lifetime but then moved to Netflix. It is a psychological thriller series whose main character Joe Goldberg, a handsome bookstore manager, falls for girls. Not only that, he makes them his obsession.
As the series advances, Joe’s activities become unstable, and the outcomes of his actions curl out of control. YOU has a fantastic direction, storyline and amazing selection of words for dialogue.
However, some critics believe this show glorifies toxic and abusive behaviour. Despite its disagreements, YOU has been a massive success, with a 92% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 7.7/10 rating on IMDb. The series has kept views on waiting. Four seasons have aired, and audiences are waiting for more.
The Witcher
The Witcher is a fiction series that premiered on Netflix in December 2019. It quickly earned popularity for its interesting storyline, exceptional visuals, and charismatic lead performance by Henry Cavill- the Superman himself.
It is based on one of the best-selling book series ‘Geralt of Rivia’, a monster hunter in a mediaeval world filled with magic and political conspiracy.
Its cast is amazing, and its subtle investigation of themes such as destiny, discrimination, and the consequences of violence makes it likeable for people of every age group.
The Witcher has an 89% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an 8.2/10 rating on IMDb. Two seasons have aired, and the third is expected to premiere in the summer of 2023.
Shadow and Bone
It is another fantasy series you can watch that aired on Netflix in April 2021. Shadow and Bone is based on popular book series by Leigh Bardugo. This fiction series happens in a world where a dangerous and mysterious force, the Shadow Fold, works.
The story is about a mapmaker who discovers that she owns a powerful ability that could help save her country and destroy the Shadow Fold. The series touches on different themes, such as power, individuality, and the outcomes of choices, while also showing battles and emotional moments. This show is all about fantasy, romance, and adventure.
Shadow and Bone has a 90% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an 8/10 rating on IMDb.
The Baby-Sitters Club
Aired on October 3, 2020, The Baby-Sitters Club is a comedy show on Netflix. It is also inspired by a book series written by Ann M. Martin. The baby sitters club is the story of five young middle school girls who embarked on their business. It shows how they deal with different challenges and adventures.
The Baby-Sitters Club addresses meaningful topics such as divorce, illness, and racism. It has a 7.5% IMDb and 100% ratings on Rotten Tomatoes.
Clickbait
Clickbait is a Netflix original limited series premiered on August 25, 2021. It is based on fiction, but a few events are based on catfishing and online crimes.
Clickbait is an exciting mystery drama about a man kidnapped and held for ransom, only later found dead. The investigation into his death is filled with twists, and late episodes depict that he was not the man everyone thought he was. His death is linked to a video which causes the investigation to delve deeper into the dark side of the internet and its impact on people’s lives.
The show is a must-watch for mystery fans, with a 7.2 rating on IMDb and 59% on Rotten Tomatoes.
