These days it is almost hard for us to choose the best series of the day. The world of streaming, in this case Netflix, overwhelms us with novelties constantly, leaving us perplexed and, in a way, without a choice. To minimize this, we will present here the list of the ten best Netflix series according to the critics of the seventh art. Who knows, maybe we'll have some choices for this weekend!
Sex Education
The series tells us the adventures of Otis, a student who starts giving sex advice at school on the sly, in exchange for money. Sex Education received a score of 89 from the critics. Asa Butterfield, Gillian Anderson and Ncuti Gatwa are the protagonists of one of Netflix's biggest bets, with a target audience ranging from teenagers to adults. Its third season was recently announced.
Russian Doll
Russian Doll, Netflix (2019).
The comedy released in 2016, scored 88. Created by Natasha Lyonn, Leslye Headland and Amy Poehler, Russian Doll tells the story of Nadia, a woman who dies on her 36th birthday, only to discover that she must relive her death over and over again, forever and ever.
Master of None
Master of None, Netflix (2015)
One of the most acclaimed series on the streaming service, Master of None scored 87 points from critics. The series centers around the life of Dev, a 30-year-old actor living in New York City, USA. Funny and moving, it touches on various topics, such as relationships, social taboos, and ambitious careers.
When They See Us
When They See Us, Netflix (2019)
Ava DuVernay's mini-series tells the true story of five black teenagers from Harlem, USA, who were wrongly accused of attacking and raping Trisha Meili in 1989 in Central Park. With a score of 86, When They See Us won the Critics Choice Award for "Best Limited Series" and also received 11 nominations for the 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards.
Big Mouth
Big Mouth, Netflix (2017)
Created by friends Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg, the cartoons address the various concerns that fill the minds of teenagers during puberty, from love relationships, to family problems, to the issue of sexual orientation. The dolls scored the highest on this list, a well-deserved 96 points.
Unorthodox
Unorthodox, Netflix (2020)
When she discovers she is pregnant, 19-year-old Esty flees her arranged marriage and the Hasidic Jewish community where she lives in Brooklyn, USA, to Berlin, Germany, where she discovers a new world and a new passion for music. Nominated for eight Emmy Awards, Unorthodox won the Best Director award with Maria Schrader, and in the eyes of the critics earned 85 points.
Dear White People
Dear White People, Netflix (2017)
Another great Netflix original work with 84 points is Dear White People by Justin Simien. The film is about a group of black students and their daily lives at a university that is not as post-racial as it claims to be.
Unbelievable
Unbelievable, Netflix (2019)
The film is based on the true rape case of an 18-year-old girl, who after reporting an attack is accused of inventing it. However, two detectives move forward with an investigation to try to get to the truth. The series scored 83 points.
A Series of Misfortunes
A Series of Misfortunes, Netflix (2017)
Premiered in 2017, A Series of Misfortunes chronicles the adventures and challenges the Baudelaire orphans face when Count Olaf begins trying to uncover the family's ancient secret. Based on the mystery books of the same name by Lemony Snicket (Daniel Handler), the episodes transport the viewer to a utopia where the last century blends with advanced technologies. The sequence earned the seventh-art analysts 81 points.
Lupin
Lupin, Netflix (2021)
This series is also based on short stories, in this case those by Maurice Leblanc, a French writer from the early 20th century. If in the author's stories the thief Arséne Lupin, a character played by Omar Sy, lives in the French Belle Époque, in Netflix's stories he is in the present day. Louis Leterrier's direction got a mere 81 points.