While it’s undoubtedly one of the best streaming services in the world, finding something you want to watch on Netflix can sometimes be harder than it should be. The sheer volume of options means that there’s something for everyone, but it also means that, if you don’t already know what you’re looking for, you can spend more time scrolling through the streaming service than actually watching anything. We’re here to help with this dilemma.
We’ve selected three underrated shows available on the service that are well worth your time. They’re the perfect place to start if you’re unsure of what to check out next. When you’re done here, check out the best new movies to stream this week , as well as the best shows on Netflix , best shows on Hulu , best shows on Amazon Prime Video , and best shows on Disney+ .
Call the Midwife (2012-) A brilliant series that purposefully defies the serialization of so much modern TV, Call the Midwife is adapted from a series of memoirs, and focuses on the life of a midwife working at a convent in the 1950s in the U.K. Although there are some overarching themes and ideas, the series is mostly about the show’s central nuns and midwives learning about the lives of the patients that they treat, and dealing with the conundrums that arise from those interactions.
It’s a beautiful, funny, sometimes deeply emotional series that has already run more than 10 seasons and should run for as long as those behind it want to keep making it. You.