Finding a new show is difficult for many reasons, but starting a series and sticking to it with another person is a challenge that many couples try their best to overcome. Date nights spent at home (however you define Netflix and chill) and lazy Sundays with your significant other are great for movie marathons and binge-watching shows. Still, when it comes to a whole series, there are a few things to consider: attention spans, interests, and time commitments.
Can you and your partner keep up with an hour-long episode, or is less than 30 minutes more your speed? Do the two of you need a decent blend of comedy and drama, or are you more interested in the sci-fi, fantasy, or horror genres? Lastly, consider how long the two of you are willing to stick to a series, because some shows have more than a few seasons.
If you and your partner find yourselves stuck in a rut, check out these shows on Netflix that couples can successfully binge-watch together.
26‘Squid Game’
3 Seasons (2021 – 2025)
It is hard to believe that it took the creator of Squid Game 10 years to find a company to take an interest in his idea. When Netflix released the show in 2021, it didn’t take long to reach the top of the charts. Millions of people easily binged the single season in one night or over the weekend, and they’ve been craving more ever since.
The concept is unique and raises the question of how desperate average people must be to risk their lives for a large cash prize. The South Korean survival series features 456 players as they battle to win a ₩45.6 billion grand prize, engaging in brutal fights to the death and psychological warfare in their pursuit of the cash. The show’s third season also marked its final one, and with all seasons now released, couples can revisit the series or approach it anew and binge all episodes.
25‘The Gentlemen’
1 Season (2023 – Present)
Netflix’s thrilling streaming knockout, The Gentlemen, was created by director Guy Ritchie and is a spin-off of his popular 2019 film of the same name, with the action-comedy series starring Theo James as Edward “Eddie” Horniman, who must learn to navigate a complex and dangerous world full of nefarious criminals after he inherits his father’s lucrative weed empire. With the help of the brilliant and knowledgeable Susie Glass (Kaya Scodelario), Eddie must stay one step ahead of his competitors if he wants to extract his family from the business safely.
Audiences worldwide couldn’t get enough of James’ commanding performance as the resilient Eddie Horniman, and they loved how the show expertly blended crime and comedy while brilliantly capturing the essence of the original movie. The Gentlemen is full of juicy twists and turns, featuring the additional talents of stars like Giancarlo Esposito, Daniel Ings, and Ray Winstone. It skyrocketed to Netflix’s Top Ten list and swiftly became a must-see streaming hit. A second season of the show is currently in the works, much to the elation of passionate fans.
24‘The Night Agent’
2 Seasons (2023 – Present)
Based on the gripping Matthew Quirk novel of the same name, the pulse-pounding action thriller The Night Agent features Gabriel Basso as low-level FBI agent Peter Sutherland, who finds his mundane routine working in the basement of the White House spectacularly turned upside down after he receives a mysterious phone call while serving as Night Action telephone operator, one that exposes a shocking conspiracy involving a mole deep within the United States government.
Fans of fellow hit shows based on literary knockouts like Reacher and Cross will enjoy joining Peter on his dangerous globe-trotting adventure to uncover the truth. Couples will find themselves deeply invested in the FBI agent’s engrossing and complex relationship with brilliant cybersecurity wiz Rose Larkin (Luciane Buchanan). The second season of The Night Agent dropped on January 23, 2025 and a third was subsequently announced, with 10 brand-new episodes, with many critics deeming it superior to its predecessor and awarding it an 86% Rotten Tomatoes score.
23‘Apple Cider Vinegar’
1 Season (2025)
Talented TV and film sensation Kaitlyn Dever portrays real-life Australian wellness guru and convicted scammer Belle Gibson in the crime drama miniseries Apple Cider Vinegar, which chronicles the shocking true story of the social media personality who pretended to have terminal cancer and lied about healing her many ailments through alternative medicine, diet, and exercise. Gibson’s lucrative online empire came crumbling down when she was exposed as a fraud in 2015, prompting public outcry and the involvement of the federal court.
For couples who love to sink their teeth into a juicy crime series, Apple Cider Vinegar is the perfect way to spend the evening, as Gibson’s salacious lies, mounting exaggerations, and inconsistencies are ultimately exposed, making each episode more exhilarating than the last. Dever has already showcased her stellar acting chops in hit shows like Justified and Dopesick, and fans of both the actress and crime genre will be riveted from beginning to end as they watch Gibson’s carefully-crafted image implode.
22‘Running Point’
1 Season (2025 – Present)
Comedy and sports lovers are in for quite the treat with the exciting series Running Point, which features Golden Globe-winner Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon, a reformed party girl who is given the opportunity of a lifetime when she becomes the president of her family’s pro basketball team, the Los Angeles Waves. Faced with mounting skepticismfrom the board, industry insiders, and her own brothers, Isla makes it her mission to demand the respect of her peers and prove she’s the right fit for the high-stakes job.
Brenda Song, Justin Theroux, and Max Greenfield are just a few of the familiar faces that round out the stacked cast of Running Point, which is inspired by the life and career of Jeanie Buss, who is the controlling owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers. Hudson’s undeniable charisma and impressive comedic timing in her portrayal of Isla helped the series make a major splash upon its debut, as viewers appreciated how Running Point pulls back the curtain of the NBA world and everything that goes on behind the scenes in the league.
21‘Untamed’
1 Season (2025 – Present)
Set in the sprawling land of Yosemite National Park, the gripping crime drama Untamed stars Eric Bana as National Park Service Investigative Services Branch (ISB) special agent Kyle Turner, who is brought in to investigate the brutal death of a young woman that mysteriously perished in the rugged terrain. As Kyle delves into the perplexing case and potential suspects, he is forced to face not only the sinister secrets lurking in the park but also his own complicated past.
Untamed topped Netflix’s English-language TV list upon its debut. Originally envisioned as a miniseries, racking up 24.6 million views while nabbing a solid 83% Rotten Tomatoes score thanks to its engrossing storytelling, taut atmosphere, and many juicy twists and turns. Untamed‘s impressive streaming performance and positive critical and fan response quickly resulted in the drama being renewed for a second season, much to the delight of excited fans.
20‘How I Met Your Mother’
9 Seasons (2005 – 2014)
The small screen sensation How I Met Your Mother first took audiences by storm back in 2005 when it introduced the world to the many misadventures of Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor) and his tight-knit group of friends in New York City, with the sitcom recounting how the architect and hopeless romantic met his future wife through a series of revealing flashbacks. The late and great Bob Saget portrays the future Ted 25 years later and serves as the show’s narrator, with the protagonist detailing to his adolescent children the story of their parents’ romance.
Neil Patrick Harris became the sitcom’s breakout star thanks to his unforgettably hilarious performance as serial playboy Barney Stinson, while the series also features the talents of Jason Segel, Alyson Hannigan, and Cobie Smulders, who make up Ted’s crew and fellow MacLaren’s patrons. With a whopping 9 seasons available to binge and an endless list of epic guest stars, How I Met Your Mother is a must-see for couples and became a global hit, as it delivers a heaping dose of romance, comedy, and shenanigans while also depicting the importance of friendship.
19‘The Umbrella Academy’
4 Seasons (2019 – 2023)
Undeniably one of Netflix’s most exciting and massively entertaining original shows is the superhero dramedy The Umbrella Academy, an adaptation of the Gerard Way comic book series that centers on the highly dysfunctional Hargreeves’, a family of superhero siblings who were adopted by the eccentric billionaire industrialist Sir Reginald Hargreeves and trained to protect the world after becoming members of the titular academy. After years of separation, the heroes reunite to solve the perplexing death of the beloved patriarch.
With a stacked ensemble cast led by Elliot Page, Thomas Hopper, David Castañeda, and Emmy-Raver Lampman, The Umbrella Academy was streamed by a whopping 45 million viewers during just its first month of release and steadily attracted a devoted fan base throughout its four-season run. The imaginative and spellbinding series is perfect for fans of Marvel and comic books, and couples will find themselves engrossed by the unique characters, fascinating storyline, and electrifying visual effects.
18‘Down to Earth with Zac Efron’
2 Seasons (2020 – 2022)
Zac Efron has come a long way since being the beloved Troy Bolton in High School Musical, and one of his latest projects, Down to Earth with Zac Efron, involves him traveling around the world with a friend and getting to know more about different cultures. Efron and Darin Olien meet some amazing people on their travels who openly discuss different lifestyles, food, resources, and sustainable living.
It’s truly inspiring to see how millions of people live very differently and are more in touch with their experiences than the hustle and bustle of American life. Efron received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Daytime Program Host for his work on the exciting series, and couples who enjoy traveling can live vicariously through the actor as he explores one place after another.
17‘The Witcher’
4 Seasons (2019 – Present)
If you and your partner are looking for something full of magic and drama, look no further than The Witcher. Henry Cavill, who is best known as DC’s Superman, has hung up the cape and now hunts down monsters in this medieval series (for the first three seasons, being replaced by Liam Hemsworth). Destiny plays a significant role throughout the storyline, bu there is a complexity to the series that makes it more of a troubled dark journey than an idyllic fantasy.
The Witcher continues to be a focus at Netflix in growing their original content, with both a spin-off series and animated films to accompany the ongoing main series. For a couple who loves dark fantasy, the lore and world-building here is on point, and the show’s fifth and final planned season means that there are not going to be any cliffhangers or abrupt endings.
16‘Santa Clarita Diet’
3 Seasons (2017 – 2019)
Fans of the comedy horror genre are in for a tasty treat with Santa Clarita Diet, which features Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant as the ultimate real estate dream team Sheila and Joel Hammond, who find their sunny California lives turned upside down when Sheila begins to transform into a zombie and starts to develop a craving for human flesh. Together, the couple must hilariously navigate their new reality as they attempt to keep her peculiar diet a secret, with amusing hijinks naturally ensuing.
Not only does Santa Clarita Diet brilliantly blend humor and horror, but watching Sheila and Joel’s lovable relationship and all-around shenanigans was a delight for viewers. Unfortunately, fans were left outraged when it was unceremoniously canceled after three seasons. Regardless, it remains a fun show that couples can breeze through, providing both gory goodness and plenty of laughter.
15‘You’
5 Seasons (2018 – 2025)
Penn Badgley has put his Gossip Girls days behind him and adopted a few new identities within a single series. You follows Joe Goldberg (Badgley), a narcissistic murderer who cannot help but become severely attached to different women to the point of obsession. There are times when he meets his match, but fans still find themselves rooting for Joe to get away with everything.
Four exhilarating seasons, more than a dozen deaths, and one main culprit will have you and your partner screaming at the television for many different reasons. You became a breakout show on Netflix and featured the additional talents of popular stars like Jenna Ortega and Victoria Pedretti. The fifth and final season premiered on April 24, 2025, so couples can bringe all episodes now.
14‘Ozark’
4 Seasons (2017–2022)
Jason Bateman and Laura Linney star in the crime drama series Ozark as a regular couple who just happen to make a living by laundering money for a Mexican drug cartel. Marty (Bateman) and Wendy Byrde (Linney) move their family to Missouri, thinking they will escape issues and competition back home in Chicago, but they are sadly mistaken.
From personal drama to life-threatening professional conflicts, this show is filled with a lot of intensity as well as relatable moments. During its four-season run, Ozark also won numerous accolades, including four Primetime Emmys and two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and the series truly showcased Bateman’s range as an actor and his ability to embrace a darker, more dramatic persona.
13‘Stranger Things’
4 Seasons (2016 – Present)
Millie Bobby Brown has become a household name for nearly everyone with a Netflix account due to her performance as the supernatural being Eleven in Stranger Things. This series is nostalgic as it is set in the 1980s, and the characters are lovable and relatable in their own unique ways. The main storyline follows Eleven and her friends as they try to save their town and loved ones from dark and evil forces and creatures.
A fifth and final season is set to be released on November 25, 2025, in two parts, and what better way to prepare to say goodbye to the residents of Hawkins, Indiana, than by binging the engrossing, acclaimed series all the way through? Fans of horror, sci-fi, and good old ’80s nostalgia will find themselves transported back in time as they root for Eleven and her fearless pals to come out triumphant against nefarious foes.
12‘Breaking Bad’
5 Seasons (2008 – 2013)
More often than not, teachers in the United States feel overworked and underpaid. Walter White (played by Bryan Cranston) felt this reality for a while in Breaking Bad before he was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. Instead of focusing on the good things in his life, Walter decides to take matters into his own hands and use his talents for something worthwhile. He recruits a former student, and the two go into the meth-making business together.
This series is more dramatic than comedic, but the commentary between characters and the sheer stupidity will leave you laughing and in tears. There’s a reason Breaking Bad is regarded as one of the finest television shows of all time, and both Cranston and co-star Aaron Paul delivered complex portrayals that remain unparalleled. Witnessing their tumultuous relationship unfold on-screen is also sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
11‘Black Sails’
4 Seasons (2014 – 2017)
Couples who enjoy an exhilarating mix of history and literature in their TV shows with a heaping dose of swashbuckling action need not look further than the gripping period drama Black Sails. The prequel is based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s enchanting novel Treasure Island and focuses on the legendary pirate Captain J. Flint (Toby Stephens) as he attempts to keep his rowdy crew in order (including rival “Long” John Silver) while fighting to preserve the beloved oasis of New Providence Island during the Golden Age of Piracy.
Historical fiction fans and lovers of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise will be downright enthralled by the Starz original series, which provides a wildly entertaining look at the lives of pirates and the debauchery, murder, and mayhem they become swept up in. Black Sails features stunning cinematography and set designs that transport audiences back in time, allowing them to enjoy witnessing Flint’s epic character transformation and the many adversaries he squares off against over the course of its four seasons.
10‘No Good Dead’
1 Season (2025)
Another Netflix streaming sensation is the delightful dark comedy No Good Deed, which follows husband and wife Paul and Lydia Morgan (Ray Romano and Lisa Kudrow) as they attempt to sell their gorgeous and highly coveted Los Angeles Spanish-style villa, with three vastly different families scheming and scamming their way to land the hot commodity property. The Morgans find the selling process complicated when the skeletons in their closet threaten to reveal themselves and cause chaos for the couple.
Touting a stellar ensemble cast that includes Linda Cardellini, Luke Wilson, and Denis Leary, No Good Deed will have couples on the edge of their seats as more dark secrets and thrilling twists and turns are revealed, leaving them wondering what will become of the Morgans and those vying for the home. The Hollywood Reporter wrote in their rave review, “The bold-faced twists are entertainingly ludicrous, the dialogue crackles and there’s enough unspoken anxiety and resignation in Kudrow and Romano’s performance to keep everything grounded.” The series has yet to be approved for a second season, so just be prepared for a bit of disappointment in that regard.
9‘Lucifer’ (6 Seasons)
6 Seasons (2016–2021)
Some may think that Hell and Los Angeles are the same place, but for Lucifer Morningstar (Tom Ellis), the previous King of Hell, the two are vastly different. After growing tired of his expectations and torturous ways down under, he decides to open a nightclub in one of the most populated cities. Humored by the way humans live their lives, Lucifer ends up helping a detective solve crimes.
The supernatural aspect of Lucifer is a great gimmick, but the drama and highly anticipated love story will definitely bring you back again and again. Ellis is wickedly delightful as the restless ruler of Hell, and his amusing banter with the tough detective Chloe Decker (Lauren German) makes Lucifer a must-see viewing experience for couples of all ages.
8‘Arrested Development’
5 Seasons (2003 – 2019)
For couples who love some good, surreal humor and a sidesplitting dysfunctional family, look no further than the fan-favorite sitcom Arrested Development. Jason Bateman appears alongside fellow stars like Will Arnett, Michael Cera, and Jessica Walter in the cult classic, which centers on the once-wealthy Bluth family as the kooky clan continues to live beyond their means despite failing to have the cash to back it up after their patriarch is sent to prison.
Arrested Development is jam-packed full of colorful characters and larger-than-life personalities, as straight-man Michael Bluth (Bateman) struggles to keep his wild relatives in line. The uproarious sitcom is easy to watch and is sure to deliver big laughs. In the years since its release, Arrested Development has been regarded as one of the greatest comedies of all time and a major touchstone in 2000s television.
7‘Black Mirror’
7 Seasons (2011 – Present)
The beauty of watching the sci-fi thriller Black Mirror is that you can pick and choose your episodes because it’s an anthology series. No two episodes deal with the same plot or characters, but after a couple of hours, you’ll quickly find that you want to watch all episodes and will fly through each and every one of them.
Having a sense of dark humor or a healthy appetite for the wrongdoings in our society being exploited will definitely help when you and your partner start this series. Be prepared to have many stimulating conversations at the end of each episode, as they cover a wide array of social issues and do so in spectacular fashion. The show, currently on hiatus, may or may not get another season in the future, depending on what creator Charlie Brooker wants to do with the series.
6‘Suits’ (9 Seasons)
Seasons (2011 – 2019)
Much like medical and crime shows, there is something that pulls people in with drama series that focus on the legal aspect of things. To shake up the regular tropes, one college dropout, Mike Ross, manages to land himself a job with one of the most successful attorneys in the business. Mike has a leg up with his photographic memory, but he doesn’t disclose this to many people.
From the acting to the storylines that focus on character growth, there is a reason Suits stayed on Netflix’s “Top 10” for quite some time and was watched for a total of 57.7 billion minutes in 2023, becoming the streaming service’s most-viewed show of the year. Due to its massive resurgence in popularity, the spin-off series Suits L.A was released on February 23, 2025 starring Stephen Amell, Josh McDermitt, Lex Scott Davis, and Bryan Greenberg, though it was canceled after just one season.
5‘Shameless’
11 Seasons (2011 – 2021)
Do you or your partner feel like you have dysfunctional family members? What about your whole family? The Gallaghers in Shameless will put everyone to, well, shame with how wild they are. From a drunken father who would sell each of his kids for a bottle of booze to the five children doing anything and everything they can to get by, there is always something chaotic going on.
This show is not for the faint of heart with its language and nudity, but it does make for some great laughs and good “what would you do” conversations. With eleven seasons to work through, and a slew of wild shenanigans, heartbreaking moments, and overall family chaos, Shameless will definitely keep audiences hooked from start to finish.
4‘The Walking Dead’
11 Seasons (2010 – 2022)
It seems like nearly everyone these days has a “zombie apocalypse plan” in place, but in 2010, Rick Grimes was simply winging it along with everyone else in The Walking Dead. Some characters are easy to love or hate, but then there are the ones who, by some form of sheer luck or will, simply won’t die.
This show is easy to binge with your partner because you will find yourselves taking down notes on what to do and what to avoid when the time comes. From love stories to some of the most gruesome scenes, there is a lot to take in with this series and the ever-growing universe. Couples will experience every emotion there is while watching all of its pulse-pounding seasons, and they root for Rick and the rest of his misfit band of survivors to outlast the undead.
3‘Supernatural’
15 Seasons (2005 – 2020)
Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki have been stealing hearts for quite some time, but when they were cast as the Winchester brothers back in 2005, hearts simply imploded. Supernatural starts out with the two brothers reuniting to track down their missing father, and they meet, kill, and put to rest many creatures and spirits along the way. Angels and demons come into play, and the brothers constantly feel like they are in over their heads.
Endearing Brotherly Love
There is something for everyone in this show, whether that be the crime-solving aspect, the interesting characters, or the brotherly love. Each of these elements contributed to the show’s record-setting 15-season run, as audiences couldn’t help but tune in week after week to see what latest evil the Winchesters would face for the greater good.
2‘Grey’s Anatomy’
22 Seasons (2005 – Present)
There’s a reason many fans return to Grey’s Anatomy immediately after finishing this series; it’s a great show to binge! At the beginning, there are five medical interns with wildly different personalities, histories, and secrets as they attempt to navigate the grueling process of becoming surgical interns in the hopes of one day becoming full-fledged doctors.
Plenty of Root-Worthy Characters
Watching them juggle their professional and personal lives is ridiculous yet relatable. Picking a favorite seems easy at first, but as characters grow, leave, mess up, and die, preferences shift, and you’ll find yourself likely rooting for someone else. With 22 seasons (and counting), Grey’s Anatomy will take some dedication to get through, and viewers will go on an emotional roller-coaster ride, but it’s quite the journey to go on.
1‘Peaky Blinders’
6 Seasons (2013 – 2022)
Cillian Murphy has taken the world by storm this past year thanks to his Oscar-winning performance in the blockbuster hit Oppenheimer, and fans of the phenomenal actor who are looking for more Cillian content should binge-watch his period drama Peaky Blinders. The lauded series focuses on the eponymous street gang and chronicles their rise to power following the end of the First World War in Birmingham, with Murphy starring as slick crime boss Thomas Shelby.
Cultural Phenomenon
Peaky Blinders has had a massive cultural impact both within and outside the UK, garnering widespread critical acclaim for its daring and fast-paced depictions of action, violence, and everyday life following the war. Murphy’s charismatic portrayal of the resilient Shelby was also singled out, and the show helped skyrocket him to further superstardom. Peaky Blinders will have viewers hooked from its very first scene, and with six seasons to check out and a spin-off film in the works, now is the perfect time to watch the captivating drama.
Source: movieweb
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