Great TV is more abundant now than it ever has been, but that doesn’t mean that it’s easy to pick something to watch. Netflix is overflowing with options, which is both a great thing and something of a problem in and of itself.
If you’re looking for something worth spending time on, we’ve got you covered. We’ve pulled together three underrated shows that are all available on Netflix and all worth your time.
Recommended Videos
We also have guides to the best new shows to stream, the best shows on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, and the best movies on Amazon Prime Video.
The End of the F***ing World (2017-2019)
Adapted from an award-winning comic book series, The End of the F***ing World tells the story of two 17-year-olds who take a road trip across the country to find one of their estranged dads. Although there are plenty of shows about two young people who don’t fit in, these two are pretty severe examples.
James is convinced he’s a psychopath, and Alyssa is severely depressed, but as embodied by Alex Lawther and Jessica Barden, the two of them develop a very sweet relationship. As things become more violent, the duo grow closer to one another and even more alienated from the world around them.
You can watch The End of the F***ing World on Netflix.
Atypical (2017-2021)
A deeply sweet, occasionally heartbreaking show about living with autism, Atypical follows a young man on the spectrum who’s ready for love. As he opens himself to the wonders and heartbreaks of meeting people, his family also has to learn how to adjust to his new lifestyle.
Featuring wonderful supporting turns from Jennifer Jason Leigh and Michael Rapaport, Atypical is about opening yourself up to new experiences and reevaluating what it means to be normal. And Keir Gilchrist, the performer at its center, is a major star.
You can watch Atypical on Netflix.
A.P. Bio (2018-2021)
Although it didn’t last as long as it probably should have, A.P. Bio was frequently hilarious and was also a pretty unique spin on the relationship between teachers and their students. The show followed a Harvard philosophy professor who, after failing to get his dream job, winds up teaching A.P. Biology in his hometown.
Although he’s not at all interested in actually teaching biology, he does recruit his students to help fulfill his own ambitions. Although it shares a lot of DNA with School of Rock, A.P. Bio is a little bit darker and edgier in its style of humor, and that’s partially thanks to the brilliant lead performance from Glenn Howerton, who knows exactly what kind of show he’s in.