Tara Stratford

10 Netflix Shows You Have Never Heard Of ____________________________________________________________________________ Metadescription: 10 shows on Netflix that you have never heard of and need to start watching now. Click here and start streaming now. What are you watching? I get this question about three times a week from friends, family members or coworkers. Somehow I am never prepared to answer. I stutter…. “Erm, I binged the new Love is Blind?” I am embarrassed. I am ready to change the topic immediately. Lately, it seems like added work to find good shows. Shows that create connection and conversation. The world is such a vast sea of incredible creation how do I not know any good shows on the top of my head?! Netflix has a top 10 list which normally features some combination of a murder shows, a reality show about finding love, a new season of an old show and some kind of sports documentary. It is easy for me to fall into the trap of the Netflix top 10 list. That is not what this post is about. Netflix streaming has now become an olympic sport. We all do it, but are we claiming all of the possible points out there? For $10 a month, the Netflix streaming world is my oyster and I have been choosing to eat day-old sushi instead of fresh fatty tuna. There is nothing wrong with day-old sushi, I eat it all the time. My local grocery store does a $5 sushi roll special on Wednesdays. It brings me joy. But, a small part of my brain dreams of a freshly sliced, unique and flavorful eating experience. My top 10 list for Netflix Streaming is the unique experience you have been craving. Here are 10 shows that you might not have ever heard of, but are worth a binge. #10 Extraordinary Attorney Woo Brilliant attorney Woo Young-woo tackles challenges in the courtroom and beyond as a newbie at a top law firm and a woman on the autism spectrum. Every episode of this show is a warm hug that brings happy tears to my eyes. #9 Unorthodox Esty, a nineteen-year-old girl who is unhappy in her ultra-orthodox arranged marriage. This show quietly throws you into a world most of us have never seen up close. It is a heartache to watch as you leave feeling everyone is trying to do what they think is right. I finished this series with a newfound appreciation for my life. #8 Occupied There is nothing dystopian about this show. Amidst a global fuel crisis, Europe has become dependent on energy from oil-rich Norway which Russia currently occupies. On top of a thrilling plot, this show features amazing shots of the Norwegian wilderness that makes me want to plan my next trip there. #7 Lupin This French thriller revenge drama is the best way to spend a weekend afternoon. The main character will steal your heart and maybe a few other things. This show has charm, intelligence and a torn story about fathers and sons. #6 Money Heist Crime drama has been taken to a new level. On display is a diverse set of characters that all end up in the same place at the same time doing the best they can to maintain control. Quick spoiler: control is not maintained, havoc ensues all around. #5 The End of the F***ing World 17-year-old classmates Alyssa and James go on a wild road trip. There is magnetic chemistry in these two protagonists, with impeccably funny line deliveries. The entire plot is ironic as James is on a mission to kill his partner throughout the show. #4 Giri / Haji Characters in this show are torn between Tokyo and London after a boss’s nephew is assassinated in London and a Tokyo detective is hired to find him. There is an undeniable appeal to this unfolding world which tackles the detective's personal conflict as the assassin happens to be his brother. #3 How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast) Is Breaking Bad one of your all time favorite shows? If you have never seen it. Stop everything you are doing right now and start watching. But, if you have seen it then maybe you are craving a similar show. This is a true story about a German high-schooler who starts Europe’s biggest drug market online. The transformation from nerd to drug kingpin is fascinating. #2 Unbelievable True Detective turned upside down. This is a case of a 16-year-old from Washington who claims she has been raped in her bedroom, later rescinding her statement after fierce questioning of the police. The difference between this show and True Detective (and really every other crime show out there) is it is about the victims, not the abusers. #1 Ethos Words, words, words. That is the core of this show. It is the core of all shows, but the dialogue in this show will draw you in with a whisper. This thoughtful drama is set in bustling Istanbul where different characters cross paths and bare all the details of their lives. If you are still here reading, thank you for joining me on this journey of the top 10 Netflix shows you have never heard of. Join me on this streaming journey of unconventional proportions. I would love to hear your thoughts on the above shows. Signup for my newsletter and next week I will be releasing the top 10 Netflix films no one has ever heard of. Stay tuned, keep watching.