10 Underrated Netflix Series That Aren't Just Another Bridgerton

1. The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020)

If you're missing the chills you got from The Haunting of Hill House, you'll want to dive into this one. Dani, an American au pair, moves to Bly Manor in England to take care of two orphaned siblings, Flora and Miles. But surprise, surprise, the house is haunted - like, deeply so. Talking dolls, figures standing still in lakes, and a ghostly former governess who just doesn't know how to let go. As the mystery of the house unravels, so do the secrets of everyone living in it. What's a haunted house without some hidden skeletons?

2. GLOW (2017-2019)

So, you think wrestling is just body slams and flying chairs? Think again. This series, inspired by the '80s Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, follows Ruth, a down-and-out actress who lands a role in a women's wrestling show. She's not alone; her friend Debbie, a former soap opera star, joins her. With a cast of misfits, they embrace the glitz, the glam, and the body slams, all while navigating some tricky personal drama.

3. Russian Doll (2019-2022)

Ever feel like you're stuck in a loop? Natasha Lyonne's character Nadia sure does. She dies at her 36th birthday party - over and over again. Every time she dies, she's back at the same party, stuck in a bizarre time loop. Nadia's not just avoiding death; she's also delving into her own past traumas and issues. Plus, she finds another guy going through the same thing.

4. Dark (2017-2020)

Based in the German town of Winden, the story kicks off with the mysterious disappearance of two kids. Time travel, nuclear power plants, and a whole host of interconnected families make this a brain-tickler. There are multiple timelines - yes, you heard it right - and people keep going back and forth, trying to fix (or mess up) events in the past and future.

5. Ozark (2017-2022)

Money laundering isn't a typical family activity, but the Byrde family ain't typical. Marty, a financial planner, moves his family to the Ozarks to launder money for a Mexican drug cartel. His wife Wendy is initially clueless but becomes increasingly involved in their criminal activities. Between dodging the FBI and dealing with local criminals, this family gets in deeper and deeper. Forget Keeping Up with the Kardashians; try keeping up with the Byrdes!

6. Bloodline (2015-2017)

Set in the Florida Keys, this family drama is as sultry as it is sinister. The Rayburn family is well-respected in their community, but when black sheep brother Danny comes back for a family reunion, secrets start spilling like a tipped-over glass of bourbon. Danny's return ruffles feathers, and tensions boil over into a crime that the family has to cover up. As they say, you can pick your friends but not your family - or the secrets that come with them.

7. Kingdom (2019-2021)

Zombies in ancient Korea? Ain't this an intriguing idea! In this period drama, the prince is fighting more than just political intrigue; he's fighting off the undead. The King's got a mysterious illness, and soon enough, dead folks start coming back to life. As the prince uncovers a dark conspiracy involving the plague, he also has to fend off zombie hordes.

8. The Rain (2018-2020)

Scandinavian drama, anyone? In this Danish series, a virus carried by the rain wipes out most of the population. Siblings Simone and Rasmus spend years in a bunker, and when they emerge, they find their world unrecognizable. They join a group of survivors and embark on a quest to find a cure, especially since Rasmus might hold the key to it all.

9. Atypical (2017-2021)

Not every story has to involve murder, mayhem, or the supernatural. Sometimes the real world is complex enough. This series follows Sam, an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum, as he decides to start dating. While Sam's quest for independence is the focus, the show also dives deep into the lives of his family members, each grappling with their own issues. It's a heartfelt family drama that hits close to home.

10. The Society (2019)

Imagine coming back from a school trip and finding all the adults gone and your small town surrounded by dense forest. Yeah, that's the predicament the teens of West Ham find themselves in. Left to their own devices, they have to create a new social order. Relationships are formed, alliances are broken, and, oh yeah, there's the looming question of how they got into this mess in the first place.