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12 Netflix Comedy Shows You Should Binge, Based On Your Zodiac Sign

12 Netflix Comedy Shows You Should Binge, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
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We're going after something lesser-known, but equally worth watching.

Here's what the universe (or at least Netflix's comedy section) has in store for you.

1. Aries: I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson

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Aries, you love fast-paced and unpredictable experiences. I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson offers a collection of comedy sketches that go from zero to a hundred real quick. Tim Robinson stars in various roles, from a guy who turns a job interview into a complete disaster by insisting his car runs on hot dog water, to a middle-aged man who goes ballistic during a birthday party's gift exchange. The show's pace and absurdity are right up your alley, Aries, delivering laugh-out-loud moments one after another.

2. Taurus: Derry Girls

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Taurus, you enjoy stability but also have an appreciation for the finer, funnier things in life. Derry Girls is set in 1990s Northern Ireland and centers around Erin, her cousin Orla, and their friends Clare, Michelle, and James as they attend an all-girls school. You'll love the shenanigans these girls get into, from trying to impress a hot priest to accidentally setting a living room on fire. It's a coming-of-age comedy full of quirky characters, and it perfectly captures the essence of teenage life during a tumultuous period in history.

3. Gemini: Special

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Gemini, you know how you like things to be both fun and intellectually stimulating? Meet Special, a show that gives you both comedy and depth in equal measure. It's based on the memoir by Ryan O'Connell, who also stars as the main character, Ryan, a gay man with cerebral palsy.

The show kicks off with Ryan deciding to rewrite his own identity. He leaves his overprotective mother's home and lands an internship at an online magazine, Eggwoke. From trying to write viral listicles to navigating the world of Grindr and exploring his sexuality, Ryan's life is all about self-discovery and awkward moments.

4. Cancer: The End of the F***ing World

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Cancers are known for their emotional depth and complex inner worlds. The End of the F***ing World offers a dark comedic twist that'll intrigue you. Alyssa, a rebellious teenager, persuades James, who believes he's a psychopath, to run away with her. What starts as a fun road trip soon turns into a crime spree. The two find themselves accidentally killing a man, breaking into houses, and even ending up on the news as fugitives.

5. Leo: Big Mouth

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Leos, we know you're all about boldness and drama. Big Mouth is an animated series that covers the often dramatic, always outrageous, journey through puberty. It features best friends Nick and Andrew dealing with the horrors and wonders of adolescence, aided (or tormented) by hormone monsters – literal creatures that embody their puberty-driven instincts. From navigating their first relationships to dealing with embarrassing bodily changes, this duo faces it all.

6. Virgo: After Life

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Virgos, you guys love your meaningful, well-structured stories. After Life is about Tony, a man whose life gets turned upside-down when his wife dies. Initially drowning in his grief, he decides to live long enough to punish the world for his unhappiness by saying and doing whatever he wants. This plan, however, starts to falter when the people around him attempt to make him a better person. We see Tony attempt to scare off a school bully, adopt a dog to avoid loneliness, and try to help his struggling local newspaper.

7. Libra: Lady Dynamite

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Libras, you appreciate balance but can totally swing to extremes at times, right? Meet Maria Bamford, the star of Lady Dynamite, a semi-autobiographical comedy series. Maria is a comedian who's just come back from a stint at a mental institution. One moment she's auditioning for a hyper-sexualized role she's uncomfortable with, the next she's accidentally leading a touchy-feely mindfulness seminar for an aggressive bike gang.

8. Scorpio: Russian Doll

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Scorpios, you're known for your intensity and love of mysteries. Russian Doll, a comedy drama starring Natasha Lyonne, will hook you right in. Nadia, a software engineer, finds herself stuck in a time loop, dying and reliving her 36th birthday party over and over. At first, she believes she has to dodge death but soon finds out there's more to her predicament. She meets another guy, Alan, stuck in the same loop.

9. Sagittarius: BoJack Horseman

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Sagittarians, you're known for your adventurous spirit and love for deep philosophical talks, right? BoJack Horseman is your match. BoJack is a washed-up '90s sitcom star who's a, well, a horse. He's trying to get back into the limelight while grappling with addiction, self-worth, and a whole bunch of poor life decisions. One episode, he's trying to steal the D from the Hollywood sign to impress an old flame, and the next he's coming face-to-face with his own shortcomings.

10. Capricorn: Kim's Convenience

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Capricorns, you appreciate hard work, family values, and a dash of humor. Kim's Convenience is set around the Kims, a Korean-Canadian family that runs a convenience store in Toronto. The patriarch, Mr. Kim, is old-school and set in his ways, while his kids are trying to live their own lives. The tension is real when Mr. Kim attempts to set up his daughter with eligible bachelors or when his son joins an acting class against his wishes. The daily grind of running a convenience store adds a layer of situational comedy that's downright relatable.

11. Aquarius: Mystery Lab

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You Aquarians are often seen as the intellectuals who enjoy a mix of education and entertainment. Mystery Lab is a Brazilian educational comedy show that explores various scientific topics in a fun and engaging way. Hosted by YouTuber Felipe Castanhari, each episode tackles a different subject – from the Bermuda Triangle to the science of time travel. Felipe and his lab team go on wacky experiments, crack jokes, and chat with actual experts to get to the bottom of things.

12. Pisces: The Good Place

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Pisces, you're the dreamers and the empaths. The Good Place is about Eleanor, who finds herself in an idyllic afterlife called The Good Place, despite having been a pretty terrible person on Earth. She's determined to become a better person to earn her spot. With the help of Chidi, her "soulmate", she learns about ethics and attempts to improve, all while trying to keep her secret from Michael, the architect of The Good Place.