15 Shows to Watch if You Subscribed to Netflix for the First Time

1. Stranger Things

You just subscribed to Netflix, so where to start? How about the town of Hawkins, Indiana, in the 80s? In Stranger Things, young Will Byers vanishes without a trace. As his desperate mother Joyce, and the town's police chief Jim Hopper, search for answers, Will's friends – led by the ever-determined Mike – encounter a mysterious girl known only as Eleven. She's got no hair and a serious set of supernatural skills. Together, they uncover a series of supernatural mysteries, deal with a secret government lab, and face the eerie Upside Down – an alternate dimension filled with all sorts of dangers.

2. The Crown

Ever been curious about the lives of the British royal family? The Crown has got the goods. We start with a young Queen Elizabeth II thrust into the role of monarch far sooner than expected due to her father King George VI's untimely death. Politics, scandals, and interpersonal drama unfold as Elizabeth navigates her reign, balancing duty and family. There's the tumultuous romance of Princess Margaret, and the introduction of young Prince Charles and his future wife Diana. Every episode is a slice of regal history served on a silver platter.

3. Ozark

Meet the Byrde family. Marty, a financial planner, and Wendy, a former PR exec, uproot their family to the Ozarks after a money-laundering scheme for a drug cartel goes awry. Life in the Ozarks is far from simple; the family entangles with local criminals, gets involved in even murkier money-laundering schemes and makes moral choices that test their limits. Each decision they make, every alliance they form, pushes them deeper into a world where morality is subjective, and survival is paramount.

4. Black Mirror

Imagine a series where each episode is a standalone story that explores the dark and often dystopian sides of technology and human nature. That's Black Mirror for you. One episode might explore a world where every human interaction is rated and affects social status, while another delves into the psychological impacts of a new, haunting virtual reality game. It's a smorgasbord of thought-provoking and sometimes disturbing content that'll make you question every swipe, like, and tweet.

5. Money Heist

In the mood for a heart-pounding heist with a side of emotional drama? Dive into Money Heist where the enigmatic "Professor" and his eight recruits, each named after a city, orchestrate the heist of Spain's Royal Mint. Hostages are taken, the police are in a frenzy, and inside these minted walls, relationships between criminals and hostages blur. With millions of euros and their freedom on the line, every move is a thrilling dance between risk and reward.

6. Narcos

Get ready to enter the dangerous and addictive world of drug cartels in Narcos. The show kicks off with the rise of the notorious Pablo Escobar, a name synonymous with the Colombian drug trade. Watch the power struggles, betrayals, and all-out wars unfold as DEA agents Murphy and Peña try to bring Escobar and his empire down. Every episode is a ruthless game of cat and mouse with both sides bending and breaking the rules.

7. The Witcher

Geralt of Rivia isn't your average hero. This monster hunter for hire navigates a world filled with sinister beasts, magic, and treachery in The Witcher. Tied to the fate of Ciri, a young princess with a mysterious power, Geralt confronts not just fearsome creatures but also moral dilemmas where the line between good and evil isn't clear. And Yennefer, a sorceress, plays a pivotal role in a tale woven with dark enchantments and deadly consequences.

8. Breaking Bad

When high school chemistry teacher Walter White gets a terminal cancer diagnosis, his life spirals. Partnering with former student Jesse Pinkman, Walter delves into the methamphetamine production business. Each batch of blue meth cooked, every dangerous alliance formed, and every law broken draws Walter deeper into the violent, volatile world of drug distribution, leaving his moral compass spinning and family life unraveling.

9. The Office

Welcome to Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch, where paper sales and absurdity are the orders of the day. Manager Michael Scott's cringe-worthy antics, the pranks pulled by salesman Jim Halpert on desk-mate Dwight Schrute, and the blossoming romance between Jim and receptionist Pam Beesly make The Office a delightful, laugh-a-minute journey through the 9-to-5 grind that somehow never feels mundane.

10. Better Call Saul

Before he was the sleazy lawyer Saul Goodman of Breaking Bad, he was Jimmy McGill, a public defender with a questionable approach to the law. Better Call Saul traces Jimmy's transformation, digging into his complex relationships, especially with his successful older brother Chuck. Each case, every moral corner cut, pulls Jimmy further from the straight and narrow and closer to the morally grey character we meet later.

11. Dark

The disappearance of two children in the small German town of Winden uncovers a twisted maze connecting four estranged families. Dark takes you on a hair-raising trip across multiple generations as secrets, betrayals, and the town's sinister past come to light. Time travel and its unnerving implications play a pivotal role as family ties knot and unravel, drawing you deeper into a spine-chilling enigma.

12. Mindhunter

Holden Ford and Bill Tench aren't just FBI agents; they're pioneers delving into the psyches of serial killers. In Mindhunter, they interview incarcerated killers, seeking insights to solve ongoing cases. Every conversation is a dance with darkness, unearthing unsettling truths about the criminal mind. As they delve deeper, the toll on their personal lives mounts, blurring professional boundaries and personal well-being.

13. Queer Eye

Ready for a feel-good binge? The Fab Five in Queer Eye aren't just about makeovers; they're catalysts of profound transformation. Each episode, they sweep into a person's life, revamping not just their wardrobe or home but revitalizing their self-esteem, relationships, and outlook on life. From shy nerds to struggling small-town heroes, every makeover is a heartfelt journey of acceptance and empowerment.

14. The Haunting of Hill House

The Crain siblings can't escape the shadow of Hill House, a sinister mansion where they spent a harrowing childhood. As adults, tragedy forces them to confront not just their fractured relationships but the malevolent forces still lurking in Hill House. Every eerie encounter and spine-chilling revelation draws them (and you) deeper into a terrifying mystery where the boundary between the living and the dead is ominously fluid.

15. Grace and Frankie

When their husbands reveal they're gay and in love with each other, Grace and Frankie, two women with nothing in common except their mutual betrayal, form an unlikely alliance. Life after marriage takes them on a whirlwind of adventures, misadventures, business ventures, and unexpected friendships. Every episode is a roller coaster of laughter, tears, and the joyous chaos of building a new life in their golden years.