7 Surprisingly Good TV Series Nobody Even Heard Of

As the writers' and actors' strikes are not officially over yet, there may not be many new shows to watch in the near future. Thus, it might be a good idea to explore some existing but largely overlooked TV series that truly deserve your attention.

Here are seven lesser-known shows that you won't regret watching.

7. Platonic (2023, 1 season, 7.2)

One of this year's premieres, this Apple TV+ show offers a compelling narrative revolving around two childhood friends who reunite in their adult lives and attempt to understand why they lost touch in the first place. Platonic features an impressive cast, led by Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne, and is a genuine delight to watch.

6. Santa Clarita Diet (2017, 3 seasons, 7.8)

Starring the now-controversial Drew Barrymore and the charming Timothy Oliphant, this Netflix show is a unique and masterful blend of comedy and zombie mystery. The result is both hilarious and horrifying.

5. Upload (2020, 2 seasons, 7.9)

This sci-fi comedy-drama by Amazon Prime has largely gone unnoticed since its release. However, the third season is on its way and set to premiere in October. Set in a world similar to ours, but where people can upload their connectomes to a virtual afterlife upon death, Upload follows Nathan Brown, who gets uploaded to the luxury virtual world of Lakeview after being badly hurt in an accident. But Nathan's past won't let him rest in peace.

4. Beef (2023, 1 season, 8.0)

This year's Netflix release, starring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, revolves around a road rage incident that spirals out of control and dramatically changes the lives of the two protagonists, kicking off a lengthy and serious feud between them. This dark comedy is humorous and filled with spine-chilling moments, making it an intriguing watch.

3. United States of Tara (2009, 3 seasons, 8.0)

The show follows a woman named Tara, who has dissociative identity disorder, and offers a humorous, albeit somewhat exaggerated, but expertly written portrayal of DID brought to life by the talented Toni Collette. The series is surprisingly obscure today despite its high quality.

2. Monk (2002, 8 seasons, 8.1)

Focusing on Adrian Monk, a private detective with the San Francisco Police Department whose wife was killed by a car bomb, this two-decade-old police procedural drama gives off strong comedy-drama vibes. The story is fascinating and highly immersive. Moreover, with eight seasons, Monk is a perfect show to binge on.

1. Halt and Catch Fire (2014, 4 seasons, 8.4)

This historical fiction drama chronicles the rise of the personal computer market in the US. HaCF follows a group of protagonists from Cardiff Electric as they aim to revolutionize the industry dominated by tech giants such as IBM. The show boasts an exciting, fast-paced plot and a stellar cast, including Lee Pace and Mackenzie Davis.