Josh Charles

Forget the agent — Ethan Hawke’s slot beside Taylor Swift in Fortnight came courtesy of daughter Maya, and the internet is swooning. A family assist turned a music video cameo into the sweetest Hollywood power move.

At 18 on the Dead Poets Society set, Ethan Hawke watched Robin Williams ditch the gags and defy Hollywood’s playbook, disappearing so completely into character that the laughs stopped—and a young co-star’s idea of acting changed for good.

Here are some of the lesser-known shows loaded with familiar faces, each delivering captivating plots worth a second look (or a first, if you're just discovering them).

If anything, it’s a testament to the skills of these actors – keeping their personal feelings off the screen and serving up some unforgettable television moments!

They might not be your Friends or The Office, but they've got charm, wit, and they're all sitting there on Netflix, just waiting for you to click play.