Whenever there are long weekends or the yearly holidays, it’s the time when families and friends will finally reunite, reconnect, have hangouts, and do their favorite activities.
Some would prefer to gossip, party, and plan to go for new adventures, whereas others would like to stay in, under the cozy blankets, binge-watching their favorite shows.
If you belong to the second category, you’re going to love what’s coming. Here are 10 Netflix series to binge-watch during the holidays.
10. Teen Wolf
IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
Seasons: 6
Genre: Supernatural horror, Teen Drama
It is a supernatural horror series revolving around a teenage boy and his werewolf powers. Scott gets bitten by an Alpha one night before school. He becomes the teenage werewolf of the series. The protection of the town while balancing his life is the ultimate goal.
The supernatural events surround Beacon Hills. Scott and their friends are on a mission to take on the enemies. Along the way giving us some teen drama to stay engaged. But is that all? You’ll have to find out for yourself…
09. YOU
IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
Seasons: 3
Genre: Psychological Thriller
“YOU” is an American television series based on the book of the same name by Caroline Kepnes. It shows the 21st-century odd love story. The main character, Joe Goldberg, meets an aspiring writer, and the pattern of infatuation and stalking begins.
He uses social media and technology to feed his toxic obsession. Failing once, Joe moves to another city with a new identity. Stumbling upon Love Quinn, the patterns of toxicity and violence return, but they make it work.
The series has returned for the third season, where Joe and Love raise their son together. The twist hits the show when things don’t stay normal for long. Despite the toxic characters, the fantastic plots will have you hooked up to the show.
08. Squid Game
IMDb Rating: 08/10
Seasons: 1
Genre: Survival, Thriller, Drama
South Korean survival drama television series Squid Game was released in 2021. The story revolves around Seong Gi-Hun, a divorced and indebted father and an intelligent gambler. To win more than 38 million US dollars, Gi-Hun accepts a mysterious invitation.
He is taken to an isolated island where the survival game takes place. He finds himself among the other 456 people who are equally indebted. The players wear green tracksuits and are watched by guards in pink jumpsuits. The game is looked over by the frontman wearing the mask.
Players soon discover that losing the game will result in death. Each death adds up to the potential amount. Gi-hun allies with others and competes for the ultimate prize. The different physical and psychological tricks will keep you engaged in the series.
Does Seong Gi-Hun win? If so, is that all of the series? Head over to Netflix now and find out.
07. Money Heist
IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
Seasons: 3 (divided into five parts)
Genre: Crime Drama, Heist, Thriller
This is a Spanish crime drama show released in 2017. The heist was carried outset in Madrid, led by a mysterious man called “Professor.” Professor recruited a group of 8 robbers having nothing to lose.
After five months of training and learning, the plan was carried out. The group took names after cities and entered The Royal Mint of Spain for the heist. They escape after staying in for about 11 days and dealing with the police. Then, the group is set for another plan.
Now, the group takes on the Bank of Spain. The big twist in the plans and the hurdles follows the second heist. They are holding people hostages and dealing with the police once again. You are in for a fantastic treat since the final season was just released.
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06. Brooklyn Nine-Nine
IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
Seasons: 8
Genre: Police procedural sitcom
The sitcom sets in Brooklyn’s fictional 99th Precinct of the New York City Police Department. Captain Raymond Holt leads the team of detectives. The pilot episode shows Holt assigned as a new commanding officer. The show then follows with interesting missions assigned to the team.
The team of detectives, including the carefree, sarcastic, and competitive officers, will take you on a ride. The show will keep you hooked up with its wittiness and light comedy.
05. The Queen’s Gambit
IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
Seasons: 1
Genre: Period Drama
This show is based on the book by Walter Tevis of the same name, Queen’s Gambit. The series shows the life of an orphan, Beth Harmon, from the mid-1950s to the 1960s.
Losing her mother in a car crash, Beth lived in an orphanage. She grew up playing chess and consuming tranquilizer pills. That turned into an addiction for Beth but made her visual skills exceptional. A couple then adopts Beth. She then enters a chess game and wins.
After a couple of games, Beth rises in the chess world. As she keeps on winning games, her addiction starts to get worse. As she goes on her life with the chess, Beth’s isolation becomes frightening. Now, she is in for the most significant international tournament with the best players in Moscow. The mini-show will be worth binge-watching.
04. Stranger Things
IMDb Rating: 8.7/10
Seasons: 3
Genre: Science Fiction, Horror
The series is set in a fictional rural town called Hawkins – a small town where a kid is abducted. The show revolves around mysterious creatures and a dodgy science laboratory. Will, the one who disappeared, was rescued. Details of the event are still unknown to many. It was later realized that the Upside-Down entities still influence him.
The latest season shows a gateway that has been opened to the upside world again. The creatures from the supernatural world stars affect the people. With season 4 coming next year, the show will definitely keep you busy for a while.
03. Dark
IMDb Rating: 8.8/10
Seasons: 3
Genre: Science Fiction, Tragedy
The German-language science fiction series is all about twists and turns. The story starts after two kids go missing. Upon inquiry, the different mysterious and dark theories come out. The three seasons involve the past stories of four families. The four generations have their dark past and their relationships.
The last and final season has got everyone into it. The connections are made from the previous to the first season. That is the specialty of the series. The twists and the turns are worth watching.
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02. Friends
IMDb Rating: 8.8/10
Seasons: 10
Genre: Sitcom
The sitcom involves six Friends living in New York City. The show starts with Rachel Green running away from her wedding. She meets up with her childhood friend Monica. Monica’s friends welcome Rachel into their small world. The show revolves around these six friends.
The everyday life of the group is a treat to watch. The lighthearted comedy, along with the drama, is just what you need to binge-watch to spend your vacations calmly. Friends will give you laughs and the lessons, a total package.
01. The Office
IMDb Rating: 8.9/10
Seasons: 9
Genre: Mockumentary workplace comedy
The Office is a sitcom television series. It revolves around a paper company in Pennsylvania, the manager, and his employees. It shows the daily activities of the employees and their encounters. The manager, Michael Scott, and the people he manages get the show going.
The bizarre and funny moments in the crew’s everyday lives make up the 9 seasons. Their daily lives and more. The perfect lighthearted show to binge-watch.