1. The Crown
It won some Golden Globes, but that still didn't convince me that it was going to be a great show. Then my mom made me watch and I feel in love. It has love, drama, and history. It wraps you up in the history of Queen Elizabeth II and her reign. Unfortunately there is only one season so far, but don't worry there will be at least 4 more seasons!
2. The Bletchley Circle
The Bletchley Circle takes you back to the 1950's and focuses on the lives of 4 women who had been code breakers during the war. After the war these ladies use their code breaker skills to solve murder cases. It brings you in with the mystery but keeps you coming back with the ladies great personalities and abilities.
3. The X-Files
If you haven't heard of the X-Files by now then you must have been living under a rock for the past 14 years. This show is about all of the FBI cases that come with a mysterious and extraterrestrial air. From aliens to monsters you can only imagine, Mulder & Scully chase after them. Unfortunately no one believes half the things that they stay but no matter what they always figure out the mystery.
4. Arrow
Arrow is basically a different name for a TV show about Batman. A guy goes to a far away place and learns impressive skills and strength from a master and then returns home to help save his city. There are differences of course, like the hero uses arrows to get his message across. The TV show is all the rage for anyone who likes superhero type shows.
5. Once Upon A Time
This is a modern day take on ancient fairytales. According to this series all the stories and places told in fairytales are real. There is also a curse, evil witch, and the savior that makes things quite interesting. It's a great show that has fantastic reoccurring characters but the show also brings in 'guest stories' so you can see your favorite fairytale character from Elphaba to Anna from Frozen!
6. The OA
The story starts off with the homecoming of a kidnap victim who left blind but came back with her sight. This series brings some mysticism along with the mystery of the kidnapping. This series is as mysterious as the title of the show. What does the OA stand for? Why is it so important that the main character reconnects with her friend? You'll find out once you watch the show!
7. Grey's Anatomy
Oldie, but a goodie. If you haven't seen Grey's then you should watch it. There are 12 seasons on Netflix, so get some popcorn and get ready to binge this hospital drama. The best part is even if you get squeamish, you can still watch this show! All of the drama, love interests, and intense surgeries make the show so compelling!
8. New Girl
New Girl is a great show about a quirky girl who ends up living with three guys. It is a great comedy that shows how relationships between women and men can be complicated even if you're not dating any of them. The characters are great and make you want to keep watching!
9. Stranger Things
This show created quite a bit of buzz at the end of the summer when Netflix put the whole season online! This show brings new age mystery to the 1980's. You follow around 3 kids and their new friend as they search for their friend who mysteriously disappeared. There is always teenage drama, family coming together, and a lot of almost real life Dungeons and Dragons.
10. Criminal Minds
This is not for the faint of heart. Criminal Minds follows a team who psychoanalyzes horrendous serial killers. The eclectic team comes together to catch the worst criminals out there. There are 10 seasons on Netflix, so go ahead for a night of mystery.
11. Sherlock
Sherlock brings together two unlikely friends who com together to solve crimes that even the police can't explain. Sherlock and Watson are a great pair and the show is basically a movie every episode. There is mystery, romance, and a sense of danger that brings you coming back for more!
12. Leverage
Leverage is a show about a team of used-to-be criminals who have come together to help people (and only still for good). This cast of characters use their individual skills to hack, steal, and keep safe what ever their clients need and all for the good of the people. This is a great show to binge watch and the uniqueness of each episode makes that easy to do!
