There are few things more satisfying that laying in bed and binge watching Neflix after a stressful or bad day. The problem that I often encounter now is that I've run out of things to watch, and I know that I am not the only person so has experienced this particular problem. In my desperation to find something new, I decided to give a few shows that I had never heard of a chance and I am so glad I did. This list is a compilation of the top eight shows that I found that I would have otherwise ignored because I'd never heard of them before. On this list you will find a mixture of fantasy, romance, comedy, drama and horror. That being said, whether you're a die hard science fiction fan or you just need something light hearted and funny to cheer you up, you're guaranteed to find something for you on this list.
1. "The Almighty Johnsons"
Set in New Zealand, the four Johnson brothers house the hearts of four different Norse gods inside of them. Before they can realize their individual destinies, they must first track down their youngest brother Axel’s soulmate. This show is perfect for fans of Rick Riordan's "Percy Jackson" series, as well as fans of Marvel's Avengers.
Number of Episodes Available: 36
2. "Being Human" (U.K)
A sexy vampire, a nerdy werewolf and an emotional ghost share a flat, and learn to navigate every day life with different species. This particular show is perfect for fans of "The Vampire Diaries" and "The Originals".
Number of Episodes Available: 36
3. "Bitten"
Born into a family of werewolves, Elena Michaelson was eager to escape pack life. Though she successfully escaped to make a life for herself in the city, she is called back home by a rash of gruesome murders. Fans of "Teen Wolf" and "Hemlock Grove" will thoroughly enjoy this supernatural drama.
Number of Episodes Available: 23
4. "Death in Paradise"
An inspector from Scotland Yard is sent to a small Caribbean island to investigate the murder of a fellow policeman. If you enjoy Sherlock's wit in the hit TV series "Elementary", then "Death in Paradise" would be a great pick for you!
Number of Episodes Available: 32
5. "Fringe"
An FBI agent teams up with a disgraced scientist and his son to solve crimes using unconventional branches of science. This show is perfect for fans of "The X-Files" and "Wayward Pines" as it delves into areas of the supernatural, unusual phenomena and conspiracy theories.
Number of Episodes Available: 100
6. "The Glades"
Expecting to spend most of his time relaxing on the greens, a surly homicide moves to Florida, but his relaxation is interrupted by unexpectedly high crime rates. Anyone who enjoys the "NCIS" series, will get a real kick out of "The Glades".
Number of Episodes Available: 49
7. "Keeping Up Appearances"
A BBC comedy that follows the lives of Richard and Hyacinth Bucket. Mrs. Bucket is obsessed with proper manners and elite society, and dictates her husband’s life to suit, much to his annoyance.
Number of Episodes Available: 45
8. "Salem"
Set in the time of the Salem Witch Trials, the show follows a group of witches as they manipulate this dark time to their advantage, while exploring the dark reasons behind the famous witch hunts. Fans of "Supernatural" , "Penny Dreadfuls" and "American Horror Story" will thoroughly enjoy the dark and sinister drama of "Salem".
Number of Episodes Available: 26
