Yeah yeah, we get it, Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead are amazing. It’s quite likely that even if you don’t stream anything remotely similar to these programs, they still show up on your Netflix homepage. But what about great TV shows that aren’t talked about or have been forgotten? How about foreign shows that have never aired in the U.S. but are no less brilliant for it? Netflix’s nearly endless offerings are a double edged sword: there’s so much to choose from that anyone will always be able to find something that appeals to his or her particular tastes. But trolling through Netflix’s massive catalog to find something different can be tiresome — let alone trying to determine whether a show is actually a hidden gem or you’ve just never heard of it because no one ever needs to.
We’ve peered into the deep shadows cast by the most popular TV shows’ blinding spotlight to find the best shows now streaming on Netflix that you likely haven’t heard of. We’re giving the nod to foreign dramas, well-known in their own countries but hardly heard of in the U.S., as well as some homegrown shows that never really got the attention or ratings they deserved.
What do you think of our obscure Netflix TV shows list? Did we miss your favorite unheard-of series? Let us know in the comments below.
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