Bummed out that “Stranger Things” is in its final chapter? We totally feel you. But don’t worry—your next big obsession is probably already waiting for you on Netflix!
The streamer has been loading up on massive hits, from high-octane action to dark supernatural mystery series. Here are the best shows to binge right now to fill that Hawkins-sized hole in your heart.
For the Action Addicts: Halo
The massive series adaptation of the iconic Xbox game has officially landed on Netflix. It follows Master Chief, a cybernetically enhanced super-soldier, as he leads the fight against an alien alliance known as the Covenant. Even if you aren’t a gamer, the scale of this sci-fi war is epic.
For the Supernatural Fans: Teen Wolf
If you missed the Beacon Hills hype the first time around, now is the time to jump in. All six seasons are available, following Scott McCall, a high schooler who gets bitten by a werewolf and has to balance homework with deadly supernatural threats. It’s got the perfect mix of teen drama and creature-feature horror.
For a Chilling Horror Fix: NOS4A2
Based on the novel by Joe Hill (Stephen King’s son!), this series follows a young woman with a supernatural ability to find lost things. She uses her gift to track down Charlie Manx, an immortal villain who “feeds” on the souls of children before depositing them in a terrifying, twisted place called “Christmasland.”
From the Stephen King Universe: Castle Rock
If you’re a Stephen King fan, you need to check out “Castle Rock.” It’s a psychological horror anthology that takes place in the King multiverse, weaving together characters, themes, and iconic locations (like Shawshank Prison) from his famous novels. Each season tells a new, self-contained story: Season 1 follows a death-row attorney who returns to town after a mysterious, ageless man (Bill Skarsgård) is found in a cage deep within the prison. Season 2 acts as a dark prequel to Misery, showing us the origin story of a young, unhinged Annie Wilkes. It just hit Netflix this December, making it the perfect binge for anyone missing that eerie, small-town supernatural vibe!
For the Gothic & Romantic: The Immortal Universe
Netflix recently added hits from the Anne Rice universe, and they are total vibe-shifters:
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Interview with the Vampire: A modern, lush, and dark reimagining of the classic story where the vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac tells his life story (and toxic relationship with Lestat) to a journalist. It’s a fantastic series!
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Mayfair Witches: This one follows a brilliant neurosurgeon who discovers she’s actually the heir to a family of powerful witches. As she learns to control her powers, she must confront a sinister entity that has haunted her family for generations.
