Seasons: 1 season, 1 episode. Starring: Joshua Fields Millburn, Ryan Nicodemus. The Minimalists: Less Is Now is one of our few documentary entries to the list. It focuses on the lives of two friends and tries to shine a light on the benefits of being a minimalist. It was nominated for a Daytime Emmy award.
Why is this s keeper: Firstly because it’s educational, and it is one of those shows that don’t end, even when the screen is turned off. It leaves you something to think about and places you on the challenge board, to see how many things could you live without and what materialistic items are you willing to say your goodbyes to.
Bridgerton (BEST)
Seasons: 2 seasons, 16 episodes. Starring: Adjoa Andoh, Lorraine Ashbourne, Jonathan Bailey, Ruby, Barker, Sabrina Bartlett, Harriet Cains, Bessie Carter, Nicola Coughlan, Phoebe Dynevor, Ruth Gemmell Florence Hunt, Martins Imhangbe, and Claudia Jessie. Based on a collection of novels, Bridgeton is set in the Regency Era and tells the story of the Bridgeton family in search of love and marriage, all spiced with a dash of gossip.
Why is this s keeper: Bridgeton is what television is all about. If you haven't watched it by now, then now is the time to watch it. This is a period drama adorned by 21st-century political correctness. It showcases intimacy, without being too vulgar, the script is seasoned with humor and sophisticated wit and each episode leaves you wanting more and more and more.
The Sandman (BEST)
Seasons: 1 season, 11 episodes. Starring: Tom Sturridge, Gwendoline Christie, Vivienne Acheampong, Boyd Holbrook, Charles Dance, Asim Chaudhry, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Mason, Alexander Park, Donna Preston, Jenna Coleman, and Niamh Walsh. The Sandman is a fantasy drama, telling the tale of Sandman the dream controller who is taken into activity. He goes out on a journey through different lands and different timelines in order to repair the chaos that has accorded.
Why is this a keeper: The Sandman is a masterpiece. yes, we agree, the original comic story has something a TV show will never be able to bring, however, Netflix goes to the extreme with this show and presents a wonderful fantasy series to embrace.
Anatomy of a Scandal (BEST)
Seasons: 1 season, 6 episodes. Starring: Sienna Miller, Michelle Dockery, Rupert Friend, Naomi Scott, Joshua McGuire, and Josette Simon. Anatomy of a Scandal is a thriller drama first launched on Netflix in April 2022. Sophie (Sienna Miller) learns that her husband (an MP) had been unfaithful to her. The story escalates when his romance goes public and falls into the hands of the wrong lawyer.
Why is this a keeper: Besides Michelle Dockery who steps out of her Downton Abbey costume and steps into the lawyer's shoes, the series is reduced in such an unusual way with astonishing visual effects that enrich the plot and create a series that for sure will have many seasons to follow.
Maid (BEST)
Seasons: 1 season, 10 episodes. Starring: Margaret Qualley, Nick Robinson, Anika Noni Rose, Tracy Vilar Billy Burke, and Andie MacDowell. The series sheds light on a mother in her late twenties, who escapes an abusive relationship. She finds a job as a house cleaner so she can provide for her daughter.
Why is this a keeper: Maid is a drama series some might find disturbing to watch, however, the plot and the message it delivers is something all, in our opinion, must watch. Your hearts will embrace Alex, and your eyes will not stay dry.