Netflix: 13 series that will have you hooked from the first episode

Detective series and thrillers

night agent : FBI agent Peter Sutherland finds himself caught up in a vast conspiracy. To save the nation, Peter embarks on a manhunt to stop a Russian mole operating in the highest echelons of the American government. Expect suspensions, twists and turns, and dives into the heart of America’s political system.

Lupine : 25 years ago, young Assane Diop’s life was turned upside down when his father died after being accused of a crime he did not commit. Today, Asan draws inspiration from his hero, Arsene Lupine, to exact his revenge… Omar Sy is flawless as this gentleman thief who has more than one trick up his sleeve and turns the tables with his eccentric schemes.

Ozark : Marty, a financial advisor from Chicago, carefully launders drug money. When her partner cheats, she must quickly move to the Ozarks with her family. There he will find himself against powerful enemies. If you like thrillers with a sticky atmosphere, with a little dark humor, then this series is for you.

Legal series

Lincoln’s lawyer : After a break in his career, Michael Haller, nicknamed “Lincoln’s lawyer”, returned to Los Angeles. A dream opportunity comes his way when a murdered lawyer bequeaths him his firm and his entire clientele, including a high-profile case involving a celebrity accused of murdering his wife and her lover. We love this series for its engaging characters and its common thread that will keep you guessing until the last minute.

Wu is an extraordinary lawyer : A new hire at a big firm, brilliant autistic lawyer Woo Yang-woo faces trial in and out of the courtroom. This Korean drama is absolutely beautiful, especially its main character, whose kindness and positivity will make you fall in love from the very first episode.

period series

A crown : The series focuses on different years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. An absolute gem of writing and acting, The Crown hooks you from the first episode, taking you as close as you can get to the English monarchy.

Queen’s game : In the midst of the Cold War, the journey of Beth Harmon, a young orphaned chess player, from age eight to thirty-two. Fighting addiction, he will do anything to become the world’s greatest chess player. This amazing mini-series starring Anya Taylor-Joy will have you going all the way to find out if the heroine will make her dream come true.

Outlander : The adventures of Claire, a married war nurse who accidentally finds herself in the Scottish countryside in 1743. There, she witnesses great historical events that she experiences with her new husband, Jamie. This adaptation of Diana Gabaldon’s novels is exciting, tough, engaging, romantic, authentic and beautiful. You will fall under the spell of this couple.

peak blinders : Based on the story of the Peaky Blinders gang, which was active in the late 19th century, this series follows a group of Birmingham gangsters from 1919. From the sets to the costumes, including the acting, direction and music, Peaky Blinders is the best there is. In recent years, it has been done in the genre. After Episode 1, you’ll want to know more about these hooded criminals.

Romantic dramas

Bridgerton : In Regency London, old ladies must find husbands, but the competition is stiff… With its stunningly charming sets, delicate costumes and a range of strong women, this Netflix production adapted from Julia Quinn’s novels is a little candy that is sometimes too sweet, but Which will delight fans of the genre (we also recommend the spin-off, Queen Charlotte!).

brooch : Sharing a passion for rugby, two teenagers Charlie and Nick become fast friends. The former will soon fall in love with his mate, even though he thinks he has no chance. This series is so good that you can’t stop watching the first episode. We love its sensitivity, the importance of the topics covered and the full cast.

SF series

3 body problems : When the laws of nature inexplicably unravel before the eyes of a tight-knit group of brilliant scientists, they join forces with indomitable detectives to confront the greatest threat in human history. This new Netflix series looks complicated on paper, but above all, it’s a human epic that we’ll be experiencing and binge-watching episodes to see where it takes us.

Umbrella Academy : On the same day in 1989, forty-three babies were inexplicably born to unrelated, pregnant women. Sir Reginald Hargreaves, a billionaire industrialist, adopts these seven children and creates The Umbrella Academy to train them to save the world. This superhero series like no other about a dysfunctional family is as brilliant as it is crazy. Aliens in an audiovisual landscape that deserves to be seen.