15 Best TV Shows on Netflix 2026
Find the best tv shows on netflix 2026: top-rated dramas, documentaries and music biographies, including Kaulitz & Kaulitz and Salcedo — streaming now on Netflix.
Hunting for standout series on Netflix this year? Whether you prefer intimate music biographies or high-concept fantasy, the platform’s lineup right now has something for every mood, with strong production values and shows that keep people talking. Highlights include Kaulitz & Kaulitz (2024), a music-focused documentary that explores fame, family dynamics and the demands of modern stardom, and the 2026 debut Salcedo, Leather, and Boogaloo, which blends biography with social drama and sharp satire. Older entries like The Gift (2019) still stand out for tight scripts and memorable performances that reward repeat viewing. I’ve selected these picks to help you cut through the noise and find highly rated, conversation-starting series to add to your watchlist tonight.
Table of Contents
- Kaulitz & Kaulitz
- Salcedo, Leather, and Boogaloo
- The Gift
- Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You
- Alpha Males
- The Pete Davidson Show
- The Rising of the Shield Hero
- Brazil 70 - A saga do Tri
- Navy SEALs: America's Secret Warriors
- NOS4A2
- Tatsuki: Too Kind for School
- The UnXplained
- The End of the F***ing World
- Tear Along the Dotted Line
- Ridiculousness
1. Kaulitz & Kaulitz
Year: 2024 | Rating: 7.1/10 | Type: TV Series
Genres: documentary, biography, music
Twin brothers and superstars Tom and Bill Kaulitz offer a glimpse into their private lives in LA and Germany in this funny and intimate reality series.
Available on: Netflix
Directed by: Michael Schmitt, Annika Blendl, Pablo Ben Yakov
Cast: David Goldstein, Tyler Menjivar, Haley Clair, Eduardo De Los Reyes, Nick Monteleone
2. Salcedo, Leather, and Boogaloo
Year: 2026 | Rating: 6.1/10 | Type: TV Series
Genres: drama
Martín Salcedo is rarely swept off his feet — until Verónica Pinilla and Quiebra Canto turn up the party, booze and danger.
Available on: Netflix
Directed by: Laura Tatiana Bohorquez
Cast: Vince Balanta, Paola Gonzalez, Sergio Palau, Ramiro Meneses
3. The Gift
Year: 2019 | Rating: 6.9/10 | Type: TV Series
Genres: drama, fantasy, mystery, romance
A painter in Istanbul embarks on a personal journey as she unearths universal secrets about an Anatolian archaeological site and its link to her past.
Available on: Netflix
Directed by: Burcu Alptekin, Gonenc Uyanik, Gökhan Tiryaki, Ozan Açiktan, Ali Taner Baltaci
Cast: Beren Saat, Mehmet Günsür, Melisa Senolsun, Metin Akdülger, Civan Canova
4. Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You
Year: 2009 | Rating: 7.8/10 | Type: TV Series
Genres: animation, comedy, drama, romance
Nicknamed "Sadako" for her spooky appearance, high schooler Sawako begins to break out of her shell when she befriends popular boy Kazehaya.
Available on: Netflix
Directed by: Hiroshi Kaburagi, Norihiro Naganuma, Shinpei Ezaki, Yûichirô Yano, Kotomi Deai
Cast: Mamiko Noto, Morgan Berry, Daisuke Namikawa, Yûko Sanpei, Miyuki Sawashiro
5. Alpha Males
Year: 2022 | Rating: 7.7/10 | Type: TV Series
Genres: comedy
Pedro, Luis, Raúl and Santi are four friends who feel a bit lost in the new world of empowered women, each trying to adjust in their own haphazard way.
Available on: Netflix
Directed by: Laura Caballero
Cast: Gorka Otxoa, Fele Martínez, Fernando Gil, Raúl Tejón, María Hervás
6. The Pete Davidson Show
Year: 2026 | Rating: 5.9/10 | Type: TV Series
Genres: talk-show
Comedian Pete Davidson welcomes friends and fampu faces for an intimate weekly hangout at the most exclusive venue in New York — his garage.
Available on: Netflix
7. The Rising of the Shield Hero
Year: 2019 | Rating: 7.6/10 | Type: TV Series
Genres: animation, action, adventure, comedy, drama, fantasy, romance
Iwatani Naofumi, a run-of-the-mill otaku, finds a book in the library that summons him to another world. He is tasked with joining the sword, spear, and bow as one of the Four Cardinal Heroes and fighting the Waves of Catastrophe as the Shield Hero. Excited by the prospect of a grand adventure, Naofumi sets off with his party. However, merely a few days later, he is betrayed and loses all his money, dignity, and respect. Unable to trust anyone anymore, he employs a slave named Raphtalia and takes on the Waves and the world. But will he really find a way to overturn this desperate situation?
Available on: Netflix, Hulu
Directed by: Takao Abo, Hitoshi Haga, Toshiharu Kudô, Masato Jinbô, Shigeki Awai
Cast: Kaito Ishikawa, Asami Seto, Rina Hidaka, Maaya Uchida, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
8. Brazil 70 - A saga do Tri
Year: 2026 | Rating: 7.4/10 | Type: TV Series
Genres: documentary, drama, history, sport
Soccer icons Pele, Jarzinho, and Carlos Alberto spearhead Brazil's quest for World Cup glory. Their journey blends on-field brilliance with off-field challenges, capturing the spirit of a nation as they aim for soccer's ultimate prize.
Available on: Netflix
9. Navy SEALs: America's Secret Warriors
Year: 2017 | Rating: 7.2/10 | Type: TV Series
Genres: documentary
An in-depth look at the elite fighting force, including the physical, psychological and spiritual process of becoming a SEAL, the training required to become a member of SEAL Team 6 and a history of spectacular SEAL missions.
Available on: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video
Directed by: Paul Epstein, Philip Day
Cast: Maximus Lerois, Edwin Modlin II, Nathan Tetreault, DJ Jenkins, Will Jorgenson
10. NOS4A2
Year: 2019 | Rating: 6.6/10 | Type: TV Series
Genres: drama, fantasy, horror, mystery, thriller
A young Victoria "Vic" McQueen discovers she has the power to unlock portals that help her find lost objects. As she delves further into this hidden universe, she encounters many other "inscape travelers" - some benevolent, and some who have been corrupted by their power. When Vic encounters Charlie Manx, an immortal who stays that way by feeding off of the souls of children, she makes a sworn enemy of Manx.
Available on: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, AMC+
Directed by: John Shiban, Hanelle M. Culpepper, Kari Skogland, Tim Southam, Jeremy Webb
Cast: Ashleigh Cummings, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Jahkara Smith, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Virginia Kull
11. Tatsuki: Too Kind for School
Year: 2026 | Rating: 7.1/10 | Type: TV Series
Genres: drama
Set in a supportive “free school”, the story follows children who struggle in traditional education as they find safety, understanding, and a place to belong.
Available on: Netflix
Cast: Yôsuke Eguchi, Miki Fujimoto, Manami Higa, Keita Machida, Honoka Matsumoto
12. The UnXplained
Year: 2019 | Rating: 7.3/10 | Type: TV Series
Genres: documentary
The show will explore the facts behind the world's most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries.
Available on: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Disney Plus, Freevee
Directed by: Rob O'Brien, Hunter Bartholomew, Mari Johnson
Cast: Mitch Horowitz, Mark Donnelly, William Henry, David Morehouse, Steve Elkins
13. The End of the F***ing World
Year: 2017 | Rating: 8/10 | Type: TV Series
Genres: adventure, comedy, crime, drama, romance, thriller
James is 17 and is pretty sure he is a psychopath. Alyssa, also 17, is the cool and moody new girl at school. The pair make a connection and she persuades him to embark on a darkly comedic road trip in search of her real father.
Available on: Netflix
Directed by: Jonathan Entwistle, Lucy Tcherniak, Destiny Ekaragha, Lucy Forbes
Cast: Jessica Barden, Alex Lawther, Steve Oram, Christine Bottomley, Naomi Ackie
14. Tear Along the Dotted Line
Year: 2021 | Rating: 8.5/10 | Type: TV Series
Genres: animation, comedy, drama
A cartoonist in Rome with his armadillo-for-a-conscience reflects on his path in life and a would-be love as he and his friends travel outside the city.
Available on: Netflix
Directed by: Zerocalcare
Cast: Zerocalcare, Valerio Mastandrea, Adam Rhys Dee, Wayne Forester, Ambrogio Colombo
15. Ridiculousness
Year: 2011 | Rating: 6.2/10 | Type: TV Series
Genres: comedy, reality-tv
Rob Dyrdek takes the funniest amateur internet videos and builds them into an episode of edgy, funny, and most importantly, timeless television.
Available on: Netflix, Paramount Plus
Directed by: Michael Simon, Marco Mancini
Cast: Rob Dyrdek, Marc Outbreak, Maddy Smith, Zane Jabbia, Ed Taylor
Wrapping Up
From documentaries and biographies to music-driven series, drama and fantasy, this curated mix demonstrates how varied streaming choices can be. These selections prioritize strong writing, standout casts and critical acclaim while offering fresh releases alongside rewarding older entries, with viewer ratings and critic scores noted where useful. If you want to revisit top picks or discover new arrivals, bookmark this page and drop back — I refresh the lineup often to reflect new premieres, platform exclusives and shifting buzz. Whether you’re chasing acclaimed performances, must-see documentaries, or bold genre experiments, there’s a title here to spark your next binge. Come back for updates and quick recommendations as more releases land throughout 2026, and I’ll flag standout newcomers so you can decide what to watch next.
Last updated: July 26, 2026