Some of themost awarded shows available on Netflixinclude the survival game seriesSquid Game, the dystopian world ofBlack Mirror, and thetrue story thriller—Baby Reindeer. These shows have won a range of awards, from Best Costumes and Outstanding Performances from the main cast and supporting actors to theBingeworthy Show of the Year.
All the Netflix shows included in this list garnered millions of views, with the dominating genres of Netflix’s critically acclaimed series being dramas and thrillers. So, for fans looking for the next binge-watch or an emotional Regency romance, this list offers a little something for everyone.
10Arcane
A League Of Legends Game Adaptation
TheArcaneshowtakes inspiration from the League of Legends(LOL), a popular online battle gameby Riot Games, which excites fans of the franchise. Interestingly, many viewers who loved this Netflix hit revealed they had never played the game before and still loved the series. The entertaining and emotional storyline focuses on the strong yet tragic bond between two sisters, Vi and Jinx, and theanimated charactersresulted in millions of views on Netflix, making it one of the most watched globally.
The show got an award for the best game adaptation back in 2022. On the nominees list were Sonic the Hedgehog, Uncharted, andThe Cuphead Show, all great contenders.
9Squid Game
The Bingeworthy Show of the Year Award Winner
Squid Gameis a KoreanNetflix TV showreleased in September 2021. It quickly went viral worldwide because of the original plot centering around a dangeroussurvival gameaccessible to hundreds of participants with an unbelievably massive winning prize. Squid Game is the most popular TV (Non-English) show, and it hit 265.2 million views in November 2024.
The brilliant performances of the talented cast, like Seong Gi-Hun and Kang Sae-Byeok, made the whole difference. The show won many awards, including the Bingeworthy Show of the Year, Best Actor, Best Drama Series, Best International Series, and many others.
8Baby Reindeer
A Viral Netflix Hit Based On A True Story
The Baby Reindeeris adrama-psychological thrillercentered around a man who works in a bar but aspires to be a comedian. One day, after showing kindness to a vulnerable woman in the bar, this act takes a dark turn and changes his life for the worse.
The woman who struggles mentally and with loneliness starts to stalk him, ultimately ruining his life. The show won 11 nominations and 6 Emmys, including Best Lead Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Writing for a limited or Anthology series.
7Bridgerton
A Historical Regency Romance
Bridgertonis a Regency romance that debuted in December 2020. It’s based on the novels of the American writer Julia Quinn, and it’s one of the most popular TV shows on Netflix, specifically season 3. The plot revolves around the Bridgerton family, society scandals, and secrets narrated by a gossip writer.
Bridgerton won two awards in 2021 for Best Character Hairstyling, Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series, and Breakthrough Performance for main actor Regé-Jean Page, and TV Program of the Year. In addition, in 2024, the series was nominated for Favorite Returning Drama.
6Money Heist
A Masterpiece Plan For An Almost-Impossible Heist
Money Heist, also calledLa Casa de Papel,is a Spanishcrime-drama seriesabout an organized robbery committed by eight thieves and led by the “Professor”, a genius mind. The target is the Bank of Spain, and the series takes viewers on a journey full of twists and emotions.
Money Heist won many awards in America and Spain, including Best TV Actress for Najwa Nimri, Best Actor for El Professor Alvaro Morte, Best Spanish Series, Best Drama Series, and Best Production.
5Black Mirror
A Netflix Show That Reveals The Drawbacks Of Technology
The first season ofBlack Mirrorwas released in December 2011, and since then it has been a Netflix hit. Every episode of Black Mirror is unique and covers different topics, such as virtual reality and the drawbacks of technology. Some of themost popular episodesincludeCrocodile,Shut Up and Dance, andFifteen Million Merits.
The Netflix series won many awards, including the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Individual Episode and the International Emmy Award for Best TV Movie or Miniseries.
4The Crown
The Emmy Award Winner For Outstanding Drama Series
The Crownis aninternational TV seriesrelated to the reign of Queen Elizabeth. It gives viewers a closer look into the Royal Family’s issues and challenges. This show covers historical events and highlights the queen’s duties within the monarchy.
The Crown got87 nominations and 24 EmmyAwards, including Best Lead and Supporting Actors, Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program, and OutstandingCostumes for a Series.
3The Beef
The Human Behavior Of Two People With Angry Issues
The Beefis acomedy-drama seriesreleased in April 2023. The plot revolves around two angry people who meet at a road rage scene. Both are coping with unresolved issues and experiencing social pressure to be and act a certain way.Beefconveys messages about how mental health is important and how trauma can shape people in their daily lives.
The Beef was a Netflix sensation that won several awards, such as Best Edited Limited Series, Best Actress for Ali Wong’s performance, and Best Actor for Steven Yeun.
2The Queen’s Gambit
A Female Prodigy Chess Player In A Man’s World
The Queen’s Gambitwas created by the talented Scott Frank and Allan Scott and centered around a young female prodigy Chess player, Beth Harmon (played by Anya Taylor-Joy), who’s trying to break into the chess world dominated by men. The series, which dates back to the 1950s, covers topics of ambition and mental issues.
This psychological drama was a success worldwide and won many awards, like Best Edited Limited Series, Best Actress in a Limited Series (Anya Taylor-Joy), and Outstanding Achievement in Movies for Television and Limited Series.
1The Bear
An Emotional-Charged Show Starring Jeremy Allen White
The Bearis another Netflix hit starring the talented Jeremy Allen White andAyo Edebirias two of the main leads. The plot revolves around Carmen, a young chef who inherits a restaurant in Chicago after his brother passes away. This series is emotionally charged, and viewers can see the struggles of a young chef who’s dealing with alcoholism and struggles with mental illness while transforming his life around in a heartfelt story.
The Bear won36 nominations and 21 Emmys, such as Outstanding Sound Mixing, Outstanding Casting For A Comedy Series, Outstanding Directing and Editing, and Outstanding Supporting Actor.
