# What's Good on Netflix? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [August 9, 2018, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-good-on-netflix/819364 "2018-08-09T21:38:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Voyager](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/voyager/32/133_2.png) [@Voyager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voyager)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2018, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-good-on-netflix/819364/21 "2018-08-10T20:03:26Z")
> [@RealityChuck](#): > > For SF, try Sense8 > > If you like mysteries, there’s Miss Fisher, Death in Paradise, Midsomer Murders. The next season of Death in Paradise just got released. We’re watching a show a day, which is binging for us. And I second Detectorists and Miss Fisher. And of course the MST3K reboot. ---
**Author:** ![ShadowFacts](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shadowfacts/32/2934_2.png) [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2018, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-good-on-netflix/819364/22 "2018-08-10T20:05:54Z")
> [@Lightray](#): > > My favorite Netflix undiscovered gem is **Sing Street**. It’s about Irish kids in the 80s who form a band to escape their dreary lives. The music is really good and _on point_ if you like the 80s Britpop invasion at all. Plus it’s a nice little story. Seconded! ---
**Author:** ![Hopeful\_Crow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/da6949/32.png) [@Hopeful\_Crow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hopeful_Crow)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2018, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-good-on-netflix/819364/23 "2018-08-10T20:11:06Z")
Thanks for all the suggestions, everyone! _Black Mirror, Stranger Things, Castlevania, The Detectorists, Sense8,_ and a whole bunch more are on my list. As for _The Last Kingdom,_ I think I like Uhtred already. 🙂 Are there any competition-types shows in the vein of _The Great British Bake-Off_ or _Project Runway_ on? I prefer ones without a lot of scheming and mean comments. Mostly just folks who are doing their best under unrealistic time constraints. I wanted to mention _Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries._ They’re good fun and aren’t airing on our PBS stations right now so I’ll probably check those out, too. I didn’t realize there were so few seasons. And “Death In Paradise” is good, too. For some reason, our PBS station isn’t airing the ones with Police Chief Poole in them, so I’d like to see those. Now, I have a suggestion for you all. If you’re into somewhat dark, dystopian but well-acted and visually interesting fantasy, try _“Tinman.”_ It’s set in the Land of Oz (called the O.Z. here) some time after Dorothy left it and things have gone to the worse. Zooey Deschanel plays the main character. When this originally aired on the Sci-Fi Channel about ten years ago, this was my first experience with her acting. I bet they rerun it occasionally or it may still be on Netflix, as it was the last time I petsat. I sure hope it is. Again, thanks to you all for your suggestions. I very much appreciate it. This will make the days more interesting while I’m petsitting, since I don’t drive and there is no longer a bus route near their house. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2018, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-good-on-netflix/819364/24 "2018-08-10T20:21:35Z")
> [@blondebear](#): > > [Detectorists](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4082744/) Looks like Netflix only has episode one. Acorn has all seasons at 5$/month subscription. ---
**Author:** ![RealityChuck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/realitychuck/32/195_2.png) [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2018, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-good-on-netflix/819364/25 "2018-08-10T20:35:29Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > Looks like Netflix only has episode one. Acorn has all seasons at 5$/month subscription. Netflix has two seasons of _Detectorists_ ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2018, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-good-on-netflix/819364/26 "2018-08-10T20:42:23Z")
A few months ago I watched a docu-drama miniseries called _Wormwood_, about the CIA’s “MKUltra” mind control project, and specifically Frank Olson, who supposedly committed suicide during the program, _or did he_? Extremely in-depth, with dramatized scenes alternated with excerpts from an extended interview with one of Olson’s sons. Completely one-sided storytelling of course, but a fascinating story anyways. ---
**Author:** ![Tom\_Tildrum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e95f7d/32.png) [@Tom\_Tildrum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Tildrum)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2018, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-good-on-netflix/819364/27 "2018-08-10T21:40:17Z")
Curious and Unusual Deaths. ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2018, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-good-on-netflix/819364/28 "2018-08-10T22:05:37Z")
**Command and Control** – story of the 1980 Titan missile explosion in Damascus Arkansas. **Evil Genius: The True Story of America’s Most Diabolical Bank Heist** – investigation of the “pizza bomber” case with lots of twists and turns. **George Harrison: Living in the Material World** **History of the Eagles** (unless you hate the frigging Eagles, man) **My Scientology Movie** – Louis Theroux and former senior exec Mark Rathbun cast actors to reenact various encounters with David Miscavige . Unsurprisingly, they get hassled by church members at almost every turn. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2018, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-good-on-netflix/819364/29 "2018-08-10T22:09:13Z")
Speaking of rock music documentaries: _The Wrecking Crew!_ and _Muscle Shoals_. ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2018, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-good-on-netflix/819364/30 "2018-08-10T22:20:48Z")
> [@Skywatcher](#): > > I’ve been watching [Outback Truckers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outback_Truckers) lately. Good show for trucking enthusiasts; I have yet to notice any manufactured drama or huge assholes, unlike “Ice Road Truckers”. Watching the first season now. Man, that one driver Steve just can’t catch a break with all those mudholes, what a nightmare. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2018, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-good-on-netflix/819364/31 "2018-08-10T22:40:23Z")
> [@blondebear](#): > > Watching the first season now. Man, that one driver Steve just can’t catch a break with all those mudholes, what a nightmare. Wait until you get to the salvage guy who bodged up a mobile car crusher and takes a muddy shortcut. Season 3, I think. ---
**Author:** ![Aescwynn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/73ab20/32.png) [@Aescwynn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aescwynn)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2018, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-good-on-netflix/819364/32 "2018-08-10T22:51:35Z")
Netflix has a category called “Award-Winning Movies” with lots of good stuff. I also recommend Miss Fisher as well as GLOW. Also HER with Joachim Phoenix. Also The New Legends of Monkey. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?time\_continue=90&v=HNKEpjOdDK0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=90&v=HNKEpjOdDK0) ---
**Author:** ![mack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b19c9b/32.png) [@mack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mack)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-good-on-netflix/819364/33 "2018-08-11T02:57:59Z")
I enjoyed the 8 episode series **The Rain**. Post-bio-apocalypse story set in Denmark plus I liked the music. ---
**Author:** ![a\_dudes\_thought\_s](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7ea924/32.png) [@a\_dudes\_thought\_s](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a_dudes_thought_s)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-good-on-netflix/819364/34 "2018-08-11T03:05:00Z")
lost in space reboot was solid.Started slow,but got better as it went along love Luce cage Jessica Jones Iron fist Daredevil The punisher Clone wars is good There are a number of ghost in the shell animated movies ---
**Author:** ![Shoeless](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shoeless/32/7099_2.png) [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-good-on-netflix/819364/35 "2018-08-11T13:55:24Z")
> [@blondebear](#): > > [Detectorists](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4082744/) If you’re interested in British sitcoms, they also have the original version of “The Office” with Ricky Gervais, and I would also recommend “The IT Crowd” with Chris O’Dowd and Richard Ayoade, about a couple of guys who work in corporate IT. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-good-on-netflix/819364/36 "2018-08-11T14:09:06Z")
Spoilers for _How It Ends_- J/K Don’t waste your time. ---
**Author:** ![Quimby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/22d042/32.png) [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-good-on-netflix/819364/37 "2018-08-11T14:30:05Z")
The Netflix remake of Lost in Space was a fun Sci Go adventure. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-good-on-netflix/819364/38 "2018-08-11T16:56:56Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > Spoilers for _How It Ends_- > > J/K > > Don’t waste your time. I’ll second that opinion. A movie that goes nowhere, badly. ---
**Author:** ![Banksiaman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/banksiaman/32/3334_2.png) [@Banksiaman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Banksiaman)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2018, 10:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-good-on-netflix/819364/39 "2018-08-12T10:38:24Z")
Not sure they are on your version of Netflix, but if you’re enoying Miss Fisher you may also like: Jack Irish - couple of telemovies and several short-run series. Guy Pearce + crime - you cant go wrong Summerheights High, We can be Heroes - two brilliant comedy series Muriel’s Wedding - Australia’s national movie. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2018, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-good-on-netflix/819364/40 "2018-08-12T14:11:51Z")
> [@Lightray](#): > > My favorite Netflix undiscovered gem is **Sing Street**. It’s about Irish kids in the 80s who form a band to escape their dreary lives. The music is really good and _on point_ if you like the 80s Britpop invasion at all. Plus it’s a nice little story. I saw that when it was in the theaters. It was really good. (And a minor nitpick. The main character’s motivation wasn’t to escape his dreary life, but to impress girls. That, of course, is the motivation of most pop and rock musicians ever.) And, by the way, the writer/director is best known for Once, from about ten years ago. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-good-on-netflix/819364.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-good-on-netflix/819364.md?page=3)