Eight Netflix Originals That Never Have a Bad Season

Movieweb published a list on Jan 27, 2026 naming eight Netflix original series it says remain strong across every season, highlighting a rare group of shows the outlet describes as essentially flawless from start to finish. The selections include Narcos, which ran three acclaimed seasons and whose spin-off Narcos: Mexico also delivered three praised seasons; Arcane, whose two seasons scored 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and earned both Annie and Primetime Emmy Awards while topping Netflix’s Top 10 in 52 countries; Mindhunter, a two-season psychological crime drama about the FBI’s early Behavioral Science Unit; Dark, a three-season German sci‑fi mystery with each season scoring 90% or above on Rotten Tomatoes; BoJack Horseman, an animated series noted for its darker themes of depression and addiction; GLOW, which received acclaim for its three seasons before a planned fourth was canceled due to COVID-19; Dead to Me, a three-season black comedy-thriller built around a central hit-and-run secret; and Bridgerton, a 2020 hit that has won multiple awards and been praised for blending Regency drama with modern sensibilities and diverse casting.