Best TV Shows to Binge Watch (November 2023)

As long as there have been nerds and a means of recording, people have been mass-consuming their favorite TV shows, whether on DVD or self-recorded VHS. But more recently, binge-watching has become not only something people do but a driving factor that shapes the way some entertainment is formed on a core level. Whether you’ve been binge-watching your whole life or recently slid into the habit, there are some shows that are just perfect to mainline as quickly as possible. If you’re scrolling through streaming and wondering “What show should I watch?”, the Collider staff has put together a handy list of our favorite shows to binge-watch below on Netflix, Hulu, Max, Disney+, and Prime Video.

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Succession

Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | IMDB: 8.9/10

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Creator: Jesse Armstrong

Cast: Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook

Succession somehow manages to exist both in the present day and in its own bubble universe. This duality exists because of the world that the Roy family has created for themselves. This leading family is in charge of a multinational media and entertainment company and is therefore obscenely wealthy. They have an incredible amount of influence on the outside world, and yet so much of the series centers on their family dynamics and dysfunction that it’s hard to believe that such a world exists. The characters of Succession are chaotic, messy, and selfish, but that’s what makes the show so captivating. The Roy siblings all want to run the company when their father, Logan (Brian Cox), inevitably steps down one day. As their allegiances to each other and their father change each season, it’s hard to know who to root for and who to root against because they are really not good (or serious) people. It’s almost impossible to stop watching once you’ve been sucked in. Critic Samantha Coley praised its final season, saying it tells “a more cohesive story than ever before, with all the threads weaving together quite nicely. The result is a season that is even more engaging than its predecessors, leaving you hanging on every word of snappy dialogue.” — Brynna Arens

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Beckham

Rotten Tomatoes: 91% | IMDB: 8.2/10

Director: Fisher Stevens

Cast: David Beckham, Victoria Beckham, Fisher Stevens

Although his name, gorgeous face, and beautiful abs are internationally recognizable, soccer icon David Beckham has a captivating personal history that has yet to be revealed. Through Beckham, a four-part documentary series directed by Academy Award-winner Fisher Stevens (Succession), audiences and fans are brought along on a journey of ambition, heartbreak, and love. Featuring interviews with the star and his Spice Girl wife, Victoria Beckham, Beckham gingerly peels back the curtain on how a British boy from a working-class background grew up to become a global sensation and sports legend. – Yael Tygiel

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The Fall of the House of Usher

Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | IMDB: 8.0/10

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Creator: Mike Flanagan

Cast: Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, Mary McDonnell, Kate Siegel

Mike Flanagan continues to dominate the horror genre with The Fall of the House of Usher. Based on Edgar Allan Poe’s short story, as well as taking inspiration from other Poe writings, The Fall of the House of Usher is a thrilling reflection on capitalism. The Fall of the House of Usher centers on the wealthy Usher family, whose misdeeds are brought to light by a terrifying and mysterious woman, played delightfully devilishly by Carla Gugino (Watchmen). The Fall of the House of Usher also features frequent Flanagan collaborators Rahul Kohli and Kate Siegel. – Yael Tygiel

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Sex Education

Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | IMDB: 8.3/10

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Creator: Laurie Nunn

Cast: Asa Butterfield, Gillian Anderson, Ncuti Gatwa, Emma Mackey

Sex Education is a brilliant teen series about a teenage boy named Otis (Asa Butterfield), who begins helping fellow high school students with sexual matters using the knowledge he gained from his free-spirited sex therapist mother, played to perfection by Gillian Anderson. Sex Education entices audiences by facing controversy head-on with progressive and honest information, along with lovable, grounded characters. Over four steamy seasons, Sex Education dives into an array of taboo topics relating to intimacy and human sexuality through engaging and entertaining storylines, handling each with clarity and care while embracing diverse ranges of life and experiences. Critic Chase Hutchison praised the show’s consistency and honesty in his review of the last season, saying “from start to finish, Sex Education was as messy as it was mirthful and as silly as it was sincere — yet even with some bumps in the road along the way, it found something truthful about each of its characters.” – Yael Tygiel

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The Other Black Girl

Rotten Tomatoes: 85% | IMDB: 6.8/10

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Creator: Zakiya Dalila Harris, Rashida Jones

Cast: Sinclair Daniel, Ashleigh Murray, Brittany Adebumola, Hunter Parrish

The Other Black Girl seems like a dark comedy about a young Black woman in a corporate world but quickly turns into a mind-bending thriller with hints of horror elements. Based on the novel by Zakiya Dalila Harris, The Other Black Girl cleverly blends satire and suspense with unexpected consequences in a series developed by Rashida Jones (Parks and Recreation). Co-starring Sinclair Daniel and Ashleigh Murray (Katy Keene), The Other Black Girl follows editorial assistant Nella (Daniel) as she confronts both new employee Hazel (Murray) and the insidious realities hidden within her workplace. – Yael Tygiel

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Suits

Rotten Tomatoes: 91% | IMDB: 8.4/10

Creator: Aaron Korsh

Cast: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Meghan Markle, Sarah Rafferty, Gina Torres

Patrick J. Adams stars in Suits, a legal drama about a savvy university expellee who gets recruited by the supremely pompous Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht) to work at an elite New York City law firm. For nine seasons, Suits welcomed audiences with interesting legal stories but drew in fans through the captivating office politics and layered characters portrayed by an incredible cast, including Gina Torres (9-1-1: Lone Star), Sarah Rafferty, and Meghan Markle. Although Aaron Korsh’s series has been off the air for years, Suits manages to gain new viewers with witty dialogue and intriguing stories. – Yael Tygiel

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The Summer I Turned Pretty

Rotten Tomatoes: 74% | IMDB: 7.3/10

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Creator: Jenny Han

Cast: Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno, Rachel Blanchard, Jackie Chung

Based on Jenny Han’s beloved trilogy of YA novels, The Summer I Turned Pretty is a coming-of-age series crafted for ‘shippers of all ages. Appearing in her first role, Lola Tung stars as Belly, a teen girl evolving into a young woman while spending summers with her family, friends, and a couple of brothers — Conrad (Christopher Briney) and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) — she’s crushing on. While the first season of The Summer I Turned Pretty focuses largely on the love triangle between Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah, season 2 continues to explore family dynamics when faced with changes. “Leaning into the fact that these characters are in an ephemeral phase of life while blasting every hit under the sun from Taylor Swift is actually where the show soars,” said critic Therese Lacson in her season two review. “It feels reminiscent of the height of teen TV, a sign that the show understands its audience, and that’s a very good thing.” – Yael Tygiel

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Yellowstone

Rotten Tomatoes: 84% | IMDB: 8.7/10

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Creators: John Linson, Taylor Sheridan

Cast: Kevin Costner, Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Cole Hauser

Yellowstone is a modern American Western series from co-creators John Linson and Taylor Sheridan (Sicario). Starring Emmy- and Oscar-winner Kevin Costner (Hatfields & McCoys), Yellowstone follows the lives of ranchers as they navigate the conflicts of land ownership, corruption, greed, and history. Supporting Costner in the intense drama series are the talents of Luke Grimes (Fifty Shades of Grey), Kelly Reilly, and Wes Bentley, all of whom add rich textures to the Yellowstone mysteries and tensions. Mostly filmed in Montana and Utah, Yellowstone captures the beauty of the American heartland throughout the terrifically acted series. – Yael Tygiel

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Never Have I Ever

Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | IMDB: 7.9/10​​​​​​​

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Creator: Mindy Kaling, Lang Fisher

Cast: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Poorna Jagannathan, Richa Moorjani, Jaren Lewison, Darren Barnet

Creators Mindy Kaling (The Sex Lives of College Girls) and Lang Fisher (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) bring a hilarious coming-of-age drama loosely based on Kaling’s childhood as a first-generation Indian-American girl. Kaling is known for her quirky characters mixed into down-to-earth stories that perfectly swing between drama and comedy in a way that keeps audiences engaged enough to keep pressing the “next episode” button, and Never Have I Ever is no different. The series follows Devi Vishwakumar, played by Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Turning Red), along with her two best friends as they try to conquer every awkward high schooler’s white whale…sex! The series is an achievement of South Asian representation that actively subverts stereotypes to deliver highly relatable situations steeped in absurdly horny humor. – Tauri Miller

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Silo

Rotten Tomatoes: 88% | IMDB: 8.1/10​​​​​​​

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Creator: Graham Yost

Cast: Rebecca Ferguson, Rashida Jones, David Oyelowo, Common, Tim Robbins

Based on a captivating and award-winning series of novels by Hugh Howey, Silo is a fantastic adaptation from creator Graham Yost (The Americans). With a clever dystopian premise that provides a gripping mystery alongside the layered and intriguing characters, Silo is clearly a rich series both in storytelling and aesthetics. Set in a giant underground silo, the sci-fi mystery follows the people living in the secretive facility, confronting uncertain circumstances and an untrustworthy leader. Featuring an all-star cast including Rebecca Ferguson (Dune: Part One), Rashida Jones, and David Oyelowo (Selma), Silo has won over viewers and critics alike, and once you dig in for yourself, it won’t be hard to see why. “Silo stands out from other post-apocalyptic shows with its noir storytelling and intriguing main character, Juliette Nichols (Rebecca Ferguson),” wrote critic Alan Kelly. “Apple TV’s latest literary adaptation has paired our fear of an invisible threat with the post-apocalyptic go-for-broke nihilism that permeated HBO’s The Last of Us.” – Yael Tygiel

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Black Bird

Rotten Tomatoes: 98% | IMDB: 8.1/10​​​​​​​

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Creator: Dennis Lehane

Cast: Taron Egerton, Paul Walter Hauser, Greg Kinnear, Ray Liotta, Sepideh Moafi

Black Bird is an intense crime drama created by Dennis Lehane and inspired by a horrific true story. Not only is the captivating story woven through six gritty episodes, but Black Bird showcases an abundance of award-winning talent, including stars Taron Egerton (Rocketman) and Paul Walter Hauser (I, Tonya). Built around a gruesome mystery, Black Bird explores the intriguing journey of a criminal (Egerton) with an opportunity to win his freedom by eliciting a brutal confession from another inmate (Hauser). Through compelling cat-and-mouse dialogue, as well as tension-filled standoffs, Black Bird is a fascinating binge worth trudging through. – Yael Tygiel

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Barry

Rotten Tomatoes: 98% | IMDB: 8.4/10​​​​​​​

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Creator: Alec Berg, Bill Hader

Cast: Bill Hader, Stephen Root, Henry Winkler, Sarah Goldberg, Anthony Carrigan

Now that the final season of Barry has aired, it’s the perfect time to watch the whole story from start to finish. Starring Bill Hader (Trainwreck), the series follows a hitman who takes an acting class during a hit, which changes the course of his life, inspiring him to try getting out of the death game – even though it won’t let him go. While this dark comedy is immensely funny, it also dives into deeper themes surrounding the difficulties veterans can have reintegrating into society, toxic masculinity, and abuse. The award-winning series is massively bingeable, as the compelling story, masterful cinematography, and complex characters suck you in with each episode.

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The Great

Rotten Tomatoes: 96% | IMDB: 8.2/10​​​​​​​

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Creator: Tony McNamara

Cast: Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, Gwilym Lee

The Great is Hulu’s award-winning satirical historical dramedy very loosely based on the longest-reigning female ruler of Russia: Catherine the Great. Elle Fanning (Super 8) sits on the throne as Empress Catherine II with Nicholas Hoult (Warm Bodies) by her side as Emperor Peter III, and the two couldn’t be a better pair as they constantly bicker their way through peasant problems and marital struggles – plus the occasional murder attempt. The show brings a modern sensibility to the 1700s era in which Catherine the Great sought to push Russia into the Enlightenment, pumping it full of biting commentary about royalty, farcical characters, and absolutely bonkers situations. With the fast-paced ten-episode seasons, you’ll find yourself blowing the whole thing in a couple of days, then banging on Hulu’s doors for more episodes. – Tauri Miller

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The Power

Rotten Tomatoes: 74% | IMDB: 6.6/10​​​​​​​

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Creators: Sarah Quintrell, Claire Wilson, Naomi Alderman

Cast: Toni Collette, Toheeb Jimoh, Halle Bush, Auli’i Cravalho, John Leguizamo

Based on the best-selling (and award-winning) novel by Naomi Alderman, The Power explores what would happen if teen girls suddenly developed the power to discharge electricity with their hands. A truly global show, The Power takes place all over the world, including Seattle, Alabama, Southeast Europe, Nigeria, England, and more. The series tackles complex issues in an entertaining fashion and features an all-star cast of famous faces like Toni Collette, Toheeb Jimoh, Auli’i Cravalho, and John Leguizamo, as well as talented newcomers like Halle Bush and Ria Zmitrowicz. With smart writing, gorgeous cinematography, and stylish direction, The Power makes for a great binge. – Taylor Gates

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Jury Duty

Rotten Tomatoes: 81% | IMDB: 8.3/10​​​​​​​

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Creators: Lee Eisenberg, Gene Stupnitsky

Cast: James Marsden, Alan Barinholtz, Ronald Gladden, Susan Berger

Jury Duty is a brilliantly crafted social experiment reality show from Lee Eisenberg (The Office) and Gene Stupnitsky (Trophy Wife). Taking place inside a real courthouse, Jury Duty builds a workplace comedy within a true crime documentary that is actually a hidden camera show. Focusing on civilian Ronald Gladden, Jury Duty follows as the unsuspecting juror is immersed in the fictional case, surrounded by incredible up-and-coming actors, as well as famous face James Marsden (Dead to Me). Jury Duty is undeniably an impressively ambitious concept and succeeds almost exclusively due to the earnest nature of Gladden. – Yael Tygiel

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Tiny Beautiful Things

Rotten Tomatoes: 85% | IMDB: 7.2/10​​​​​​​

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Creator: Liz Tigelaar

Cast: Kathryn Hahn, Merritt Wever, Sarah Pidgeon, Quentin Plair, Michaela Watkins

Based on the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed, Tiny Beautiful Things is a hilarious and heartbreaking dramedy about a woman named Clare who reluctantly becomes an advice columnist despite her own life falling apart. Spanning two distinct timelines, Clare is played by Kathryn Hahn in the present-day and Sarah Pidgeon in flashbacks, and each give a phenomenal performance. Critic Taylor Gates raved over the show’s tone and performances, noting that “there’s a refreshing lack of emotional manipulation going on. Instead, the writing feels honest, and there’s a bite and edge that balances out the sentimentality, undercutting any moments that feel like they could veer into territory that’s either too melodramatic or saccharine.” Tiny Beautiful Things tackles subjects like grief and strained family dynamics in a refreshingly honest way. If you’re looking to laugh and cry — sometimes simultaneously — make this your next binge.

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You

Rotten Tomatoes: 91% | IMDB: 7.7/10​​​​​​​

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Creator: Greg Berlanti, Sera Gamble

Cast: Penn Badgley, Elizabeth Lail, Victoria Pedretti, Tati Gabrielle

From creators Greg Berlanti (Riverdale) and Sera Gamble (The Magicians), You stars Penn Badgley (Easy A) as a charming, well-read serial killer who is quick to develop an unhealthy obsession with the women he meets. With each season introducing a new object of his desire, You seamlessly adapts the story to new locations, from New York to Los Angeles to Europe, populated with interesting new characters played by unbelievably attractive actors. You deliciously weaves steamy soap threads, tying them uncomfortably to graphic violence and alluring an audience into an unsettling yet captivating viewing experience. – Yael Tygiel

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Dead Ringers

Rotten Tomatoes: 85% | IMDB: 6.5/10​​​​​​​

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Cast: Rachel Weisz, Emily Meade, Britne Oldford, Jennifer Ehle, Michael Chernus

Strap in for one of the wildest rides of your life. Based on the 1988 David Cronenberg film, Dead Ringers the series puts a modern female twist on the story of the codependent twin gynecologists. Rachel Weisz plays both Beverly and Elliot Mantle in a stunning performance, and her co-stars, including Britne Oldford as Beverly’s girlfriend and Jennifer Ehle as a deliciously corrupt billionaire investor, are just as impressive. Combining shocking horror, timely topics, and sharp dark comedy, Dead Ringers is a thrilling, one-of-a-kind experience. Critic Taylor Gates raved over the show, giving it an ‘A’ rating and stating that the show is “both profoundly disturbing and deeply hilarious…[proving that Rachel Weisz] is in a league all her own.”

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Beef

Rotten Tomatoes: 98% | IMDB: 8.0/10​​​​​​​

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Creator: Lee Sung Jin

Cast: Steven Yeun, Ali Wong, Joseph Lee, Young Mazino

A brilliant dramedy grounded by excellent performances, Beef stars Ali Wong as Amy, an uptight entrepreneur, and Steven Yeun as Danny, a struggling contractor. When the two are involved in a particularly nasty road-range incident with each other, they spiral out of control. Outrageous — and outrageously funny — Beef will make you laugh out loud. However, it also deals with serious topics like class differences, mental health, and family issues, all of which make for a deeply affecting and emotional watch, too. — Taylor Gates

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The Night Agent

Rotten Tomatoes: 74% | IMDB: 7.5/10​​​​​​​

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Created by: Shawn Ryan

Cast: Gabriel Basso, Luciane Buchanan, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Sarah Desjardins

Based on the novel by Matthew Quick, this thrilling action series follows Gabriel Basso as Peter Sutherland, an FBI agent who works at the White House as a Night Action phone operator. When he finds himself in the middle of a conspiracy about a mole in the highest levels of the government, however, he must track down the traitor. The show is sure to have you on the edge of your seat, making it impossible not to binge. The excellent performances by Luciana Buchanan and Oscar nominee Hong Chau take this tense drama to the next level. — Taylor Gates

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