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Here are the best shows on Netflix right now — a mix of new releases, returning favorites, and hidden gems you probably missed. Updated for April 2026.
Genre: Dark Comedy/Drama | Rating: TV-MA
The Emmy-winning series is back with an entirely new cast — Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Charles Melton, and Cailee Spaeny. A new feud ignites between strangers whose lives become dangerously entangled. Season 1 was one of Netflix’s best shows ever. Season 2 looks even wilder.
Starts: April 16
Genre: Animation/Sci-Fi | Rating: TV-14
The animated spinoff goes beyond Hawkins with new characters battling the growing reach of the Upside Down. Whether this is a fresh start or a final farewell for the franchise, it’s going to be the most talked-about show of the month.
Starts: April 23
Genre: Comedy | Rating: TV-MA
From Dan Levy (Schitt’s Creek) and Rachel Sennott — two inept siblings get blackmailed into the world of organized crime after trying to secure their grandmother’s money. If Dan Levy is involved, it’s worth watching.
Starts: April 9
Genre: Action/Thriller | Rating: R
Charlize Theron plays a grieving woman who seeks solace in the Australian Outback, only to become prey in a deadly game with a serial killer played by Taron Egerton. This is the popcorn movie of the month.
Starts: April 24
Genre: Thriller/Drama | Rating: TV-MA
The show that broke Netflix. Desperate people compete in deadly children’s games for a massive cash prize. Season 1 is a masterpiece of tension and social commentary. Season 2 expands the world. If you somehow haven’t watched this yet, start now.
Why it’s worth it: The Red Light, Green Light scene is instantly iconic
Genre: Comedy/Mystery | Rating: TV-14
Jenna Ortega is perfect as Wednesday Addams, navigating a school for outcasts while solving a murder mystery. Tim Burton’s visual style makes every frame gorgeous. Funny, dark, and bingeable in a weekend.
Why it’s worth it: Ortega’s deadpan delivery is elite
Genre: Action/Thriller | Rating: TV-MA
A low-level FBI agent answers a phone line that never rings — until it does. Non-stop action, conspiracy twists, and the kind of show where you say “one more episode” at 1 AM five times in a row.
Why it’s worth it: Pure adrenaline binge
Genre: Action/Thriller | Rating: TV-MA
Alan Ritchson IS Jack Reacher. A massive ex-military drifter who shows up in small towns and breaks bad guys. It’s exactly as fun as it sounds. Big dude, big fights, simple justice.
Why it’s worth it: The most satisfying action show on streaming
Genre: Political Drama | Rating: TV-MA
Keri Russell plays the new U.S. Ambassador to the UK, navigating political landmines while her own marriage unravels. Smart, tense, and addictive. Think House of Cards but more grounded and better acted.
Why it’s worth it: Keri Russell is magnetic
Genre: Comedy/Sports | Rating: TV-MA
Kate Hudson runs a professional basketball team while managing her chaotic family. Back with Season 2 this month. Light, fun, and an easy binge.
Starts: Season 2 on April 23
Genre: Romance/Comedy | Rating: TV-14
The To All the Boys spinoff follows Kitty Song Covey at an international school in Seoul. Season 3 just dropped. Sweet, bingeable, and perfect for a lazy weekend.
Season 3 starts: April 2
Genre: Reality/Documentary | Rating: TV-PG
The most wholesome show on Netflix. Follows people on the autism spectrum as they navigate dating and relationships. Genuinely heartwarming — the kind of show that restores your faith in humanity.
Season 4 starts: April 1
Genre: Sci-Fi/Drama | Rating: TV-MA
Each episode is a standalone story about how technology can go terribly wrong. Some will make you think. Some will terrify you. The best episodes (“San Junipero,” “White Bear,” “USS Callister”) are some of the best television ever made.
Start with: Season 1, Episode 2 (“Fifteen Million Merits”)
Genre: Crime/Drama | Rating: TV-MA
A financial advisor launders money for a drug cartel in the Missouri Ozarks. Jason Bateman and Laura Linney deliver career-best performances. It’s dark, tense, and gripping from start to finish.
Why it’s worth it: It’s Breaking Bad for the finance world
Genre: Drama | Rating: TV-MA
The complete story of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. Gorgeous production, incredible acting, and a fascinating look at the British monarchy. All six seasons are done — perfect for a long binge.
Why it’s worth it: Imelda Staunton in the final seasons is extraordinary
Genre: Documentary | Rating: TV-MA
The latest installment in the Untold series. If you liked previous entries, this one continues the tradition of jaw-dropping true stories from the world of sports and beyond.
Starts: April 21
Genre: True Crime | Rating: TV-MA
A new true crime documentary dropping this month. Details are limited, but Netflix’s true crime docs consistently deliver.
Coming: April 2026
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Last updated: April 9, 2026. We update this article monthly as new shows premiere and leave the platform.
Note: Netflix availability varies by region. All titles listed are available in the US.
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