Top 5 lesser-known amazing TV shows on Netflix
Check out the top 5 amazing TV shows on Netflix that might have escaped your eye.
If you’re someone who is planning to revamp their Netflix watchlist with lesser-known gems, you’ve landed in the right place.
We know there are chances that the binge-watcher in you is pretty bummed with receiving similar recommendations of popular TV shows. Thus, we have curated a list of shows you might not have watched but for sure will fall in love with once you do.
Check out the top 5 amazing TV shows on Netflix that might have escaped your eye.
Ethos
An intriguing drama-thriller set in Istanbul, Ethos is a story of different characters, mostly women, crossing paths in startling circumstances in the vibrant and colourful city of Istanbul. This dialogue-heavy series with a complex yet relevant storyline is a piece of art you wouldn’t regret adding to your watchlist. The show has only one season, consisting of 8 episodes, so far.
Unorthodox
Unorthodox is a German-American drama television miniseries inspired by Deborah Feldman's 2012 autobiography, "Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots". The series follows Esty, a nineteen-year-old girl, brought up in an ultra-Orthodox community in Brooklyn. Unhappy in her arranged marriage, Esty strikes out for Berlin, leaving behind her husband and tight-knit faith community in the hope of discovering her path. The four-part miniseries debuted on Netflix in 2020.
3%
Created by Pedro Aguilera, 3% is a Brazilian dystopian thriller in which everyone except selected 3% of the population lives in extreme poverty, while the privileged get to live in a heaven-like world called “The Offshore”. Every year, the 20-year-olds of the planet get a chance to make it to the Offshore by a rigorous selection process that only a few can qualify.
Rita
Rita is the one on the list that will leave you smiling ear to ear. This comedy-drama follows the life of an outspoken and rebellious class teacher who is loved by her students but seems to have a hard time dealing with other adults and her own children. Created by Christian Torpe, this Danish series premiered in February 2012 and ran for five seasons in Denmark and internationally on Netflix.
How to sell drugs online (fast)
If you are a Breaking Bad fan, this might be the perfect one for you. The thing that makes this one all the more interesting is the fact that it is based on a true story that took place in Leipzig, Germany, in 2015.
What starts as an attempt to win back a girl eventually turns Moritz, a high-schooler, into a drug lord operating Europe’s largest online drug market from his teenage bedroom. This German drama has two seasons, with six episodes each, so far.
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