Jenna Ortega stars in Netflix's Wednesday, a modern take on the life of one of the most morbid teens in pop culture history, Wednesday Addams. The series, executive produced and occasionally directed by Tim Burton, quickly became one of the most popular shows on Netflix when it premiered in 2022 and both parts of season 2 are out now.

While you can check out all my weekly reviews here, let’s look at my list of the 5 Best Netflix Original Films of 2025. Honorable mentions for 2025 include Steve, Nouvelle Vague, and Good News. Director: Kathryn Bigelow Cast: Rebecca Ferguson, Idris Elba, Gabriel Basso, Tracy Letts Rated: R

While Stranger Thing s wrapped its epic five-season run in 2025, the Upside Down fever will continue on Netflix with Stranger Things: Tales from '85, an upcoming animated sci-fi show and a spin-off of the Duffer Brothers' OG hit.

Streaming has become a great home for stand-up comedy, and Netflix's lineup in particular includes 15 of the best stand-up specials out there.

Former viral memes, adapted ‘80s YA classics, and musical dramedies round out EW’s list of the 18 best family shows on Netflix.