It’s no secret that Netflix has taken Europe by storm. It boasts an exciting selection of series, films, documentaries, and original comedy specials.
But which is the best Netflix show in Europe? Which should you watch if you’re looking for something different to binge on this summer? Well, we’ve been ranking every Netflix series across Europe to find out.
Here’s our list of the top Netflix series in Europe.
15. House of Cards
Based on the novel by Michael Dobbs, House of Cards is set in Washington D.C. where Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey) and his wife Claire are caught up in a power struggle for control over the U.S., much to the displeasure of US President Tom Hammerschmidt (Lance Reddick).
14. Orange Is The New Black
Orange Is The New Black is based on Piper Kerman’s memoir about her experiences as an inmate at a women’s correctional facility in Connecticut following her release from incarceration after having served 13 months for transporting drugs across state lines; however, it isn’t all heartbreak and misery – there are some things that make this show absolutely hilarious every episode.
13. Black Mirror
Black Mirror is the creation of Charlie Brooker, who also writes for the Guardian and co-created The New Statesman’s “The Review Show”. It consists of standalone stories that are often quite unnerving – about a world in which you can record others’ behavior at any time or live your life via your phone camera (and then replay) and all sorts of technological advances have led us to this point.
12. Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders is set in 1920s Birmingham and follows Tommy Shelby as he tries to lead his family gang after returning from war with an injury. He does whatever it takes to make sure members stay loyal including violence if necessary.
11. Master of None
In season one, Dev starts a fledgling career as a stand-up comedian and gets his own TV show; however, he is also struggling to make sense of the complexities in his life in New York City amongst all sorts of cultures. In this second season we see more about Dev’s love life with It Girl Rachel but how can you not love Aziz Ansari?.
10. The Fall
The Fall stars Gillian Anderson (X-Files) as Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson and Jamie Dornan (50 Shades Of Grey) as serial killer Paul Spector who has been released from prison after serving 20 years for murder; however, they both have unfinished business. While Paul seeks revenge on those responsible for putting him behind bars – Stella investigates the death of her daughter which takes us across Northern England where these two are involved…
9. The Tunnel
The Tunnel is a stunning crime thriller set in Northern France where two detective inspectors from the same police station are investigating the disappearance of a young British woman and it soon becomes apparent that there’s more to this case than meets the eye.
8. Narcos: Mexico
In season two, we follow DEA Agent Kiki Camarena as he continues to investigate Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman who after escaping prison three years previously wants revenge on those involved with his arrest/escape… including his own son who was one of those responsible for getting him locked up.
7. Mindhunter
Mindhunter is a crime drama series set in the late 1970s when D.B. Russell (Jonathan Groff) and John Douglas (Cameron Britton) begin working as FBI agents who are tasked with identifying serial killers by interviewing their former victims; but, they also have to deal with some very awkward issue.
6. The Night Of
The night of is a gripping crime drama series that follows the events in New York City during a single 24 hour period following the murder of a young woman – with all sorts of characters being implicated and you never know who did it.
5. The End Of The F***ing World
The End of the f***ing World is a dark comedy series which follows Alyssa (Jessica Barden) and Charles (Alex Lawther), two teenagers who run away from home after their parents decide to move abroad – they soon meet James (Ackley Bridge), who is a disturbed and violent loner who takes them from place to place.
4. The Crown
The Crown follows the early years of Queen Elizabeth II (Claire Foy) starting with her marriage to Prince Phillip, and how she came to be the ruler of an empire; however, she still needs to be protected from the outside world so they employ bodyguards who also act as advisors.
3. The Defenders
The Defenders is a series set in New York City during the 1970s and follows lawyer Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) who fights crime with his alter ego Daredevil while also trying to put his life back together after losing the love of his life while in prison.
2. The Good Place
The Good Place is a comedy series that follows Eleanor (Kristen Bell) who has lived her whole life as an angel and now wants to make sure she gets into heaven when she dies. However, things soon go wrong when she meets Chidi (William Jackson Harper) who is a human in disguise, and teaches her that people are not what they seem.
1. Wanderlust
Wanderlust is an American comedy-drama series that follows a group of friends who have just been dumped by their boyfriends and want to go on a road trip across America. On the way they meet up with some interesting characters including one rich girl who is trying to make her life count for something – will this be the new start they all need?
That’s it for our roundup of the top Netflix series in Europe. Hopefully, this will reduce any arguments you may be having over what to watch next.