Tomorrow New Year's Eve, arguably Netflix's most successful show Stranger Things series finale debuts. Anticipation is high for this 2 hour finale. When Netflix decided to make original content, shows like Orange Is The New Black and House of Cards, paved the way for it to be the powerhouse it is today.
The streamer rapidly built out it's content library, choosing quantity over quality at times. While that method was understandable they produced some serious duds.
While Netflix original shows like Ozark, Cobra Kai, Squid Games, and Bridgerton are beloved and in some instances a part of pop culture. There are quite a few Netflix show's that sailed under the radar. Here are 5 of them.
American Vandal
Just about everyone loves a good true crime story, to be fair most of them are very intriguing and suck you in. In 2017 Netflix released American Vandal, a mockumentary style series of the true crime genre. Focusing on pranks held at a high school, the players involved and the aftermath.
Despite crictical acclaim and winning a Peabody award. It lasted for two seasons being canceled in 2018. Such a shame as I'm sure it had plenty of material to riff on coming down the pipe.
The OA
Released in 2016 a few months after Stranger Things, The OA was another one of those what the hell is going on series. It followed a young lady who had been missing for 7 years and suddenly reappeared with newfound abilities.
It was intriguing, had you guessing, and was a bit outside the box. After a slightly delayed second season, the show was cancelled with a cliffhanger ending
Raising Dion
Released in 2019 and based on a indie comic and short film. Raising Dion was executive produced by Michael B. Jordan who also had a bit part in the series. It follows a widowed single mother who discovers her young son is suddenly developing super powers. She works to help him harness the power, keep it as much of a secret as possible and the circumstances behind her husband's death.
It received a 2nd season in 2022, but the show was cancelled after that. Which was a shame as it had so much potential.
Teenage Bounty Hunters
An absurd premise on the surface, this series was released in 2020. Teenage Bounty Hunters follows two sisters who get in an accident with their dads car. In panic mode they agree to work with the Grizzled cranky man they hit played by Kadeem Hardison. Who just so happens to be a bounty hunter.
They soon are on the job and dig deep into some twists that changes their whole world. While silly, the show was quippy and sparky. With just enough intrigue and twists to keep you on your toes. Sadly it was cancelled after one season.
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