Some of the most awarded shows available on Netflix include the survival game series Squid Game, the dystopian world of Black Mirror, and the true story thriller—Baby Reindeer. These shows have won a range of awards, from Best Costumes and Outstanding Performances from the main cast and supporting actors to the Bingeworthy Show of the Year.
All the Netflix shows included in this list garnered millions of views, with the dominating genres of Netflix’s critically acclaimed series being dramas and thrillers. So, for fans looking for the next binge-watch or an emotional Regency romance, this list offers a little something for everyone.
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10 Arcane
A League Of Legends Game Adaptation
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Adult Animation
- Running time: 40 m per episode
- Awards: Best Game Adaptation
The Arcane show takes inspiration from the League of Legends (LOL), a popular online battle game by Riot Games, which excites fans of the franchise. Interestingly, many viewers who loved this Netflix hit revealed they had never played the game before and still loved the series. The entertaining and emotional storyline focuses on the strong yet tragic bond between two sisters, Vi and Jinx, and the animated characters resulted in millions of views on Netflix, making it one of the most watched globally.
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The show got an award for the best game adaptation back in 2022. On the nominees list were Sonic the Hedgehog, Uncharted, and The Cuphead Show, all great contenders.
9 Squid Game
The Bingeworthy Show of the Year Award Winner
- Genre: Survival, Thriller
- Running time: 1 hour per episode
- Awards: Bingeworthy Show of the Year, Best Drama Series, Best International Series
Squid Game is a Korean Netflix TV show released in September 2021. It quickly went viral worldwide because of the original plot centering around a dangerous survival game accessible to hundreds of participants with an unbelievably massive winning prize. Squid Game is the most popular TV (Non-English) show, and it hit 265.2 million views in November 2024.
The brilliant performances of the talented cast, like Seong Gi-Hun and Kang Sae-Byeok, made the whole difference. The show won many awards, including the Bingeworthy Show of the Year, Best Actor, Best Drama Series, Best International Series, and many others.
8 Baby Reindeer
A Viral Netflix Hit Based On A True Story
- Genre: Drama, Thriller
- Running time: 30-45m per episode
- Awards: Outstanding Lead and Supporting Actors and Outstanding Writing.
The Baby Reindeer is a drama-psychological thriller centered around a man who works in a bar but aspires to be a comedian. One day, after showing kindness to a vulnerable woman in the bar, this act takes a dark turn and changes his life for the worse.
The woman who struggles mentally and with loneliness starts to stalk him, ultimately ruining his life. The show won 11 nominations and 6 Emmys, including Best Lead Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Writing for a limited or Anthology series.
7 Bridgerton
A Historical Regency Romance
- Genre: Romance, Drama
- Running time: 1 hour per episode
- Awards: Breakthrough Performance, Best Character Hairstyling.
Bridgerton is a Regency romance that debuted in December 2020. It’s based on the novels of the American writer Julia Quinn, and it’s one of the most popular TV shows on Netflix, specifically season 3. The plot revolves around the Bridgerton family, society scandals, and secrets narrated by a gossip writer.
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Bridgerton won two awards in 2021 for Best Character Hairstyling, Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series, and Breakthrough Performance for main actor Regé-Jean Page, and TV Program of the Year. In addition, in 2024, the series was nominated for Favorite Returning Drama.
6 Money Heist
A Masterpiece Plan For An Almost-Impossible Heist
- Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Running time: 40-50m per episode
- Awards: Best Production, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Drama Series.
Money Heist, also called La Casa de Papel, is a Spanish crime-drama series about an organized robbery committed by eight thieves and led by the “Professor”, a genius mind. The target is the Bank of Spain, and the series takes viewers on a journey full of twists and emotions.
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Money Heist won many awards in America and Spain, including Best TV Actress for Najwa Nimri, Best Actor for El Professor Alvaro Morte, Best Spanish Series, Best Drama Series, and Best Production.
5 Black Mirror
A Netflix Show That Reveals The Drawbacks Of Technology
- Genre: Anthology, Sci-Fi, Dystopia
- Running time: ~1 hour per episode
- Awards: GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Individual Episode and International Emmy Award for Best TV Movie or Miniseries.
The first season of Black Mirror was released in December 2011, and since then it has been a Netflix hit. Every episode of Black Mirror is unique and covers different topics, such as virtual reality and the drawbacks of technology. Some of the most popular episodes include Crocodile, Shut Up and Dance, and Fifteen Million Merits.
The Netflix series won many awards, including the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Individual Episode and the International Emmy Award for Best TV Movie or Miniseries.
4 The Crown
The Emmy Award Winner For Outstanding Drama Series
- Genre: Drama, History, Biographical
- Running time: ~1 hour per episode
- Awards: Best Lead Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Outstanding Production Design, Outstanding Costumes.
The Crown is an international TV series related to the reign of Queen Elizabeth. It gives viewers a closer look into the Royal Family’s issues and challenges. This show covers historical events and highlights the queen’s duties within the monarchy.
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The Crown got 87 nominations and 24 Emmy Awards, including Best Lead and Supporting Actors, Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program, and Outstanding Costumes for a Series.
3 The Beef
The Human Behavior Of Two People With Angry Issues
- Genre: Comedy, Drama, Psychological Thriller
- Running time: 30-40m per episode
- Awards: TV Programs Of The Year and Emmy Award For Outstanding Lead Actor.
The Beef is a comedy-drama series released in April 2023. The plot revolves around two angry people who meet at a road rage scene. Both are coping with unresolved issues and experiencing social pressure to be and act a certain way. Beef conveys messages about how mental health is important and how trauma can shape people in their daily lives.
The Beef was a Netflix sensation that won several awards, such as Best Edited Limited Series, Best Actress for Ali Wong’s performance, and Best Actor for Steven Yeun.
2 The Queen’s Gambit
A Female Prodigy Chess Player In A Man’s World
- Genre: Romance, Drama, Mystery
- Running time: ~1 hour per episode
- Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Actress, Outstanding Achievement in Movies.
The Queen’s Gambit was created by the talented Scott Frank and Allan Scott and centered around a young female prodigy Chess player, Beth Harmon (played by Anya Taylor-Joy), who’s trying to break into the chess world dominated by men. The series, which dates back to the 1950s, covers topics of ambition and mental issues.
This psychological drama was a success worldwide and won many awards, like Best Edited Limited Series, Best Actress in a Limited Series (Anya Taylor-Joy), and Outstanding Achievement in Movies for Television and Limited Series.
1 The Bear
An Emotional-Charged Show Starring Jeremy Allen White
- Genre: Comedy, Drama
- Running time: per episode
- Awards: Outstanding Sound Mixing and Casting For A Comedy Series, Outstanding Directing and Editing, and Outstanding Supporting Actor.
The Bear is another Netflix hit starring the talented Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri as two of the main leads. The plot revolves around Carmen, a young chef who inherits a restaurant in Chicago after his brother passes away. This series is emotionally charged, and viewers can see the struggles of a young chef who’s dealing with alcoholism and struggles with mental illness while transforming his life around in a heartfelt story.
The Bear won 36 nominations and 21 Emmys, such as Outstanding Sound Mixing, Outstanding Casting For A Comedy Series, Outstanding Directing and Editing, and Outstanding Supporting Actor.
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