All The Netflix Original Series, Ranked From Worst to Best. Imagine your life without Netflix. It’s a scary thought, right? As the King of binge- watching, Netflix transformed the way we view content. Without commercials or week- long waits, we can watch Netflix shows whenever and however we want. It all started in 2. House of Cards, and in the last three or so years, the content provider has created over twenty- six additional programs (not including international acquisitions like Peaky Blinders). From Daredevil to Grace and Frankie, and Bloodline to Orange is the New Black, all manner of stories and settings are at our disposal 2. Of course, every great album has its share of B- sides. Netflix is no different, and for all of its world class programming, a handful of its original shows pale in comparison. To help you steer clear of the dregs, we’ll walk you through the best of the best by starting at the bottom of the barrel. Here are All the Netflix Original Series, Ranked From Worst to Best: 2. Real Rob. If you haven’t heard of this show, you’re not alone. Thirty seconds of Real Robwill explain exactly why the Netflix original series has seldom seen the light of day. Starring Rob Schneider as the eponymous hero, the eight- episode program follows the actor/writer around his Hollywood- set life. From agent meetings to vasectomy consultations, Real Rob presents such compelling episodes titles as “The Penis Episode, Part 1,” “The Penis Episode, Part 2,” and “Gaying in Shape.” While these antics are nothing new for Schneider, the execution in Real Rob can hardly hold a candle to his former glory days. Imagine if Curb Your Enthusiasm became a pity party for a tragically humorless Larry David. ![]() ![]() Watch Netflix movies & TV shows online or stream right to your smart TV, game console, PC, Mac, mobile, tablet and more. Start your free trial today.That’s Real Rob, which somehow doesn’t have an ounce of reality in it. The show isn’t just cringe worthy because its humor is stale, low- grade tripe, but because the entire premise rests on audiences sympathizing with Rob Schneider’s first- world, celebrity problems. One particularly painful scene centers on Rob suffering a barista’s wrath after giving “only” a five dollar tip for a four- dollar latte. Schneider defends his actions saying he’s tipped 1. Look at what I have to put up with every day!” Surely there are more subtle ways to earn an audience’s compassion. The Ranch. Sitcoms of the Two and a Half Men breed are both adored and despised. With The Ranch, Netflix’s second foray into multi- cam comedy, that oceanic gap won’t likely be closed. Starring Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson, Debra Winger and Sam Elliot, The Ranch proudly unites two That ’7. Show alums while adding some Hollywood legends into the mix. As for the plot, there’s not much to say.
Angry and upset over his rejection, Darcy decides to defend himself. He waylays her on her morning walk, hands her a letter and leaves. The contents leave Elizabeth. There's something for every Anglophile on Netflix. Whether you adore swoony British period dramas like "A Room With a View" or prefer a Cockney crime drama like. Will Danny and Mindy really make it? These are the questions most of us are asking going into the new TV season. Colt Bennett (Kutcher), returns home from a brief career as a semi- pro football player and helps his brother Bennett (Masterson) run the family company. Though replete with a laugh track and a made- for- TV Land sensibility, The Ranch does a respectable job of flouting the genre by letting the f- bombs fly. Thanks to Netflix’s freedom from the FCC, The Ranch doesn’t have to play nice or censor their language. Unfortunately, though the new version of Sam Elliot has no problem swearing, stronger language doesn’t always guarantee bigger laughs. Fuller House. Comedy can be divisive, and it’s no coincidence this list opened with three of Netflix’s attempts at lighter fare. In addition to a Curb Your Enthusiasm imitation and a quasi spin- off of That ’7. Show, the media moguls at Netflix also revived Full House in all its glory. ![]() Say what you will about the reunion. Longtime fans of the early 9. Fuller House even when their best judgment suggested otherwise. As a result, their commitment and overbearing nostalgia fueled a second upcoming season due on your flat- screen this fall. Almost all of the catchphrases and characters are back and underscored by a ravenous laugh- track of Full House devotees. Of course, both Mary- Kate and Ashley Olsen are palpably absent. As fixtures of the sitcom’s stardom, the twins are sorely missed on the show. Still, Fuller House attempts to revive its signature style of family- friendly writing without adapting to the times. Returning home evokes the child in all of us, yet with Fuller House, some of the performances are so eager they almost appear sociopathic. The cast may now be twenty years older, but they remain relatively devoid of any life experience that might make them real. Call it Full House meets The Stepford Wives. Hemlock Grove. 20. After Netflix effectively killed companies like Blockbuster Video and expanded from a DVD- shipping juggernaut to a producer of original content, the game was forever changed. In a span of six months, Netflix dropped three original series, two of which won awards, and one which was forgotten. Hemlock Grovebit the dust last year, but not after putting up a good fight. The Eli- Roth executive produced show had horror fans salivating for schlock content, and though 1. Reviewers savaged the show and found it repulsive, poorly produced, and a complete misfire of the genre. When the second season surprised many and even converted some nonbelievers, Hemlock Grove was renewed for a third and final season that aired last fall. Overshadowed by competing franchises like True Blood and Penny Dreadful, Netflix’s main horror venture left much to be desired, though it paved the way for more interesting developments. F is For Family The world can’t get enough of Bill Burr. Whether he’s on stage or in animated form, the unique voice of the grizzled Irishman hits you with unrelenting force. In an age of careful comedy and political correctness, Bill Burr really doesn’t care what anyone else thinks. He speaks his mind, and in his particularly uncensored cartoon, F is For Family, Burr unleashes the hounds. As the cantankerous Korean War vet Frank Murphy, Burr leads a voice- over cast starring Laura Dern, Justin Long, Debi Derryberry and Sam Rockwell. Though he may be emotionally abusive to his children, Murphy suffers the fatigue of suburban America while working as a baggage handler at Mohican Airlines. Franks’ wife sells Plast- a- Ware (Tupperware) while his children cause trouble, trapping him in a revolving door of expenses and domestic turmoil. In a matter of seconds, the opening credits summarize Bill Burr’s overarching commentary with the show: after excitedly launching into the world, we quickly encounter an asteroid field of distractions and complications that turn life upside down. If you like Burr’s sense of humor, then definitely give this a watch. Lady Dynamite. Though packaged as a comedy, Maria Bamford’s pet project Lady Dynamite isn’t quite that simple. In the middle of the melancholia maelstrom of modern television, this Netflix original series follows actual events from Maria’s life as she seeks stability in her inherently unstable acting career. When we meet Maria in the pilot, she has just been discharged from an extended stay at a Minnesota psych ward. The show doesn’t feel particularly heavy, but it’s clear we’re only seeing the tip of the iceberg. Back in the tragic sunniness of Los Angeles, Maria battles her bipolar tendencies as she attempts to get back on her feet. Though it has the offbeat trappings and breakneck speed of Arrested Development, along with the seemingly upbeat nature of The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, the subject matter and dramatic undertones align more closely with the FX Comedy Baskets, or Louis CK’s master- series, Louie. Ultimately, Lady Dynamite is a powder keg of its own making. The Characters. To diversify the Netflix oeuvre, the content provider gave eight up- and- coming comics the keys to the kingdom. Lovingly dubbed “outlaw comedy,” The Characters plays more like a web series than an original show. With Jurassic World star Lauren Lapkus, Natasha Rothwell, Henry Zebrowski and five others, Netflix gave each performer carte blanche to make a thirty- minute episode containing their wackiest characters and concepts. The performers followed through. From Bachelor spin- offs like The Single Celeb to bizarre Frank Sinatra “Lady Luck” public meltdowns, The Characters hits it mark more often than not (especially when Natasha Rothwell threatens to spoil Game of Thronesfor subway riders unless they give her money). Given the rise of improvisational comedy, this eight- part series capitalizes on the zeitgeist and delivers a product that confidently diverges from the usual tropes of network television. Though not all of Netflix’s comedic ventures have hit the gold standard, The Characters fills a solid niche for adventurous audiences while giving emerging talents a chance to cut loose. Club de Cuervos. While Narcos may be the gold standard for Spanish/English cultural crossovers, Club de Cuervospresents a surprisingly entertaining take on the hotly contested world of soccer. Recently renewed for a second season, Cuervos furthers the Netflix presence in Mexico and Spain, perhaps setting a precedent for additional content with an increasingly international eye. As for the soccer- centered show, the events herein start with the death of the president of the Cuervos Football Club. In the wake of the patriarch’s passing, the heirs of his franchise (actors Luis Gerardo Mendez and Mariana Trevino) come to blows and duke it out for ownership. More like HBO’s Ballers than a mid- day telenovela, Cuervos confidently stands its ground with raucous, cocaine- fueled parties and fistfights a plenty. What follows is a reasonably entertaining show that prizes pacing over prestige to create an engaging and often funny story. Created by both American and Mexican writers, Club de Cuervos strikes the balance between capturing the idiosyncrasies of a culture without drifting into stereotype. Flaked. If you want to chill out and feel like you’re on the west coast, Flaked is your show.
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