10 best Netflix shows to watch instead of doing your homework

A list of 10 Netflix shows to watch instead of doing your homework, including Stranger Things, 13 Reasons Why and more!

School is officially back in session, and that means homework! Luckily, we picked a few Netflix shows, like Riverdale, 13 Reasons Why, Stranger Things and more!

We have a good mix of mysteries, horror, comedy, and fantasy for you and we are confident you will find something here you will enjoy. So, without further delay, let’s take a look at our shows!

10. Stranger Things

Stranger Things is a TV series about the sudden mysterious disappearance of Will Byers. His frantic mother, Joyce launches an investigation with local authorities. However, during the investigation, things take a more sinister turn, with Joyce and the police chief finding a secret government lab complete with portals to another world, and sinister monsters.

What appeared at first to be a normal disappearance now takes on more supernatural tendencies. Netflix has all three seasons, so tune in to find out what is happening with Will Byers.

9. Vampire Diaries

The Vampire Diaries is an American supernatural television drama based on the novel of the same name. The series takes place in Mystic Falls, VA where two brothers; one good and one bad obsess over the same girl.

Unfortunately, the brothers are…as you guessed it…Vampires. Netflix has eight seasons streaming of this ‘who will win the girl’ television series showcasing the trials and tribulations of their battle to win her love.

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8. 13 Reasons Why

13 Reasons Why is an intricate tale told between the two main characters of Clay and Hannah.

Hannah dies by suicide, and Clay, a friend and classmate, tries to figure out why. The show is very controversial, and it is not recommended for young viewers.

Netflix has all three seasons available.

7. Riverdale

Welcome to Riverdale, the town with “pep.” At least, that is what the sign says when you enter the town. The characters are based on the characters from the Archie comics: Archie, Jughead, Veronica, and Betty and more.

On the surface, it appears to be about the trials and tribulation of teenagers and their lives, but there is dark and mysterious secret lurking about the town that overshadows our heroes. Netflix is currently streaming all three seasons if you are interested in mysteries.

Riverdale returns for season 4 in October on The CW.

6. The End of the F***ing World

The End of the F***ing World, or fondly known to watchers as TEOTFW, is about a budding killer who at 17-years old is tired of killing animals. So, he begins to plot his first real murder when a new girl named Alyssa arrives and distracts him.

She wants to find her estranged father and wants him to help her. However, the young psychopath is considering Alyssa as his first victim. So, does love win, out between our two-star crossed lovers or does Alyssa become James initiation into murder? Netflix is streaming the entire first season for you to find out.

The End of The F***ing World season 2 premieres on Netflix in November!

5. Scream

Scream is the television series based on the movie of the same name. All three seasons of the series are currently streaming on Netflix.

In each season, a group of teenagers are being stalked by a masked killer. Each poor unsuspecting victim has no idea when or how their death will happen, so who will be next? This is a series not to be watched at night or alone.

4. Legacies

Legacies is a spinoff of The Vampire Diaries and The Originals and takes place in Mystic Falls. The series centers around the Salvatore School for the young and gifted where young adults coming into their powers are taught self-restraint and control.

Klaus Mikaelson’s (Vampire Diaries) daughter Hope is the central character to this spinoff series. Hope will learn to master her abilities while also controlling her darker impulses. If you loved The Vampire Diaries and The Originals, then you will love this series. Season 1 is streaming on Netflix.

3. Haters Back Off

Haters Back Off is a comedy show exclusive to Netflix and follows the oddball family life of a fictional YouTube star Miranda Sings.

Sings is an overly confident totally absorbed person that believes she is the star of her own world. She succeeds through total luck and being in the right place at the right time. Even though Sings has no real talent, it doesn’t prevent her from succeeding where most would fail.

If you are looking for a break away from the more intense shows and just wanting to be entertained, then this is the show for you.

2. The Society

The Society is every kids’ dream come true…or is it?

The series begins with Connecticut High School kids heading out for an extended camping trip. Unfortunately, a run-in with a storm causes them to head back home only to find all the adults have mysteriously disappeared.

It’s party time at first, but it slowly dawns on them that the mystery of the disappearing adults could have a more serious impact on them. Combined with the need to survive and establish order so they can solve the mystery, the once-partying teens settle down and try to discover what happened to the town.

1. Between

Between is a series about a pregnant young teen named Wiley who was planning to give her baby up for adoption.

A mysterious virus starts killing off all the adults in town. The government imposes a quarantine on the town, and Wiley is forced to stay along with her best friend who had college plans until the quarantine is lifted. Realizing that until the source of the virus is found, neither of them was going anywhere, they decide to solve that mystery themselves. If you are into mysteries, then this is one to sink your teeth into.

Which Netflix shows will you be watching? Share your top Netflix shows in the comments below!