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5 most rewatchable Netflix shows of all time

Taylor Schilling as Piper Chapman and Laura Prepon as Alex Vause in Orange Is the New Black season 2
Taylor Schilling as Piper Chapman and Laura Prepon as Alex Vause in Orange Is the New Black season 2 | Netflix

Netflix has become the ultimate streaming service for binge-watchers. But among the countless options on the platform, there are some titles that are just so perfectly crafted that viewers find themselves returning to them time and time again

Whether it’s the way a character grows over a season, the clever layering of a complex plot, or a particularly memorable moment that sticks with you, these series have an almost magnetic pull that keeps fans coming back. In this article, we've highlighted five of the most rewatchable Netflix shows of all time. These are the kind of series that are simply too good to watch just once!

Orange Is the New Black season 6
Orange Is the New Black season 6 Production Still | Netflix

Orange Is the New Black

When Orange Is the New Black first premiered on Netflix in 2013, few could have predicted that it would become one of the platform’s most talked-about and influential series. Created by Jenji Kohan and inspired by Piper Kerman’s memoir, the show takes viewers inside a women’s prison and explores the lives of the inmates.

The series centers around Piper Chapman, a New Yorker living a comfortable life. That's until her past catches up to her. She ends up being sentenced to 15 months in a minimum-security federal prison for transporting drug money for her ex-girlfriend. Piper then finds her world turned upside down as she's forced to navigate the strict rules of prison life.

Stranger Things season 5
Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven in Stranger Things season 5 | Netflix

Stranger Things

You can ask almost anyone about their favorite Netflix series, and chances are Stranger Things will come up. It's one of the biggest Netflix originals, and it's easy to see why. There's just something about its nostalgic '80s charm and supernatural thrills. Many shows have tried to emulate that iconic time period, but not many have captured it as successfully as Stranger Things.

But beyond the nostalgia, the show’s brilliance also lies in its characters. The sci-fi horror series opens in the seemingly quiet town of Hawkins, Indiana, where the disappearance of a young boy uncovers a world of mysterious experiments and horrifying creatures. From the start, viewers are drawn into this gripping story that only gets better and more twisted with each episode.

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
(L TO R) ELLIE KEMPER as KIMMY SCHMIDT and JANE KRAKOWSKI as JACQUELINE in UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT KIMMY VS. THE REVEREND | Netflix

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Some shows you watch once and move on. Others, like Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, you keep coming back to over and over because they’re just that fun. Following its Netflix debut in 2015, it didn't take long at all for this comedy series to earn a devoted following. It's heartwarming, funny, and delightfully absurd. Overall, it's pure comedic joy and the perfect show to put on whenever you need a little pick-me-up.

The series revolves around Kimmy Schmidt, a woman in her late twenties who has just escaped from a doomsday cult where she was held captive for 15 years. Stepping into the modern world for the first time, Kimmy finds herself having to navigate everything from finding a job and an apartment to making friends and adjusting to life outside the bunker.

But she's not one to let her past define her. Instead, Kimmy tackles it all with unshakable optimism and a sense of humor that makes even the most absurd situations entertaining.

BoJack Horseman season 6 Production Still
BoJack Horseman season 6 Production Still | Netflix

BoJack Horseman

Netflix has a lot of adult animated series nowadays, but BoJack Horseman stands out as one of the most rewatchable ones on the platform. While other adult animated shows rely mainly on jokes or flashy animation, BoJack Horseman goes deeper. Sure, it has its fair share of absurd humor, celebrity parodies, and visual gags. But underneath all of that lies a show that’s surprisingly honest about life, mental health, and what it means to grow or fail to grow over time.

The series follows a humanoid horse named BoJack. He's a washed-up TV star from a '90s sitcom who's just trying his best to navigate life in Hollywood while dealing with addiction, broken relationships, and the consequences of his own self-destructive choices. Along the way, he interacts with a colorful cast of characters who each challenge him, support him, or push him to face his flaws.

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(L to R) Masali Baduza as Michaela, Hannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton in episode 405 of Bridgerton | Liam Daniel/Netflix

Bridgerton

It’s been years since Bridgerton first hit Netflix, and yet somehow, fans can’t seem to get enough. There were period dramas that came before and more that came after, but not many have the same rewatchable appeal. Why? Well, there are many reasons. However, the romantic aspect is a big one. Essentially, Bridgerton just knows how to tell an engaging love story. Add in the lavish costumes and the incredible soundtrack, and the show becomes a feast for both the eyes and the ears.

Set in Regency-era London, the hit period drama follows the powerful Bridgerton family as they navigate the city’s highly competitive social season. This is a time when securing a marriage match can define one’s future. With every new season of Bridgerton, the story shifts its focus to a different sibling as they embark on their own romantic journey.

All five of these amazing shows can be streamed on Netflix right now!

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