5 Best Recently Released Shows to Watch on Netflix Right Now

Even with plenty of movies and shows that might be a questionable choice when it comes to quality content, Netflix is still dominant in the world of streamers and keeps its audiences close, offering them a myriad of options to choose from.

While Netflix’s original movies don’t really compete with high-rated dramas from Prime Video and Apple TV+, its shows turn out to be some of the biggest hits on streaming worldwide.

With a bunch of other series premiering or coming back with a new season next month, Netflix has a pretty decent amount of recently released series that you can fill the void with while waiting for new arrivals.

The Leopard

Starring Deva Cassel in one of the leading roles, the show is a second adaptation of a 1958 classic novel of the same name, and, according to many critics, the most faithful one so far.

The Leopard follows a wealthy Italian family amidst a historical social upheaval, offering its viewers a story compelling enough to follow its refreshing perspective of a long-gone era.

The series was released just several weeks ago, but is already regarded as one of the best Europe-based shows Netflix has given its audiences in recent times.

Running Point

Co-created by The Office ’s star Mindy Kaling, Running Point has long remained unbeatable in Netflix’s top charts ever since it was released on February 27 and is still one of the most watched series of the moment.

The show stars Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon, a former party girl and now a big boss in charge of her family's pro basketball team which she has yet to learn how to manage.

After cementing its status in the global top charts for several weeks in a row, Running Point has received a second season which fans are more than thrilled about.

Zero Day

Despite mixed critical reviews, the show starring Robert De Niro is a big deal not just because it’s remained Netflix’s number one for quite a long time; the gripping political thriller also sees De Niro in his first leading role on television.

Zero Day primarily follows George Mullen, a former US president asked to investigate a deadly cyber terrorist attack called Zero Day; the more Mullen will delve into the matter, the better he’ll realise some gruesome conspiracies might have become consequences of his own actions in the past.

Toxic Town

With a perfect critical score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, the miniseries starring The White Lotus ’ actress Aimee Lou Wood is another great watch for those who enjoyed HBO’s Chernobyl back in the day.

The story revolves around two young mothers whose life takes a tragic turn when the toxic waste of the Corby steel plant results in their babies’ severe health problems, driving them both to seek justice.

Comprising only 4 episodes, Toxic Town is Netflix’s pure gem which, for some reason, hasn’t received the wider recognition that it definitely deserves.

Adolescence

Another British miniseries that has been setting new records at Netflix for the past couple of weeks, Adolescence is a fascinating work with both thematic and technical aspects to rant about.

With each episode shot in a single take, the series investigates a gruesome murder, trying to find reasons as to why it was committed by none other than a 13-year-old boy.

Released less than two weeks ago, Adolescence has stunned millions of viewers and turned into one of the most watched English-language shows in Netflix’s history, prompting its creators to consider the idea of an anthology series.