Everyone loves the Summer heat, but sometimes it's just too hot outside. For those days when the best place to be seems to be in your PJs, balled up on the couch, and in front of a fan, Netflix has your beat-the-heat remedy. With a plethora of options to keep you entertained, it can be hard to find those hidden gems [1] in Netflix's movie bank. If you're having trouble deciding, we suggest testing some of Netflix's own original titles [2]. Sound good? Hopefully it does, because we went ahead and picked out a ton of amazing options for you. Grab a friend, get your popcorn, and binge on!
Altered Carbon
Set over 300 years in the future, an interstellar warrior is brought back to life in order to solve a murder mystery. In a world where death isn't permanent, human bodies are interchangeable, and minds can be imprisoned until their use is necessary, nearly anything is possible. But will it be possible for Takeshi Kovacs (Joel Kinnaman) to figure out who killed Laurens Bancroft (James Purefoy)?
Watch it now. [3]
Dear White People
Producer Justin Simien is shedding light on America's "postracial" culture with Dear White People. So funny. So witty. So true. So bold. Dear White People, a retelling of the successful feature film, is about the journey a group of students of color take at their predominantly white university. Watch the series to see how the students handle cultural bias, weird political tensions, and social injustice.
Watch it now. [4]
The End of the F***ing World
Seventeen-year-old James (Alex Lawther) believes he is a psychopath, and Alyssa (Jessica Barden) wants to find her father who walked out on her. The two couldn't be more opposite but set out on an adventure nonetheless, one that turns into a violent excursion. This quirky and nihilistic show merges comedy and romance in an uncommon yet intriguing way.
Watch it now. [5]
A Little Help With Carol Burnett
Everyone knows that children are the most candid people on the planet, and this cast of tiny tots are sure to put a smile on your face. Carol Burnett brings in celebrities like Taraji P. Henson, DJ Khaled, and Candace Cameron Bure to get advice about their adult problems from children between the ages of 5 and 9 years old.
Watch it now. [6]
On My Block
On My Block is an emotional, fun, and realistic depiction of life in a predominantly black and Hispanic neighborhood in South Central LA for Monse (Sierra Capri), Jamal (Brett Gray), Ruby (Jason Genao), and Caesar (Diego Tinoco). As the four friends navigate the challenges of beginning high school together, love triangles and family issues emerge.
Watch it now. [7]
Ozark
In this dark crime drama, Marty Byrd (Jason Bateman [8]) has to uproot his wife (Laura Linney [9]) and two kids from their comfortable suburban lifestyle in Chicago to the Ozarks after a money-laundering scheme doesn't go as planned. Marty is now responsible for protecting the lives of his family from a Mexican drug lord who is on his tail, a situation that's threatening to tear the family apart.
Watch it now. [10]
Santa Clarita Diet
If you like stomach-turning gore and dark comedy, it's essential that you watch this show. Santa Clarita Diet is about a married couple who have an unexpected life change when Sheila (Drew Barrymore [11]) begins transforming into a zombie. How will they raise their daughter? How will their marriage cope? Their solutions to the problems that pop up get increasingly gruesome and hilarious.
Watch it now. [12]
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Based on the book series of the same name, the show follows three orphans who are taken in by their evil distant relative, Count Olaf (Neil Patrick Harris [13]), after their parents die a mysterious and tragic death. Through different schemes and attempts to outsmart Count Olaf, the children hope to eventually find the pieces they need to put together the mystery of how their parents REALLY died. This show is great for babysitting, a day in with your children, or a way to pass time on a family road trip!
Watch it now. [14]
Seven Seconds
Racial tensions and police injustices are highlighted in this series about Brenton Butler, a 15-year-old black child and victim of a fatal hit-and-run accident. The white police officer behind the wheel attempts to cover up the crime with the help of some fellow officers, and soon they have prosecutor KJ (Clare-Hope Ashitey) going after them. The series only lasts one season and features a standout performance from Regina King.
Watch it now. [15]
Stranger Things
If you haven't already seen Stranger Things [16], what exactly are you waiting for? This sci-fi original is the key to all of your Summer entertainment desires. A group of young boys have their world turned upside down when their friend Will goes missing. When Joyce (Winona Ryder [17]), Will's mother, launches an investigation, the town's secrets are unveiled, an atypical little girl enters their lives, and new mysteries arise. Use your vacation days to finish this series, because it is seriously addicting.
Watch it now. [18]
13 Reasons Why
This heart-wrenching and emotional series follows Hannah (Katherine Langford), a teenage girl who commits suicide after a tough transition into a new high school. Before taking her life, Hannah makes a set of tape recordings detailing the 13 reasons she decides to kill herself. When it gets around to Clay (Dylan Minnette), who had a crush on Hannah, the secrets become almost too much to bear. If you're a fan of emotional dramas, this is the series for you.
Watch it now. [19]