100+ New Original Netflix Series That Were Required Watching in 2019

In the first series of its kind, Comedians of the World will feature 47 up-and-coming comedians from 13 different regions and with eight different native languages as they deliver their own unique perspectives on humourous situations around the world.

When it's available: Jan. 1

Marie Kondo, author of Spark Joy and The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, hosts this series as she pays visits to disorganised participants and helps them take the clutter out of their lives, one home makeover at a time.

When it's available: Jan. 1

This new Hebrew-language drama follows four friends — veterans of an Israeli Special Forces unit — as they reunite 11 years after falling out, and travel together to Colombia for a final (and very personal) rescue mission.

When it's available: Jan. 10

In a hilariously awkward new series starring Gillian Anderson and Asa Butterfield, an inexperienced high school student, who ironically has plenty of sexual knowledge thanks to his sex therapist mother, decides to team up with a bad girl and open an underground sex therapy clinic at school.

When it's available: Jan. 11

This new six-part comedy docuseries, rapper and activist Killer Mike — who is one half of the rap duo Run the Jewels — will team up funny correspondents in order to examine cultural taboos and challenge social expectation.

When it's available: Jan. 18

This new legal drama tells the story of Farah, a woman who returns home to Abu Dhabi to become a defence attorney, much to the disappointment of her family, who expected Farah to join her father at his law firm.

When it's available: Jan. 21

30 years after Ted Bundy's execution in Florida, this four-part docuseries will feature never-before-heard audio interviews with the infamous serial killer (who committed more than 30 violent sex crimes against women before being caught in 1978) during his time on death row.

When it's available: Jan. 24

Starring Chewing Gum's Michaela Coel, this thriller follows the journey of a woman who — after being rescued from the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide as a girl and raised in London — decides she wants to know the truth about her dark past.

When it's available: Jan. 25

Set in Korea's medieval Joseon period, this South Korean drama follows a crown prince who is forced out to investigate a mysterious plague that's spreading across his country, making the infected immune to death and hungry for the taste of flesh.

When it's available: Jan. 25

Orange Is the New Black's Natasha Lyonne stars in this comedy series about a woman caught in a Groundhog Day-type loop, repeatedly attending the same party, dying, and waking up the next day unharmed. Lyonne also serves as an executive producer for the show alongside Amy Poehler and Leslye Headland.

When it's available: Feb. 1

Netflix's second Colombian original series, which is based on the novel Yo, Bruja by Isidora Chacon, stars Afro-Colombian actress Angely Gaviria as 19-year-old Carmen, a 17th-century Colombian witch who travels in time to avoid being burned at the stake, finding herself in present-day Cartagena.

When it's available: Feb. 1

An adaption of My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way's comic book series of the same name, this Netflix show will follow a dysfunctional family of superheroes — Spaceboy, The Kraken, The Rumour, The Séance, The Boy, and The White Violin — as they attempt to work together to figure out what caused their father's death. Both the cast and the trailer explain why this is one of our most anticipated series of the year.

When it's available: Feb. 15

Adapted from a 2003 comic of the same name, this anime series tell the story of a royal droid named S.A.M. who goes on a mission to find her best friend (who happens to be heir to the throne) and meets an old maintenance droid and a fugitive along the way.

When it's available: Mar. 1

This anime series is a reboot of the 1960s Japanese science fiction series, telling the story of Shin Hayata, a member of the Science Patrol anti-monster defence agency who was killed by an alien and brought back to life in the form of a 131-foot red and silver superhero named Ultraman.

When it's available: Apr. 1

From the creators behind Blue Planet and Planet Earth, this eight-part nature docuseries will be hosted by renowned British naturalist David Attenborough, taking viewers on a tour of the world's most beautiful and precious natural habitats.

When it's available: Apr. 5

This series — the first stop-motion animated series of one of Japan's most beloved characters, Rilakkuma — will revolve around a young woman named Kaoru and her new roommate, a giant toy bear who shows up one day to live with her.

When it's available: Apr. 19

This Korean drama — which airs a new episode every Saturday — follows a genius writer and the youngest editor-in-chief in history at a publishing company who finds himself falling for a disgraced copywriter, not knowing that she fibbed to get a job at his company.

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The Netflix cooking competition ¡Nailed It! — where amateur bakers attempt to re-create elaborate cakes for cash prizes and often find themselves subject to hilarious baking fails — travels to Mexico in this new series.

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In this Spanish drama series, a powerful Galician cartel leader who masquerades as an honest businessman is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and he keeps this diagnosis a secret from his family as he attempts to select his successor.

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If the only Chinese food you've ever experienced is General Tso's chicken, then you need to check out this new culinary series, which explores the delectable and diverse world of Teochew cuisine and its unique history and variations.

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If you miss the heyday of the early 2000s MTV dating shows, then you'll love the Valentine's Day premiere of this reality series, in which a participant goes on five first dates hoping to find a spark, as well as a potential second date.

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In this four-part series, legendary writer-director Larry Charles will travel throughout Russia, China, India, Iran, Nigeria, and Turkey, among other countries, to discover unlikely comedians and investigate how dangerous the world of comedy can be, depending on where you come from.

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This Canadian sitcom follows four friends — a friendly PR executive, a no-nonsense psychiatrist, a nervous IT tech, and an optimistic real estate agent — who meet in a mommies' group and share a bond as women attempting to balance careers and childrearing.

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This eight-episode docuseries follows the three-time Indian Premier League-winning team, the Mumbai Indians, during the 2018 season of the popular Twenty20 cricket tournament, as they attempt — and, unfortunately, ultimately fail — to defend their title.

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Combining animation with live action, this sport-inspired docuseries tells eight incredible tales of defeat from the sporting world, featuring interviews with famed athletes who've managed to turn historic losses into lessons to be learned.

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Starring the second-youngest of the four Baldwin brothers, William Baldwin, and Beverly Hills, 90210's Kathleen Robertson, this Canadian family drama tells the story of a recently widowed father who moves his three children from the city to his small northern hometown to take command of the local Search & Rescue service.

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Perfect for fans of Riverdale and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, this dark series follows a college freshman who pledges a secret society in order to avenge his mother's death and finds himself entangled in a war between werewolves and users of black magic.

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This British dark comedy — which was created, produced, and directed by Ricky Gervais, who also stars in the series — centres around a man named Tony who decides to throw caution to the wind following the death of his wife, becoming a reckless misanthrope his friends no longer recognise.

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This high-octane 10-part series gives an insider's look at the biggest and most cutthroat racing competition in the world, the Formula One World Championship, providing profiles of the individuals who make it all happen both on and off the track.

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Beginning in Istanbul in the 1800s, this dark Turkish fantasy series follows Mia, a human-turned-vampire bent on revenge, who teams up with young rebels to destroy Dmitry, a ruthless vampire leader who hopes to find an artifact that will make him immortal.

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Set in Johannesburg, this South African crime drama revolves around a former task force specialist, Shadrach "Shadow" Khumalo, who quits the force to help those failed by the criminal justice system following the brutal murder of a young girl. Along with the assistance of his partner, Shadow is also aided by a rare condition that affects his central nervous system, rendering him unable to feel physical pain.

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In this Spanish thriller, a man who loses his wife and children in a tragic accident discovers that he can travel to alternate universes, compelling him to find a world in which his family can be saved.

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Produced by Tim Miller and David Fincher, this adult animated series fluctuates between sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and dark comedy — as well as from 2D to photo-real 3D CGI — to tell 18 thought-provoking stories that will make you see robots in a whole new light.

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Starring 2018's Sexiest Man Alive, Idris Elba, this 30-minute original comedy series revolves around a failed DJ who's trying to get a second chance at fame — while simultaneously playing nanny for his best friend's wild 11-year-old daughter.

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Adapted from a novel by Joseph Chen, this supernatural Taiwanese series follows a troubled psychologist whose clinic in Taiwan is visited by patients with a variety of strange and inexplicable cases.

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Inspired by the notorious December 2012 investigation by the Delhi Police into the horrific gang rape of a young woman, this Indian drama follows a female investigator and the challenges she faces while attempting to bring the perpetrators to justice.

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Part of a new anthology on unsolved crimes in Latin America, this first eight-episode season dramatizes the murder of Luis Donaldo Colosio, the Mexican politician and presidential candidate who was assassinated at a campaign rally in Tijuana in 1994.

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If you love luxurious real estate, then you'll love this new reality series, which follows elite real estate brokers at The Oppenheim Group who cater to affluent buyers in Los Angeles.

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Set in 1959 Rio de Janeiro, this Brazilian drama series follows the story of a wealthy and dutiful woman who moves from São Paulo to Rio to open a restaurant with her husband, but when she finds herself abandoned and penniless, she instead pursues her dream of founding a music club.

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Set in near-future Paris, this French sci-fi series is basically an extended episode of Black Mirror, following the effects of a dating app that matches people with their supposed soulmates based on an algorithm that uses brain data and personal memories.

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Set in the aftermath of World War II, this spy drama stars The End of the F***ing World actress Emma Appleton as Feef Symonds, an ambitious young British woman who joins the Civil Service in 1945 and agrees to spy on her own government for the Americans. Call Me By Your Name's Michael Stuhlbarg and Bodyguard's Keeley Hawes also appear.

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Continuing where the long-running Canadian mockumentary of the same name left off in season 12, Bubbles, Julian, and Ricky return for more hi-jinks — though this time, they're in the form of cartoons.

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From the creators behind Blue Planet and Planet Earth, this eight-part nature docuseries is be hosted by renowned British naturalist David Attenborough, taking viewers on a tour of the world's most beautiful and precious natural habitats.

When it's available: April 5

This eclectic collection of four short Korean films — each produced by a different acclaimed Korean director — tells the story of four different characters, each film exploring and revolving around a unique persona.

When it's available: April 5

In this Mexican political thriller starring Narcos' Damián Alcázar, a group of intrepid local journalists risk their lives to uncover a dark conspiracy after a gubernatorial candidate is unexpectedly assassinated, working to expose the real-life dangers that journalists in Mexico face every day.

When it's available: April 5

Serving as a companion prequel series to the Syfy series Z Nation, this zombie apocalypse drama follows a mother (played by Heart of Dixie's Jaime King) who becomes separated from her daughter during the first days of a terrifying Summer zombie attack and the lengths that she goes to in order to reunite with her child.

When it's available: April 11

This comedy series offers a semiautobiographical look into comedian Gad Elmaleh's real-life experience of reconnecting with his son and reinventing himself in LA, focusing on the big changes in Gad's career and personal life now that he no longer has the comfort of the fame he'd become accustomed to in France.

When it's available: April 12

Based on the hilarious Ryan O'Connell's part-memoir, part-manifesto I'm Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves, this coming-of-age comedy series will follow O'Connell's own challenges and triumphs as a gay man navigating the world with mild cerebral palsy.

When it's available: April 12

This sweet South Korean series follows a young college-age man who finds himself unexpectedly housing four of his friends, following all of their messy, awkward encounters with dates and with each other as they strive to experience first love.

When it's available: April 18

In this new short-form dark comedy series, two former high school BFFs, Pete and Tiff, reconnect years later in New York City only to discover that Pete is gay and that Tiff (who attends grad school by day) is secretly one of the city's top dominatrices, introducing Pete to a whole new underground world of sexual secrecy and BDSM.

When it's available: April 24

From the creators of Chef's Table, this new foodie series features some of the best street food from around the world, from hawker stalls to food carts, with season one exploring the rich cultural food traditional in nine countries throughout Asia.

When it's available: April 26

If you're a Narcos fan, then you'll love this new Mexican drama series, which follows a young entrepreneur from Texas with roots in the cocaine business who — in order to protect his family — crosses over the border to Mexico in order to become a powerful drug lord.

When it's available: April 26

This dark comedy from Liz Feldman, the writer of 2 Broke Girls, tells the story of an unlikely friendship that blossoms between Judy, a free spirit played by Linda Cardellini, and Jen, an uptight widow played by Christina Applegate.

When it's available: May 3

In this bizarre new game show hosted by Seann Walsh, contestants are faced with terrifying situations and challenged not to react by flinching — or else. Think Wipeout meets Jackass.

When it's available: May 3

This adult animated comedy revolves around two 30-year-old bird women — a carefree toucan and an anxious songbird — and they're voiced by funny ladies Tiffany Haddish and Ali Wong, so you know it's going to be good.

When it's available: May 3

When the Belgian Federal Police finds itself hot on the trail of one of the world's largest ecstasy producers, the Belgian and Dutch police units decide to join forces to hunt down the elusive Dutchman Ferry Bouman, sending two of their best undercover agents to pose as a camping couple living in a chalet close to Ferry.

When it's available: May 3

This new series is like a South Korean version of Russian Doll, telling the story of a pair of strangers who are given a mysterious bead called the Abyss that allows them to cheat death, but there's a catch — when they come back to life, their appearances change, reflecting how good or bad a person they were in their previous bodies.

When it's available: May 6

Orange Is the New Black becomes a reality series with this new show, which follows the incarcerated women of Sacramento County Jail as they experience power struggles and romances behind bars.

When it's available: May 10

You'd think that waking up in a world that exactly resembles your affluent New England town — except for the fact that it's missing all of your parents — would be awesome, but (spoiler alert!) the fun doesn't last long. The cast of this YA drama series is full of sparkly Gen-Z actors who you may or may not already know from their other projects.

When it's available: May 10

Using archival footage and news interviews, this five-episode investigative docuseries revisits the events of one of the most critical years in Mexico's history, including the rise of the Zapatista Army of National Liberation and the assassination of Luis Donaldo Colosio.

When it's available: May 17

Starring Solvan "Slick" Naim and his beloved pooch, Bruno, this series follows the duo as they stroll through their vibrant Brooklyn neighbourhood and yes, that's the extent of the premise. You have our attention.

When it's available: May 17

This Chinese drama revolves around a struggling actress who — after being diagnosed with leukemia — begins a relationship with a CEO in order to use him for a bone marrow transplant and get her career back on track. Despite their unconventional beginning, Xia Lin soon finds herself actually and unexpectedly falling in love.

When it's available: May 17

Netflix's fourth Spanish original series (following Cable Girls, Elite, and Money Heist) takes place in the late 1940s, telling the story of a luxury transatlantic liner travelling from Spain to Brazil and the murder that is committed onboard. The catch: the murder victim is a woman who's not on the passenger list and whom no one remembers.

When it's available: May 24

Similar to Black Mirror, this social thriller explores the ripple effects of a new morally ambiguous situation in every new season, with the first season focusing on a mysterious woman's strange but irresistible offer to a pair of struggling San Francisco newlyweds. Renée Zellweger stars in the series alongside Keith Powers and Jane Levy.

When it's available: May 24

Inspired by real events, believe it or not, this German series tells the story of how a 17-year-old high school student created Europe's largest online drug business from his bedroom with his best friend, Lenny — and all to impress his American pill-popping party animal ex-girlfriend, Lisa.

When it's available: May 31

Based on the true story of a 28-year-old investment banker raped and killed in 1989 and the five young men from Harlem wrongfully convicted of the crime, director Ava DuVernay tells the story of the Central Park Five, with scream queen Vera Farmiga playing Elizabeth Lederer, lead prosecutor in the case.

When it's available: May 31

This South Korean fantasy series revolves around a mythical land called Arth, where the inhabitants of the ancient city of Arthdal alternately fight for power and fall in love, and we're hoping it will be able to fill the Game of Thrones-sized hole in our hearts.

When it's available: June 1

Based on the book series by Armistead Maupin, this miniseries stars Laura Linney as Mary Ann Singleton, a woman who returns home to reunite with her family and the residents of 28 Barbary Lane in San Francisco, 20 years after leaving her daughter (played by Ellen Page) and ex-husband behind to pursue her career.

When it's available: June 7

In this Arabic supernatural drama, a group of teenagers unexpectedly come face to face with a supernatural threat while on a class trip to the ancient city of Petra, and when that threat becomes deadly, they must take it upon themselves to stop this spiritual force from killing others.

When it's available: June 13

Hosted by comedian James Davis, this gameshow will challenge sleep-deprived contestants (who have been kept awake for 24 hours prior to participating) to fumble through a series of bizarre tasks for the chance to win a million-dollar prize.

When it's available: June 14

Based on author Prayaag Akbar's award-winning book of the same name, this Indian dystopian drama takes place in a near-future world called Aryavarta, where a bold woman who lost her daughter 16 years earlier fights to find her in the face of totalitarian rule.

When it's available: June 14

This Belgian cybercrime series follows a widowed cop named Sam struggling to raise his three children alone who must team up with a former hacker named Billie to hunt down the new coders terrorizing Belgium — though what Sam doesn't know is that Billie has secret objectives of her own.

When it's available: June 14

In this freaky French sci-fi series, a new regeneration process is designed to allow human beings to live forever, but that medical technology is challenged by the suicide pact seven teens, and a cop must enlist the help of a 20-something free spirit to figure out what went wrong.

When it's available: June 21

This Colombian biographical miniseries will recount the triumphs (and romances) of Venezuelan liberator and political leader Simón Bolívar, whose efforts led to the succession of Venezuela, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Panama from the hold of the Spanish Empire.

When it's available: June 21

Stand-up comedian Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias will star in this comedy series as a well-meaning public high school teacher who takes a job at his old school and attempts to help a group of gifted misfits unlock their full potential as students.

When it's available: June 21

In this series, a ratings-obsessed reporter and a self-righteous fallen angel form an unlikely team who must work together to investigate crimes in an ultra-competitive office environment.

When it's available: June 27

Based on the Mexican thriller series Niño Santo, this Brazilian drama revolves around three young doctors who travel to an isolated village in the Pantanal to vaccinate the people against a new mutation of the Zika virus only to find a community devoted to a mysterious leader, who they say can cure diseases with supernatural powers.

When it's available: June 28

Similar to the Kiefer Sutherland-led series, this new show follows the story of a scientist-turned-politician in Korea named Park Mu-jin who struggles to fit into the world of politics when he suddenly becomes the acting president for a period of 60 days.

When it's available: July 1

In this Bangkok-set series (following Innocence and Hey You!, both released on Netflix in March) a computer repairman finds himself falling for a tough graffiti artist, though she struggles to connect due to her personality disorder and the double murder she recently witnessed.

When it's available: July 2

Also part of the Bangkok-set series, Plead follows a digital marketing expert who develops a relationship with a blind fortune-teller in Bangkok's Chinatown.

When it's available: July 2

Set in early 20th-century Russia, this series follows Czar Nicholas II as he resists the social upheaval rocking the country, eventually leading to the epic fall of the Romanov dynasty.

When it's available: July 3

Just how much do you know about the fascinating (and super challenging) world of glassblowing? This new competition series will follow 10 master artists as they compete to win glassblowing sculpture challenges and potential win the big $60,000 prize.

When it's available: July 12

Think you've seen some wild engagements? We guarantee that they're nothing compared to this couple's engagement, and this series will follow them over the course of a year as they hit the road and take on the marriage traditions of eight very different cultures.

When it's available: July 12

In another addition to Netflix's growing slate of Indian original content, this series follows a group of three young wannabe ghost hunters who — inspired by the story of a real-life haunted house — attempt to balance their school work and home lives with their efforts to catch their neighbourhood ghost.

When it's available: July 19

Starring Katee Sackhoff and Selma Blair, this sci-fi drama revolves around astronaut Niko Breckinridge (played by Sackhoff) as she leads a crew on a mission to find evidence of alien intelligence, all the while fearing that the mission might be one that they never return from.

When it's available: July 25

This inspirational new series revolves around the basketball team at Chinle High in Arizona's Navajo Nation as they work toward a state championship win, which would bring pride to the entire isolated community.

When it's available: Aug. 2

Lebanese comedian Adel Karam (whose stand-up special was Netflix's very first original Arabic programming) stars in this action-packed drama as an advertising mastermind in Lebanon who teams up with a beautiful young CFO to track down a dollar bill supposedly worth $1 million.

When it's available: Aug. 8

This series is based on Nobuhiro Motohashi's book of reportage about the real-life Toru Muranishi, an innovative and provocative director of Japanese adult videos who revolutionized the adult entertainment industry during the economic boom of 1980s Japan.

When it's available: Aug. 8

In this crime action drama, an aspiring Chinatown chef in San Francisco has an encounter with a mystical spirit that gifts him with enhanced martial arts skills, which he must (reluctantly) use to recover supernatural powers from five modern-day criminals.

When it's available: Aug. 8

In this Brazilian drama, three friends since childhood — Nando, Doni, and Rita — take different paths in their teens in an attempt to distance themselves from their São Paulo backgrounds, but no matter how far they travel from home, they still must rely on one another to avoid self-destruction.

When it's available: Aug. 9

Set in politically conservative 1960s Madrid, this romantic drama follows the love triangle that forms between music producer Guillermo and aspiring singer Robert, who launch their own rock 'n' roll label together and compete for the affection of a beautiful producer named Maribel.

When it's available: Aug. 16

Based on the life of Argentine football star Carlos Tevez, this series tells the story of the athlete's journey from a troubled childhood growing up in a low-income, crime-filled neighbourhood to playing for the Boca Juniors.

When it's available: Aug. 16

Set in near-future Moscow, this eerie Westworld-esque series follows what happens when human beings coexist with robots, which goes pretty well until a murder is committed by an experimental humanoid.

When it's available: Aug. 16

In this Colombian crime thriller, a young detective and her partner travel into the Amazon to investigate a series of inexplicable murders, never expecting that they'll instead discover a mysterious indigenous tribe who have a secret they'll do anything to protect.

When it's available: Aug. 16

Set in the Old Town of Bilbao in Spain, this series follows the aftermath of a jihadist bombing, which claims the lives of seven victims and wounds several more.

When it's available: Aug. 16

In this tournament series, elite racers from around the world compete in custom cars on one of the largest, wildest automotive obstacle courses ever created.

When it's available: Aug. 21

Based on the digital comic of the same name by Chon Kye-young, this South Korean drama series revolves around a mysterious developer who creates an app, which tells users if someone near them has romantic feelings for them — what could possibly go wrong?

When it's available: Aug. 22

Based in an area at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains known as Rust Valley, this series follows a crew of car enthusiasts at a Rust Valley garage who work together to transform hunks of junk into collectible (and hopefully profitable) classics.

When it's available: Aug. 23

Fans of The Society are going to love this new British series, which takes place at a seemingly idyllic Summer camp on Peregrine Island and follows the battle waged between camp queen bee Mia and mysterious latecomer Amber, who threatens to take Mia's place.

When it's available: Aug. 30

Serving as a prequel to the 1982 Jim Henson film The Dark Crystal, this dark reboot will following three Gelflings who, after discovering the secret behind the Skeksis's power, decide to set out on a journey to rebel against them and save the world. The unreal cast — which includes the trio of Anya Taylor-Joy, Taron Egerton, Nathalie Emmanuel, among many others — will also seriously make your head spin.

When it's available: Aug. 30

Stylist and interior designer Jason Bolden and his husband, Adair Curtis of JSN Studio, star in this reality series about the people behind the scenes who do the work to make celebs look red-carpet ready.

When it's available: Aug. 30

This campy Colombian telenovela tells the story of a former drug kingpin who decides to seek redemption — but first, he must avoid the many temptations on the path to being good.

When it's available: Aug. 30

It's hard to imagine Sacha Baron Cohen playing a serious role, but you'll get your chance to see it firsthand soon enough. He stars in this miniseries as Israel's real-life top Mossad spy Eli Cohen, following his years undercover inside Syria in the 1960s.

When it's available: Sept. 6

What happens with 10 strangers wake up on a deserted island with no memory of how they got there or even who they are? They have to work together to survive — which is difficult when the island has no intention of letting you leave.

When it's available: Sept. 12

Inspired by real-life events, this drama miniseries revolves around a teenager (played by Kaitlyn Dever) charged with lying about her sexual assault and the two female detectives (played by Toni Collette and Merritt Wever) who must investigate to find out the truth. Danielle Macdonald is also set to appear, though we don't know any details about her role yet.

When it's available: Sept. 13

Though comprised of 12 stories set in four different countries (France, Spain, Germany, and the UK), all the drama of this ambitious police interrogation series takes place within a police interview suite, and we have a feeling that things going to get pretty intense in there.

When it's available: Sept. 20

In this series from Spain, seven young roller hockey players and their new coach attempt band together to save the female Club Pati Minerva team, while also trying to make time for schoolwork and crushes on the side.

When it's available: Sept. 20

This series follows a former US Marine as he infiltrates one of Mexico's toughest prisons, hoping to gather information about a US judge's teenage daughter from the gang suspected to be involved in her kidnapping.

When it's available: Sept. 25

Based on the 2015 espionage novel of the same name by Bilal Siddiqui, this Indian spy thriller revolves around an excommunicated RAW agent who must face his demons and return to Balochistan after he is recruited to rescue four captured RAW agents on a covert mission.

When it's available: Sept. 27

Following the story of a wealthy high school student from Santa Barbara who dreams of becoming a politician, Ryan Murphy's forthcoming dark comedy series is basically 1999's Election with Reese Witherspoon but even more insane, if that's possible. And yes, the cast is incredibly stacked.

When it's available: Sept. 27

In this new German-language drama series, a young hip-hop producer based in Frankfurt is thrilled to get the chance to sign with record label Skyline Records — but it is only after he does so that he finds out that the record label is involved with organised crime (and that label owner's gangster brother has just returned from exile).

When it's available: Sept. 27

This thrilling series — which is Netflix's fifth original show from Spain — is based on the real-life events of a prostitute named Helena, who unexpectedly finds herself in the heart of 1960s heroin trafficking in Barcelona due to her relationship with the head of a gangster band.

When it's available: Nov. 1

The Fab Five is back to make us sob and to help new participants improve their knowledge of fashion, food and wine, interior design, grooming, and culture, this time taking their talents to Tokyo, Japan, where they will meet new heroes and learn all about Japanese cuisine, trends, and history.

When it's available: Nov. 1

This German coming-of-age drama loosely based on the novel The Wave by Morton Rhue, centres around a group of teens who fall under the influence of a mystery new classmate and dream up an idealistic revolt against nationalism — though eventually, those ideas evolve into dangerous action.

When it's available: Nov. 1

This Japanese series takes place after the 2008 bankruptcy of the Lehman Brothers, following a desperate young man who unintentionally gets involved in a phone-scam operation, not realising what he's gotten himself into until it's too late.

When it's available: Nov. 6

The Stranded is Netflix's first original series from Thailand, telling the story of 18-year-old Kraam, who survives a devastating tsunami along with 36 of his fellow high schoolers: but, they are left stranded on a remote island in the Andaman Sea. When it becomes clear that no one is coming for them, they must figure out how to rescue themselves. Anyone else feeling major Lost vibes?

When it's available: Nov. 14

What happens when a group of weird (and wildly rich) teens decide to start selling ecstasy? This Mexican comedy-drama has the answer, and as you can imagine, it involves some run-ins with the law — and some angry narcos.

When it's available: Nov. 15

If you've ever wondered what it's like to put together a band, you'll want to watch this reality series, which follows Charli XCX's journey in hand-selecting four talented performers and forming the all-female alt-pop band Nasty Cherry.

When it's available: Nov. 15

In this dark French series, a trio of teenagers — Sofiane, Victor, and Luisa — find themselves bound together by a supernatural force, and together attempt to figure out who killed Sofiane's brother.

When it's available: Nov. 21

If you love Narcos, you'll love this series, which offers an intimate look at all sides of the ruthless drug trade business all around the world.

When it's available: Nov. 22

In this Brazilian comedy, a guardian angel-in-training decides to go rogue, never expecting what might happen to the world when he abandons the rules of the Angelus System.

When it's available: Nov. 22

Though not quite as wild as Crazy Rich Asians, this series will offer a look into the lives of young (and far more relatable) Singaporeans as they navigate life, love, and careers in Singapore.

When it's available: Nov. 22

Dennis Quaid stars in this dark comedy series as Don Quinn, a disgruntled dad whose holidays become far more stressful when his daughter (played by Bridgit Mendler) brings her boyfriend home for Christmas.

When it's available: Nov. 28

This French drama series revolves around Elvira, a loving but overworked mother who — when she suspects her husband is having an affair — fakes an illness to get her family's attention, never imagining what the consequences of her lie will be.

When it's available: Nov. 28

A spin-off from The Toys That Made Us, this series will feature actors, directors, and industry insiders as they discuss some of the biggest blockbusters of all time, with season one focusing on Die Hard, Home Alone, Dirty Dancing, and Ghostbusters.

When it's available: Nov. 29

This reality baking competition returns for a second instalment, following professional bakers as they compete against the clock (and each other) to see who can create the tastiest sweets.

When it's available: Nov. 29

What happens when a woman from a macho truck family is kicked out of her home after an argument with her dad? She strikes out to make it on her own as a trucker, of course, which is exactly what happens in this new romantic dramedy.

When it's available: Dec. 4

Based on the life of Argentine football star Carlos Tevez, this series tells the story of the athlete's journey from a troubled childhood growing up in a low-income, crime-filled neighbourhood to playing for the Boca Juniors.

When it's available: Dec. 5

In this Norwegian original comedy series, a young woman who's sick of being single (or, at least, of her relatives commenting on her single status) decides to embark on a 24-day hunt to find a boyfriend to bring home for the holidays.

When it's available: Dec. 5

Based on Jonathan Maberry's comic series of the same name and starring The Vampire Diaries' smouldering Ian Somerhalder, this supernatural horror series follows a doctor whose best friend, played by Adrian Holmes, contracts a virus that turns him into a vampire, leading to an all-out battle between humans and vampires as more and more people succumb to the virus.

When it's available: Dec. 5

Hosted by UK TV personality Stacey Dooley, this new reality competition series follows 10 aspiring makeup professionals as they face off for the chance to become Britain's next makeup star.

When it's available: Dec. 6

This Taiwanese action romance series (which is Netflix's second original Mandarin series after Nowhere Man) revolves around Ni An Qi, or Angie, who — after growing up in the shadow of her father's organised crime activities — decides to work as an undercover bodyguard for a famous actress.

When it's available: Dec. 6

Based on the Virgin River novels by Robyn Carr, this romantic drama series tells the story of a nurse practitioner who decides to relocate to the remote town of Virgin River, CA, hoping for a fresh start, though she soon realises small-town life isn't as easy as she thought it might be.

When it's available: Dec. 6

Starring Jenna Dewan, Callie Hernandez, and Jahmil French, among many others, this musical drama traces the lives of struggling artists living in LA as they fall in and out of love and struggle to make it in the industry.

When it's available: Dec. 18

This French romantic drama tells the story of Vincent, who — while still recovering from a breakup — receives a mysterious package that may just allow him to have a second shot with his ex, Louise.

When it's available: Dec. 19

Based on the book series of the same name by polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski, this epic fantasy drama series stars Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia, a sorcerer, outcast, and killer whose job is to rid the world of monsters.

When it's available: Dec. 20

This South Korean rom-com revolves around the secret romance that develops between a South Korean heiress of a conglomerate and a high-ranking North Korean officer after a paragliding accident causes the heiress to make an emergency landing in North Korea.

When it's available: Dec. 24

This French period drama takes place around the time of the devastating 1897 fire in Paris (which is known as the Charity Bazaar Fire), following three women whose lives are forever changed following the tragedy.

When it's available: Dec. 26

In this Spanish comedy based on a comic of the same name, a 20-something man-child named Javier unexpectedly becomes a superhero, despite the fact that he can barely manage to maintain a relationship or take care of himself.

When it's available: Dec. 31

In this Story of Yanxi Palace spinoff series, Wei Yingluo and Qianlong's daughter Rain Wang Herun takes the lead as the seventh Princess Zhaohua, with the series following her attempts to win the heart of a Mongolian prince and outrun the vendettas against her family.

When it's available: Dec. 31