People Are Sharing The Best Hidden Gems On Netflix Right Now, Just In Case You Need Something New To Watch
We asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us their favorite underrated gems streaming on Netflix right now. Here are their brilliant recommendations:
Warning: Possible spoilers ahead! 🚨
Note: Not all submissions were made by Community users.
1.Someone Great (2019)
Genre: Romantic Comedy
What it's about: "On the heels of a blindsiding breakup, music journalist Jenny braces for a new beginning and one last adventure with her closest friends."
Suggested by: danidaisy
2.The Fundamentals of Caring (2016)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
What it's about: "In this inspirational buddy comedy, a young shut-in and his caregiver take a road trip in search of landmarks, but end up finding hope and friendship."
Suggested by: pinkster
3.Derry Girls (2018–present)
Genre: Teen, Comedy, Sitcom
What it's about: "Amid the political conflict of Northern Ireland in the 1990s, five high school students square off with the universal challenges of being a teenager."
Suggested by: jayjay27333
4.Buried by the Bernards (2021–present)
Genre: Reality TV
What it's about: "In this reality series, the bickering but big-hearted Bernards manage their budget-friendly funeral home while helping grieving families say farewell."
Suggested by: ariellej4
5.Love Jones (1997)
Genre: Romantic Comedy, Drama
What it's about: "A poet and a photographer take a chance on romance but find their ambitions and baggage could keep them from taking their relationship further."
6.Snowpiercer (2013)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action and Adventure
What it's about: "The Earth's remaining inhabitants are confined to a single train circling the globe as revolution brews among the class-divided cars."
Suggested by: emilypodolske
7.Feel Good (2020–2021)
Genre: LGBTQ, Romance, Drama, Comedy
What it's about: "Stand-up comic Mae Martin navigates a passionate new relationship with their girlfriend, George, while dealing with the challenges of sobriety."
Suggested by: fuzzywuzzykoala
8.Queen of the South (2016–2021)
Genre: Crime, Drama
What it's about: "Forced to work for a cartel that recently killed her boyfriend, Teresa relies on her street smarts, a loyal pal, and a mysterious notebook to survive."
Suggested by: xdaniellax
9.Chef (2014)
Genre: Independent, Comedy
What it's about: "After igniting a Twitter war with a well-known culinary critic, a Los Angeles chef packs his knives, heads home to Miami, and opens a food truck."
Suggested by: ellabella22
10.She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018–2020)
Genre: LGBTQ, Fantasy, Kids' TV
What it's about: "Soldier Adora finds a magic sword — and her identity as legendary hero She-Ra. She joins the Rebellion, but her best friend stays with the evil Horde."
Suggested by: isabel_schantz
11.Alice in Borderland (2020–present)
Genre: Sci-Fi
What it's about: "An aimless gamer and his two friends find themselves in a parallel Tokyo, where they're forced to compete in a series of sadistic games to survive."
Suggested by: maggieshannon1
12.Typewriter (2019)
Genre: Thriller
What it's about: "Three young friends in Goa plan to search an old villa for ghosts, but when a new family moves in, the home's buried past resurfaces in chilling ways."
Suggested by: ellah217
13.Uncorked (2020)
Genre: Independent, Drama
What it's about: "A young man feels torn between his dream of becoming a master sommelier and his father's expectations that he'll take over the family barbecue business."
14.Babylon Berlin (2017–present)
Genre: Political, Crime
What it's about: "A Soviet freight train's hijacking leads a haunted cop and a poor typist to uncover a political conspiracy amid the vice and glamour of 1929 Berlin."
Suggested by: meeghan67
15.Life of Crime (2013)
Genre: Independent, Comedy
What it's about: "After two small-time crooks kidnap and ransom a rich businessman's wife, they discover a flaw in their plan: Her cheating husband doesn't want her back."
16.Come Sunday (2018)
Genre: Independent, Drama
What it's about: "A crisis of faith sets renowned fundamentalist preacher Carlton Pearson on a new spiritual path that jeopardizes everything he holds dear."
17.She's Gotta Have It (1986)
Genre: Romantic Comedy
What it's about: "Fiercely independent Brooklyn artist Nola Darling tries to remain true to herself while hooking up with three wildly different men."
18.Love on the Spectrum (2019–present)
Genre: Reality TV, Wedding, Romance
What it's about: "Finding love can be hard for anyone. For young adults on the autism spectrum, exploring the unpredictable world of dating is even more complicated."
Suggested by: gryzll
19.Dark (2017–2020)
Genre: Mystery, Crime
What it's about: "A missing child sets four families on a frantic hunt for answers as they unearth a mind-bending mystery that spans three generations."
Suggested by: evaneddieb
20.Unicorn Store (2019)
Genre: Independent, Comedy, Drama
What it's about: "After failing out of art school and taking a humdrum office job, a whimsical painter gets a chance to fulfill her lifelong dream of adopting a unicorn."
21.Move to Heaven (2021–present)
Genre: Korean Drama
What it's about: "Finding life in all that's left behind, a detail-oriented trauma cleaner and his estranged uncle deliver untold stories of the departed to loved ones."
Suggested by: jeanettec439d752da
22.Good Time (2017)
Genre: Independent, Drama, Thriller
What it's about: "After spearheading an ill-fated bank robbery, a man must get his mentally disabled younger brother out of jail while eluding his own capture."
Suggested by: cpo15
23.AJ and the Queen (2020)
Genre: Drama, Comedy, LGBTQ
What it's about: "While traveling across the country in a run-down RV, drag queen Ruby Red discovers an unlikely sidekick in AJ: a tough-talking 10-year-old stowaway."
Suggested by: marjan602
24.The K2 (2016)
Genre: Korean Drama, Romance
What it's about: "A fugitive soldier gets swept up in personal and political intrigue when he's hired as a bodyguard for the family of a presidential candidate."
Suggested by: bblackberri35
25.Private Life (2018)
Genre: Independent, Comedy, Drama
What it's about: "Struggling to conceive, a couple in their forties are almost out of options — until a sliver of hope arrives in the form of their visiting step-niece."
26.Everything Sucks! (2018)
Genre: Teen, LGBTQ, Drama, Sitcom
What it's about: "It's 1996 in a town called Boring, where high school misfits in the AV and drama clubs brave the ups and downs of teenage life in the VHS era."
Suggested by: ackermankaitlyn7
27.Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998)
Genre: Musical, Comedy, Drama
What it's about: "In this rock 'n' roll comedy-drama, three women go to court over royalties from the one-hit-wonder singer they all loved (and whom they all married)."
28.Handsome Devil (2016)
Genre: Comedy, LGBTQ
What it's about: "A self-described outsider is sent to a rugby-obsessed boarding school, where he forms an unexpected bond with the star player."
Suggested by: libbbbby
29.Love, Guaranteed (2020)
Genre: Independent, Romantic Comedy
What it's about: "Sparks fly when a crusading but cash-strapped attorney takes on a charming client looking to sue a dating site that guarantees its users will find love."
30.Duck Butter (2018)
Genre: LGBTQ, Drama
What it's about: "Wary of dishonesty in relationships, two young women embark on a 24-hour experiment on intimacy, but their romance flounders as the clock winds down."
31.Moxie (2021)
Genre: Teen, Social Issues, Drama
What it's about: "Inspired by her mom's rebellious past and a confident new friend, a shy 16-year-old publishes an anonymous zine calling out sexism at her school."
Suggested by: hesterprynne1226
32.Dash & Lily (2020)
Genre: Romantic Comedy, Drama
What it's about: "Dash hates Christmas, but his Yuletide spirits brighten when he finds a mysterious red notebook filled with clues hidden at his favorite bookstore."
Suggested by: hansilakki
33.Documentary Now! (2015–present)
Genre: Comedy, Mockumentary
What it's about: "Elevating the art of parody, this sharp comic series spoofs high-profile documentaries such as Grey Gardens and The Thin Blue Line."
Suggested by: monikap6
34.Your Name Engraved Herein (2020)
Genre: LGBTQ
What it's about: "In 1987, as marital law ends in Taiwan, Jia-han and Birdy fall in love amid family pressure, anti-gayness, and social stigma."
35.Stardust (2007)
Genre: Action and Adventure
What it's about: "To win his true love's heart, wide-eyed Tristan Thorn journeys to a forbidden realm to retrieve a fallen star that has taken human form."
Suggested by: akylam
36.Ragnarok (2020–present)
Genre: Mystery, Fantasy
What it's about: "In a Norwegian town poisoned by pollution and rattled by melting glaciers, the End Times feel all too real. It'll take a legend to battle an old evil."
Suggested by: emontyz1022
37.Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics (2020)
Genre: Documentary, Culture
What it's about: "Explore hallucinogenic highs and lows as celebrities share funny, mind-blowing tales via animations, reenactments, and more in this documentary."
38.Children of the Sea (2019)
Genre: Anime, Drama
What it's about: "Ruka spends her summer at the aquarium, where she's drawn into an enigmatic aquatic event alongside two mysterious boys raised in the ocean."
39.What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015)
Genre: Documentary, Music, Culture
What it's about: "Using never-before-heard recordings, rare archival footage, and her best-known songs, this is the story of legendary singer and activist Nina Simone."
Suggested by: Kayla Yandoli
40.Big Stone Gap (2014)
Genre: Romantic Comedy
What it's about: "A single middle-aged woman who has lived her whole life in a small Virginia mining town uncovers a family secret that alters her profoundly."
41.Girl from Nowhere (2018–present)
Genre: Teen, Thriller
What it's about: "A mysterious, clever girl named Nanno transfers to different schools, exposing the lies and misdeeds of the students and faculty at every turn."
Suggested by: bravetyper
42.Kicking and Screaming (1995)
Genre: Independent, Romantic Comedy
What it's about: "After graduating, four college roomies — petrified by the prospect of facing 'real life' — reluctantly step into adulthood in this ensemble comedy."
43.Studio 54 (2018)
Genre: Documentary, Culture
What it's about: "This documentary follows the rapid rise and fall of the Manhattan discotheque and the glittery debauchery that attracted the city's eccentric and elite."
44.The Upshaws (2021–present)
Genre: Sitcom, Comedy
What it's about: "A working-class Black family in Indiana strives for a better life and a happy home while juggling everyday struggles in this comedy series."
Suggested by: jcm81701
45.Quincy (2018)
Genre: Documentary, Music
What it's about: "This documentary profiles music and culture icon Quincy Jones, offering unprecedented access to his private life and stories from his unparalleled career."
46.By the Sea (2015)
Genre: Drama, Romance
What it's about: "Troubled by the state of their marriage, Vanessa and Roland visit a French seaside town, where they have a fateful encounter with a pair of newlyweds."
47.Pottersville (2017)
Genre: Independent, Comedy
What it's about: "A man's drunken romp in a gorilla suit gets him mistaken for Bigfoot, drawing media attention and tourist dollars to his struggling small town."
Suggested by: jamiet4f4a4957b
48.And Julie and the Phantoms (2020)
Genre: Musical, Comedy, Kids TV
What it's about: "Julie lost her passion for music when she lost her mom. But when three ghostly guys appear and lift her spirits, they decide to start a band together."
Suggested by: jayjay27333
