Top 5 IMDb-Rated Netflix Original Series

Netflix has been releasing a number of original TV series since 2013, with content which delivers good quality.

In 2021 alone, Netflix's original programming won 44 Emmy Awards; more than any other production company. So, here are the top five original shows that earned their place in the IMDb rating.

When They See Us _IMDb: 8.9/10

Based on the 1989 Central Park jogger case, the crime drama revolves around five Black and Latino men who were falsely accused and prosecuted for assaulting a woman in the park.

Award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay co-writes and directs the series. "When They See Us" explores similar themes as DuVernay's feature film Selma and her documentary 13th.

Bojack Horseman (2014) _IMDb: 8.8/10

This animated comedy-drama follows Hollywood actor Bojack, the former star of a '90s sitcom who attempts a career comeback. The show touched upon several themes, including depression, addiction, and trauma.

Alison Brie co-stars as Bojack's ghostwriter Diane, while Aaron Paul voices his friend and roommate Todd, and Amy Sedaris plays his cat agent Princess Carolyn.

Black Mirror (2011) _ IMDb: 8.8/10

Black Mirror is a sci-fi anthology series that explores the pitfalls of the digital age. Most of the episodes are set in dystopian near-futures where technology causes problems for humanity. The Netflix series is starring Jesse Plemons, Cristin Milioti, and Jimmi Simpson.

Peaky Blinders (2013) _ IMDb: 8.8/10

The drama talks about gangsters in Birmingham, England after World War I as they try to evade law enforcement. Cillian Murphy leads a cast that includes Tom Hardy, Adrien Brody, and Anya Taylor-Joy. Most of the characters in the series are inspired by real criminals that operated in the area.

Narcos (2015) _ IMDb: 8.8/10

This epic crime saga portrays the life of drug lord Pablo Escobar and the DEA agents who sought to bring him down. It's also a harrowing look at the carnage wrought by the illicit cocaine trade.

Narcos received positive reviews, with critics praising the authenticity of its characters and its complex storylines that go beyond generic cop stories.