The 8 most underrated TV shows on Netflix right now - full list

With hundreds of titles on Netflix, it's easy for even brilliant series to slip under the radar. When an AI tool was asked to identify the most underrated shows currently streaming, it produced a list that's surprisingly on point and often overlooked. Every title below is still available on Netflix (as of October 2025), and each one deserves your attention.

1. Mindhunter

Genre: Crime / Psychological Thriller

David Fincher's Mindhunter delves into the origins of criminal profiling, following two FBI agents as they interview real-life serial killers to understand how they think. The pacing is slow, the tension constant, and the psychological unease unforgettable. Its meticulous direction and eerie realism make it a masterclass in quiet dread, yet it never quite got the mainstream hype it deserved.

2. Dark

Genre: Sci-Fi / Thriller

If you've ever wished Stranger Things were written by a physicist, Dark is your show. This German-language epic begins with a missing child and spirals into a dense, time-bending web of fate, family, and paradoxes. It's one of the most complex stories Netflix has ever told, demanding your full attention, and rewarding it tenfold.

3. Crashing

Genre: Comedy

Before Fleabag made her a global name, Phoebe Waller-Bridge created this six-episode gem about twenty-somethings squatting in a disused London hospital. Crashing captures the chaos of youth, unspoken crushes, and existential drift with her signature mix of wit and heartbreak. It's short, sharp, and brimming with awkward charm, the kind of show that makes you wish it had more episodes.

4. The End of the F*ing World**

Genre: Dark Comedy / Road Trip

Equal parts road movie, teen drama, and existential comedy, this British series follows James, a self-proclaimed psychopath, and Alyssa, a rebellious classmate, as they flee their small-town lives. What begins as an edgy misadventure turns into something unexpectedly tender. It's irreverent, emotional, and utterly unique.

5. GLOW

Genre: Comedy-Drama

Set in 1980s Los Angeles, GLOW chronicles the creation of a women's professional wrestling show, with Alison Brie leading a diverse ensemble of aspiring performers. Beneath the neon leotards and big hair lies a surprisingly moving story about ambition, friendship, and reinvention. Funny, vibrant, and full of heart, it's one of Netflix's most charming lost treasures.

6. Kim's Convenience

Genre: Comedy

Warm, witty, and endlessly endearing, this Canadian sitcom centres on a Korean-Canadian family running a convenience store in Toronto. The humour is gentle but sharp, exploring cultural clashes, family love, and everyday absurdities with grace. If you're looking for a feel-good series that'll restore your faith in people, Kim's Convenience is it.

7. Unbelievable

Genre: True Crime Drama

Based on a Pulitzer Prize-winning true story, Unbelievable follows a young woman accused of lying about being assaulted, and the two detectives who later uncover the truth. Anchored by extraordinary performances from Kaitlyn Dever, Merritt Wever, and Toni Collette, it's a powerful critique of disbelief and systemic failure, told with empathy and restraint.

8. Giri/Haji

Genre: Crime / Thriller

This stylish, bilingual thriller moves between Tokyo and London as a Japanese detective searches for his estranged, yakuza-linked brother. Giri/Haji ("Duty/Shame") blends noir tension, family tragedy, and striking visual flair. It's bold, emotional, and unlike anything else Netflix offers, a hidden masterpiece for fans of intelligent crime drama.