Netflix Originals that make the subscription completely worth it

 

Black Mirror

With four seasons already released, I don’t know why I haven’t watched this sooner. If you enjoyed the Twilight Zone, you’ll love the sci-fi, plot twisting madness of Black Mirror. Every episode has a different plot with a different cast, so you don’t have to watch in order. Each episode rarely ends with a happy ending, but the will leave you questioning everything you know. If you’re looking for a plot twist that’ll have you haunted for the next three weeks, the episodes Crocodile, and White Bear are the way to go. If you’re ready to cry a little, Fifteen Million Merits and Be Right Back are the ones that’ll do it.

Queer Eye

Who knew that five gay men could make me cry. This revamped version of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy confirms that we’re no longer in the early 2000’s. Queer Eye showcases five gay men, all specializing in different areas from food to design to fashion, and help change the lives of some rather unsightly straight men. Usually these shows can seem detrimental to the person getting the makeover. In the past, hosts have harped on their negative qualities, and tried to change who they were. Queer Eye does the exact opposite. The team finds good qualities, helps strengthen them, and makes sure everyone stays true to themselves. The show is inspirational, comical, and at times, even a tear jerker.

Big Mouth 

Puberty was awkward for everyone, but at least now we can laugh at it. This extremely weird, but hilarious Netflix Original makes fun of your entire childhood, with embarrassing moments we all went through. Full of first periods, awkward boners, and “mons pushing,” it’s impossible not to cringe the entire time. You can’t help but side with the absolute madness that is the main character Andrew’s guide through life, the Puberty Monster. If you’re in need of a good laugh, and NOT around your mother, Big Mouth is the way to go.

Stranger Things

Newly released, and with only two seasons, Stranger Things is already a classic. Where Twin Peaks and sci-fi meet, the show has a nostalgic feel to 80’s born parents, and children of (mostly) all ages. With just one episode, you get sucked in, and ten episodes later you’re screaming at the TV and crying that you’ll have to wait another year to know what happens next. If you haven’t seen it yet, what are you doing reading this article? You should be logging into Netflix ASAP.