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Having trouble finding what to watch on Netflix? Lucky for you we’ve spent way too much time bingeing TV shows and movies to find the very best on Netflix. Below we’ve gathered updated streaming guides highlighting the best movies, documentaries, and series on Netflix for your enjoyment.

The 13 best Netflix documentaries to stream right now

We've found the best documentaries that you can stream on Netflix right now across a wide array of genres.
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The best anime series on Netflix to watch right now

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The 22 best Netflix movies to stream right now

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Loving March Madness? 10 basketball documentaries you need to stream

The 11 best action movies on Netflix

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The best Netflix shows to stream right now

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The 18 best true-crime documentaries on Netflix right now

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These incredible cartoons on Netflix are the binge-worthy shows adults will love

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The 10 best movie drinking games to play on Netflix

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The 8 best horror movies on Netflix right now

These are the Netflix horror movies that will make leaving your couch feel unnecessary.
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10 best Black History movies to watch in February and beyond

Black History Month is a great time to explore the canon of great Black history movies, many of which are on this list.
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People just might hate Netflix ads a little less than previously thought

People just might hate Netflix ads a little less than previously thought

Netflix's new ad-supported tier may be hurting its business a little less than some thought.
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The 11 best sci-fi series to stream on Netflix right now

The 11 best sci-fi series to stream on Netflix right now

If you want to escape from the boring reality we call life, these best sci-fi shows on Netflix this year will guarantee an out-of-this-world viewing experience.
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The best travel documentaries and shows on Netflix

You may not be able to travel for one reason or another, but thankfully, we can travel virtually by watching the best Netflix travel shows and documentaries.
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The best food shows to binge on Netflix right now

Craving a new food series? We foraged through the Netflix catalog to find Taco Chronicles, The Chef Show, Street Food, Ugly Delicious, Nailed It!, and more.
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How the Satanic Panic Influenced Stranger Things Season 4

How the Satanic Panic Influenced Stranger Things Season 4

Stranger Things season 4 conjures 1980s nostalgia via the “Satanic Panic” aimed at Dungeons and Dragons role players. Kate Bush also makes a grand appearance.
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8 Great LGBTQ+ Documentaries to Stream During Pride Month

8 Great LGBTQ+ Documentaries to Stream During Pride Month

The Manual brings you eight great LGBTQ+ documentaries to explore the movement’s history and the events that helped shape today’s queer climate.
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Bill Skarsgård Stars as Suave Bank Robber in Netflix’s ‘Clark’

Bill Skarsgård Stars as Suave Bank Robber in Netflix’s ‘Clark’

'Clark' is Netflix's unceasing action series starring Bill Skarsgård as the man behind Stockholm syndrome, who swayed Sweden to love him despite his crimes.
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The Late Norm Macdonald Left Behind a Surprise Stand-Up Show

The Late Norm Macdonald Left Behind a Surprise Stand-Up Show

Late comedian Norm Macdonald, who died this year at 61, shot a secret standup performance in his living room. It's slated to air on Netflix on May 30.
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The 10 Best Comedy Movies on Netflix To Stream

The 10 Best Comedy Movies on Netflix To Stream

To keep your spirits up and your funny bone fine-tuned, we've handpicked the 10 best comedy movies to stream on Netflix right now.
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The 10 Best Netflix Original Movies to Watch Right Now

The 10 Best Netflix Original Movies to Watch Right Now

Netflix has become one of the world's dominant streaming services, and has created plenty of great original movies in the process, but which ones are the best?
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The 10 Best Netflix Original Series To Stream Right Now

The 10 Best Netflix Original Series To Stream Right Now

Netflix has become synonymous with TV for some, and they've also developed plenty of original series that stand up to the best shows from any network.
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10 Black History Movies for Kids to Watch Right Now

10 Black History Movies for Kids to Watch Right Now

Finding the best Black history movies for kids is a great way to dive into the topic at a young age.
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Marvel shows are leaving Netflix and could be headed to Disney+

Marvel shows are leaving Netflix and could be headed to Disney+

Marvel shows like Jessica Jones and Daredevil are leaving Netflix soon and it's possible they may switch over to Disney+
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The 10 Best Social Justice Movies to Stream Right Now

The 10 Best Social Justice Movies to Stream Right Now

Looking to educate yourself? We've gathered some of the best movies and documentaries about social justice currently streaming online.

The 15 best sci-fi movies on Netflix in 2023

There are plenty of great sci-fi movies on Netflix to choose from. Here are our best picks for this year.
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Netflix’s ‘Don’t Look Up’ Not Standing Tall in Reviews

Netflix’s ‘Don’t Look Up’ Not Standing Tall in Reviews

Critics and audiences panned ‘Don’t Look Up’ for lacking depth in the star-laden disaster satire. Solid performances can’t lift up a limpid plot and long joke.
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Kristen Bell May Have Witnessed a Murder in New Netflix Dark Comedy Series

Kristen Bell May Have Witnessed a Murder in New Netflix Dark Comedy Series

The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window preview features a heartbroken Kristen Bell as Anna who witnesses a murder ... or did she?
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‘Cowboy Bebop’ Be Gone — Netflix Pulls the Plug After Less Than a Month

‘Cowboy Bebop’ Be Gone — Netflix Pulls the Plug After Less Than a Month

Netflix devastated cast members, crew, and fans by canceling the much-hyped “Cowboy Bebop” live-action series less than a month after the spinoff’s premiere.
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‘True Story’ Tells the Oldest Tale of All: You Can’t Escape Your Family

‘True Story’ Tells the Oldest Tale of All: You Can’t Escape Your Family

In the Netflix series 'True Story,' the Kid (Kevin Hart) is a mega-selling comedian whose dream life quickly spirals into a dark place after a disastrous night.
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Japanese Manga Adaptation ‘Alice in Borderland’ Returns to Netflix in 2022

Japanese Manga Adaptation ‘Alice in Borderland’ Returns to Netflix in 2022

The Japanese survival action thriller, 'Alice in Borderland,' dropped its season two teaser at the 2021 Netflix Festival Japan. Catch up with The Manual.
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10 Underrated Netflix Movies You Might Have Missed

10 Underrated Netflix Movies You Might Have Missed

Running out of critically acclaimed films to watch? Here's a list of some of the best underrated movies on Netflix to expand your horizons.
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What Stranger Things Season 4 Episode Titles Suggest

What Stranger Things Season 4 Episode Titles Suggest

Netflix released the titles for Stranger Things season 4’s episodes this week. This break down looks at what they might mean for the monster fighters.
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‘Cowboy Bebop’: Netflix Releases First-Look Photos of John Cho as Spike Spiegel

‘Cowboy Bebop’: Netflix Releases First-Look Photos of John Cho as Spike Spiegel

After nearly three years after its initial announced production, the first publicized 'Cowboy Bebop' images are here.
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The 11 Best Sports Movies of All Time

The 11 Best Sports Movies of All Time

With some based on real events and some praised for their inventive storytelling, we make it easier for you to find the greatest sports movies of all time.
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Star Wars Drinking Game Rules You Can Use for All the Movies

Star Wars Drinking Game Rules You Can Use for All the Movies

If you want to elevate your Star Wars watching experience, just grab a drink and follow along. We've put together a drinking game to play while you stream.
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Watch Cartoons Online: The Ultimate Streaming Guide

Watch Cartoons Online: The Ultimate Streaming Guide

Want to watch cartoons online? Here's everything you need to know about the major streaming services and what animations they offer.
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5 Underrated Movies on Amazon You Might Have Missed

5 Underrated Movies on Amazon You Might Have Missed

Here are 5 underrated movies on Amazon to kick off your weekend.
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The 6 Best Fashion Documentaries to Watch on Netflix Right Now

The 6 Best Fashion Documentaries to Watch on Netflix Right Now

From a star-studded design competition to art house films, we rounded up the best fashion documentaries on Netflix to stream right now.
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How to Use Netflix Party to Watch Movies With Friends Online

How to Use Netflix Party to Watch Movies With Friends Online

Netflix Party is a Google Chrome extension that allows you to stream movies with friends and family online. Here's everything you need to know to use it.
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The Best Drinks to Pair With Your Favorite Food Shows

The Best Drinks to Pair With Your Favorite Food Shows

It's the golden age of television, but because not all cooking series involve beverage pairing ideas, we're offering some of our own. We've rounded up a couple of popular food shows and laid out what drinks you can pair with them (and why).
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Get Your Real-World Upside-Down Fix With Atlanta’s Stranger Things Tour

Get Your Real-World Upside-Down Fix With Atlanta’s Stranger Things Tour

If, like us, you waited almost two years for the return of Stranger Things, only to binge-watch the latest season on a Saturday afternoon, you’re in luck. A comprehensive new tour promises to give fans their real-world Hawkins fix by visiting many of the show’s most iconic filming locations.
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How to Netflix and Chill: Mastering the Invite, Finding the Best Shows, and More

How to Netflix and Chill: Mastering the Invite, Finding the Best Shows, and More

Film director Jean-Luc Godard famously said, “I always feel that a man and a woman who do not like the same films, will eventually divorce.” Applying his principle, Netflix and chill becomes a logical means of getting to know someone. Here's how.
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A Closer Look at Football, Futures, and Failures in Netflix’s ‘Last Chance U’

A Closer Look at Football, Futures, and Failures in Netflix’s ‘Last Chance U’

Netflix's award-winning "Last Chance U" is a glimpse into the bizarre world of college football and hyper-successful program offering troubled young men a final shot.
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Slipstream is the Netflix of Adventure Films and Documentaries

Slipstream is the Netflix of Adventure Films and Documentaries

Slipstream, a new Canadian company out of Vancouver, British Columbia, is aiming to become the Netflix of outdoor adventure films at just $5 per month.