Our pick of the best Netflix shows and how to get the best broadband for Netflix
So you’ve got your high speed fibre broadband set up and your signed up for Netflix and your ready to join the binge watching ranks of millions of other kiwis across New Zealand. But which shows are the best out there? You would think you could just bounce around and try which shows are best but the problem is that a lot of the best shows take a few episodes to really get going. Luckily there are so many great Netflix shows out there that you can’t really go wrong but here is our guide to the top 10 shows at the moment. Haven’t got broadband at home set up yet? Or are you worried you home broadband isn’t fast enough? Checkout our broadband listing and guide to finding the right broadband for you.
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Stranger Things
This critically acclaimed and multi-award winning show has got us all talking. Think E.T. meets the The Goonies and you wouldn’t be far off. The story is based around a small suburban american town in the 80’s that as the title suggest starts encountering strange happenings that seem to be centered around a local government facility. The show is full of laughs, suspense and great 80’s nostalgia along with great characters and plot. This is our must see Netflix shows. Both season 1 and 2 have been released with season 3 due round the corner -
Fargo
Fargo picks up right were the original movie masterpiece by the Cohen brother left off. This show that has now just finished it’s thirds series tells great human stories full of twists, turns and great dark comedy. With same snow filled, silent scenes shot from long camera angles as the original movie, Fargo the series is guaranteed to impress. Finally Fargo fan’s would kill me if I didn’t mention the great music that is unique to the show that compliments it’s characters.. oh and that crescendo!
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Narcos
Delve into the crazy, bloody and sometimes glamarous life of the worlds most famous and notorious drug lord, Pablo Escobar. This action packed series full of larger than life characters will leave you continually asking if that part of the show was real, only to find out, a few Wikipedia pages later, that yes it is. The ego, life and times of Pablo Escobar will leave you wondering why people thought Scar Face was a big deal. -
Black Mirror
Perhaps of all the shows on this list Black Mirror is the most that is an acquired taste. This dark show is, as the title suggests, a reflection of the darker aspects of modern society and were it is headed. With a start studded cast across it season, Black Mirror tells a unique tale each episode that will rack you brains and leave you contemplating for hours. With all the rubbish out there on TV this show is a work of art. -
House of Cards
For all the right or wrong reasons you must have by now heard about House of Cards and the amazing portrayal of modern American politics and the lengths that some are willing to go to gain power. This award winning show with award winning performances by Kevin Spacey and co will keep you gripped. And although we unfortunately may never see the conclusion to this great series, were it left off isn’t all that bad at all. -
The Crown
The King is dead, long live the Queen. This extraordinary on screen narration of the life of the current British Monarch Elizabeth II is a must see. For all you lads out there that may think this is some chick flick think again. The Crown is a gripping and enlightening drama that will make more interested in history whilst entertaining you thoroughly. -
Mind Hunter
Mind Hunter is the latest in a line of great directorial works by David Fincher (Se7en, Fight Club, Zodiac etc..) that tells the true tale of an FBI agent that first researches and introduces the concept of getting into the minds of convicted serial killers to better create profiles and catch killers at large. This superbly acted and directed series is gripping and mind opening and just really really interesting. Season 1 has already finished and is ready to be binged with filming on season 2 already underway. -
Dare Devil
Before you dismiss Daredevil as just another Marvel show, or associate it with the terrible Ben Affleck movie version read what we have to say. Firstly this show is highly entertaining and is darker than typical marvel shows. It features a great cast and great story and is the only marvel TV show to feature rating above 8 on imdb and other similar user rating sites. It follows the typical Daredevil comic book story with a few changes that if anything improve on the comic canon. (yes canon is a thing with comic book aficionados) If you want a show that doesn’t require a lot of brain power but is still good and entertaining, Daredevil is a good call. -
Orange is the new Black
Orange is the New Black is a Netflix original series based on Piper Kerman’s memoir about her year in a women’s prison. This critically acclaimed all girl power show tells the tale of a modest mother that winds up in women’s prison. The show is funny, and a lot of fun to watch. Similar to great films like Braidsmaids the show shed prison life and women in general in a new more realistic light. This provocative behind bars show is based on a true story and has been met with rave reviews. -
Maniac
Lastly on our list is the show that everyone has been talking about. Netflix’s new series Maniac comes with an A-list cast is essentially to quote Emma Stones character “some multi-reality brain magic s#$t” and explores her character and Jonah Hills characters experiences undergoing drug trails that mimic those of the infamous MK Ultra experiments. The show has only just been released and so far looks like it could be something special.
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Having read the myCompare.co.nz Netflix top 10 let us know what you think in the comments below. Of course now Netflix experience is complete without the right broadband connection and broadband is what we do here at myCcompare. Explore our website for the latest broadband plans across NZ and get tips on how to get cheap broadband or more info on fibre broadband NZ which is essential for watching Netflix.