Still behind on the biggest and best TV shows?
Thankfully it's almost summer, which means you might have some free time or vacation days to squeeze in a lot of binge-watching of the currently running shows that you've missed.
For years, Netflix has been a prime source for this — so much so that some TV shows experience what is known as the "Netflix Effect."
Once a series is available on Netflix, it's easier for more people to catch up. This can spur a rise in popularity. Shows that saw their popularity soar once they became available on Netflix famously include AMC's "Breaking Bad" and The CW's "Riverdale" (which gained in popularity last summer when it became available on Netflix in between seasons one and two). This also happened when NBC's "The Good Place" came to the streaming service last fall, a few weeks before season two premiered.
Here, we collected some of the best running shows that are available on Netflix now, so you can play catch-up before they return.
From "The Good Place" to "Riverdale," here's some of the best shows on TV that you can watch on Netflix right now.
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"The Good Place"— NBC, one season available on Netflix
Netflix description: Due to an error, self-absorbed Eleanor Shellstrop arrives at the Good Place after her death. Determined to stay, she tries to become a better person.
Critic score: 95%
Audience score: 87%
The heavenly, whip-smart comedy starring Kristen Bell and Ted Danson is unlike anything else on TV. The season one and two finales end with shocking twists that both set a completely new premise for the next season.
Expect season three of "The Good Place" in the fall. Season two should become available on Netflix shortly before that premieres.
"Riverdale"— The CW, two seasons available on Netflix
Netflix description: While navigating the troubled waters of sex, romance, school and family, teen Archie and his gang become entangled in a dark Riverdale mystery.
Critic score: 87%
Audience score: 77%
If you're into glossy, cheesy teen drama that doesn't require much brain power (where the teens are played by adults well into their 20s), The CW's "Riverdale" is perfect for a summer binge-watch. The characters are based on the Archie comics (Archie, Betty, Veronica, and many more) but they're in a modern setting, with lots of murder. Seriously. There is so much murder on this show, especially in its bloody second season.
Expect season three of "Riverdale" in the fall.
"Shameless"— Showtime, seven seasons available on Netflix
Netflix description: This dramedy based on a British series centers on siblings in a dysfunctional Chicago family who struggle while coping with their alcoholic father.
Critic score: 93%
Audience score: 88%
"Shameless" is an unconventional family drama and dark comedy that comes with incredible performances, and a lot of shocking twists and turns for its messy but lovable characters.
Season eight should be available on Netflix soon, and you can expect season nine to premiere in late 2018 or early 2019.
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