The 12 best British shows on Netflix right now (2023)

All shows listed are available on Netflix in the US. They may not be available on Netflix in other countries.

Best Dystopian: Black Mirror

Whether you're concerned about how technology is affecting the world, or you just like a good sci-fi anthology, there's no better showcase for sci-fi television thanblack mirror. The series started in the UK and then moved to Netflix, which commissioned the creation of several new seasons, full of stars and attention-grabbing stunts, such as the main character and the ending of the story.

Bester Spionagethriller: Bodyguard

When former soldier and current security officer David Budd (Zu War Two Thrones' Richard Madden) interrupts a terrorist attack on a commuter train, giving him another chance: to protect a controversial government minister (Keeley Hawes). In a world full of intrigue and far-reaching conspiracies, he must solve a mystery, protect the minister and try to reconcile with his ex-wife in 5 breathtaking episodes.

Best Long-Term Drama: Call the Midwife

This long-running, award-winning series follows the work and life of a group of midwives in east London in the 1950s and 1960s. Based on midwife Jennifer Worth's memoir, the show has added 11 series of annual Christmas specials shown. A drama that explores social issues amid the personal and professional lives of its midwives, the series was one of the BBC's biggest hits. in the 2000s.

Best-Drama: Absturz

Beforefleasackand the hot priest, beforekill Eveand James Bond, Phoebe Waller-Bridge wrote and starred in this one-season dramedy about an unlikely group of friends living in short-term apartments in an abandoned hospital. When Waller-Bridge's character Lulu joins the group, she cuts ties with the residents, most notably with her longtime boyfriend and sometimes lover, who is already engaged to Anthony (played by Damien Molony). Funny, touching and complex,Failwill satisfyfleasackFans looking for more of Waller-Bridge's unique voice.

Best Irish Comedy: Derry Girls

Some of Irish descent may have trouble getting this Irish show onto a UK TV listing, especially given the subject matter, but we take the heat for such a good and fun show. The film is set in Derry, Ireland in the 1990s, just as The Troubles is coming to an end.Derry girlsfollows a group of friends and family as they try to grow up and overcome the normal teen drama, oh, and the decades of sectarian violence that have ravaged Derry. It's not a typical sitcom setting, of course, but that makes it all the more effective. A great and funny show.

Melhor Cookoff: The Great British Baking Show

Tired of the cruel, toxic reality shows and competition shows that clog your airways (and streaming services like Netflix)?The Great British Baking Show(neeThe Great British Bakeoffin Great Britain) is the perfect palate cleanser. There's no more exciting competitive show, where everyone is nice to one another, contestants often help struggling contestants, and traveling comedians offer moral support as much as jokes. Each season takes contestants through a series of baking challenges, some focused on style and design, others just on baking something that tastes amazing, until a winner is crowned at the end of 10 episodes.

Best Workplace Comedy: The IT Crowd

If you're looking for a good, nerdy workplace sitcom, you've come to the right placedie IT-Crowd. Featuring Chris O'Dowd, Matt Berry (more about him later in this list) and America's underrated criminal. Richard Aoyade (check out hisReisemannAmazon Prime series). The series chronicles the misadventures of IT support engineers at London's fictional Reynholm Industries. Watch out for appearances by the IT tech goth played by Noel Fielding, who also appears on this list as one of the co-hosts ofThe Great British Baking Show.

Best Historical Crime Drama: Peaky Blinders

If you like historical crimes, sharp suits and old-fashioned slang, this series starring Cillian Murphy will tick all your boxes. The series follows the titular Irish Roma gang/family as they seek to expand their power in Birmingham, England and battle a police inspector played by Sam Neill. Look for standout roles from stars like Tom Hardy, Anya Taylor-Joy, Aiden Gillen, Adrien Brody and Paddy Considine.

Best Serial Killer Documentary: The Ripper

If your tastes are more geared towards the dark side of life and true stories (especially true crime), this docuseries about the serial killer nicknamed The Yorkshire Ripper will have you hooked and hooked. The series focuses on the 13 murders committed by Peter Sutcliffe in Yorkshire between 1975 and 1980 and the mistakes, institutional incompetence and misogyny of the local police force that allowed Sutcliffe to elude capture for so many years. A dark and tragic series, but also captivating.

Best Suburban Thriller: The Stranger

Although it may be based on an American novel (Harlan Coben's 2015 book of the same name), the story's shift to Manchester makes this a British show. In it, suburban father Adam (Armitage) is approached by a strange young woman who tells him a secret that begins to unravel his life. His wife soon disappears, more secrets are revealed, and tensions mount. A funny and curious thriller.

Best Football Documentary: Sunderland 'Til I Die

No British TV listing would be complete without at least a look at the national sporting pastime, football (aka football, my fellow Americans). While the list of football shows on Netflix is ​​a little short, this is an interesting look at Sunderland AFC, a team relegated from the Premier League to a lower division (the worst Premier League teams are penalized with ejections each year, while the best teams in the lower league are promoted). Focused on the team and their relationship with the fans and the city, this is a great look at the beautiful game and what it means in England.

Best Dry Saga: Top Boy

If you prefer your crime stories to be modern, gritty, and street level, check this outtop boy. Produced by the BBC, the first two series focus on life on a 'property' (aka a housing estate) and the difficulties faced by its occupants. The third series was funded by Netflix after the series gained international acclaim and viewers. Series creator Ronan Bennett's story seems as compelling as his creation: he was convicted of involvement in the 1975 IRA murder of a police officer (his conviction was overturned and he was released), later several times of involvement in imprisoned in an anarchist organization and then studied at King's College London and later worked for former Labor Party leader Jeremy Corbyn.

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