Vocal Verified—Netflix Originals

It's no secret that Netflix has been, quite frankly, killing it with their original series and movies; shows like Stranger Things have received critical acclaim, while original movies like To All the Boys I've Loved Before became fast sensations with audiences. There's something for everyone, which is a great thing—except when you're so overwhelmed with recommendations of shows you just have to watch that you don't know where to begin. Lucky for you, our creators have seemingly seen every single show and movie that has ever been produced—seriously, do you guys do anything else?—and they're more than happy to share their thoughts. As the head of content curation here at Vocal, I'm lucky enough to see all of the reviews, dissections, and thinkpieces that our creators submit, and I've rounded up the best of their recommendations of Netflix original series and movies so that when it's time for your next binge, you don't need to look any further. Needless to say, some of these reviews contain spoilers, so click at your own risk.

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Will Jackson has some strong words about one of the points which Bojack gets really, really right...

...and Judith Moore has some insightful takes on Bojack in the context of today.

Lauren Harsh acknowledges the faults and triumphs of this controversial show.

Katherine J. Zumpano shares how this sensation inspired self-reflection.

Cassidy Bowen explains why, despite its shortcomings, this reboot might still be of interest to true fans.

Christina St-Jean shares what surprised her about what she calls "a piece of positivity" in an "increasingly wild world..."

...and Nathaniel Corns explains why those words couldn't ring more true.

Ghezal Amiri has kind words for this since-cancelled nostalgia-ridden fan favorite.

Grace Lynch explains why this show with a cult following has restored her faith in American comedy.

Arsenal HQ reviews this "House of Cards and 24"–esque political drama.

Nicole Renee "ItsFearHerself" recommends this mind-blowing serial killer crime drama.

Alli Anne values the storytelling power of one of the newest Netflix originals everyone's been talking about.

Matthew Frati explores the educational and empathetic value of this coming-of-age comedy.

Judith's second item in this roundup highlights the similarities between this British gang drama and one of the biggest cinematic masterpieces of all time.

Brian reviews the second season of this Making A Murderer–mockuseries...

...and Paul Levinson dissects the second season of the controversial and compelling docudrama itself.

KJ Proulx gives a rare perfect score to this series based on acting, aesthetics, directing, storyline—if this can't convince you, nothing can.

Janie kicks off the original movies with a few lesser-known recommendations.

Hannah Burton has only good things to say about this deeply-loved rom-com.

Cara Anderson thinks that this sometimes-flat film is still worth watching for its unique storytelling.

Trevor Wells veers from his usual lineup of Lifetime movies to review what he calls a "realistic and authentic take on high school friendship and romance."

Maggie Stancu want us to take this "party movie" for what it is: a fun bit of escapism.

David Grice reviews the third installment in this sci-fi series, which he thinks is worth the watch.

Jesse Day weighs the pros and cons of "an amazing, emotional rom-com that leaves you wanting a sequel."

We didn't forget about the little ones! Mackenzie Z. Kennedy lists the best original series created with kids in mind.