In an age where studios and streamers are leaning on recognizable franchises more than ever, Netflix is one of the most experimental outlets left for creators. The streaming service has given a home to some unique sci-fi shows over the last decade or so,

TV looks very boring right now. There are some exceptions—series like Severance, Euphoria, and Industry that have a discernible visual aesthetic shaped by directors and cinematographers with good instincts—but aside from these,

Not an easy watch, but a rewarding one.

Adolescence is one of the best shows of 2025 so far. The New York Times‘ Margaret Lyons called an episode “one of the more fascinating hours of TV I’ve s