I’ve said it many times in recent months, but 2025 has been a pretty bad year for new Netflix movies. The streaming service typically drops plenty of slop on subscribers, but there are always at least a few gems in the mix. However, this year, finding the good among the bad has been particularly challenging. The skippable flicks have significantly outweighed the good ones.
Fortunately, while the balance has been more uneven than ever, there are still at least a few Netflix originals released over the past 10 months that I consider worthy of any subscriber’s watchlist. These picks range from a nerve-racking political thriller to the return of a beloved British animated duo. And you won’t be shocked to hear this ranking includes a K-pop band.
