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The Witcher

The Witcher tells the sprawling tale of Geralt of Riviera as he goes across the Continent, slaying beasts and saving cities from destruction. However, the series is not just Geralt's story, but also that of crowned princess Ciri and the sorceress Yennefer of Vengerberg.

Based on the novels by Andrzej Sapkowski, The Witcher has already spawned a huge Netflix franchise – with a spin-off animated series and a live-action prequel starring Michelle Yeoh. That's all for good reason: this is one of the best Netflix shows going, with excellent, bloody, brutal fight scenes and an epic story told over multiple (though, sometimes confusing, timelines). The second season marks a substantial step-up in quality, and is well worth binging before more Witcher content arrives on Netflix in the near future. Once you're caught up, make sure you check out our guide to everything we know about The Witcher season 3.

Cobra Kai

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There’s a good chance Cobra Kai, the sequel series to The Karate Kid, passed you by before it joined Netflix. Originally tucked away on the rarely-used YouTube Premium service, Cobra Kai is set over three decades after the events of the original movie and sees Daniel’s one-time bully/karate opponent Johnny Lawrence reform his ways and re-open the Cobra Kai dojo.

Now, it’s all on Netflix and is a sobering, bittersweet take on growing up, moving on from the past, and whether previous successes are truly the things that define you. There’s plenty of fan service for Karate Kid fans, including appearances from some of the original cast, but it’s a series that stands alone in its own right even if you aren’t familiar with the source material. So, what are you waiting for? Chop chop. It’s time to catch up on one of the most fun and entertaining shows of the past half-decade.

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