Since the release of its critically acclaimed war movie Beasts of No Nation, Netflix has built a strong library of movies and shows in every genre, from comedy to horror. However, the best dramas on Netflix have brought critical acclaim and audience respect to the streamer, preserving its impressive subscriber count and securing its place as the king of the streaming world. Now, multiple Best Picture nominees later, Netflix can afford to attract top talents like Killers of the Flower Moon‘s Martin Scorsese, Alfonso Cuarón, Jane Campion, and David Fincher. The streamer has a remarkably strong dramatic library, boasting original, Oscar-nominated efforts and acquired beloved classics.

However, because of Netflix’s wide and diverse collection of quality films, it might be difficult for you to choose just one, especially because they’re not all as high-quality as others. To save you some time and effort, we’ve compiled a list of the best dramas on Netflix right now.

Netflix may be a treasure trove when it comes to content, but it doesn’t have everything. Thankfully, we’ve also curated a list of the best dramas on Hulu and the best drama shows on Amazon Prime Video.

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