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Grab Your Snacks & Binge-Watch These Best Shows On Netflix This Friendships Day

By Anubha Das

Updated - May 9, 20248 min read

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On Friendship Day there is nothing better than a good series to watch with your group of Best Friends! To help you out with the same here are some of the best series on Netflix that will make your weekends better with your friends. So, get some beer and order a couple of pizza while you enjoy watching and laughing out with your friends this Friendships Day.

 

Friends

Director: David Crane, Marta Kauffman

Star Casts: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow 

 

What else can be better other than binge-watching "Friends" this weekend? It is the perfect series to rekindle with your old friends over a bunch of pizza and beer and "FRIENDS" on Netflix on the widescreen. The plot of this best show on Netflix revolves around the 6 main characters namely 'Ross','Rachel','Monica','Joey','Phoebe' and 'Chandler'.The spoiled but independent Rachel, the neat freak and formerly fat Monica, the goofy and lovable Chandler, the weird hippie Phoebe, the intellectual Ross, and the fun-loving Joey. Who knows maybe you are the Ross in your group who is ready to fall for his Rachel. Won't you like to find out?best-series-netfllix-friendships-day-friends_image

IMDb Ranking: 8.9/10

 

 

Orange Is The New Black

Director: Jenji Kohan

Star Casts:  Taylor Schilling, Danielle Brooks, Taryn Manning

 

It for one shows compassion towards love, anger, and confidence. It shows companionship and what most women might be going through in prison and shows everyone that even though you're behind bars you still have rights and a say-so to stand up for. While watching this series you can straight away go from utterly disgusted to feeling highly sympathetic and empathetic. Talking about friendship it shows a completely new and profound way of how people can show care and true intentions towards their friends when the things can get despotically cataclysmic. best-series-netfllix-friendships-day-orange-is-the-new-black_image

IMDb Ranking: 8.1/10

 

That '70s Show

Director: Mark Brazill, Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner

Star Casts:  Topher Grace, Laura Prepon, Mila Kunis

 

When you are trying to cope with the void that the ending of FRIENDS would have left on you, watch "That '70s Show". This Show is an Accurate Portrayal of The 1970s and the people who once existed. It would remind you of a Polaroid Viewfinder that you must have owned once as a child; a wonderful yet wistful snapshot of a world that sadly doesn't exist anymore. For anyone who has an intellectual curiosity; you could do a lot worse. The sitcom is rare in that it perfectly straddles that iightrope between Smart and Funny.best-series-netfllix-friendships-day-the-70s-show_image

IMDb Ranking: 8.1/10

 

Brooklyn Nine-Nine 

Director:  Daniel J. Goor, Michael Schur

Star Casts:  Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews

 

Who said that you can find true friendship only during school and college time. Speaking of other places where true friendships can be found in your workplace. Providing this statement true to every level, Brooklyn Nine-Nine is a series that follows the workplaces ethics of Jake Peralta, which is played by the endlessly hilarious Andy Samberg.  Unlike other sitcoms, which seem to exhaust the same plot lines and one-dimensional characters that we have all already seen a thousand times before, Brooklyn Nine-Nine brings fresh comedic content. Laugh out loud with your friends and enjoy the amazing comic timings of the characters in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

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IMDb Ranking: 8.4/10

 

 

Gossip Girl

Director:  Stephanie Savage, Josh Schwartz

Star Casts: Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley 

 

Friendship - it's a beautiful thing that can be just as important as the typical 'boy meets girl' story, and this show on Netflix is here to prove it. From the friendship of the Upper East Side princesses Blair and Serena to the friendship of the outsider Dan and the very famous Upper East Side boy Nate, there is a lot of ships that you see in this show. “Gossip Girl,” explores the unnavigability of friendship. Female bonding is punctuated by the joy and disappointments of dating, but the ruling passion is power: the pride that comes with connecting with one’s ilk and asserting control, as well as the scorching pain of rejection and ridicule. Sex is easy; it’s the cliques that take time and solicitude. best-series-netfllix-friendships-day-gossip-girls_image

IMDb Ranking: 7.4/10

 

Riverdale

Director: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

Star Casts: K.J. Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes 

 

Riverdale is an amazing show. It's mysteries and exciting events have everyone one on the edge of their seats wondering what's going to happen next.  A must - watch for everyone whether they are an Archie Comics fan or not. The story is a darker take on the world of Archie Comics. You'll be surprised to see how each and every character of this series gives you definite friendship goals. best-series-netfllix-friendships-day-riverdale_image

IMDb Ranking: 7.3/10

 

13 Reasons Why

Director: Brian Yorkey

Star Casts: Dylan Minnette, Katherine Langford, Christian Navarro 

 

You know it was coming! You knew it! But you somewhere wish this wasn't a series? yeah, we feel the same sometimes. This highly controversial series deals with sensitive issues like suicide, rape, sodomy, bullying, etc. in high school. A fair warning which we request you to consider, avoid it no matter how good or bad your mental health condition is if you are an overthinker and prone to get sensitive after watching something. This series you like it or not would affect you. we won't go into the details of the fact whether the series glorifies suicide or not, that's for you to decide. Basically, the series follows teenager Clay Jensen, in his quest to uncover the story behind his classmate and crush, Hannah, and her decision to end her life. Also, don't miss the '13 Reasons Why Beyond The Reason' after you finish the series. best-series-netfllix-friendships-day-13-reasons-why

IMDb Ranking: 8.0/10

 

Stranger Things

Director: Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer

Star Casts: Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Winona Ryder 

 

If you haven't heard of it yet, what cocoon are you living in? This amazing series on Netflix India is based on the 90s is the perfect blend of horror and mystery with the biggest twist and amazing cast. The cast is what makes you fall in love with the series more. From Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Winona Ryder, Gaten Matarazzo and many more this is the one for you if you love horror or not. You should not miss this one. The series starts with the storyline: 'When a young boy disappears, his mother, a police chief, and his friends, must confront terrifying forces in order to get him back.' WARNING: Don't watch alone at night if you scare easily. best-series-netfllix-friendships-day-stranger-things_image

IMDb Ranking: 8.9/10

 

Sherlock 

Director:  Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat

Star Casts:  Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs 

 

This is the best ever crime-thriller-suspense-mystery-drama series that you can ever watch. Brilliant story-telling, a non-linear approach of screenplay makes it a catch. Needless to say, Andrew Scott (Moriarty) the antagonist has played the role with great perfection and set up a very high standard for others. Flawless, classy, rush frenzy through your veins and makes you starstruck every time you watch this best series to watch and admire the friendship between Sherlock and Dr. Watson.best-series-netfllix-friendships-day-sherlock_image

IMDb Ranking: 9.1/10

 


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FAQs

Q: Which are the best thriller movies on Netflix?

A: Creep, Gerald's Game and Killing Ground

 

Q: What is Netflix and how does it work?

A: Netflix is an online platform/website which screens the top-notch series of movies, documentaries and tv shows based on monthly subscription packs. 

 

Q. How many devices can stream Netflix at the same time?

A. This depends on the plan you’re subscribed to. If you’re subscribed to the Basic plan, you can stream on only one device at a time but you can connect multiple devices to your account. On the Standard plan, you can stream on two devices at a time, and with the Premium plan, you can stream on up to four devices at a time.

 

Q. How much does Netflix cost in India?

A. You can get a one-month free subscription but to continue, Netflix India rates start at Rs.500 (roughly $8.00) per month. It costs Rs. 650 a month (HD plan) which can be shared on 2 screens. So, you can share the password with a friend and effectively pay Rs. 325 a month. The video library of Netflix is Ad Free which makes it a delightful experience.