Some of thebest shows on Netflixhave been around for years, whereas others are relative newcomers.

However, 2025 makes this process far more obvious than usual.

In a market saturated with competitors, Netflix really is rising to the challenge.

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Stranger Things' upcoming animated spinoff show ensures the franchise will remain active.

That being said,Stranger Things' upcoming animated spinoff showensures the franchise will remain active.

Netflix with ads in the US is currently priced at $6.99 per month.

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However, there are many other live-action shows of varying genres that all look promising.

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Netflix is a global streaming service offering on-demand access to movies, TV shows, documentaries, and original content. Founded in 1997 as a DVD rental service, it transitioned to streaming in 2007 and now operates in over 190 countries.