Real Netflix Junkies Can Name These Shows From Just One Picture
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In the olden days, before the Internet and before Netflix, TV shows were a once-a-week thing. People would tune in on Tuesdays or Sundays to their favourite drama or comedy, but in the rest of their time, they led productive, non-televison-obsession lives. Nowadays, it's a different story. Netflix has given us access to thousands of hours of TV and movies, only a click of the mouse away. No longer is the question, "Which movie should we rent tonight?" No, now it's, "Which TV series should we binge in its entirety while eating an entire jar of ice-cream together this weekend?" The times have changed, and we, as people, have changed.
Now, it's not normal if people are only informed about a handful of television shows. These days, it's pretty normal to be up to date on literally dozens of TV shows. Netflix makes it so easy to fit in TV around our busy schedules, and unlike regular programming, the restraint isn't imposed upon us by weekly episodes. Usually, entire seasons come out at once, and with them, entire weekends go down the drain. So, in the world that we live in, true Netflix aficionados should really be up-to-date on all of the following shows. Can true fans name them all from just one picture?
Which show is this picture from?
This show redefined the typical cop show. Rather than the series following a group of cops that were trying to hunt down bad guys, the main character in this show was actually the suspect himself. He worked with the cops in Miami as a blood spatter analyst, allowing him to remain hidden in plain sight and avoid their attention for years. In the midst of all this, he hunted down bad guys and helped them into their graves, ensuring that he only targeted criminals. What is the name of this show?
Which show is this picture from?
These days, Marvel dominates everything. In the world of merchandise, it's Iron Man masks and Captain America shields that the kids want, not Barbies. At the movie theatres, it's the big Avengers films that dominate box offices, not the romantic comedies. And nowadays, Marvel has even taken over Netflix, with a handful of long-form television series following superheroes based in New York City. A few have premiered over the past few years. Which of these shows is this picture from?
Which show is this picture from?
This is another picture from a Marvel show. This character played the central villain in the debut season of one of Marvel's most critically acclaimed Netflix shows. This show started all of the Netflix action, with a small time superhero kicking some serious butt all over Hell's Kitchen in New York City. Although this character ended up in jail at the end of the season, we expect to see him in future Marvel shows, as he was one of the most compelling villains they've had. What is the name of this show?
Which show is this picture from?
This show is unlike any that have come before it. Although it can be scary at times, it can be just as heartwarming. The show throws viewers back into the 1980s, from Dungeons & Dragons to '80s fashion. It paints the picture of a world that both stretches the imagination and offers hearty doses of nostalgia for childhood. From preteen brotherhood to teenage romance, it has a way of making people miss their youth (while fostering a healthy fear of flashing lightbulbs). What is the name of this show?
Which show is this picture from?
This show is unlike most other sitcoms. Many successful TV comedies focus on a young group of friends at their prime living in a beautiful city with an aesthetically pleasing skyline to feature in the opening credits. But this show focuses not on a group of attractive twenty-somethings, but rather, on two older ladies who are trying to navigate life as they age. It is funny, heartwarming and sweet, drawing in viewers both young and old. What is it called?
Which show is this picture from?
This show was a huge deal in its day. Unlike many great shows, it actually ended while it was still in its prime. Most good television series try to milk their own success, continuing well past their high point and inevitably going downhill. But this show started high, kept getting higher, and ended at its highest, leaving viewers perfectly satisfied. The series creates a perfect story arc that is unsullied by disappointing later seasons. What is the name of this show?
Which show is this picture from?
This show is quite the sensation, featuring a female-dominated cast with many minorities. It focuses on the problems that people face when they are in jail and the social hierarchies that emerge in jail. For many of us, prison remains an abstract concept that we'll never likely experience (fingers crossed). We have an idea of what it is like from the movies, but this show gives us an inside look at day to day life in a women's prison. What is the name of this show?
Which show is this picture from?
This show has made waves, both with its first and second season. Although the first was based largely on the novel of the same name, the second season extended beyond the book, with TV writers creating a new storyline. Dealing heavily with mental health and the problems that affect young people, this show was highly influential for teenagers and twenty-somethings. It shined a light on teenage angst and the issues that can arise from abuse, which is an important issue in the age of the Internet and online bullying. What is the name of this show?
Which show is this picture from?
This show was a huge sensation in its day. Like many novels and shows that came before it, it focused on teenage romance and vampires, things teens of the 21st century just could not get enough of. There must be something to the blatant juxtaposition between blood-sucking monsters and passionate romance, because these types of stories drew young people in like moths to a flame when they were at their prime. Or maybe it's the fact that all the vampires had perfectly coiffed hair and abs. Whatever the reason, vampire shows were all the rage back in the day. What is the name of this show?
Which show is this picture from?
This show is yet another member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Although Marvel focused mostly on its movies for the first few years of its success, it has now transitioned seamlessly into the world of Netflix TV. Many of its shows are some of Netflix's most popular. From a man with unbreakable skin to a woman who can leap off of buildings to a rich boy with one heck of a punch, there are all kinds of interesting characters featured in Marvel's Netflix shows. Which show is this picture from?
Which show is this picture from?
This picture is from a show that revolutionized the world of zombie television. For some reason, in the 21st century, zombies and vampires are all the rage. Maybe it's a fascination with the grotesque or maybe we're all just masochists, but there's something undeniably appealing about watching recently deceased people get back up and trot around like they're spring chickens (that crave flesh). Still going strong, this show has even inspired a spin-off. What is the name of this show?
Which show is this picture from?
This show was a short, self-contained story about a group of ladies living in a small town in the Wild West of the 1800s. Unlike many shows about the Wild West, this show wasn't just about a bunch of gritty cowboys with an oh-so-attractive smoulder that undid corsets all on its own. No, this show focused on the strength of women in the west. True to form, there is a big bad outlaw who is intent on helping as many people bite the dust as possible. What is the name of this show?
Which show is this picture from?
This show is quite new and is unlike anything that's been done before. Focusing on two characters with some mental health issues, it follows them into a substance trial. As everyone who's ever done a substance trial knows, there are inevitably going to be side effects. But it seems the side effects these characters experience aren't quite as benign as itchy skin or a slight headache. With its unique social commentary and incredible star power, this show is a must-watch. What is it called?
Which show is this picture from?
This show is a crowd favourite among anime-lovers. Telling the story of a future society that is besieged by enormous, human-like monsters that like to dine on people for breakfast, this show can be quite horrifying, but it can also warm the heart. It focuses on a group of friends and their quest to save their society from going down the belly of these monsters. A giant wall surrounds many of their cities, but the monsters have figured out ways around it. What is the name of this show?
Which show is this picture from?
This show focuses on a group of lady wrestlers. Taking place during the 1980s, it follows a couple of friends who have a falling out over one of their husbands. The two get involved in a women's wrestling league that gets broadcast on television. Unsurprisingly, people aren't really tuning in to watch the wrestling technique of the women- given their flashy attire and heavy makeup, people are tuning in for other reasons. What is the name of this hilarious show?
Which show is this picture from?
This show was a classic of the 1990s. Anyone who was anyone came home and made sure to catch every episode as soon as it aired. One of the characters even created a hairstyle named after herself. Like many sitcoms, it focused on a group of friends living in New York City and trying to make ends meet while searching for love. Over the course of the series, many relationships are formed, and some break, but viewers always left the show with a feeling of warmth. What is the name of this show?
Which show is this picture from?
This show was another instalment in Marvel's Netflix story. Kind of like a television-version of The Avengers, this show brought together all of the superheroes that were introduced in previous shows, pitting them against a shared enemy. For some reason, none of these characters ever actually show up in Marvel's movies. We're pretty sure they would have been of great help during the fight against Thanos, but alas, they are apparently confined to the world of Netflix. What is the name of this show?
Which show is this picture from?
This sitcom focuses on a group of young friends trying to navigate life (surprise, surprise). But there's something a little different about this one. Everyone character is just so... weird. And we mean that in the best way. Between obsessing over poor novel and having a strange infatuation with a cat, all of the characters in this show are delightfully odd. And few are odder than the main character herself. All of them are just as charming as they are unconventional though, and they're a ton of fun to watch onscreen. What is the name of this show?
Which show is this picture from?
Fantasy is wildly popular these days. Between Game Of Thrones and Westworld, it seems like people just love escaping the confining walls of reality and venturing into a world ungoverned by the boring laws of physics that we constantly face here on regular old Earth. This show crosses dimensions and storylines, bringing together all of the classic fairytale villains and heroes that children have grown up on over the years. But rather than having them frolick around in a cartoon with singing birds and bears, the writers have brought them here to Earth. What is the name of this show?
Which show is this picture from?
This show follows a family living in a poor neighbourhood in Chicago. They are as unconventional as they are lovable, and no matter how strange their lives get, they are always bonded together by a love for one another that is impossible to break. Although it is hilarious, the main takeaway from this show is the power of love and the fact that, in the end, family is the most important thing in the world. What is the name of this show?
Which show is this picture from?
This show is a recent addition to Netflix's reservoir, but it's a good one. Focusing on the life of two FBI agents, it tells the story of people who are trying to understand criminals rather than just catch them. Of course, they're also trying to put the bad guys behind bars, but they believe the best way to do this is to understand why they do the things they do and what aspects of their histories might draw them to the macabre. What is the name of this show?
Which show is this picture from?
This show is a delightful breath of fresh air in a television landscape dominated by the dark and the macabre. It focuses on the story of a young woman who was basically a member of a cult for years. After her escape, she learns to live life in New York City while making some pretty eccentric friends along the way. Light, funny and adorable, it's hard to step away from this show without a lifted mood. What is it called?
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This show is one of the most beloved television series on air right now. Despite the fact that it manages to make its viewers cry nearly every episode, we keep on coming back for more every Tuesday. There's just something about the way it tugs on the heartstrings that is downright addicting. From the trauma of loss to the complexities of family, it deals with a range of themes that are highly relevant to pretty much anyone living in the modern world. What is the name of this show?
Which show is this picture from?
This show is a prequel for one of the most celebrated scary movies of all time. Between its brilliant writing and its stellar cast, it is one of the most critically acclaimed shows on Netflix. Once started, viewers find it difficult not to keep clicking on that "Play Next" button. There's just something about the series that is incredibly addicting. It seems that people have a soft spot for shows about psychopaths. What is the name of this macabre series?
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This show is as ridiculous as it is hilarious. It stars a comedian famous from prior success on television. He decided to create a show in which he could do what he loved- driving around in fancy cars and chatting with friends. The show follows him as he does this. The cameras often focus on the host and his guest in the car, gabbing about anything from comedy to breakfast, then later in a diner or cafe, chatting over a delicious-looking latte or meal. What is the name of this show?
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This show focuses on something almost all of us can relate to- a dysfunctional family. From the drinking mother to the narcissistic sister to the incestuous cousins, this show has a little bit of everything. It is downright hilarious, combining ridiculousness with realism. The beauty of the show is that many of the things that happen in it are quite out-there, but it still remains relatable to us here in the real world. What is the name of this hilarious show?
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This show was groundbreaking in the world of superheroes. The problem with many action movies is that women rarely have lead roles. Or, if they do, they are the love interest and they aren't developed much as people. Luckily, these days, things are changing, and women are often being cast as characters that actually have depth. This show is the perfect example of one of those shows. It explores many issues that are important to women, making poignant commentary along the way. What is this show called?
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This show is one of the most beloved shows to come out of the UK. With the Internet and social media, we are living in the age of fandoms, and this show has a fandom with a passion hard matched by almost any other show. Sure, people love Game of Thrones and Westworld, but the way people go nuts for this show is quite unique. Many fans graffiti phrases from the show onto walls, and when new episodes premiere, the entire world talks about it. What is the name of this show?
Which show is this picture from?
This show is an anthology series. It seems that people really love to torture themselves, because scary stories remain one of the most popular genres in Hollywood. This show focuses on a different setting during every season, telling stories about everything from witches to vampires. It is a bit of a sensation, with fans tuning in every year expecting the story to scare them even more than the previous year's season. Lady Gaga even starred on this show. What is it called?
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This show was great to watch, if not for the story, then for the incredible settings. It was actually shot on location, and given that many of the characters live outside of the Untied States, viewers got to travel the world through their screens, going everywhere from Africa to Germany to India. It follows a group of people joined together by their minds. As they try to unravel mysteries together and stop the bad guys from accomplishing their goals, they become bonded as a team and family. What is the name of this show?
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This show is downright hilarious, and its social commentary makes it incredibly important in the television landscape. It stars many minorities and works to break the stereotypes that plague many Americans. It also delves deeply into social commentary while somehow remaining a comedy. While doing all this, it also tells a beautiful story about the nature of life and happiness, exploring the impact that our relationships and career can have on our lives. What is the name of this show?
Which show is this picture from?
Shows and movies about the cartel and the narcotics industry are wildly popular. Whether they focus on the substance lords themselves or the cops who are trying to catch them and put an end to their empires, these types of shows hit a unique chord with viewers. This show, in particular, is one of the most famous shows about the substance trade on Netflix. It focuses on a substance lord, telling the story of his life. What is its name?
Which show is this picture from?
This show was an infamous sit-com in its time, telling the story of a group of teenagers living in Wisconsin. Even to people who haven't watched it, it has remained famous to anyone who follows celebrity gossip as the place that Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher first met and exchanged their very first smooch. Although they didn't get together at the time, they ended up dating one another and getting married later in life. What a love story, eh? What is the name of this show?
Which show is this picture from?
This show is a classic of comedy. It follows the lives of a group of people working together, telling the story of their friendships, their romances and their careers. Many big stars made it big after their work on this show. It was truly a sensation when it was on air, and although it has been over for awhile now, it is still addicting to viewers around the world through Netflix. This picture is from the American version, but the original show started in Britain. What is the name of this show?
Which show is this picture from?
This show focuses on the exploits of a famous gladiator from Ancient Rome. During the height of the Roman Empire, many people were forced to become gladiators, made to fight to the last man in public for the amusement of anyone who decided to come and watch. Obviously, this led to a lot of irritated gladiators, and eventually, they rebelled against the Roman aristocracy. Given how practiced they were at fighting, they actually managed to create quite a mess for the Romans. What is the name of this show, which tells that story?