It’s 2025, and Netflix is back at it again, sabotaging our sleep schedules and making us question every decision that led to watching an entire season in one sitting.
With a lineup this strong, prepare to text your friends “OMG have you seen this?” at least 17 times this year.
Here are the five shows guaranteed to have you wide-eyed at 3 AM, whispering, “Just one more episode,” even though your alarm is set for 6 AM.
1. Black Mirror (Season 7): Because Technology Isn’t Terrifying Enough Yet
After a long hiatus, Black Mirror is back to remind us why we should be terrified of our phones, the internet, and pretty much everything with a screen.
Season 7 promises to deliver more dystopian nightmares that feel uncomfortably close to reality.
One episode reportedly involves a fitness tracker that judges your moral decisions. (Finally, a gadget that’s more judgy than your mom.)
Why You’ll Binge It: Each episode feels like a personal attack on your tech habits.
Why You’ll Regret It: You’ll start side-eyeing your Alexa and wondering if your toaster is plotting against you.
2. Wednesday (Season 2): The Deadpan Queen Is Back
Our favorite goth teen is back, and this time she’s juggling solving murders with… college applications?
Season 2 promises even more snark, mystery, and dance moves that will make you question your own coordination.
And don’t worry—Thing, everyone’s favorite disembodied hand, is still stealing scenes (and probably your heart).
Why You’ll Binge It: You’re here for the one-liners, the murder mysteries, and the looks.
Why You’ll Regret It: Because you’ll inevitably try to recreate Wednesday’s wardrobe and realize you can’t pull off pigtails like she can.
3. Squid Game (Season 3): Still Traumatizing Us, One Episode at a Time
If you thought Squid Game couldn’t get any darker, Season 3 is here to prove you wrong. Even though season 2 just aired, season 3 has already been confirmed!
Just remember: no one is safe, and yes, you will need therapy after this.
Why You’ll Binge It: The games are so intense you’ll forget to breathe.
Why You’ll Regret It: Because now you’ll be suspicious of every game night invite.
4. You (Season 5): Is Love in the Air? Or Just Creepy Stalking?
Joe Goldberg is back, and somehow, Netflix has convinced us to root for this charming psychopath yet again.
Season 5 sees Joe attempting to leave his murderous ways behind (LOL, sure) while still obsessing over new victims—I mean, love interests.
Will he finally get caught? Will he actually become a good person? Spoiler alert: probably not.
Why You’ll Binge It: The suspense will have you hooked. Plus, Penn Badgley’s unsettling charm is weirdly addictive.
Why You’ll Regret It: You’ll start side-eyeing your partner for no reason and double-checking that your blinds are closed.
5. Stranger Things (Season 5): One Last Trip to the Upside Down
The Hawkins gang is back for their final showdown with Vecna and whatever other horrors the Upside Down decides to throw at them.
Season 5 promises to bring closure, heartbreak, and at least one epic battle sequence. Will Eleven save the day? Will Steve finally catch a break? Will we ever recover emotionally? No.
Why You’ll Binge It: It’s the grand finale, and you have to know how it ends.
Why You’ll Regret It: Because once it’s over, you’ll feel like a piece of your soul is missing.