Each month, when Netflix provides a brand new haul of exhibits to its lineup, we’re reminded of all the nice sequence we’ve by no means watched.
This month on Netflix, Watch With Us is recommending a unbelievable restricted sequence starring Emma Stone and Jonah Hill, a surprisingly insightful sitcom starring Anna Faris and a wild dramedy starring Elizabeth Hurley.
You possibly can’t go unsuitable including any of those Netflix exhibits to your viewing record.
Take a look at our suggestions for the underrated gems it is best to watch on Netflix in July 2025.
‘The Royals’ (2015–2018)
The Royals is a bit like if The Crown and Gossip Lady had a child — an illegitimate child who was subsequent in line for the throne, or one thing equally scandalous. The sequence follows an alternate model of the British Royal Household by which monarchs Queen Helena (Elizabeth Hurley) and King Simon (Vincent Regan) rule the UK and count on their eldest son Robert (Max Brown) to inherit the throne, leaving their youthful twin youngsters Liam (William Moseley) and Eleanor (Alexandra Park) free to get pleasure from a lifetime of debauchery.
However when Robert dies unexpectedly, the royals are thrown right into a chaotic tailspin as they start to show Liam from a spare into an inheritor. It’s completely over‑the‑prime and ridiculous — nevertheless it’s additionally plenty of horny, foolish enjoyable.
‘Maniac’ (2018)
In a futuristic world, two mentally sick folks be part of a weird pharmaceutical examine. Annie (Emma Stone) and Owen (Jonah Hill) join through the examine by which they’re subjected to intense hallucinations and expertise total lives from the standpoint of fully completely different folks. Behind the scenes, the scientists working the examine (Justin Theroux, Sonoya Mizuno and Sally Area) have their very own drama.
Because the AI controlling the examine goes rogue, issues get an increasing number of uncontrolled whereas secrets and techniques are revealed. Maniac lives as much as its title — it’s a trippy weird sci‑fi fantasy present that can have you ever asking, “Um, what simply occurred?” quite a lot of occasions (in one of the simplest ways). However it additionally heartbreakingly explores grief, loss, love and psychological well being.
‘Mother’ (2013–2021)
This lengthy‑working sitcom from The Large Bang Concept hitmaker Chuck Lorre stars Allison Janney and Anna Faris as mom‑daughter duo Bonnie and Christy Plunkett, respectively. Bonnie and Christy reconnect after years of estrangement simply as Christy begins to attend Alcoholics Nameless.
Bonnie, additionally an addict, makes use of her moderately unconventional parenting strategies to assist Christy together with her two children — pregnant teen Violet (Sadie Calvano) and precocious Roscoe (Blake Garrett Rosenthal). Mother is surprisingly highly effective in the best way it portrays habit restoration and parenting. Faris and Janney each comedic rockstars in their very own proper shine as a duo and it’s a pleasure to look at them play off one another.