Queer Eye, Sabrina, Nailed It: Best new Netflix shows of 2018 - NEWS.com.au

Streaming giant Netflix started out and ended strong in 2018, dropping new seasons of fan favourite and critically acclaimed shows alike.

If you are a big Rotten Tomatoes fan, you might be blown away to learn that 15 Netflix seasons got a perfect 100 per cent in 2018 alone.

The only real bummer about Netflix in 2018 was so many shows ending. House Of Cardsdropped its final season, as did three of the Marvel shows. On top of that, the ends of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Orange Is The New Blackare coming up soon.

But from She-ra to Sabrina, this was a solid year for Netflix debuts. Below you’ll find a list of the 17 best all-new Netflix original shows of 2018, ranked according to their fresh Rotten Tomatoes score.

1. She-ra and the Princesses of Power

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 100 per cent

1980s reboots and revivals are a dime-a-dozen nowadays, so it really takes something special to grab and hold attention. Netflix’s 21st century reimagining of the ’80s Masters Of The Universe spin-off did just that, giving a whole new generation of kids a kick-butt protagonist and new forward-thinking adventures to delight in.

2. Ugly Delicious

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 100 per cent

Celebrity chef David Chang took Netflix’s genre of food shows into uncharted territory this year with his globetrotting series focusing on unconventional cuisine. This cooking show may be kookier than the others, but it proved to be even more fulfilling.

3. Nailed It!

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 100 per cent

Netflix’s dive into the feel-good reality genre was a major story of 2018 (see entry #9, too), and Nailed It! was the show that really wowed critics. And how could it not? Who wouldn’t be charmed by host Nicole Byer and head judge Jacques Torres’ chemistry on this baking show where the totally ordinary tackle extraordinary challenges?

4. Elite

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 100 per cent

Netflix’s international acquisitions dominated 2018, taking American audiences totally by surprise. For those who want even more Riverdale-style drama but with a Spanish flair, then this teen drama is definitely for you.

5. Alexa & Katie

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 100 per cent

Not all of Netflix’s acclaimed content was aimed at adults, either. Alexa & Katie, an all-ages sitcom in the Disney Channel style, struck a chord with critics and audiences alike thanks to its heartwarming depiction of a friendship affected by a cancer diagnosis.

6. The Curious Creations Of Christine McConnell

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 100 per cent

This gem of a show is unlike anything else on Netflix … or any other streaming service, for that matter. Maven of the macabre Christine McConnell makes creepy crafts and spooky treats while her kooky puppet sidekicks fuss, fight and worm their way into your heart.

7. The Chalet

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 100 per cent

This French thriller is another one of Netflix’s big international success stories. In this creepy miniseries, a group of friends find out that the chalet they’re staying at for a destination wedding is not at all that it seems.

8. Wild Wild Country

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 98 per cent

When it comes to documentaries, Netflix had a lot of winners this year. But it was Wild Wild Country, the shocking true tale of one dangerous cult’s war against a small Pacific Northwest town, that engrossed subscribers. Ma Anand Sheela’s in the running for Villain of 2018, most definitely.

9. Queer Eye

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 97 per cent

Along with Nailed It!, the Queer Eye reboot made Netflix home to all of the smiles and happy tears of 2018. The new “Fab Five” quickly became the heroes we all needed this year, making over not only the schlubs on the show but also every single person who hit “play”. We’re all better after spending time with these guys.

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10. Flint Town

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 95 per cent

This in-depth look at policing in America shone a spotlight on the beleaguered town of Flint, Michigan. It wasn’t an easy watch, not by a long shot, but it was one of the most essential viewing experiences of 2018.

11. On My Block

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 95 per cent

This teen-centric series became a breakout hit for Netflix this year, winning a Teen Choice Award and dominating Google searches. The show stars four teenagers trying to get by in inner-city Los Angeles and survive high school.

12. Bodyguard

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94 per cent

After becoming a legit sensation in the UK, Netflix took all of the gripping drama of Bodyguard to the US — and viewers took notice. Now a worldwide obsession, the series follows one veteran as he’s assigned to protect one of the politicians who supported the controversial war.

13. The Haunting Of Hill House

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92 per cent

Netflix really doubled down on spooky delights this Halloween season, first by releasing this adaptation of the classic horror novel. Not only was The Haunting Of Hill House a terrifying spookfest, it was also an engrossing family drama that made you care just as much about the dead as the living.

14. Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 90 per cent

And right after The Haunting Of Hill House, Netflix unleashed their engrossing and dark reboot of the classic Archie comic. Fans of teen drama and horror flocked to this show, which stars Mad Men scene-stealer Kiernan Shipka as the titular teenage witch.

15. The Mechanism

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 89 per cent

This addictive Brazilian import follows one cop’s mission to expose and halt the expansive web of government corruption he stumbles across.

16. The Innocents

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 86 per cent

This supernatural British series won over viewers thanks to its engrossing “Romeo and Juliet” plus superpowers love story. This super moody show also proved that viewers are down for a slow burn watch as long as there’s a satisfying pay-off.

17. Narcos: Mexico

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 85 per cent

The new iteration of Narcos got off to a strong start this year with fresh leads Michael Pena and Diego Luna. This time around, the Netflix crime drama focuses on the rise of the Mexican cartels in the 1980s — a decade that viewers are always eager to see more of (just look at the success of GLOW and Stranger Things).

This article originally appeared on Decider and was reproduced with permission

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