Netflix has changed the television industry by allowing fans to watch complete seasons of shows right at their fingertips. Fans are often “binge” watching entire seasons within a few days of the show being released on the instant streaming services. Gone are the days that fans would have to wait a week for a new episode of their favorite show, now they can watch an entire season within a day or two.


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This style of “binge” watching also allows fans to catch up on shows before new seasons of popular shows return this fall. Netflix is always adding and changing their instant stream lineup. Lately the service has added, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and a second season for the Netflix original, Orange is the New Black.

TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down the top ten more recent shows to check out on Netflix. Shows like Battlestar Galatica and Dexter have found new fans after being featured on the instant stream services. Comment below and add your favorite most recently added Netflix show to watch.

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10. Battlestar Galactica

Battlestar Galactica started back in 2004 and ran through 2009. This show has found a whole new life on replays and fans are watching the entire show for the first time since it has been placed on Netflix. Battlestar Galactica is considered a sci-fi epic that focuses on the characters to tell this space age saga.

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9. House of Cards

House of Cards helped to take Netflix original programming into the mainstream. Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright lead this all-star cast in a modern, sexy and dark political thriller. Anticipation is at an all time high for the return of Cards for season two on Netflix.

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8. Hemlock Grove

The horror genre has not often found a home in television but Hemlock Grove, a Netflix original, which is produced by Eli Roth, and developed by Brian McGreevy and Lee Shipman, has prove that horror can find life as an original series. The series is graphic, scary and has twisted characters but the storytelling and character development is what makes this show appeal to horror audiences.

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7. The Killing

The Killing which is an AMC original drama started in 2011 and has now found a whole new fan following on Netflix.

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6. The Walking Dead

The zombie trend is alive and well on AMC as The Walking Dead heads into its fifth season. Fans tune in week after week to see if their favorite characters will live to see another episode. This show has developed a reputation for pushing the limits and killing off fan favorite characters. Before the fifth season returns this October, fans can catch up on every bloody moment, plot twist and zombie death before the show comes back.

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5. Sons of Anarchy

Sons of Anarchy is about to head into its final season and the show, which is the brainchild of Kurt Sutter, never holds back. The show, which follows a biker gang, has become more than just a “tough guy” show. It has heart, emotional storytelling and a wide fan base that includes audiences young and old.

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4. Arrow

D.C. Comics has taken over the CW network with their small screen adaptation of the popular comic book character Green Arrow. The show has developed a large comic book fan following and the show is about the head into its third season. Character development, intense episodes and evil villains, have helped to make this a must watch show on Netflix before the third season kicks off.

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3. Orange is the New Black

One of the newest original dramas from Netflix is Orange is the New Black, which tells the real life story of a woman entering into prison for a crime she committed many years ago. Each episode left fans wanting more and many powered through the season in just a few days.

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2. Dexter

Dexter tells the story of a serial killer that audiences ended up relating to. The entire series is now available for streaming on Netflix and fans can follow the journey from start to finish. The ending has received mixed reviews from fans and critics but it still a television series that had a passionate following.

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1. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Netflix features dramatic original series, classic shows and FX comedies. The recently added It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, has a cult following because of the outrageous storylines and Danny DeVito. Now fans can catch up on every adventure that that the gang goes through.