3 under-appreciated shows on Netflix you really shouldn't ignore

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Some television shows are released to a fanfare of hype, while some sneak out with nary a peep over the parapet.

The good thing though, is that you still have a chance to discover and enjoy them. And so we’ve put together this collection of three of our favourite hidden gems on Netflix.

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Whitechapel

There are certain shows that, for many reasons, simply get overlooked and don’t receive the levels of praise they deserve. 2013’s BBC dramaWhitechapelis pretty much the poster boy for this.

A story centred around a fast-tracked police detective who is set about the task of deailing with new and historic crimes in London’s Whitechapel district, the show is so much better than it was credited at the time.

Going down an almost supernatural route, it delves into the crimes of Jack the Ripper, the imitators and the possible ghosts of his victims, while also bringing in modern myths and characters from London’s seedy history.

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Genuinely spooky and tense,Whitechapelwas never afraid to push the boundaries of its network, and had some really solid character development and exposition.

Absolutely worth a watch now that all seasons are available on Netflix.. Expect to be uncomfortable.

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Criminal: UK

An episodic anthology show with a single set location, minimal cast and designed to work like a stage play,Criminal: UKis pretty much the polar opposite of what Netflix usually offers. No CGI, no explosions and no car chases, this is script-driven narrative storytelling at its best.

The idea is simple. Each episode has a possible criminal in a police interview room while the detectives work to break them down and gather the truth. Nothing more, nothing less. And in this simplicity, the show finds its place in the world.

With all seasons now on Netflix (and only very short seasons) this is absolutely perfect for a binge watch and will remind you of what well written, perfectly paced drama looks like.

Plus, once you’ve finished withCriminal: UK, you can check outCriminal: Germany,Criminal: FranceandCriminal: Spain. They each run with the same premise but feature new stories, you just need to follow using subtitles instead.

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Archive 81

There are two main things that can be said aboutArchive 81.

Set in modern day, the show follows video restoration expert Daniel Taylor (Mamoudou Athie) as he is tasked with restoring a selection of VHS tapes from the mid 1990s. As he does, the footage unravels a mystery involving a missing girl, a shady organisation, supernatural goings on and occult meetings – not exactly your average home movies and birthday parties.

The show is genuinely unnerving to watch with particular attention paid to tone and the sense of rising dread and tension. As events unfold, we become uncomfortable and for a show that never claims to be an actual horror series it delivers more of this than any of its rivals.

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