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Netflix's Hidden Gems: Critics Got It Wrong
9 Jul
Summary
- Netflix produces a wide range of successful and unsuccessful original content.
- Some critically panned shows may still have redeeming qualities.
- This article reappraises misunderstood Netflix series.

Netflix's original programming spans a wide spectrum, including critically acclaimed true crime sagas and popular lighthearted series. The platform has seen a significant increase in production across various genres, introducing new takes on established concepts and original storylines alike.
However, not all productions have achieved widespread critical success. Alongside hits like 'Orange Is the New Black,' some shows, including 'Brain on Fire' and 'Disjointed,' have garnered negative reviews. This analysis aims to re-examine these particular Netflix Originals, challenging the initial critical consensus.
The article presents a reappraisal of these series, suggesting that despite negative reception, there remains substantial merit and entertainment value within them. It invites readers to reconsider their initial judgments on these less-than-beloved Netflix creations, arguing that critics may have been mistaken.