Blizzard Season, But Make It Television
If the sidewalk looks like a powdered donut and your plans have officially become “stay horizontal,” congratulations—you’ve unlocked peak binge conditions. The trick is picking a show that doesn’t just fill time, but devours it. The kind where you look up and it’s suddenly dark out and you’re emotionally attached to eight strangers and a suspiciously charming villain. Here are 21 series that are basically built for snowed-in marathons.
Dark Winds
If you want a mystery that feels like it has its own weather system, Dark Winds delivers. It’s moody, tense, and the kind of slow-burn that still somehow makes you hit “Next Episode” like your thumb is on autopilot. The setting and atmosphere do half the work—your job is simply to get obsessed.
Screenshot from Dark Winds, AMC Studios (2022–present)
Blood of Zeus
Blood of Zeus is what happens when mythology gets a caffeine shot and decides to start throwing punches. It’s epic, fast, and constantly escalating like it’s trying to impress the gods (and honestly, it might). Perfect if you want a binge that feels like a full-on adrenaline sprint.
Screenshot from Blood of Zeus, Netflix (2020–2025)
Supacell
Supacell takes the “regular people suddenly get powers” setup and makes it feel sharp, grounded, and personal. It’s the rare superhero story where the real cliffhanger is the choices people make, not just the explosions. You’ll start for the premise and stay because every episode quietly raises the stakes.
Screenshot from Supacell, Netflix (2024–present)
Carol & The End Of The World
This one is deceptively addictive: Carol & the End of the World is funny, tender, and quietly existential in the best way. It’s about the end times, but it’s weirdly comforting—like a warm blanket with an emotional support crisis. Ideal for when you want something different that still hooks you hard.
Screenshot from Carol & The End Of The World, Netflix (2023)
Pokémon Concierge
Pokémon Concierge is basically a spa day for your brain. It’s gentle, charming, and low-stress in a way that makes you want to keep living in its little world for “just one more.” If you’re snowed in and craving cozy vibes, this is the definition of easy comfort viewing.
Screenshot from Pokemon Concierge, Netflix (2023)
Red Rose
Red Rose is teen horror with a modern nightmare twist: the app is the monster, and it does not accept “Do Not Disturb” as a boundary. It’s the kind of show that makes you side-eye your own phone like it’s plotting something. Great for a night binge when the wind’s howling and your lights flicker once for dramatic effect.
Screenshot from Red Rose, BBC Three / Netflix (2022)
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners grabs you by the collar and drags you through a neon-lit world where everything is gorgeous and nothing is safe. It’s stylish, brutal, and emotionally sharper than you expect. Warning: you will finish an episode and immediately need to start the next one just to recover.
Screenshot from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Netflix (2022)
The Snow Girl
If you like mysteries that tighten their grip every time you think you’ve figured it out, The Snow Girl is a problem—in the best way. It’s tense, twisty, and built for binge momentum. Also, watching a chilling mystery while snowed in feels oddly…on theme.
Screenshot from The Snow Girl, Netflix (2023–present)
Love On The Spectrum
Love on the Spectrum is warm, funny, and genuinely sweet without feeling sugary. It’s the kind of show that makes you smile so hard your face forgets how to do anything else. When you need a break from doom-and-gloom plots, this is a reset button with heart.
Screenshot from Love on the Spectrum, Netflix (2022–present)
Katla
Katla is eerie in that slow, creeping way—like the show is whispering, “Something is off,” and refusing to elaborate. The atmosphere is heavy, the mystery is strange, and the vibe is pure “stay under the blanket.” It’s perfect if you want a binge that feels like a beautifully shot fever dream.
Screenshot from Katla, Netflix (2021–present)
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is the rare fantasy that’s exciting and quietly devastating at the same time. It’s reflective without being sleepy, and every episode feels like it’s sneaking character growth into your bloodstream. Start it when you have time—because you won’t want to stop once it gets under your skin.
Screenshot from Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Netflix (2023–present)
Finding Her Edge
Finding Her Edge is a figure-skating drama with ambition, pressure, and the kind of emotional tension that makes every conversation feel like a competition. It’s “one more episode” energy, except the episodes keep ending like they know you’re trying to be responsible. If you love intense personal stakes, this one slides right into obsession.
Screenshot from Finding Her Edge, Netflix (2026–present)
Derry Girls
Derry Girls is laugh-out-loud funny, but it also has that sneaky emotional punch that hits when you least expect it. The characters are chaos in the most lovable way—every episode feels like a mini spiral you’re delighted to join. It’s the ideal binge when you want comedy that actually has layers.
Screenshot from Derry Girls, Netflix (2018–2022)
Baby Reindeer
Baby Reindeer is uncomfortable, gripping, and impossible to look away from. It pulls you in with dark humor, then slowly reveals deeper wounds underneath, and suddenly you’re watching with your hand over your mouth. Not a “background show”—this one demands your full attention, and it gets it.
Screenshot from Baby Reindeer, Netflix (2024–present)
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul is proof that a slow burn can still be wildly bingeable. Every tiny decision feels like a domino you can hear tipping in the distance, and you can’t stop watching to see what falls next. If you want character drama that’s razor-sharp and endlessly rewarding, clear your schedule.
Screenshot from Better Call Saul, AMC (2015–2022)
Heartstopper
Heartstopper is soft, sweet, and ridiculously easy to power through in one sitting. It’s the kind of show that makes you believe in kindness again, which is honestly a wild flex in modern TV. Perfect for snow days when you want warmth without the emotional whiplash.
Screenshot from Heartstopper, Netflix (2022–present)
Beef
Beef starts with a small conflict and then turns the dial until the whole thing is spiraling beautifully out of control. It’s funny, tense, and emotionally messy in a way that feels painfully human. Every episode escalates just enough to keep you locked in—like you’re watching a car crash that also has character development.
Screenshot from Beef, Netflix (2023–present)
Lupin
Lupin is slick, charming, and so watchable it should come with a “blink occasionally” reminder. The schemes are so satisfying you’ll start rooting for the con like it’s a sport you’ve trained for your whole life. If you want a binge that feels like stylish fun with real momentum, this is it.
Screenshot from Lupin, Netflix (2021–present)
Mo
Mo balances humor with real-life stakes in a way that feels effortless, even when it’s hitting you right in the feelings. It’s warm, sharp, and full of personality—like hanging out with someone hilarious who’s also quietly profound. Great for a binge that feels human and lived-in.
Screenshot from Mo, Netflix (2022–2025)
Resident Alien
Resident Alien is weird in the best possible way: a fish-out-of-water setup with surprising heart and a lot of laughs. It’s the kind of show that sneaks up on you—you think you’re casually watching, and then suddenly you’re emotionally invested. Ideal snow-day TV because it’s cozy, funny, and oddly comforting.
Screenshot from Resident Alien, NBCUniversal (2021–2025)
Kingdom
Kingdom is historical drama meets full-throttle horror, and the combo is unreal. It’s the rare show where politics, survival, and sprinting-from-nightmares all feel equally urgent. Once you start, you’ll keep going because every episode ends like it’s daring you to take a break.
Screenshot from Kingdom, Netflix (2019–2020)
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