NetflixNetflix is the 2nd best place to watch comedy series (the first being Apple TV+). I’ve gathered all the best comedy series I’ve watched and can recommend. You’ll find everything from classics like Seinfeld and Friends to newer hidden gems like Friends From College and Stath Lets Flats.
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Absurdist & Sketch Comedy
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson (2019–2023) – IMDb 8.0 · Sketch/Cringe
For fans of: Tim & Eric, Mr. Show, The Eric Andre Show
Tim Robinson’s surreal sketch series dives headfirst into social awkwardness, escalating mundane moments into chaotic brilliance.
Cunk on Earth (2022) – IMDb 8.2 · Mockumentary/Satire
For fans of: The Office, Nathan for You, John Wilson
Philomena Cunk delivers deadpan commentary on world history in this parody documentary that skewers both facts and format.
The Pentaverate (2022) – IMDb 5.7 · Satire/Conspiracy
For fans of: Austin Powers, Inside Job, Space Force
Mike Myers plays multiple roles in this conspiracy-themed comedy about a secret society influencing global events.
Too Much (2024) – IMDb 6.8 · Romance/Absurdist
For fans of: Master of None, Fleabag, Love Life
A British woman and American man navigate a transatlantic romance in this surreal, emotionally erratic series from Lena Dunham.
Smart & Satirical Comedy
Arrested Development (2003–2019) – IMDb 8.7 · Sitcom/Satire
For fans of: Veep, The Office, Schitt’s Creek
Michael Bluth tries to hold his dysfunctional family together after their real estate empire collapses, with layered jokes and running gags galore.
BoJack Horseman (2014–2020) – IMDb 8.8 · Animated/Satire
For fans of: Rick and Morty, Undone, Tuca & Bertie
A washed-up sitcom star who happens to be a horse spirals through fame, addiction, and existential dread in this animated dramedy.
Master of None (2015–2021) – IMDb 8.0 · Dramedy/Slice-of-Life
For fans of: Atlanta, High Maintenance, Better Things
Aziz Ansari explores dating, identity, and adulthood in this visually rich and emotionally grounded series.
Girls5eva (2021–) – IMDb 7.2 · Musical/Satire
For fans of: 30 Rock, Schmigadoon!, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
A one-hit-wonder girl group reunites decades later to reclaim their pop dreams in this sharp, joke-dense comedy.
Crime & Workplace Comedy
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021) – IMDb 8.4 · Sitcom/Workplace
For fans of: Parks and Recreation, Superstore, The Office
Detectives at Brooklyn’s 99th precinct solve crimes and clash personalities in this beloved ensemble comedy.
Murderville (2022) – IMDb 6.7 · Improv/Crime
For fans of: Reno 911!, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, The Afterparty
Will Arnett plays a detective guiding celebrity guests through murder cases without a script in this improv-heavy spoof.
Tires (2024) – IMDb 6.3 · Workplace/Cringe
For fans of: The Office, Superstore, American Vandal
A tire shop’s heir tries to modernize the business while clashing with his eccentric cousin in this low-key workplace comedy.
Running Point (2024) – IMDb 6.9 · Sports/Workplace
For fans of: Ted Lasso, Ballers, The League
A former NBA star becomes GM of a struggling team in this sports comedy about ego, strategy, and redemption.
Relationship & Identity Dramedy
Love (2016–2018) – IMDb 7.7 · Romantic/Dramedy
For fans of: You’re the Worst, Casual, Easy
Gillian Jacobs and Paul Rust star as two flawed people fumbling through modern romance in this Judd Apatow-produced series.
Friends from College (2017–2019) – IMDb 6.6 · Ensemble/Dramedy
For fans of: The Big Chill, Happy Endings, Catastrophe
A group of Harvard grads reconnect in adulthood, reigniting old flames and resentments in this bittersweet ensemble comedy.
Flaked (2016–2017) – IMDb 7.2 · Dramedy/Slice-of-Life
For fans of: Californication, Louie, Enlightened
Will Arnett plays a self-help guru with secrets in this Venice Beach-set series about reinvention and self-deception.
Living with Yourself (2019) – IMDb 7.2 · Sci-Fi/Dramedy
For fans of: Severance, Upload, Russian Doll
Paul Rudd plays both a depressed man and his cloned, improved self in this existential comedy about identity and self-worth.
Russian Doll (2019–2022) – IMDb 7.8 · Sci-Fi/Dark Comedy
For fans of: The OA, Undone, Palm Springs
Natasha Lyonne relives her birthday death in a time loop that spirals into metaphysical mystery and emotional reckoning.
Beef (2023) – IMDb 8.0 · Dark Comedy/Drama
For fans of: Barry, The Bear, Fleabag
A road rage incident spirals into obsession and destruction in this genre-blending series starring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong.
Urban & Ensemble Comedy
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015–2019) – IMDb 7.6 · Sitcom/Whimsy
For fans of: 30 Rock, The Good Place, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
After escaping a cult, Kimmy starts over in New York with relentless optimism and a cast of eccentric friends.
State of the Union (2019–2022) – IMDb 7.6 · Dialogue/Relationship
For fans of: Scenes from a Marriage, Modern Love, Couples Therapy
Each episode unfolds in a pub before marriage counseling, as a couple unpacks their relationship in sharp, ten-minute bursts.
The Four Seasons (2024) – IMDb 6.8 · Ensemble/Relationship
For fans of: Friends from College, Love Life, The White Lotus
Four couples navigate shifting dynamics across seasonal getaways in this romantic ensemble dramedy.
Long Story Short (2024) – IMDb 6.9 · Romantic/Comedy
For fans of: Love, Catastrophe, Starstruck
A couple’s whirlwind romance unfolds through fragmented memories and missed connections in this time-bending rom-com.
The Residence (2024) – IMDb 6.7 · Mystery/Comedy
For fans of: Only Murders in the Building, The Politician, The White Lotus
A murder at the White House sparks a comedic investigation into staff secrets and political dysfunction.
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