Five popular Netflix original shows of 2018

Netflix had several original series drop new seasons this year. [Image Credit] Pixabay.com
Netflix had several original series drop new seasons this year. [Image Credit] Pixabay.com

Netflix has a vast library of original series and these are only a few that were popular this year.

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The New Year is just a day away, which means it's time to catch up on some of your favorite Netflix offerings. Now is the perfect time to catch up on the best that Netflix has released this year. Netflix released a variety of shows, perfect for any Netflix binger from "Queer Eye," to "13 Reasons Why."

1

'Ozark' Season 2 - Aug 2018

Jason Bateman is Martin Byrde in the crime drama which has now entered its second season. Martin relocates his family from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks, where he is forced to launder $500 million in drug money in order to keep a drug lord happy.

2

'House of Cards' - Nov 2018

The hit series "House of Cards" has now reached its final season, and this time Robin Wright takes the lead as President Claire Underwood. Rumors of a possible spin-off continue to swirl.

3

'13 Reasons Why' Season 2 - May 2018

One of the most controversial shows to be released on the streaming platform is "13 Reasons Why," which focuses on the suicide of Liberty High student Hannah Baker, and a series of recordings begins to paint a picture of who is really responsible for the suicide. The series has entered a second season this year, and this time the school and community faces a trial and discovers Polaroid clues.

4

'Lost in Space' - April 2018

"Lost in Space" was released in April, and hooked millions of fans. The show which is a reboot of sorts of the original series includes 11 episodes and takes place on an alien planet.

5

'The Rain' - May 2018

A must see sci-fi thriller on Netflix is "The Rain." The series debuted in May and received much praise. The series focuses on two siblings who are forced to find safety after a virus wipes out the entire planet.

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