Collider has published a ranked list of the six best original Netflix shows released since 2015, highlighting series praised for strong writing, distinctive characters and genre range across romance, comedy and family drama. The list is presented as a countdown, showcasing titles the site considers standouts among Netflix's more recent original programming.

Among the entries covered are the teen romance "Heartstopper" (2022–2026), praised for its LGBTQ+ representation and nuanced central relationship, and the dark comedy "Santa Clarita Diet" (2017–2019), about a suburban wife who becomes a zombie. Also featured is the musical family series "Julie and the Phantoms" (2020), about a grieving teenager who reconnects with music after her mother's death; the remaining ranked entries were not fully detailed in the available text.