Best biography & drama shows on Netflix, ranked.

Set on Labour Ward with all its hilarity and heart-lifting highs but also its gut-wrenching lows, the show delivers a brutally honest depiction of life as a junior doctor on the wards, and the toll the job can take back home.

The real-life story of IPS Officer Manoj Kumar Sharma and IRS Officer Shraddha Joshi.

In a time when dreams seem out of reach, a teen fencer pursues big ambitions and meets a hardworking young man who seeks to rebuild his life. At 22 and 18, they say each other's names for the first time, at 25 and 21, they fall in...

Orphaned at the tender age of nine, prodigious introvert Beth Harmon discovers and masters the game of chess in 1960s USA. But child stardom comes at a price.

Charlie, a high-strung, openly gay overthinker, and Nick, a cheerful, soft-hearted rugby player, one day are made to sit together in class. Their friendship becomes something more for Charlie, but he does not believe he has a chance.

Follows the brilliant attorney Woo Young-woo, who tackles challenges in and out of the courtroom as a rookie at a prominent law firm and a woman on the autism spectrum.

Sang Zhi falls in love with Duan Jia Xu, the boy who often comes to her house to play with her brother. Years after she joins the university in the city he now lives, and during their day-to-day interactions, they slowly fall in l...

Working as trauma cleaners, both Gu-ru and Sang-gu uncover various stories of the deceased while experiencing different emotions and sentiments toward life, death and family.

A man's life is changed when he bumps into someone from his hometown in this moving Tamil-language drama; gentle scenes are occasionally punctuated by sporting threat and recollections of violence.

A group of unique characters from dramatically different socio-cultural backgrounds meeting in startling circumstances in the vibrant and colorful city of Istanbul, - some by chance and some by force of will.

After fleeing an abusive relationship, a young mother finds a job cleaning houses as she fights to provide for her child and build them a better future.

Romance is sweet and bitter - and life riddled with ups and downs - in multiple stories about people who live and work on bustling Jeju Island.

An elite team of trauma specialists at a university hospital led by the genius doctor Baek Kang-hyeok.

A 70-year-old with a dream and a 23-year-old with a gift lift each other out of harsh realities and rise to the challenge of becoming ballerinos.

In the timeless town of Macondo, seven generations of the Buendía family navigate love, oblivion and the inescapability of their past and their fate.

Changyu Fan and Zheng Xie enter a fake marriage for separate reasons, but their love grows. Separated by conflict, they reunite on the battlefield, fighting together for justice, truth, and their love.

A single father begins to narrate the story of the missing mother to his child and nothing remains the same.

When Prince Wilhelm transfers to a prestigious boarding school, he finally gets to explore his true self. But when he unexpectedly becomes next in line for the throne, he has to make a choice: love or duty.

As a college professor's brutal murder sparks student unrest, a cop launches an investigation while a lawyer seeks justice in the the courtroom.

A woman lives for absolute revenge against her childhood bullies who destroyed her life.

Iniyan, Rene, Arjun and Madeleine are trying to find themselves and understand their deep-rooted prejudices in life.

In 1990s Berlin, an artist and a hacker invented a new way to see the world. Years later, they reunite to sue Google for patent infringement on it.

A coming of age, romantic comedy revolving around ex-lovers who broke up with a promise never to meet again. But the documentary they filmed ten years ago gets the fame and they are by compulsion facing camera once more.

An ex-con opens a street bar in Itaewon, while also seeking revenge on the family who was responsible for his father's death.

Wen Yifan, a reporter, meets Sang Yan, her former high school crush at a bar. Initially pretending not to recognize each other, circumstances lead them to become housemates. They rekindle their love and reconcile the relationship.

The story follows Donny's warped relationship with a female stalker and the impact it has on him as he is ultimately forced to face a deep, dark buried trauma.

A hustler and the child he took in routinely con the wealthy - but a life-changing opportunity could end their inseparable bond.

During the Nguyen Dynasty, a reluctant wife's life takes a dramatic turn when she had a chance encounter her childhood lover.

In the midst of an international crisis, Kate Wyler, a career diplomat, lands in a high-profile job for which she is not suited, with tectonic implications for her marriage and her political future.

Set in the 1960s, the series, packed with mystery and suspense, depicts the adventures of Doctor Refaat Ismail, a single hematologist who finds himself faced with a series of supernatural events.

Three siblings, exhausted by the monotony of day-to-day adulthood, seek to find fulfillment and freedom from their humdrum lives.

A man trying to get home to his dog gets stuck in a time loop that forces him to relive a deadly run-in with a cop.

A woman married to a former politician during the military dictatorship in Brazil is forced to reinvent herself and chart a new course for her family after a violent and arbitrary act.

Blanca lives in a foster home for minors run by father Manuel. A sexual scandal involving businessmen and politicians puts Blanca and Manuel in the eye of the press, turning Blanca into a feminist martyr and key witness of the case.

The story of two fearless men who are willing to go through extreme lengths in their pursuit of a returning serial killer. To uncover the murderer's identity, the two are forced to look deeper than what the evidence seems to suggest.

French chef Yeon Ji Yeong wins a top competition but mysteriously lands in Joseon Dynasty, where she must cook fusion royal cuisine for a tyrannical king with an extremely sensitive palate.

Siblings Roderick and Madeline Usher have built a pharmaceutical company into an empire of wealth, privilege and power; however, secrets come to light when the heirs to the Usher dynasty start dying.

Three generations of strong, independent women living together in the small farm town of Port Haven, embark on an enlightening journey none of them could have imagined, as they learn how to find their way back to each other.

Two brothers and rivals - one a villain, or "heel," in the ring; the other a hero, or "face," war over their late father's wrestling promotion, vying for national attention in small-town Georgia.

Determined to provide a ray of light for those under her care, a young nurse navigates the world of mental health and the diverse stories surrounding it.

Giving up his street life, a young man breaks new ground with the launch of a startup business that brings new opportunities and powerful enemies.

Dramatizes the stranger-than-fiction true story of 20th U.S. President James Garfield, and admirer Charles Guiteau, who assassinated him.

The story is set during the Joseon Dynasty when twins were considered an ominous sign. When the Crown Princess Consort gives birth to twins, an order is sent to kill the daughter. To save her, she is secretly sent out of the palace.

A grieving woman magically travels through time to 1998, where she meets a man with an uncanny resemblance to her late love.

When a mysterious illness descends upon the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a desperate fight for survival collides with a race to find a cure.

Two churchgoing couples enjoy small town family life in Texas - until somebody picks up an axe.

Two friends from a North Indian village pursue police jobs seeking dignity, but their friendship strains as desperation grows in their quest.

As her Parkinson's disease progresses, a woman leads a relentless investigation into finding those responsible for the sudden death of her daughter.

A passionate defense attorney fights against prejudice and corruption in the justice system while representing a teenage client wrongly presumed guilty of a serious crime.

A man who is driven to the edge of a cliff and believes that money, a woman, and fame are all buried in the ring, And goes up to a sumo rikishi.

Two young people meet. A fateful encounter - the proverbial love at first sight. He is Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary, she is Elisabeth von Wittelsbach, Princess of Bavaria and the sister of the woman Franz is to marry.

In late 19th-century Turin, Lidia Poët, fights against everything and everyone to get what is rightfully hers: to be enrolled in the official register of lawyers. Nothing could stop her dream of becoming the first female lawyer in...

Follows three couples, navigating inevitable challenges, and seeking self-discovery to salvage their relationships

In cosmopolitan 1950s Istanbul, a mother with a troubled past works at a nightclub to reconnect with and help the rebellious daughter she couldn't raise.

An isolated island community experiences miraculous events - and frightening omens - after the arrival of a charismatic, mysterious young priest.

A diverse group of people navigate the harsh realities of debt, loans, and financial hardship in modern society, as their personal lives and relationships face mounting pressure from monetary struggles.

Amid the evocative blend of flavorful spices to create the perfect kretek cigarette, two souls embark on an epic romance set in 1960s Indonesia.

Tak Dong Kyung lives a fairly ordinary life until she stumbles into an unexpected fate and ends up signing a hundred-day contract with Myul Mang, risking her everything.

Duped and sold to a brothel, a young woman fearlessly reclaims her power, using underworld connections to preside over the world she was once a pawn in.

The story of 7 people on trial stemming from various charges surrounding the uprising at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.

Tully and Kate support each other through good times and bad with an unbreakable bond that carries them from their teens to their forties.

Follows the aftermath of the death of brewery mogul, Sir Benjamin Guinness, and the profound impact of his will on the fate of his four adult children: Arthur, Edward, Anne and Ben.

A young, rookie lawyer with a strong sense of justice joins a top law firm - navigating the complex legal world under a cold, demanding mentor.

Through unlikely bonds formed during overnight shifts at a local aquarium, Tova, an elderly widow, learns of a life-changing discovery that may bring her joy and wonder once again.

The story of a man who leverages his single, invented name into a worldwide fashion empire that's synonymous with luxury, sex, status, and fame, literally defining the era.

How Swedish tech entrepreneur Daniel Ek and business partner Martin Lorentzon revolutionized the music industry through free and legal music streaming when they launched Spotify.

A journalist's life takes a 180 because of the very system that made her who she is. Will she fight or will she concede?

Follows the life of pop star duo Amar Singh Chamkila and Amarjot Kaur, whose songs that were social commentaries or devotionals became massive hits in the 80's.

After the untimely death of his older siblings, a struggling young architect suddenly becomes a "single-parent" for his nephews. When opportunity for a better life arises, he must choose between his love life, career, or his nephews.

Upon escaping after decades of imprisonment by a mortal wizard, Dream, the personification of dreams, sets about to reclaim his lost equipment.

Betrothed against her will to King George, young Charlotte arrives in London on her wedding day and faces scrutiny from the monarch's cunning mother.

A secret death witnessed by two boys in a small Oaxacan village forges an unbreakable bond. Twenty years later the childhood friends reunite as different people, facing their shared past and new trials that test the power of frien...

A vampire tells his epic story of love, blood, and the perils of immortality to a journalist.

The story of the invention of football and how it quickly rose to become the world's most popular game by crossing class divides.

Born into a cursed family, Khem's mother gives him a girl's name, Khemjira, to protect him from dying before 20. He believes it until his 19th birthday when the truth unravels.

Centers in the theme of reincarnation, unfolding in Kolkata and Hyderabad.

From a repressive childhood to artistic revolution, Ney Matogrosso transforms Brazil's stages - and himself - through music, creativity and inner fire.

The eight close-knit siblings of the Bridgerton family look for love and happiness in London high society.

A 17th-century nun in Italy suffers from disturbing religious and erotic visions. She is assisted by a companion, and the relationship between the two women develops into a romantic love affair.

A heated election is on the horizon. A team of campaign staffers must confront tough choices while navigating a cutthroat political landscape.

Based on Denis Johnson's beloved novella, Train Dreams is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth and beauty in the rapidly-changing America of the early 20th Century.

No one can and no one should live without love. This bioseries traces the passionate life and career of iconic Argentinian rock star Fito Paez.

Follows a successful lawyer who has everything, but who is plagued by a family curse, and turns out that the one who holds the secret to breaking it is the seemingly ordinary civil servant.

Mingyi, a poisoned female warrior, disguises as a dancer to lure Ji Bozai into providing an antidote. Both conceal their true intentions, leading to an intricate emotional game of deception.

Daryl's journey across a broken but resilient France as he hopes to find a way back home.

Fleeing from Medellín to Miami, Griselda Blanco creates one of the most ruthless cartels in history.

In 1993, the Polish ferry MS Jan Heweliusz capsizes off the coast of Rügen in the Baltic Sea.

Sudheer is an actor from the heyday of Bollywood. Years after his retirement, he realizes that he 'retired' on the verge of accomplishing a unique record. He decides to come out of his retirement to complete the round figure of 500.

A mysterious teen girl arrives at an all-boys school in 1970s Colombia, breaking stereotypes, rules - and a few hearts.

A figure skating Olympic hopeful's struggle to balance love, family and fragile mental health as her dream of winning takes a dizzying hold.

Kind of famous and sort of rich, rapper and actor Vince Staples navigates the challenges and surprises of everyday life in his hometown of The Beach.

The parents of both the shooter and one of the victims of a school shooting tragedy agree to meet and talk in an attempt to move forward.

A once-respected surgeon professor Rafal Wilczur who's lost his family and his memory gets a chance at redemption when he reconnects with someone from his forgotten past who can help him find the answers he needs.

In 1987 Brazil, scavengers discover a mysterious glowing substance in an abandoned hospital. As the material changes hands, scientists and doctors desperately work to prevent a radioactive disaster from claiming countless lives.

When dozens of babies in Corby are born with disabilities, their mothers embark on a battle to hold those responsible to account.

With only a year left to live, 17-year-old Akito finds new meaning in life by bringing joy to a terminally ill girl who has just six months remaining.

The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s.

On the brink of turning 30, a promising theater composer navigates love, friendship and the pressure to create something great before time runs out.

Three rounding almost the 40 year old mark, will juggle life, work and relationships.

A relentlessly ambitious working-class man becomes one of France's most controversial public figures in this fictionalized biopic about Bernard Tapie.