Since it launched, Netflix has transformed the movie and television industry. What started as a small business mailing DVDs to subscribers has evolved into a streaming powerhouse. Over the years, Netflix has produced some incredible shows, like“Stranger Things” and “The Crown.” However, not all Netflix content is of the same quality. Some shows are widely regarded as awful, and to help you avoid wasting time on them, we’ve put together a list of the most disappointing shows on Netflix.
This list covers a wide range of genres. Some comedies, like “That 90s Show” and “Blockbuster,” had great potential but ultimately fell flat with viewers. There are also serious dramas, such as “Devil in Ohio” and “The Mist,” which were supposed to give us great stories and characters, but fans weren’t buying them. Don’t forget about the reality shows, like “Love Is Blind” and “Bill Nye Saves the World,” that are just not real or special enough.
This list doesn’t just focus on recent shows. There are several long-running programs, such as “Peppa Pig,” “Supergirl,” and “Zoey 101” that people simply don’t appreciate, and they make their opinions known on sites like IMDb.
Remember, this list is subjective. Just because a show is rated poorly doesn’t mean that it doesn’t have its fans. Don’t feel bad if one of your favorite shows makes the list. With that said, most of these programs are rated poorly for a reason, so it’s best to stay away. If you want to watch something you’ll really appreciate, check out this list of the best new comedies you can watch on TV – and many of them stream on Netflix.
To determine the most disappointing shows on Netflix, 24/7 Tempo reviewed data on audience ratings from IMDb. TV shows with at least 5,000 user reviews streaming on Netflix were ranked based on average user rating as of April 2024. Data on streaming availability is from Reelgood.
Here are the 50 most disappointing shows on Netflix:
50. Dear White People (2017-2021)
- IMDb user rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb user reviews: 26,343
49. That ’90s Show (2023-Present)
- IMDb user rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb user reviews: 25,665
48. Chambers (2019)
- IMDb user rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb user reviews: 9,508
47. Toy Boy (2019-Present)
- IMDb user rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb user reviews: 8,451
46. She (2020-Present)
- IMDb user rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb user reviews: 6,410
45. History of Swear Words (2021)
- IMDb user rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb user reviews: 5,500
44. The Rain (2018-2020)
- IMDb user rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb user reviews: 41,266
43. In From the Cold (2022)
- IMDb user rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb user reviews: 9,585
42. Peppa Pig (2004-Present)
- IMDb user rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb user reviews: 6,434
41. The Innocents (2018)
- IMDb user rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb user reviews: 6,255
40. Sonic X (2003-2006)
- IMDb user rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb user reviews: 5,473
39. Merry Happy Whatever (2019)
- IMDb user rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb user reviews: 5,434
38. Supergirl (2015-2021)
- IMDb user rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb user reviews: 129,190
37. Van Helsing (2016-2021)
- IMDb user rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb user reviews: 24,139
36. Zoey 101 (2005-2008)
- IMDb user rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb user reviews: 17,444
35. October Faction (2020)
- IMDb user rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb user reviews: 12,364
34. Love Is Blind (2020-Present)
- IMDb user rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb user reviews: 11,137
33. Yakamoz S-245 (2022)
- IMDb user rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb user reviews: 8,367
32. Somewhere Between (2017)
- IMDb user rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb user reviews: 6,857
31. The Irregulars (2021)
- IMDb user rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb user reviews: 17,013
30. Equinox (2020)
- IMDb user rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb user reviews: 7,858
29. Glamorous (2023)
- IMDb user rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb user reviews: 6,650
28. Cursed (2020)
- IMDb user rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb user reviews: 32,604
27. V-Wars (2019)
- IMDb user rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb user reviews: 15,071
26. The Letter for the King (2020)
- IMDb user rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb user reviews: 8,321
25. Henry Danger (2014-2020)
- IMDb user rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb user reviews: 7,232
24. Hoops (2020)
- IMDb user rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb user reviews: 7,211
23. Devil in Ohio (2022)
- IMDb user rating: 5.9/10
- IMDb user reviews: 19,123
22. Nightflyers (2018)
- IMDb user rating: 5.9/10
- IMDb user reviews: 14,325
21. Tiny Pretty Things (2020)
- IMDb user rating: 5.9/10
- IMDb user reviews: 10,427
20. Mismatched (2020-Present)
- IMDb user rating: 5.9/10
- IMDb user reviews: 6,005
19. Pretty Smart (2021)
- IMDb user rating: 5.9/10
- IMDb user reviews: 5,539
18. Squid Game: The Challenge (2023-Present)
- IMDb user rating: 5.8/10
- IMDb user reviews: 16,220
17. Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness (2021)
- IMDb user rating: 5.8/10
- IMDb user reviews: 12,518
16. God’s Favorite Idiot (2022-Present)
- IMDb user rating: 5.8/10
- IMDb user reviews: 7,319
15. The Thundermans (2013-2018)
- IMDb user rating: 5.8/10
- IMDb user reviews: 6,995
14. Sam & Cat (2013-2014)
- IMDb user rating: 5.7/10
- IMDb user reviews: 11,469
13. Masters of the Universe: Revelation (2021)
- IMDb user rating: 5.6/10
- IMDb user reviews: 28,472
12. Big Brother (2000-Present)
- IMDb user rating: 5.6/10
- IMDb user reviews: 11,229
11. Alexander: The Making of a God (2024-Present)
- IMDb user rating: 5.3/10
- IMDb user reviews: 11,315
10. Johnny Test (2005-2014)
- IMDb user rating: 5.2/10
- IMDb user reviews: 9,425
9. Harry & Meghan (2022)
- IMDb user rating: 5.1/10
- IMDb user reviews: 23,362
8. Leila (2019-Present)
- IMDb user rating: 5.1/10
- IMDb user reviews: 9,287
7. Blockbuster (2022)
- IMDb user rating: 5.1/10
- IMDb user reviews: 8,798
6. Charmed (2018-2022)
- IMDb user rating: 4.8/10
- IMDb user reviews: 17,872
5. Too Hot to Handle (2020-Present)
- IMDb user rating: 4.7/10
- IMDb user reviews: 14,754
4. Resident Evil (2022)
- IMDb user rating: 4.2/10
- IMDb user reviews: 45,510
3. Troy: Fall of a City (2018-Present)
- IMDb user rating: 4.1/10
- IMDb user reviews: 15,359
2. Bill Nye Saves the World (2017-2018)
- IMDb user rating: 4.0/10
- IMDb user reviews: 7,454
1. The Hills (2006-2010)
- IMDb user rating: 3.8/10
- IMDb user reviews: 11,553