10 Netflix Shows To Watch If You Miss Spinning Out

Netflix series often have a lot to prove when they are first aired. The platform is one of the most popular streaming sites in the world and boasts countless material to keep a viewer entertained virtually indefinitely. In such a fiercely competitive market, a TV series has to be considered near perfect to survive its pilot season. This was not the case for Netflix’s drama, Spinning Out. Although it was positively received, for the most part, the series was undeniably a melodramatic guilty-pleasure. Generally, there’s nothing wrong with that, but with its campy storylines, Spinning Out could not survive the competition around it, and was cancelled a month after it first aired.

The show had garnered a significant fanbase in its short time on Netflix. Fans became quickly attached to the messy characters and fun—though inconsistent—storylines. If you miss Spinning Out and are looking to recreate the experience, here are 10 similar Netflix shows that might be worth the time investment.

10 The Get Down (2016 – 2017)

The Get Down was released on Netflix in August of 2016 and was highly praised for its unique tone and fresh appeal to a diverse audience. The series is categorized as being a musical drama. Set in 1970s New York, The Get Down boasted the style of classic musical films from that era while bringing a modern twist, and fans loved it.

Sadly, the series viewed as one of Netflix’s most distinctive and fun shows was cancelled in April of 2017. Though it never got a second season, the short-lived musical series is undoubtedly worth a watch.

9 Thirteen Reasons Why (2017 – present)

Thirteen Reasons Why is easily one of Netflix’s most controversial original series. Based on the 2007 novel by Jay Asher, the source material for this teen drama series had already been the target of a fair share of backlash in its day, so bringing it to life was undoubtedly a risky move.

Originally, Thirteen Reasons Why was developed as a limited series for Netflix. Though the first season was criticized heavily for its controversial portray of suicidal and depressed teens, the series had already acquired a large and loyal following, so it was renewed for a second season. Thirteen Reasons Why now has three seasons with a fourth and final one on the way. If you’re looking for an angsty teen drama, the show is worth checking.

8 Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina (2018 – present)

Based on the Archie Comics series, Sabrina The Teenage Witch, Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina is a new, darker take on a comedic comic strip, and it was first released on Netflix in 2018. The series was well-received in the beginning, boasting a talented cast and a campy yet modern twist on the character, Sabrina Spellman.

Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina has two seasons so far, which consist of three parts and a Christmas special. Though the series has recently come under fire for its Riverdale-esque, somewhat ridiculous storylines, it does teen drama very well.

7 The Umbrella Academy (2019 – present)

The Umbrella Academy was released on Netflix in February of 2019. Its first season was an instant hit, receiving positive feedback from viewers and critics alike. The series climbed to number one so quickly, that Netflix wasted no time renewing it for a second season, which will be released in spring or summer of 2020.

The Umbrella Academy never fails to deliver in the entertainment department. Its first season consists of only ten episodes, and it makes quite the impression, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the very end.

6 Unbelievable (2019)

Unbelievable was released on Netflix in September of 2019, starring Toni Collette, Merritt Wever, and Kaitlyn Dever as its leads. The miniseries consisted of eight episodes and revolved around two female detectives (Wever and Collette) who investigate a case of a teen girl (Dever) who recanted her statement that she was raped.

Unbelievable is a gritty, bold, unwaveringly realistic portrayal of serious real-life issues. Though it was shortlived, being a miniseries, it made a significant impression.

5 Sex Education (2019 – present)

Sex Education exceeded expectations when it premiered on Netflix in 2019. It was quickly renewed, and its second season aired in January of 2020. The British comedy-drama series only consists of sixteen episodes overall, but it has made its mark on teen and adult audiences alike in a short time.

Sex Education is about a teen boy who must navigate the awkward pitfalls of life in high school, with the added embarrassment of his mother being a sex therapist. The series is quirky, funny, heartwarming, and relatable—definitely a good binge-watching choice.

4 GLOW (2017 – present)

Netflix’s GLOW was first released back in 2017 and has since aired three seasons. The series has recently been renewed for a fourth season, set to premiere in most likely in late 2020 or early 2021. GLOW is a comedy-drama about the often unexplored world of women’s wrestling.

Set in 80s Los Angeles, the series follows struggling, out-of-work actress, Ruth Wilder (Alison Brie), who turns to wrestling as a second chance at stardom and ends up getting more than she bargained for.

3 Atypical (2017 – present)

Atypical first aired in 2017 with a pilot season that consisted of ten episodes. The series was well-received upon its premiere on Netflix and was promptly renewed for a second season that dropped in 2018. A third followed in 2019. Atypical is not the most popular show on Netflix, and its often considered to be an underrated gem on the platform.

The series revolves around an eighteen-year-old boy who is on the autism spectrum and follows his everyday “typical” life. Atypical has been renewed for a fourth and final season that’s set to air in 2021.

2 I Am Not Okay With This (2020 – present)

In February of 2020, Netflix dropped its second series based on the work of comic author Charles Forsman, titled I Am Not Okay With This. The first series based on Forsman’s graphic novel was The End Of The F***ing World, which was released in 2017. I Am Not Okay With This followed in the footsteps of the latter series’ success.

The seven-episode comedy-drama stars and is narrated by former IT star Sophia Lillis. The series also stars another child actor from the aforementioned movies, Wyatt Oleff. I Am Not Okay With This had a very short pilot season, and it’s still unknown whether it will be renewed for a second, but the series undoubtedly has charm and addictive elements, as well as some good oldfashioned teenage angst.

1 The End Of The F***ing World (2017 – 2019)

The End Of The F***ing World went through a few different networks and distribution companies before finding its way to Netflix in 2017. There, it achieved a huge amount of popularity and critical acclaim. The first season consisted of eight short episodes that left quite the impression on viewers, teen and adult alike.

The End Of The World was later renewed for a second season, which aired in 2019. The series is now cancelled, but, although it had a short run, it’s worth the watch if you’re looking for a fun and witty twist on a teen drama.

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