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- Netflix’s "Stranger Things" returned for season 3 to positive reviews.
- But there are still 20 Netflix original TV shows that are better reviewed than "Stranger Things," according to Rotten Tomatoes critic scores.
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Netflix’s hit sci-fi series "Stranger Things" has returned for its highly anticipated season 3.
The season has received positive reviews and sits at 86% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. The series’ combined score is 93%. While the show has maintained impressive responses from critics throughout its three seasons, it’s still not the best reviewed show Netflix has to offer.
We looked at all of Netflix’s notable original shows, and 20 have a higher Rotten Tomatoes rating than "Stranger Things," including the new limited series "When They See Us" and the raunchy animated comedy, "Big Mouth."
Below are 20 Netflix original series that are better than "Stranger Things," ranked by their Rotten Tomatoes critic scores:
20. "Bodyguard"
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Critic score: 94%
Audience score: 81%
Netflix description: "After helping thwart a terrorist attack, a war veteran is assigned to protect a politician who was a main proponent of the very conflict he fought in."
What critics said: "Bodyguard remains a gripping and thoroughly entertaining adventure that’s emotionally deft, but that clumsy ending dims its overall excellence." — Indiewire
19. "Love"
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Critic score: 94%
Audience score: 85%
Netflix description: "Rebellious Mickey and good-natured Gus navigate the thrills and agonies of modern relationships in this bold comedy co-created by Judd Apatow."
What critics said: "The most irritating thing about Love might be also what makes it genius. Season 3 continues to make viewers a participant in this relationship, whether they like it or not." — Refinery 29
18. "Special"
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Critic score: 95%
Audience score: 89%
Netflix description: "A young gay man with cerebral palsy branches out from his insular existence in hopes of finally going after the life he wants."
What critics said: "Feels like a finely-tuned, precision-crafted Web series, with potent little zingers stitched into every exchange — along with the occasional sledgehammer." — Boston Globe
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Source: Business Insider – tclark@businessinsider.com (Travis Clark)