11 of the best and 11 of the worst Netflix shows that have come out this year, so far

Meghan CookSep 5, 2021, 18:35 IST

Netflix has released several new series this year.Netflix

Netflix has released a fresh slate of original shows in 2021, and there are still more to come.
Shows like "Sweet Tooth," "Yasuke," and "Penguin Town" received rave reviews from critics.
Other series, like "Jupiter's Legacy," "The Crew," and "Sex/Life," missed the mark among reviewers.

Critics adored the lightweight docuseries "Penguin Town."

The series follows a colony of penguins in South Africa. Netflix

"The Lost Pirate Kingdom" was well-loved by critics.

James Oliver Wheatley played Blackbeard. Netflix

Critics called "Last Chance U: Basketball" a sports documentary with heart.

There is also a "Last Chance U" series about football. Netflix

"How to Become a Tyrant" enthralled reviewers.

The docuseries breaks down a number of tyrants' tactics throughout history. Netflix

Critics praised "Sweet Tooth," a dystopian series with a twist.

Christian Convery on "Sweet Tooth." Netflix

"Lupin" received high praise for its bingeable plot.

Omar Sy on "Lupin." Netflix

"Masters of the Universe: Revelation" was seen as a worthy successor to the hit 1980s show.

It's based on a show from the 1980s. Netflix

"Yasuke" put a spin on a legendary figure, which took critics by surprise.

LaKeith Stanfield voiced the main character on season one of "Yasuke." Netflix

Critics said "Pretend It's a City" painted NYC in a new light.

Fran Lebowitz on "Pretend It's a City." Netflix

"Shadow and Bone" was largely received as a riveting book adaptation.

Jessie Mei Li on "Shadow and Bone." David Appelby/Netflix

"Eden" is a well-reviewed anime set in another millennium.

"Eden" is a sci-fi anime. Netflix

On the other hand, critics largely felt like "Halston" didn't live up to its potential.

Ewan McGregor as Halston on the Netflix show. Netflix

Critics wanted less flash and more substance from "Behind Her Eyes."

Eve Hewson on "Behind Her Eyes." Netflix

Critics weren't totally won over by "Country Comfort."

Ricardo Hurtado, Jamie Martin Mann, Katharine McPhee, Pyper Braun, Shiloh Verrico, and Griffin McIntyre on "Country Comfort." BETH DUBBER/NETFLIX

The multi-camera sitcom "The Upshaws" had critics divided.

Jermelle Simon and Wanda Sykes on "The Upshaws." LARA SOLANKI/NETFLIX

"Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness" earned a lukewarm reception.

Nick Apostolides voiced the lead on "Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness." Netflix

Some critics felt that "Firefly Lane" was undeserving of its big-name stars.

Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke on "Firefly Lane." Netflix

"The One" has a good hook, but reviewers said it doesn't quite follow through.

Albano Jerónimo and Hannah Ware on "The One." Robert Viglasky/Netflix

Critics said "The Crew" succumbed to the pitfalls of conventional sitcoms.

Kevin James on "The Crew." Netflix

Reviewers thought "Jupiter's Legacy" was bogged down by a sluggish pace.

"Jupiter's Legacy" was inspired by the Image comic-book series. Netflix

"Fate: The Winx Saga" was reviewed as flimsy and forgettable.

Abigail Cowen as Bloom on "Fate: The Winx Saga." Jonathan Hession/Netflix

Critics had trouble taking "Sex/Life" seriously.

Sarah Shahi and Adam Demos on "Sex/Life." Netflix

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