More Netflix (article)

Published by Mason Oldridge, 12 March 2026

Following on from the previous Netflix article, we take a look back at some more of the platform’s best Original series from recent years that had just a singular run, whether a miniseries or cancelled after one season.

The Haunting of Hill House (2018)

The first of Mike Flanagan’s horror series for the streaming service, The Haunting of Hill House is probably the most well-known and popular. The show follows the adult Crain siblings, all troubled from their childhood in the haunted Hill House mansion. The series is gripping from the first episode when Steven encounters his younger sister Nell in his home, only to receive a call from his father Hugh to inform him that Nell is dead, indicating that the presence is a ghost. Flashbacks to 1992 reveal the paranormal phenomena they experienced as children, with Mr Smiley, the Bowler Hat Man and the Bent-Neck Lady as particularly terrifying figures. Furthermore, the explanations that Mr Smiley is a manifestation of trauma, the Bowler Hat Man is the ghost of William Hill, a former owner of the house who went insane and bricked himself in, and the Bent-Neck Lady is the ghost of adult Nell, who commits suicide by hanging, haunting her younger self are all jaw-dropping twists. Also, the series is known for its jumpscares, notably the car scene. There is finally a captivating ending surrounding the mysterious Red Room, as more revelations come to light.

The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020)

This next Mike Flanagan horror series focuses on the haunted Bly Manor in the English countryside. A young American woman Dani is hired as an au pair by Henry Wingrave to look after his nephew Miles and niece Flora, living alongside housekeeper Hannah, cook Owen and gardener Jamie, following the alleged suicide of the previous au pair Rebecca. As Dani experiences supernatural occurrences and odd behaviour from the children, it transpires that Rebecca was in a relationship with Henry’s devious assistant Peter, who possesses Miles and wants Rebecca to possess Flora. Furthermore, a tale from centuries ago reveals that former owner Viola haunts the grounds as The Lady in the Lake. She killed Peter, who then killed Hannah, revealing that she has been a ghost the whole time. The series ends with Dani taking over from Viola to save Flora, much to the heartbreak of Jamie, who is revealed to be the storyteller at the wedding of adult Flora.

Midnight Mass (2021)

Another Mike Flanagan horror series, Midnight Mass indulges in the vampire subgenre and the theme of religion elevates the series. It focuses on the arrival of mysterious new priest Father Paul Hill on a devoutly Catholic remote island community, temporarily replacing the elderly Monsignor Pruitt, who is on a pilgrimage. The series starts off with a gloomy aesthetic and slow pacing, but the reveal that Father Paul is actually a younger version of Pruitt who died and was resurrected by the lifeblood of an Angel, turns the series into an exciting tale. A further chilling scene sees Father Paul introduce the terrifying Angel to the churchgoers and encourage them to drink poison to die and be reborn, culminating in an epic final war between the alive and the undead. The ending is brilliantly unique as the entire remaining townsfolk die and turn to ash upon sunrise.

The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window (2022)

Kristen Bell leads on this black comedy parodying psychological thrillers, hence the lengthy title, yet also delivers a strong mystery itself. Anna is an alcoholic, drinking wine to numb the pain after her daughter was murdered by a cannibalistic serial killer, and frequently hallucinates as a result of taking medication while drinking. When the handsome Neil moves in across the street with his young daughter Emma, Anna is disappointed to learn that Neil has a girlfriend Lisa. However, she later witnesses her murder at Neil’s house, though there is no evidence found and it is believed to be another hallucination by everyone except Anna. As Anna investigates, the series cleverly positions Neil as the main suspect (making his innocent confession that he practices ventriloquism all the funnier) while also maintaining the possibility that Anna could have done it in a fugue state, before the fake reveal that simple-minded handyman Buell is responsible, eventually revealing Emma to be the true culprit. It also transpires that she was responsible for her mother’s drowning and her teacher’s lighthouse death. The series provides a happy ending for Anna, who reconciles with her husband Douglas, and they have a newborn daughter. A final scene sees Anna on a plane discover the dead body of a passenger, only for the body to vanish and her be told that the passenger never existed, teasing a future.

Man vs Bee (2022)

Rowan Atkinson adopts a new Mr Bean-type character for this slapstick comedy miniseries, focusing on physical comedy with minimal dialogue. It sees Trevor Bingley do battle with a bumblebee while housesitting for a rich couple in their modern home. As Trevor struggles to work the futuristic features and the bee consistently outsmarts him, his vendetta grows, gradually causing more destruction to the house. Among all the mayhem, burglars break in to make matters worse. Trevor is arrested for the damage he causes, though is later released for exposing a fake insurance plot. In addition to all the comedy, there is a level of emotion too in relation to Trevor’s meek relationship with his ex-wife Jess and daughter Maddie.

Boo, Bitch (2022)

Lara Condor (To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before) and Zoe Colletti (Only Murders in the Building) star in this supernatural teen comedy drama. Unpopular high schoolers Erika and Gia attend a party and are involved in a car accident in the woods on the way home, in which Erika dies after being hit by a moose. Erika realises that she is existing as a ghost due to having unfinished business, this being attending prom with her crush. Erika and Gia enact a plan to fulfil this so Erika can ascend, but Erika finds newfound popularity, which goes to her head and sees her alienate her best friend. In a twist, it is revealed that it was actually Gia who was hit by the moose and is existing as a ghost. Furthermore, only Erika and Gia’s love interest Gavin have been able to see her. Gia completes her unfinished business, saying goodbye to Erika and dancing with Gavin at prom, and, following a speech by Erika honouring Gia that leads to everyone chanting Gia’s name, she ascends. Erika later takes comfort in receiving a sign that Gia’s presence is still with her.