Top 10 Hottest Netflix Shows in the First Half of 2019

Leading the Top 10 Hottest Netflix Shows in the First Half of 2019 is The Umbrella Academy. This name has been widely mentioned recently as a phenomenon in the TV series superhero genre. The series is adapted from the Dark Horse Comics and widely released on Netflix. The Umbrella Academy tells the story of 6 characters born on the same day, with special abilities, who were adopted and trained in a superhero academy. Many years later, as adults, each has their own life until one day, they reunite when their adoptive father dies. The series is becoming a phenomenon due to its uniqueness and excitement that no other superhero TV series has ever had.

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• Genre: Action, fantasy, adventure
• Director: Jeremy Slater
• Seasons: 1
  
• IMDb Rating: 8.5

Sex Education has also been frequently mentioned recently. This is a high school-themed series, focusing on sex education. The series is done in a humorous style, cleverly blending hilarious and touching moments with lessons on sexuality for teenagers. Therefore, Sex Education is a series that is both funny, entertaining, provocative, and profound without being vulgar, even though it has quite a few steamy scenes.

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• Genre: Comedy, romance
  
• Director: Laurie Nunn
  
• Seasons: 1
  
• IMDb Rating: 8.5
  

Produced not by Hollywood, but by South Korea, Kingdom is making a name for itself as one of the most talked-about in the Top 10 Hottest Netflix Shows of the First Half of 2019. Kingdom is a period drama, but with a twist of zombies, bringing a unique and fresh perspective to the series. If you remember Train to Busan as a remarkable Korean zombie film, then this film industry in East Asia continues to explore themes that resonate globally. The series has been warmly received by audiences, praised for its storyline, special effects, and performances.

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• Genre: Period drama, horror, thriller
  
• Director: Seong-hun Kim
  
• Seasons: 1
  
• IMDb Rating: 8.4
  

Russian Doll is a comedy inspired by Russian nesting dolls: one inside the other. The series follows Nadia Vulvokov as she experiences time loops and encounters her various deaths. The theme of time loops may not be entirely new, as we've seen in the past with the famous film Groundhog Day and more recently with Happy Death Day, both incorporating time loops with death. However, Russian Doll cleverly explores the character's inner life, thanks to its episodic structure across multiple episodes of a TV series, thereby bringing different meanings to life that only someone like Vulvokov, who dies and lives again multiple times, can contemplate.

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• Genre: Comedy, drama
  
• Directors: Leslye Headland, Natasha Lyonne, Amy Poehler
  
• Seasons: 1
  
• IMDb Rating: 8.1
  

If you still remember the classic Teen Titans animated series on Cartoon Network, then Titans will be an entirely different version. Still featuring Robin, Starfire, Raven, Beast Boy, albeit missing Cyborg, but darker and more distinct. Adapted from the DC Comics, Titans revolves around a group of teenagers with special abilities. They come together when Raven gets into trouble with a mysterious cult, each with their own personality and past to deal with. Titans is highly praised for its compelling storyline, dark cinematography, violent action scenes, bloodshed, and psychologically dark characters with a strong DC style. Additionally, Titans also references and briefly features classic DC Comics characters like Batman and Joker. The series premiered in 2018 on WBTV but wasn't streamed on Netflix until January 2019, hence, Titans remains one of the Top 10 hottest Netflix series in the first half of 2019.

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• Genre: Action, mystery, superhero
  
• Directors: Greg Berlanti, Akiva Goldsman, Geoff Johns
  
• Seasons: 1
  
• IMDb Rating: 8.1
  

Following the success of Daredevil, Netflix continues to adapt other Marvel comic book properties - the counterpart of DC Comics. With Daredevil being canceled, The Punisher is expected to be a suitable replacement for this outstanding series. The Punisher tells the story of a famous Marvel character, a relentless vigilante against crime and evil. This is also the comic book character that the 'rap god' Eminem loves the most. With its dark storyline, violent action scenes, and bloodshed, The Punisher has entered its second season and is highly acclaimed by audiences. However, Netflix once again worries viewers by announcing its intention to cancel the series after 2 seasons. This has made the 'rap god' Eminem very angry and he warned, 'If you (Netflix) mess up, you will regret it'.

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• Genre: Action, superhero
  
• Directors: Steve Lightfoot
  
• Seasons: 2
  
• IMDb Rating: 8.5
  

Mindhunter is an outstanding psychological crime thriller by Netflix. The series follows two FBI agents solving complex cases. What sets it apart is that these are not ordinary cases but rather extremely intricate ones, demanding both agents to explore and analyze the psychology of modern criminals. The show garners attention, particularly because it's directed by David Fincher - the renowned Hollywood director known for his work in the crime thriller genre, with classics such as Se7en, Gone Girl, Fight Club, The Game, Zodiac...

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• Genre: Thriller, psychological
  
• Directors: Joe Penhall, David Fincher
  
• Seasons: 2
  
• IMDb Rating: 8.5
  

Differing from the action and comedy series above, Chef's Table is an exceptional documentary series about cuisine, following the world's top chefs. The series not only showcases the dishes on the chefs' tables but also reveals the lives, philosophies, and cooking styles of these culinary masters. It takes viewers on a journey through the chefs' struggles, from selecting ingredients to cooking techniques, to produce the most exquisite dishes. Each season of Chef's Table introduces a new culinary maestro. We learn about Massimo Bottura (Italy), Dan Barber (New York, USA), Francis Mallmann (Argentina), Niki Nakayama (LA, USA), Ben Shewry (Australia), and in early 2019, season 6 premiered featuring Magnus Nilsson - the Swedish culinary king, former head chef at 3 renowned restaurants: L'Astrance (France), L'Arpège (France), Fäviken (Sweden), all three ranked in the Top 50 best restaurants in the world.

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• Genre: Documentary, cuisine
  
• Directors: Clay Jeter, Brian McGinn, Andrew Fried
  
• Seasons: 6
  
• IMDb Rating: 8.6
  

Following the success of Titans, WBTV introduces Doom Patrol, a lesser-known superhero group from DC Comics. In Titans, Doom Patrol was introduced as a collection of individuals with unique abilities, avoiding society, and Beast Boy emerged from there. The series Doom Patrol is receiving positive reviews from the audience, with many saying it surpasses Titans. Currently airing on WBTV, Doom Patrol is set to hit Netflix in April.

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• Genre: Action, superhero
  
• Directors: Dermott Downs, Chris Manley, Salli Richardson-Whitfield
  
• Seasons: 1
  
• IMDb Rating: 8.8
  

Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes is a documentary series produced by Netflix. It chronicles the life, crimes, and psychological exploration of Ted Bundy - one of the most notorious serial killers in human history. Being a documentary with a niche audience, Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes may not have stirred much buzz on social media but remains captivating for those interested in crime documentaries and criminal psychology. Hence, the series still ranks among the Top 10 hottest shows on Netflix in the first half of 2019. Despite being newly released, the series has already been subtitled by Netflix, so you can enjoy it on Netflix today.

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• Genre: Documentary, crime
  
• Directors: Joe Berlinger
  
• Seasons: 1
  
• IMDb Rating: 7.9