Cult tv series on netflix

Not every show can achieve the broad appeal of The Office or Game of Thrones; some are destined to attract a small but loyal fanbase that doesn't need the wisdom of the crowd to tell them what quality television looks like.

These so-called cult shows nevertheless exert outsize influence on the medium, pushing the boundaries of what's possible on TV.

What exactly makes a show "cult"? Short runs, limited but dedicated audiences, and influential qualities are good places to start, but for the purposes of this list, we've excluded many formerly "cult" shows that in the United States have made a considerable dent on the public consciousness—think The X-Files, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Battlestar Galactica.

Likewise, we've included a few long-running British shows that haven't yet found a wide American audience. Regardless, the following series all have one thing in common: Despite their cult status, everyone should watch them.

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