Unmissable, Lesser-Known Netflix Shows Worth Binging in June 2025
Farewell to the beloved Squid Game:
Netflix's hottest show is bowing out with the third and final season. As the Squid Game saga comes to a close at the end of this month, will Gi-hun outsmart the elusive Front Man and shut down the games forever?
In addition to this blockbuster series, the month brings more excitement with the arrival of Ginny & Georgia season 3 and Tires. Dive deeper, and unearth three underrated Netflix gems hidden in the depths of its expansive library.
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Discover the top new movies on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Max, and more## Animal Kingdom (2016-2022)
This gritty crime drama, originally aired on TNT, is now streaming on Netflix. Struggling to make an impression with mediocre ratings, expect Animal Kingdom to attract a broader audience on its new platform.
Featuring Finn Cole as the 17-year-old Joshua "J" Cody, J must dive headfirst into a world of heists and other illicit activities, as he moves in with the unconventional family of his late mother. Lead by Ellen Barkin's character, Janine "Smurf" Cody, the family won't accept anything less than J's full participation in their criminal ventures.
Stream Animal Kingdomon Netflix.
Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators (2023)
For those that lived through the 1980s and '90s, this revealing documentary will peel back the curtain on the scandals that rocked the popular competition series, American Gladiators. For the uninitiated, the show pitted ordinary contestants against glamorous, athletic “gladiators.”
Behind the flashy games like Tug of War and Powerball, American Gladiators had a dark underbelly. Muscles & Mayhem sheds light on the rampant drug abuse, egocentrism and the resulting feuds among the gladiators and network executives.
Watch Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators on Netflix.
The Flash (2014-2023)
Put Ezra Miller's film aside; the defining rendition of The Flash can be found on CW. Grant Gustin brought Barry Allen to life, a forensic investigator who develops superhuman speed following a lab explosion. As the Flash, Allen becomes Central City's resident hero.
Initially embracing the "villain of the week" format, The Flash established a fun and engaging atmosphere that was conspicuously absent in the movie. Unfortunately, CW has decided to cancel all of their superhero shows, so new episodes are officially a thing of the past.
Stream The Flashon Netflix.
Bonus Insight: The third and final season of "Squid Game" is expected to premiere on Netflix on June 27, 2025. In this gripping conclusion, Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae) has lost everything and is desperate for revenge against the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun). The games will be more brutal than ever, and the season is poised to bring unexpected plot twists and shocking moments. Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has hinted that the ending will include surprising surprises.
- delve deeper into the world of entertainment with the arrival of the third and final season of Squid Game on Netflix, along with Ginny & Georgia season 3 and Tires*
- find hidden gems in the Netflix library by exploring Animal Kingdom, Muscles & Mayhem, and The Flash, all now streaming on the platform.
