8 Popular Netflix Shows That Went Viral and Are Still Binge-Worthy

Netflix has a reputation for creating and licensing shows with themes that resonate with audiences across ages and genres.

Here are eight Netflix hits that became viral sensations and are still popular options to binge-watch:

Squid Game: Hundreds of cash-strapped contestants accept an invitation to compete in children's games for a tempting prize, but the stakes are deadly.

Money Heist: The national mint and a touring school group are held hostage by robbers, who have a bigger plan in store.

Wednesday: While attending Nevermore Academy, Wednesday Addams attempts to master her emerging psychic ability and solve a mystery.

Stranger Things: A group of young friends witness supernatural forces and secret government exploits, and unravel a series of extraordinary mysteries.

Narcos: A DEA agent is sent to Colombia to capture the Colombian kingpin of cocaine, Pablo Escobar while a bloody conflict ensues.

Orange Is the New Black: Ten years after transporting drug money to Alex, Piper is imprisoned, changing her drastically and compelling her to do the unthinkable.

13 Reasons Why: A boy finds a box containing recordings made by his crush in which she explains the 13 reasons why she chose to take her own life.

Black Mirror: In a dystopian future, several individuals grapple with the manipulative effects of cutting-edge technology in their personal lives.