7 Severely Underrated Shows You May Have Missed Recently

Today, the number of entertainment projects offered by various television and streaming platforms is staggering. New titles pop up every day. The situation where every single person in the neighborhood is sitting in front of a TV at the same time, tuned in to the exact same show, feels like a remnant of a distant past.

However, this situation provides the opportunity for a new and exciting hobby - a hunt for underrated gems in the treasure trove of modern pop culture. There is something special about feeling like you are one of the few people who saw a really good show.

If that sounds like your kind of thing, here are seven series from the past few years that were overlooked by the general public. They are the perfect place to start your list of hidden treasures.

Search Party (2016-2022)

IMDb rating: 7.6/10

Where to stream: Max, Prime Video, BBC iPlayer, Fandango at Home

When her old college friend suddenly disappears, Brooklyn resident Dory Sief takes her three self-absorbed twenty-something friends on a rookie detective quest that leads them into a drama they'd rather steer clear of.

This Fool (2022-present)

IMDb rating: 7.7/10

Where to stream: Hulu, Disney+

Chris Estrada portrays Julio Lopez, a 30-year-old man willing to do whatever it takes to help his community in South Central. He works at a gang rehabilitation center and strives to finally break away from his family, which is no easy task considering he still lives in his childhood bedroom with his mother and grandmother.

The Other Two (2019-2023)

IMDb rating: 7.8/10

Where to stream: Max, Prime Video

When their 13-year-old brother unexpectedly becomes an internet sensation, it shatters the lives of two millennial siblings, an aspiring gay actor and a former dancer who dreams of a big career in entertainment. Will they ever be able to achieve that level of success?

Somebody Somewhere (2022-present)

IMDb rating: 8.1/10

Where to stream: Max, Prime Video, NOW

Sam is a 40-something Kansan woman going through a midlife crisis, the grief of a personal tragedy, and the feeling of being an outsider in her own community. Fortunately, there are other outcasts willing to become Sam's new family.

Bad Sisters (2022-present)

IMDb rating: 8.3/10

Where to stream: Apple TV+

Five Garvey sisters are at the center of this hilarious black comedy, which mixes a refreshing 'how did it happen' twist into the classic whodunit format. The story unfolds in two timelines. In the past, the sisters plot to kill their brother-in-law. In the present, his death is being investigated by a sneaky insurance agent.

Warrior (2019-2023)

IMDb rating: 8.4/10

Where to stream: Max, Prime Video, Netflix, NOW, Fandango at Home

Ah Sahm is a 19th-century Chinese martial arts prodigy who moves to San Francisco, a city ablaze with gang warfare, to find his missing sister. By accident, he becomes a hitman for one of Chinatown's most powerful crime syndicates and learns the ins and outs of the city's underbelly.

Joe Pera Talks to You (2018-2022)

IMDb rating: 8.9/10

Where to stream: Max, Prime Video, Channel 4, Fandango at Home

Created for Adult Swim, this series stars beloved comedian Joe Pera as a gentle choir teacher who entertains viewers with hilarious mini-lessons on everyday, ordinary topics like Sunday breakfast or iron.