13 Lesser-Known Netflix Sitcoms to Binge in One Weekend

Ok, truth time: after the ten-thousandth recommendation to watch "Friends" or "The Office " for the umpteenth time, even your couch groans for something fresh. Fear not, weary streamer, because we've scoured the depths of Netflix 's seemingly endless scroll-a-thon to bring you 13 hidden gems.

1. "Unsuspicious" (2022)

A Brazilian comedy where three siblings gather at a luxurious family mansion for their wealthy father's birthday, only to become prime suspects in a murder investigation when he unexpectedly dies.

2. "White Gold" (2017)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 88%

Set in 1980s Essex, this British sitcom centers around a charismatic, morally flexible salesman and his unscrupulous team as they hustle their way through the cutthroat world of double-glazing sales.

3. "The Kominsky Method" (2018-2021)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 93%

An aging actor, who once enjoyed a brush with fame, now makes his living as an esteemed Hollywood acting coach, navigating the complexities of growing older alongside his long-time agent and best friend.

4. "Hashoter Hatov" (2015-present)

This Israeli comedy series follows the life of a good-hearted but somewhat incompetent police officer who tries to balance his demanding job with the challenges of his personal life.

5. "Derek" (2012-2014)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 60%

A British comedy-drama created by Ricky Gervais, who also stars as the titular character, an innocent and kind-hearted caretaker working in a home for the elderly, whose outlook on life brings joy to those around him.

6. "Lovesick" (2014-2018)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 98%

Originally titled "Scrotal Recall," this British sitcom follows a young man who, after being diagnosed with an STD, must contact all his previous sexual partners to inform them and, in the process, revisits his romantic misadventures.

7. "Juanpis González – The Series" (2022)

A Colombian comedy focusing on a wealthy, politically incorrect man who embarks on absurd adventures, satirizing the lifestyle and values of the upper class in Colombia.

8. "Everything Sucks!" (2018)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 72%

A coming-of-age story set in the 1990s, this series follows a group of high school students in Oregon, capturing the awkwardness of adolescence, the thrill of first love, and the importance of friendship.

9. "Toon" (2016-2017)

A Dutch comedy about a socially awkward musician who becomes an overnight sensation and struggles to deal with his newfound fame and the bizarre situations it brings.

10. "Paquita Salas" (2016-present)

Rotten Tomatoes Audience score: 90%

A Spanish series that follows the professional and personal misadventures of a once-successful talent agent in Madrid, who tries to find her place in the industry again while dealing with her eccentric clients and staff.

11. "So Not Worth It" (2021)

Rotten Tomatoes Audience score: 75%

This Korean sitcom centers around a diverse group of students living in an international dormitory at a Seoul university, exploring their adventures, romances, and comedic mishaps.

12. "The Sound of Your Heart" (2016-2018)

A South Korean series based on a popular webcomic, depicting the hilarious and absurd everyday life of a cartoonist, his quirky family, and his long-suffering girlfriend.

13. "Samantha!" (2018-2019)

Rotten Tomatoes Audience score: 95%

A Brazilian comedy about a former child star from the 80s who clings to the remnants of her past fame and hatches outrageous plans to regain the spotlight, often with the help of her husband and children.

These aren't your mainstream, blasted-all-over-your-socials type of shows. These are the sitcom underdogs, the ones you've scrolled past a million times but never dared to click. No "Community " or "Seinfeld" on this list, just some truly underrated sitcoms waiting to be discovered. And the best part? Each one is short enough to binge it in one weekend.