3 underrated Netflix shows that are perfect to stream when you’re snowed in

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The Northeast is bracing for a brutal blizzard expected to land later today that could break records as the biggest snowstorm to ever hit New York City on record. On top of all the usual snowstorm-related tips, an important part of any snow day survival kit is something fun to watch while you're stuck inside.

If it feels like you’ve already watched everything worth seeing or you’re trapped in an endless scroll looking for something fresh, there are still a few hidden gems out there just waiting to be found. With that in mind, I've rounded up some of the best Netflix shows I think deserve more love, from a slice-of-life tale of a family across time to a haunting modern twist on a classic horror monster.

‘Karma'

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What goes around comes around in "Karma," an addictive mystery thriller that I tried and failed not to binge in one setting. It’s loaded with tension, twists and turns, and moments that genuinely blindsided me. The premise is right there in the name: This is a show about people digging their own graves with the choices they make. And let’s just say, not many of them are easy to root for.

Six strangers find themselves trapped in a tangled web of consequences, each haunted by the fallout of their worst decisions. When their lives collide in a devastating car accident, it sparks a chain reaction of revelations no one could have predicted.

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‘Long Story Short'

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"Long Story Short" is the latest animated series from "BoJack Horseman" creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg, and it trades the lifestyles of the washed-up for a (mostly) more grounded, slice-of-life family sitcom set-up. The story of a middle-class Jewish family, specifically siblings Avi (Ben Feldman), Shira (Abbi Jacobson), and Yoshi (Max Greenfield), quietly unfolds across decades, with each episode jumping to a different pivotal moment in their increasingly disjointed lives. Often ones that push the Schwooper family to its breaking point.

Each time, you get a better glimpse of the family's innerworkings and unspoken truths, with it all coming together in one of the most emotional final episodes I've seen in a long time. Just be sure to have some tissues handy. Season 2's already been confirmed, and I can't wait to see what comes next for the Schwooper family.

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'Midnight Mass'

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I'll admit I'm stretching the meaning of "Underrated" here since director Mike Flanagan is behind several of Netflix's biggest horror series like "The Haunting of Hill House" or "The Fall of the House of Usher." But I rarely see "Midnight Mass" get the same flowers, and that's a shame. It's right up there with "Sinners" as some of the best horror storytelling I've seen in decades. The way all the characters stories line up is immensely satisfying.

Set on an isolated fishing community that's seen better days, it sees recovering alcoholic Riley Finn (Zach Gilford) forced to move back in with his parents after a deadly car crash. His arrival coincides with that of Father Paul (Hamish Linklater), a priest whose unusual charisma and unexplained miracles revitalize the town's flagging faith — until that religious fervor takes a sinister turn. Linklater's performance as Father Paul is nothing short of mesmerizing, and some of the show's most haunting moments come from his portrayal of a deeply tortured soul.

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Alyse Stanley is a news editor at Tom’s Guide, overseeing weekend coverage and writing about the latest in tech, gaming, and entertainment. Before Tom’s Guide, Alyse worked as an editor for the Washington Post’s sunsetted video game section, Launcher. She previously led Gizmodo’s weekend news desk and has written game reviews and features for outlets like Polygon, Unwinnable, and Rock, Paper, Shotgun. She’s a big fan of horror movies, cartoons, and roller skating. She's also a puzzle fan and can often be found contributing to the NYT Connections coverage on Tom's Guide

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