There are some series that take a few episodes to lock their viewers in. Then there are others that hook their audience in just a couple of minutes on screen. In the vast realm of the Netflix streaming platform lie many series capable of capturing viewers permanently, sometimes even in just the first two minutes. From strange encounters to survival games and psychological tailspins, there are quite a few series that deliver even before the title card hits.
Amazing shows like the underrated sci-fi phenomenon Sense8 and the dread-filled, compelling series Squid Game prove that Netflix knows what its audience likes and can offer quality in just a few minutes. Compiled on this list are series that earned recognition for how they hook audiences, as they deliver a grab-you-by-t