Long before Netflix came along, turning on the television for some background noise was a pretty common thing.

Even in the streaming era that rewards dedicated binge-watchers with a steady supply of new shows, there are still some series you can just put on while you’re doing something else.

The Watch With Us team has selected the five best Netflix background shows to watch, and what we’ve found shouldn’t be too surprising.

It’s the shows that make us laugh that often turn out to be the best background series.

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‘Arrested Development’ (2003 – 2006, 2013 – 2019)

Arrested Development actually has a special place in the history of Netflix. This was the first network show to be revived by the streamer during

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