Feeling weary of endless scrolling on Netflix, I turned to an AI app for a show recommendation.
I was pleasantly surprised when it suggested a highly-rated series with an uplifting storyline that was new to me.
Netflix’s algorithms are tailored to our viewing preferences, yet we might still overlook some gems.
With over 7,000 titles available, going through all of them seems daunting.
While Netflix codes can unlock new content, it often involves excessive scrolling.
Instead, I used Taranify AI to recommend six new shows based on my mood.
After selecting colors from a random assortment, the app analyzed my mood in under 90 seconds.
The app determined I was feeling ‘worried and unsure’—no comment on its accuracy—but based on this, it suggested six uplifting Netflix shows and movies to lift my spirits.
One recommendation stood out to me: On My Block.
Released in 2018, it was a show I hadn’t heard of.
Further exploration revealed that the four-season series boasts a 93 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Fans continue to praise the show, calling it ‘hard not to sit and binge.’
The series is a coming-of-age teen comedy-drama set in the fictional neighborhood of Freeridge, Los Angeles.
Featuring Sierra Capri, Jason Genao, Brett Gray, and Diego Tinoco, it follows four intelligent teens navigating high school challenges in a tough environment, dealing with gangs, loyalties, and love.
Fans rate the show as an ’11/10,’ with one stating on Rotten Tomatoes: “Amazing show!! Intense, hilarious, and real. 11/10 recommend!”
Another commented: “Such an amazing show! Also I love the representation of both the diversity of the cast and the writing of this show, 10/10 amazing.”
Viewers appreciated its relatability ‘for any age,’ with one saying: “Great show. Watched the entire series in less than 48 hours.”
A social media user added: “It was hard not to sit and binge watch the entire first season…The show is charming, funny and just enough drama to not make you sick but to make you want more.”
The show was created by Awkward’s Lauren Iungerich and Empire’s Eddie Gonzalez and Jeremy Haft.
It was so well-received that it led to a spin-off series, Freeridge, released in 2023 but canceled after one season.
Freeridge earned an 80 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, though it didn’t capture fans’ hearts like On My Block.
Now I have 38 new episodes to explore—plus eight spin-off episodes—thanks to Taranify AI.
The app can also suggest food, Spotify playlists, movies, and books based on your mood.
On My Block is currently available for streaming on Netflix.