Long before Netflix was the streaming juggernaut that it has become, they were known for their large library of films and TV shows available to be delivered to homes. That was mostly the case during the 2000s and that's fitting given how many classics from that era are still on the service.
Netflix continues to boast a vast array of television shows from the 2000s. That includes everything from animated adventure tales to dramatic epics to ridiculous comedy and more. While this list discusses what is currently available, it will not feature The Office, since that is scheduled to leave shortly.
Trailer Park Boys (8.4)
There is nothing else on this list quite like Trailer Park Boys. The Canadian mockumentary series found a ton of success, originally running for seven seasons between 2001 and 2007. Then, it was revived for another stint beginning in 2014 for several more seasons and specials.
Trailer Park Boys is set in Nova Scotia and focuses on a group of ex-cons who have their lives at a trailer park documented. All twelve seasons are available on Netflix right now. A spinoff titled Trailer Park Boys Jail is set to premiere in 2021 as well.
Supernatural (8.4)
Technically, Supernatural could be considered more of a 2010s show since it aired for that entire decade. However, it did begin back in 2005 and many fans would argue that the best era for the show was during the seasons that aired in the 2000s. Supernatural only recently ended after 15 seasons and 327 episodes.
The wildly popular show has become iconic over the years. It sees the adventures of Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles), a pair of brothers who hunt supernatural beings on Earth. The show has a deep lore that includes demons, apocalypses, angels, various monsters, and more.
Fullmetal Alchemist (8.5)
Even audiences who don't closely follow anime series have most likely heard of Fullmetal Alchemist. Based on a manga of the same name, the series itself spanned 51 episodes. It sees two brothers searching for the Philosopher's Stone to regain the bodies they lost in a failed experiment.
The series was praised for a handful of things including its action sequences, music, and drama. Fullmetal Alchemist took home many awards, spawned a movie, and is often mentioned when discussing the greatest anime series of all-time.
The IT Crowd (8.5)
There's just something about British workplace comedies that seem to stand out. Just think about how successful The Office went on to become. While The IT Crowd didn't reach that level, it's still held in high regard by almost everyone who ever watched it.
Spanning four seasons and 25 total episodes, The IT Crowd is an easy watch for anyone looking to check it out. The series follows workers in an IT department led by someone who doesn't know much about information technology. Actors like Chris O'Dowd and Matt Berry had their careers boosted by this.
Code Geass (8.6)
Once again, an outstanding anime series is available to stream on Netflix. Code Geass debuted in 2006 and comprised of 54 installments. It centers on a prince who gains the power of absolute obedience, which he uses to lead an uprising and rebellion against a powerful empire.
Subtitled Lelouch of the Rebellion, this series is based on characters created by Clamp, an all-female group of manga artists. The franchise goes much deeper than the series, also featuring mangas, novels, a film series, and more.
Arrested Development (8.7)
For a long time, Arrested Development was in consideration for the best comedy series canceled too soon. Fans everywhere were clamoring for a revival and they eventually got one. The show originally aired three seasons between 2003 and 2006 before returning as a Netflix series in 2013.
The six-time Emmy winner (including for Outstanding Comedy Series) tells the story of the Bluth family. They were formerly wealthy and about as dysfunctional as it gets. The stellar cast including Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, Portia de Rossi, and more added to just how hilarious this sitcom is.
The West Wing (8.8)
The West Wing is the only show on this list to premiere before the 2000s began. The first episode aired in September of 1999, so the vast majority of the series, which lasted seven seasons and 155 episodes, took place during the 2000s. The show had a simple premise that worked wonders.
Primarily set in the West Wing of the White House, the whole series could focus on the political drama that the people there experienced. The series is viewed as one of the best in history. That includes both critical and commercial praise, as well as 26 Emmy Award wins.
Death Note (9.0)
When Netflix released a Death Note movie in 2017, it was met with heavy criticism. Viewers considered it to be hollow, lackluster, and it was accused of whitewashing. One of the reasons people were so invested was due to how well the anime series was received.
Debuting in 2006, the show is based on a manga of the same name and became an instant classic. A teen named Light Yagami discovers a supernatural notebook with the ability to kill anyone whose name is written in it. He uses it to try and wipe out anyone he deems morally unworthy.
Avatar: The Last Airbender (9.2)
Similar to Death Note, this is a series that is also beloved but was the victim of a film adaptation that missed the mark. Before the 2010 film was panned for everything from whitewashing to special effects to writing, the animated series was remarkable.
Airing on Nickelodeon, Avatar: The Last Airbender spanned three well-received seasons. Set in a world where people can manipulate elements, one individual can bend all four and use them to help bring peace. The series won an Emmy, features iconic characters, and has become a hugely successful franchise.
Breaking Bad (9.5)
There are many out there who consider Breaking Bad to be the greatest TV show ever made. Created by Vince Gilligan, the series premiered in 2008 and ran for five seasons, featuring 62 episodes. It also spawned a successful spin-off in Better Call Saul and a Netflix film in El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie.
Not only did Breaking Bad win 16 Emmys, but it also entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the most critically acclaimed show of all time. The series focuses on a chemistry teacher, disappointed with his life, who begins cooking meth after being diagnosed with lung cancer. It starts as a way to leave his family money but turns him into a power-hungry drug kingpin.