"There Are Little Easter Eggs That Make So Much Sense On A Rewatch" – 27 Shows That Fully Deserve A Second Viewing

"It’s worth the rewatch alone to pay attention to Gary’s facial reactions."

You know a TV show is good when you immediately think "I need to watch this again." And sometimes, a second watch will make a show even better, due to catching things you'd missed, or piecing things together.

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So, I recently asked the BuzzFeed Community the TV shows that are even better after a rewatch, and here are some of the best responses:

1. Game of Thrones

HBO

"I first watched it because I love medieval times and mildly like dragons, I thought it was great! Then I rewatched it with politics in mind and I was like 'WOAH.'"

—bettysometimes

"There are so many things that didn’t make sense to me the first time I watched it. Watching it a second time knowing what I know now, made me appreciate it so much more! So many little details that I missed."

—brittanipiro

Where to watch: Sky, NOW TV

2. The 100

The CW

"It doesn’t matter how many times I rewatch, I always catch something new that I didn’t notice before, some foreshadowing or callback or whatever."

—shannonmiz

Where to watch: ITVX

3. The Office (US)

NBC

"I’m rewatching it while listening to 'Office Ladies', and I’m noticing so much more because I want to listen to the podcast and be like, 'woohoo, I noticed this too!'"

—katerumtruffle

Where to watch: Netflix, Amazon Prime, Sky, NOW TV

4. The Good Place

NBC

"The first time I watched it, I was so invested in the Eleanor/Chidi relationship that I was so gutted at the end of season one, I almost stopped watching. Of course, now I know how it ends up, and can enjoy all seasons without knowing just what on earth is going to happen. It’s the weirdest show ever."

—laurencraner93

Where to watch: Netflix

5. The Witcher

Netflix

"Season one specifically. I read the books before seeing the show, so my first run-through was very coloured by book bias. On my second watch, I was able to see where they used the book vs original ideas and kinda found the balance between them which made it even more enjoyable to watch a second time."

—sierrap4afd84365

Where to watch: Netflix 

6. Ted Lasso

Apple TV+

"I've watched it through three times now and each time I've picked up a little something I missed previously. It is both a feel-good show that does a great job of making you laugh, there are very subtle relatable nuances that just evoke emotions. Seriously just such an amazing show."

—sophiesmama

Where to watch: Apple TV+

7. Schitt's Creek

CBC Television

"I couldn't really get into it the first time round, I don't think I understood it, but once I had a grasp of the characters and watched it again, I was obsessed. It's now one of my favourite series, and it gets better with every rewatch."

—juniperbloom

Where to watch: Netflix 

8. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

Netflix

"Firstly, jokes you never noticed stand out more. Secondly, when you know the songs a bit they're even better. Thirdly, when you know what's going to happen it's fun to see how it gets to that point."

—cuteclcactus91

"When I watched it the first time, it started as a very funny sitcom about Rebecca’s crazy antics. But ultimately it was a story about mental health. Watching it a second time, knowing her eventual BPD diagnosis, as well as the issues her friends will deal with, made it even more interesting how much thought was put into the whole show."

—sarahshorthealth

Where to watch: Netflix 

9. Derry Girls

Channel 4

"It's absolutely brilliant. The comedy is very fast-paced so you'll miss some of it the first time around and you have to pay attention to what Orla is doing in the background to catch all the hilarious expressions and physical comedy she is getting up to."

—lanaskca

"It’s always laugh-out-loud funny. It’s set in Northern Ireland so if you’re not from there, they all have thick accents and the dialogue is incredibly quick. I watch it with subtitles on. The more you watch it, the more you pick up on funny moments you missed."

—lowedown

Where to watch: All4, Sky, Netflix 

10. Downton Abbey

ITV

"I've watched the whole series a handful of times. It's just as good with each viewing, sometimes better because you know the struggles will pay off in the end. I still get as emotionally invested with each rewatch."

—jessethecowgirl

Where to watch: ITVX, Netflix, Britbox

11. Breaking Bad

AMC

"It's always a fascinating rewatch. Once you know Walt’s general character arc, you can really take off the rose-tinted glasses and rid yourself of the notion that Walt is a good person that you should be rooting for (especially in the beginning). It really lets the other characters like Jesse, Mike, Hank, Saul, and Gus shine a bit more because you’re not necessarily rooting for Walt in their interactions anymore."

—sayhellotojenn

Where to watch: Netflix

12. Veep

HBO

"It's the best political comedy ever made. The brilliant acting, characters, and the jokes/insults are endless. Even the nuances of the physical comedy aspect of the show are flawless. It’s worth the rewatch alone to pay attention to Gary’s facial reactions. Especially in today’s political climate, the sexism Selena must navigate, as well as the absurdity of the inner workings of Washington showcase how timelessly brilliant this show was."

—tltingle

Where to watch: Sky, NOW TV

13. Twin Peaks

ABC

"The first time round, you’re just wrapped up in it all, but the more you watch it, the more you catch. It’s such a well-made show!"

—fragglegobo

Where to watch: Paramount Plus

14. The Afterparty

Apple TV+

"It's great for a rewatch to catch some of the clues hidden in plain sight in earlier episodes."

—sayhellotojenn

Where to watch: Apple TV+

15. Mindhunter

Netflix

"There are so many details and subtle hints as to what’s going on in the background. Also, it’s visually stunning and there’s always something new to discover witch each rewatch."

—sawyerxvii

Where to watch: Netflix 

16. Grimm

NBC

"My husband and I are rewatching it right now and it's even more fun the second time around. It's the best little weird show about 'monsters' in Portland."

—taylora4e62a0521

Where to watch: Sky, NOW TV

17. Dark

Netflix

"You feel your brain catching fire while watching and trying to keep up with all the different timelines and connections, and a rewatch is really helpful in making sense of the puzzle now that you know what the final picture looks like."

—weirdonightowl

Where to watch: Netflix 

18. The English

Amazon Prime Video, BBC Two

"The story itself is compelling, and it doesn't shy away from accurately showing how America was truly created and who suffered from it – we need more of this honesty. 

The first time I watched it, I found some of the flashbacks and flash-forwards a little bit confusing, and I missed some details and plot points. Everything gets stitched together in the final episode, but I still had questions. So I watched it again and picked up things I missed the first time, and it still blew my mind."

—mara-riggan

Where to watch: Sky, BBC Iplayer

19. The Haunting of Hill House

Netflix

"With every rewatch I notice something new that I didn’t realise before. They also hide 'ghosts' in the back of scenes so with every rewatch you can find more."

—sophmar

Where to watch: Netflix 

20. Hannibal

NBC

"It's perfection from start to finish in my opinion, both visually and in storytelling. I will truly never get tired of it and to this day I don’t understand why it got taken off the air while there was so much more ground to cover. Still hoping for season four even after all these years. It would be a treat."

—shadesofcruel

Where to watch: Studiocanal Presents 

21. 1899

Netflix

"I missed so much the first couple of times I watched it, and still find new things with each watch. It really is amazing with so many hidden clues!"

—lilyc9

Where to watch: Netflix 

22. Fringe

Fox

"There are so many levels to the stories that they take on a whole new meaning when I rewatched it."

—ceciliehojriishansen

Where to watch: Sky, NOW TV

23. The Golden Girls

NBC

"It never gets old and it's always delightful. There are so many jokes and references and callouts about the BS that is society's standards for people that it takes a few rewatches to catch them all. It really was very progressive for its time."

—ravenbard

Where to watch: Disney+

24. Killjoys

CTV Sci-Fi Channel

"The creator wanted five seasons and managed to get it, so even in the first season, there are little Easter eggs that make so much sense on a rewatch. In the world of constant cancellations, it’s especially good to watch a show that had a planned story and executed it brilliantly!"

—cescamac

Where to watch: Apple TV

25. Shakespeare & Hathaway

BBC One

"It's a modern murder mystery but with tons of Shakespeare references you'll often only catch on a rewatch. Although a lot of mystery shows are awesome on rewatch because you can pick up on the double meanings and such."

—shelleye

Where to watch: Sky, NOW TV, BBC Iplayer

26. Psych

USA Network

"We just finished our first rewatch and I am very glad we did! It's even better the second time."

—ninjatasty

Where to watch: Apple TV

27. The Originals

The CW

"The second time around you really get to appreciate the character development and the way the lines are delivered."

—katherinemarsh2782

Where to watch: All4, Sky

What shows do you think to get better after another watch? Let us know in the comments below!

Editor's note: Some of these submissions have been edited for length/clarity.