They don't call Netflix the "King of Streaming" for nothing. The streaming pioneer turned industry leader offers the most robust lineup of new exclusives from around the world, cleans up in awards television and regularly dominates the most-watched weekly series.

Netflix has released several new series and seasons this year. Here are 16 of the best, including "Bridgerton."

Of all the streaming services, Netflix left the gate first with regard to original TV series made exclusively for a streaming platform. Shows such as House of Cards, Orange Is the New Black, and a revival of Arrested Development not only helped establish Netflix as a major competitor of traditional TV networks but introduced the concept of binge-watching entire seasons of new TV series.