Netflix is flipping the script with a lineup that feels more like a cinematic mixtape than your typical streaming shuffle. From offbeat small-town tales to thrillers packed with double lives and buried secrets, the offerings refuse to blend into the background. Genres clash, emotions run wild, and nothing stays predictable for long. As usual, the ever-shifting world of licensing means fan favorites come and go—but this time, against all odds, one canceled series has made its triumphant return after five long years.
Netflix brought back a fan-favorite political thriller to its ever-expanding vault, and fan excitement has gone through the roof. Its return comes as political thrillers make a major comeback, perfectly tapping into today’s binge cravings.
Netflix revives political drama after years in the dark
Scandal
has officially returned to Netflix on June 17, and longtime fans are already diving back into the drama. The political thriller, created by Shonda Rhimes, originally aired on ABC from 2012 to 2018 and spanned seven intense seasons filled with power plays, cover-ups, and jaw-dropping twists. Kerry Washington’s unforgettable turn as Olivia Pope, loosely based on real-life crisis manager Judy Smith, helped cement the show’s legacy. With all 124 episodes now streaming once again, Scandal
is reclaiming its place in the Netflix spotlight.
Scandal: The Complete Series is now on Netflix! pic.twitter.com/nGj6XU2cXy
— Netflix (@netflix) June 17, 2025
Scandal
was a defining series of the 2010s, earning accolades like the American Film Institute’s TV Program of the Year and a host of awards for its lead, Kerry Washington. It first landed on Netflix in 2014, quickly becoming a streaming favorite as new seasons followed each ABC broadcast. After its sudden removal in 2020, the series is now back, restoring a major pillar of Netflix’s golden-era TV lineup. And Scandal
might not be the only comeback—another critically acclaimed series with a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score could return, if Netflix decides to step in.
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Younger
has found new life on streaming, and now its creator is throwing the ball in Netflix’s court—one call from the giant, and a full-blown comeback could be on the table.
Younger revival teased as creator eyes Netflix for a second chance
Younger,
based on Pamela Redmond Satran’s 2005 novel, has found new life on Netflix after being canceled following its seventh season. The series, starring Sutton Foster as Liza Miller, was a consistent presence in Netflix’s US Top 10 during early 2025. Speaking to Deadline, creator Darren Star revealed he would gladly pursue a revival if Netflix approached him, adding the cast shares his excitement. Star emphasized their strong chemistry, calling the original experience “a real, delightful”
collaboration worth revisiting.
Darren Star admitted he was genuinely surprised by Younger’s
performance on Netflix, saying that seeing it chart so high alongside major streaming hits “did kind of blow me away.”
While his interest in a revival could be standard industry politeness, Star also hinted he would seriously consider a season eight if the opportunity arose. A comeback like this would not only strengthen Netflix’s expanding catalog, but with Scandal
now fueling its thriller vault
once again, the platform is stacking wins across both comedy and high-stakes drama.
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