Already done with Jessica Jones? Polishing off your Making a Murderer binge? If you're wondering what you'll be binge-watching for the rest of 2016, never fear: Netflix just unveiled trailers for two very promising new original series.
The first, The Crown, is a posh-looking drama about the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II, created by The Queen writer Peter Morgan:
The second, The Get Down, is a stylish musical drama about New York City's disco scene through the eyes of teenagers living in the South Bronx, created by Moulin Rouge! director Baz Luhrmann:
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Both shows will arrive sometime in 2016, with exact premiere dates to be announced.
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