28 Must-Watch Drama Shows on Netflix Right Now (January 2026)

How much “tough love” is too much for a “troubled teenager”? This is one of the many questions posed by the new Netflix series Rebelcreated by writer, actor and producer There is Martin. (Martin’s previous Netflix series, Feel goodwas critically acclaimed, with a 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.) While Feel good was semi-autobiographical, Rebel is a thriller with supernatural undertones about a transgender police officer, Alex (Martin), who begins to investigate the disturbing and cult-like goings-on at Tall Pines Academy, a center for troubled teens in the small town of Tall Pines.

The Academy is directed by Evelyn Wade (Tony Collette), a magnetic and strangely obsessive headmistress who seems to have power over everyone in town, including Alex’s wife Laura (Sarah Gadon). As Alex uncovers more secrets about Tall Pines Academy, he begins to realize that strange things are happening to the students who attend… This mystery thriller is twist-filled, thoughtful, and perfect for a spooky season.

Rebel is streaming on Netflix.