28 drama series you need to watch now on Netflix (January 2026)

How much is too much ‘tough love’ for a ‘troubled teen’? That’s one of the many questions the new Netflix series asks Quirkycreated by writer, actor and producer Mae Martin. (Martin’s previous Netflix series, Feel goodreceived critical acclaim, with a 100 percent rating Rotten Tomatoes.) While Feel good was semi-autobiographical, Quirky is a thriller with supernatural undertones about a transgender police officer, Alex (Martin), who begins investigating the disturbing, cult-like events at Tall Pines Academy, a center for troubled teens in the small town of Tall Pines.

The Academy is run by Evelyn Wade (Toni Collette), a magnetic, strangely captivating 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 the school… This mystery thriller is packed with twists, thoughtful, and perfect for a spooky season.

Quirky is streaming on Netflix.