Netflix continues to be a dominant force in streaming, offering a diverse range of content for every taste. For families seeking engaging stories that evoke laughter, tears, and the irresistible urge to rewind and re-watch, Netflix's family drama offerings are particularly strong in 2025. Here are six must-watch family dramas currently available that promise to deliver on those emotional connections:

1. Left-Handed Girl: This coming-of-age family drama, co-written by Sean Baker, tells the story of a single mother and her two daughters who move from rural Taiwan to Taipei to open a restaurant in a bustling night market. Shot entirely on an iPhone, the film captures the intimacy of a family dynamic with a warm, human center. Premiering November 28, this film promises to deliver an up-close and personal look at the challenges and triumphs of family.

2. The Wonder Years (2021-2023): While nostalgia often leans towards the familiar, this reimagining of "The Wonder Years" offers a fresh perspective. Set in Alabama, the series centers on a Black family during the turbulent late 1960s. While the stories are universally relatable, the show expands viewers' understanding of the era by providing a different vantage point.

3. Nobody Wants This: This charming romantic comedy series returns for a second season, starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. The show revolves around Joanne, an agnostic podcast host, and Noah, an unconventional rabbi, who meet and find that sparks fly. Their differing outlooks on life and their well-meaning families sometimes get in the way. With warm and engaging performances and winning chemistry between the leads, the series creates delightful relationships.

4. The Waterfront: Created by Kevin Williamson, this emotionally charged limited series is set in a coastal town in North Carolina. The show explores the unraveling of the Buckley family, who are grappling with financial collapse. The family fights through moral compromise and family secrets, making this a gritty and compelling drama.

5. A Merry Little Ex-Mas: Starring Alicia Silverstone, Oliver Hudson, and Melissa Joan Hart, this holiday rom-com brings the cheer. Recently divorced Kate hopes for one last perfect family Christmas before selling her house. However, her holiday plans are hilariously derailed when her ex-husband Everett unexpectedly introduces his younger, successful girlfriend.

6. The Baby-Sitters Club (2020-2021): Netflix revamps the beloved young adult chapter books for Gen Z in this TV adaptation. The series reintroduces the world to five middle school students who form a club to make finding childcare easier for parents in their town. Family issues and peer group drama take center stage, covering topics like childhood diabetes, absentee fathers, remarriages, and overprotective parents.