What Is ‘Parish’ on Netflix? ‘Breaking Bad’s’ Giancarlo Esposito & Team Are Back in a Underrated Show

Netflix boasts a vast catalogue spanning every imaginable genre, from laugh-out-loud comedies to heart-pounding thrillers, chilling horrors, and everything in between. Beyond new releases, Netflix excels at rekindling its connection with past films and shows, creating a bridge between nostalgia and modern storytelling. Its library offers viewers a chance to revisit cherished memories or discover underrated gems. Recently, this nostalgic yet fresh approach arrived in the form of Parish.
From the Heisenberg world of Breaking Bad, Giancarlo Esposito stars in Parish, a gritty series that is now on Netflix.
Inside the world of Parish with Giancarlo Esposito on Netflix
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Giancarlo Esposito leads the intense crime drama Parish, which originally premiered on AMC on March 31, 2024. The series follows Gracián Gray Parish, a former criminal whose peaceful life is shattered by his son's murder. Drowning in debt, Gray is drawn back into the New Orleans underworld by his old friend Colin Broussard and the ruthless crime boss Shepherd Tonghai (The Horse). The series boasts a talented cast, including Paula Malcomson, Skeet Ulrich, and Zackary Momoh, as Gray navigates a complex web of crime and loyalty. The series is currently streaming on Netflix.
Parish brought depth through its recurring and guest stars, Amanda Brugel’s poised Sister Anne and Bradley Whitford’s cunning Anton Valmont stood out. Caleb Baumann added heart as young Maddox, while Sam Malone and Currie Graham fueled the show’s tension. Guest turns from Enuka Okuma, Yul Vazquez, and Isaach de Bankolé added grit and global flavor, enriching every twist in the series’ crime-fueled world. Not only Parish but 2 other underrated gems have also been added to Netflix.
Uncover two other underrated gems recently added to Netflix’s vault, hidden stories waiting to surprise, move, and completely captivate viewers.
What are the two hidden gems Netflix just added?
Netflix has also added The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (2023–Present), originally meant to star Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride together. While Reedus first carried the show solo, Season 2 welcomes McBride’s long-awaited return as Carol Peletier, determined to track down her missing friend lost somewhere in Europe. Their emotional reunion promises to reignite the show’s heart amid chaos and survival. Also newly streaming, Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia (2025).
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Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia reignites Netflix’s true crime heat, unpacking a Sopranos-style turf war that tore through Philadelphia in the early 1990s. After mob boss Nicky Scarfo’s 1986 arrest, New York’s mafia pushed John Stanfa to take control, but Philly loyalists backed Joey Merlino, sparking a bloody battle for dominance. With firsthand accounts from investigators and surviving mobsters, this gripping docuseries joins Netflix’s powerhouse lineup alongside Parish and The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.
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Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra
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