Netflix has a lot of piff if you know how to search for it. My main gripe with it is that the stuff they have on display for each category is only the tip of the iceberg in terms of their entire catalog. I usually
best when i watch an ill documentary, say "Style Wars" for example, they recommend titles after i watch it that end up being surprisingly dope. Also, It allowed me to watch Breaking Bad and a lot of great TV i never caught. But i agree, most of its catalogue is straight
Instantwatcher.com is a great site that tells you whats popular on netflix as well as search their entire inventory.