Viewers praise Netflix's '10/10' series where episodes can be watched in any order

Ever feel trapped watching a show you don’t like but have to finish just to see how it ends? Well, Netflix has found a solution: a series where you decide the order.

One of Netflix's best series can be watched in any order. Credit: Chesnot / Getty

Yes, we've all heard of those books where YOU decide what chapter to read next - well fans have been buzzing over this Netflix series that essentially allows you to do the same thing.

And the best part? Depending on which order you pick the episodes (there's a helpful guide at the bottom of this article), your viewing experience will change - making for one of the most rewatchable series on the streaming platform.

Kaleidoscope is a unique crime anthology series where, as we say, the episodes can be watched in any sequence. The show, - which spans 25 years - follows a group of experienced thieves planning the ultimate heist — with the promise of a $7 billion payday.

Breaking Bad's Giancarlo Esposito has received high-praise from fans. Credit: Netflix

Each of the eight episodes is named after a color - such as 'Yellow' or 'Green' - and unfolds a piece of the story. Viewers can start anywhere, explore the narrative from different perspectives, and still reach the same explosive finale, 'White', where the heist goes down.

And the show has a superb cast, with Giancarlo Esposito, Rufus Sewell, Paz Vega, Peter Mark Kendall, Rosaline Elbay, Jai Courtney, and Tati Gabrielle all delivering thrilling performances.

Check out the trailer below:

Pretty cool, right?

How It Works

Eric Garcia, the creator, showrunner, and executive producer of Kaleidoscope, explained the setup to Netflix’s Tudum: “There are five episodes that take place before the heist, two episodes that take place after the heist, and then you get the ‘White’ episode (finale).

"The idea is that when you watch the ‘White’ episode, you’re learning true answers to things that have been hinted about beforehand and afterward. You really find out everybody’s true motivations. It’s almost like a skeleton key.”

The series spans 25 years. Credit: Netflix

The series isn’t just fiction; it’s inspired by real events. Garcia shared how the story took shape, saying: “After Hurricane Sandy, $70 billion worth of bonds got flooded in the basement of the DTCC, which is a large clearing effort that’s owned by a bunch of the big banks.

"To my mind, I was like, ‘Well, that’s a perfect coverup for a heist!’”

The “Watch in Any Order” Experience

What makes Kaleidoscope even more intriguing is that it doesn’t matter where you begin—it all comes together. Executive producer Russell Fine reassured viewers: “When you watch Kaleidoscope, all the information is there to be able to connect the dots and know the story.”

So, whether you kick off with 'Violet' or dive straight into 'Green', the plot will still make sense - only your experience will change.

The episodes span from 24 years before the heist to six months after, so depending on your starting point, you’ll experience the crime’s timeline from a unique perspective.

Netflix’s Suggested Viewing Orders

If the freedom to choose feels overwhelming, Netflix has your back. They’ve shared five suggested viewing orders to guide your Kaleidoscope experience:

1. Classic Detective Story

Want a mystery-solving vibe like Glass Onion? Follow this order for a classic sleuthing experience:

• Orange: 3 Weeks Before
• Green: 7 Years Before
• Violet: 24 Years Before
• Red: The Morning After
• Yellow: 6 Weeks Before
• Blue: 5 Days Before
• White: The Heist
• Pink: 6 Months After

2. The Rainbow Order

Taste the rainbow by starting with the aftermath and working your way to the heist:

• Red: The Morning After
• Orange: 3 Weeks Before
• Yellow: 6 Weeks Before
• Green: 7 Years Before
• Blue: 5 Days Before
• Violet: 24 Years Before
• Pink: 6 Months After
• White: The Heist

3. Orange Is the New Black

Kick things off with an adrenaline-pumping prison break:

• Green: 7 Years Before
• Violet: 24 Years Before
• Red: The Morning After
• Orange: 3 Weeks Before
• Yellow: 6 Weeks Before
• Blue: 5 Days Before
• White: The Heist
• Pink: 6 Months After

4. The Usual Suspects

Don’t mind spoilers? Start at the end for a thrilling, backwards adventure:

• Pink: 6 Months After
• Violet: 24 Years Before
• Green: 7 Years Before
• Yellow: 6 Weeks Before
• Orange: 3 Weeks Before
• Blue: 5 Days Before
• White: The Heist
• Red: The Morning After

5. “What I Think Is the Correct Order”

Feeling bold? Create your own watchlist and piece the story together your way!

Fans Agree That It’s Worth the Hype

Kaleidoscope offers a fresh, immersive experience that makes each viewing journey unique - and viewers certainly agree.

"Just finished #KALEIDOSCOPE and I thoroughly enjoyed it. @netflix loved the experiment of how it can be watched in any order, and it'd still make sense. Giancarlo Esposito was superb," one X user wrote.

Another added: "#Kaleidoscope on #Netflix IS AMAZING!! I had someone tell me to watch it in chronological order BUT DONT. WATCH IT IN ORDER OF EPISODES IN THE SEASON! the mixed up timeline makes the show 10 times better. I binged it all in one sitting, #worthit 10/10".

"Kaleidoscope on Netflix was a really great show! A wild rollercoaster of a story, and Giancarlo Esposito was incredible in it," wrote a third.

Whether you’re here for the heist, the drama, or the mind-bending narrative style, this show is guaranteed to keep you hooked.

So, which color are you starting with?

Featured image credit: Netflix