The Top 10 Netflix Shows Right Now (Including a New Must-Watch Series at #1)

OK, so you’ve already binge-watched hits like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias and Dead to Me, and you're looking for more of the best shows on Netflix. Luckily, the streaming service has a ton of movies and shows to choose from in its top-rated section, which ranks popular titles based on what’s trending. The best part? The list is updated daily, making it an ideal place for me to find new suggestions (like Outer Banks).

From Cobra Kai to The Diplomat, keep reading for the top ten Netflix series, and my personal editor's pick of the week. 

• Who’s in it: Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Justine Lupe
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: Hacks
• Genre: Comedy

Come for the laughs—stay for the undeniable on-screen chemistry between Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. This brand-new series chronicles an unlikely romance between two people who come from entirely different worlds. As in, one of them is a sex podcaster and the other is a rabbi. Can their relationship survive their differences? 

In her positive review, PureWow editor Rachel Bowie raved about the star-studded comedy. “Nobody Wants This is the rare rom-com unicorn that nails the job,” she wrote.

• Who’s in it: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Xolo Maridueña
• How many seasons: 6
• For fans of: The Karate Kid
• Genre: Drama

The popular series has been gaining popularity ever since releasing season six part two. The newest season follows the karate students as they gear up for their biggest tournament yet: the Sekai Taikai, where they’ll face off against the best dojos from around the globe. But of course, new challenges arise and jeopardize Miyagi-Do’s chances of taking that title.

In her honest review of the latest installment, Nakeisha Campbell wrote, “Part two is quite intense and features a bombshell finale that I never could've predicted.”

• Who’s in it: Hailee Steinfeld, Ella Purnell, Katie Leung
• How many seasons: 2
• For fans of: Green Snake
• Genre: Action & adventure

The adult animated series explores the ongoing conflict between two twin cities. One is a utopian society, and the other is severely oppressed. The story focuses on two sisters who battle against each other on rival sides. (The show has been gaining popularity ever since season two premiered.)

• Who’s in it: Glenn Howerton, Mary Sohn, Lyric Lewis
• How many seasons: 4
• For fans of: Kim’s Convenience
• Genre: Comedy

The sitcom follows a former professor who gets hired as a high school biology teacher. Of course, there’s a catch. He refuses to teach biology. Instead, he uses the students’ intelligent minds to seek revenge on those who’ve wronged him. 

• Who’s in it: Melvin Boomer, Franck Gastambide, Georges St-Pierre
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: Bruised
• Genre: Drama

The sports drama follows a young fighter who’s desperate to make a name for himself in the MMA world. He gets his big break when a video of him fighting a pro goes viral, and he's given one shot to prove his worth.

• Who’s in it: Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey
• How many seasons: 4
• For fans of: Riverdale
• Genre: Action & adventure

All of Outer Banks season four is now streaming on Netflix. The new installment picks up right where the previous installment ends, with the Pogues pursuing a new treasure hunt with Wes Genrette. (You know, the guy who gave them Blackbeard’s captain log in the season three finale.)

• Who’s in it: Ana Serradilla, Claudia Álvarez, Christian Tappán
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: Beauty in Black
• Genre: Drama

This Mexican drama is like a cross between Yellowstone and Beauty in Black, following two sisters who are each other’s biggest rivals. The feud begins when Antonia discovers that her sister, Perla, is having an affair...with her husband. The rivalry continues over the years until Perla finally seeks revenge.

• Who’s in it: Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, David Gyasi
• How many seasons: 2
• For fans of: The Lincoln Lawyer
• Genre: Political drama

The Diplomat season two is now streaming on Netflix, which explains the sudden rise in popularity. The show stars Keri Russell as a U.S. diplomat named Kate Wyle, who accepts a new position as an ambassador to the U.K., a role that she’s not totally qualified for. Meanwhile, her husband (Rufus Sewell) is a former politician, and he’s struggling to step aside and be a true partner. 

• Who’s in it: Ashleigh Crystal Hairston, Daran Norris, Susanne Blakeslee
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: The Fairly Oddparents
• Genre: Family comedy

The family-friendly series serves as a continuation to the original 2001 series. This time, it follows a 10-year-old girl who discovers that her odd neighbors are fairy godparents. 

• Who’s in it: George Knapp
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: The Manhattan Alien Abduction
• Genre: Investigative documentary

If you loved The Manhattan Alien Abduction, then you need to watch this equally binge-worthy docuseries. Investigation Alien follows investigative reporter George Knapp as he travels the globe searching for evidence of extraterrestrial happenings. 

• Who’s in it: Jake Paul, Mike Tyson
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: McGregor Forever
• Genre: Sport documentary

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson battled against each other on November 15 in a live streaming event that’s now available to watch on Netflix. While the main event is anticlimactic, the women's fight alone is worth the watch.

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