The Top 10 Netflix Shows Right Now (Including a Surprising 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 Raw).

From American Primeval to Squid Game, keep reading for the top ten Netflix series, and my personal editor's pick of the week. 

• Who’s in it: Ted Danson, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Lilah Richcreek Estrada
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: The Good Place
• Genre: Sitcom

The feel-good series stars Ted Danson as a retired professor who is hired by a private investigator to go undercover inside a retirement home. What could possibly go wrong?

• Who’s in it: CM Punk, Seth Rollin, Roman Reigns
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: WWE Raw
• Genre: Sports

Calling all wrestling fans! WWE Raw has made its way to Netflix, bringing unforgettable drama and live action to the ring every single week.

• Who’s in it: Taylor Kitsch, Betty Gilpin, Dane DeHaan
• How many seasons: 
• For fans of: Yellowstone
• Genre: Western drama

The drama series offers a dramatized look at the Old West, focusing on the historic confrontation between settlers, Native Americans and the Mormon militia—and the brutal aftermath that followed.

• Who’s in it: Jerry Springer
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich
• Genre: Investigative documentary

If you’re looking for a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into The Jerry Springer Show, you’ve come to the right place. The documentary explores the talk show’s biggest scandals and controversies that were covered up throughout the show’s 28-season run. 

• Who’s in it: Lee Jung-jae, Gong Yoo, Jung Ho-yeon
• How many seasons: 2
• For fans of: Squid Game: The Challenge
• Genre: Drama

The popular series has been rising on the charts ever since season two debuted in December. The new installment follows Player 456 as he re-enters the game in the hope of ending the madness once and for all. 

• Who’s in it: Andrew Lincoln, Danai Gurira, Pollyanna McIntosh
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: The Walking Dead
• Genre: Drama

The popular spin-off explores the romantic relationship between Rick Grimes and Michonne in the post-apocalyptic world. The events in The Ones Who Live take place after the conclusion of the original Walking Dead series.

• Who’s in it: Gabriel Iglesias
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: Gabriel Iglesias: Stadium Fluffy
• Genre: Stand-up comedy

If you’re looking for a good laugh, be sure to tune into Gabriel Iglesias’s brand-new special, where he covers everything from dating and in-flight turbulence to home break-ins. 

• Who’s in it: Sutton Foster, Hilary Duff, Miriam Shor
• How many seasons: 7
• For fans of: Workin’ Moms
• Genre: Comedy

Liza is a single mom who’s trying to re-enter the workforce at age 40. When she realizes that her age could impact her opportunities, she pretends to be 26 and gets hired as an assistant, where she works alongside other 20-something colleagues who could blow her cover at any moment. 

• Who’s in it: Rosalind Eleazar, Jessica Plummer, Richard Armitage
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: Stay Close
• Genre: Drama

Based on Harlan Coben’s namesake book, the thriller revolves around an NYPD detective, who is forced to reopen a case involving her dad’s murder. It all starts when she joins a dating app and matches with her ex-fiancé, who disappeared years before.

• Who’s in it: Peter Eggers, Mattias Nordkvist, Jessica Liedberg
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: Ad Vitam
• Genre: Drama

The true-crime drama follows detective John Sudin as he tries to solve a cold case that’s been haunting a small town for 16 years. At the time of the double homicide, DNA testing wasn’t as reliable as it is today. So, John teams up with a genealogist to conduct brand-new research.

• Who’s in it: Various inmates
• How many seasons: 6
• For fans of: I Am a Stalker
• Genre: True-crime documentary

The documentary features real interviews with inmates who are on death row. The criminals reflect on their motivations and recall horrific details of the crime that put them in jail, so young viewers should proceed with caution.

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