The Top 10 Netflix Shows Right Now (Including a Must-Watch Drama at #2)

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 Zero Day).

From Adolescence to Running Point, keep reading for the top ten Netflix series, and my personal editor's pick of the week. 

• Who’s in it: Belle Gibson
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: Apple Cider Vinegar
• Genre: Investigative documentary

If you loved Apple Cider Vinegar, be sure to check out this brand-new documentary, which explores the life of Belle Gibson and her elaborate scheme.

• Who’s in it: John Cena, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: WWE Raw
• Genre: Live sporting event

The series is a live version of WWE Raw, and it’s been dominating Netflix’s top-rated chart for weeks. The show drops a real-time wrestling broadcast every single week, so there’s always something new to watch. 

• Who’s in it: Owen Cooper, Stephen Graham, Erin Doherty
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: Unbelievable
• Genre: Drama

Meet Jamie Miller, a 13-year-old school boy whose life is turned upside-down when he’s arrested for murdering a classmate. His parents team up with his therapist and the case detective to determine what really happened—and the truth may surprise you. 

• Who’s in it: Mark L. Walberg
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: Love Island
• Genre: Reality show

Couples are tasked with trying out the “single life” in this temptation-driven reality show. They’re secluded in separate houses and introduced to sexy “tempters,” whose sole purpose is to test their relationship. 

• Who’s in it: Kate Hudson, Scott MacArthur, Max Greenfield, Brenda Song
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: Nobody Wants This
• Genre: Romantic comedy

The romantic comedy focuses on Isla, who’s the only daughter in a family of all boys. When one of her brothers unexpectedly steps away from the family business, Isla is appointed president of the Los Angeles Waves, which is one of the most famous basketball franchises. Can she overcome gender stereotypes and prove her worth? 

• Who’s in it: Lauren Cohan, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Gaius Charles
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: The Walking Dead
• Genre: Drama

In this action-packed sequel series, Maggie and Negan embark on an adventure into post-apocalyptic Manhattan in the hope of finding Maggie’s son, Hershel.

• Who’s in it: Robert De Niro, Angela Bassett, Jesse Plemons
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: The Politician
• Genre: Drama

In this political thriller, Robert De Niro stars as former U.S. President George Mullen, who’s forced to jump into action when a devastating cyberattack causes nationwide chaos and power outages. The question is: Can he locate the perpetrators before they strike again?

• Who’s in it: Taylor Polidore Williams, Crystle Stewart, Amber Reign Smith
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: Tyler Perry
• Genre: Drama

The second half of Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black is finally here. The thriller follows an exotic dancer who finds herself in a tricky situation when she discovers the truth about a wealthy family. 

• Who’s in it: Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: American Murder: Laci Peterson
• Genre: True-crime documentary

If you love true-crime documentaries, then you need to watch this three-part series about the case that captivated the nation. The show uses footage from Petito’s cross-country van journey to examine what happened in the days leading up to her disappearance and how her boyfriend, Brian Laundrie, evaded the police after her murder. 

• Who’s in it: KSI, Miniminter, Zerkaa, TBJZL, Behzinga
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: Squid Game: The Challenge
• Genre: Reality show

Brought to you by British YouTubers the Sidemen, this reality show follows content creators as they take on a series of challenges in the hope of winning the grand prize. (Think of it as a cross between Big Brother and The Challenge.)

• Who’s in it: Fran Hevia, Marimar Vega, Erika Buenfil
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: Schitt’s Creek
• Genre: Comedy

A single mom finds herself in a predicament after the death of her father. Not only does she have nowhere to live, but she was also excluded from his will. So, she joins forces with his second wife to cover it up and forge a new will. 

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