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The Top 10 Netflix Shows Right Now (Including a New Uzo Aduba Mystery at #3)

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

Editor’s Pick of the Week: The Search for Instagram's Worst Con Artist

  • 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.

1. Raw

  • 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. 

2. Adolescence

  • 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

3. The Residence

  • Who’s in it: Uzo Aduba, Giancarlo Esposito, Susan Kelechi Watson
  • How many seasons: 1
  • For fans of: Knives Out
  • Genre: Mystery

Uzo Aduba steals the show in this brand-new Shonda Rhimes mystery, where she stars as a quirky detective who’s tasked with investigating a murder at the White House. Think of it as a cross between Knives Out and Clue.

In my honest review of the show, I wrote, “I would be remiss if I didn’t give major credit to Aduba, who undoubtedly steals every scene she’s in. Her character kinda reminds me of Suzanne ‘Crazy Eyes’ Warren from Orange Is the New Black because Cordelia Cupp is one of a kind (like Crazy Eyes). She’s so unique that her peers don’t quite understand her, and Aduba plays into that nuance beautifully.”

4. Temptation Island

  • 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. 

5. Bert Kreischer: Lucky

  • Who’s in it: Bert Kreischer
  • How many seasons: 1
  • For fans of: Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs
  • Genre: Stand-up comedy

If you’re looking for a good laugh, be sure to tune into Bert Kreischer’s brand-new stand-up comedy special, where he covers everything from parenting to his recent weight loss. 

6. Running Point

  • 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? 

7. Wolf King

  • Who’s in it: Cel Spellman, Kim Adis, Georgia Lock
  • How many seasons: 1
  • For fans of: Spellbound
  • Genre: Fantasy & adventure

Based on the Wereworld novels by Curtis Jobling, the animated series follows a young boy who discovers he's the last heir to a long line of werewolves. 

8. Zero Day

  • 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?

9. The Walking Dead: Dead City

  • 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.

10. American Murder: Gabby Petito

  • 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. 

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