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The Top 10 Netflix Shows Right Now (Including a New Kate Hudson Series at #2)

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

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  • 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. 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? 

3. Beauty in Black

  • 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. 

4. Love Is Blind

  • Who’s in it: Nick Lachey, Vanessa Lachey
  • How many seasons: 8
  • For fans of: Married at first Sight
  • Genre: Reality

Love Is Blind has been gaining popularity ever since season eight debuted on Valentine’s Day. The reality show follows contestants who date each other without ever seeing the other person’s face. If they get engaged, they can meet face to face and decide if love is truly blind. 

5. 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?

6. Andrew Schulz: Life

  • Who’s in it: Andrew Schulz
  • 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 Andrew Schulz’s brand-new comedy special, Life, where he covers everything from fatherhood to adulthood.

7. Medusa

  • Who’s in it: Juana Acosta, Manolo Cardona, Sebastián Martínez
  • How many seasons: 1
  • For fans of: Just One Look
  • Genre: Drama

Bárbara Hidalgo is fighting for the future of her family’s Colombian business empire. When she learns that somebody wants her dead, she has no choice but to find answers. 

8. 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. 

9. Just One Look

  • Who’s in it: Maria Dębska, Cezary Łukaszewicz, Piotr Stramowski
  • How many seasons: 
  • For fans of: Harlan Coben
  • Genre: Drama

If you love Harlan Coben TV adaptations (like Safe and Fool Me Once), then you need to watch this brand-new release that follows a woman who launches an investigation into her husband's disappearance. It all starts when she finds a photograph that makes her question everything.

10. Formula 1: Drive to Survive

  • Who’s in it: Lando Norris, Lewis Hamilton, Pierre Gasly
  • How many seasons: 7
  • For fans of: Full Swing
  • Genre: Sports documentary

The sports documentary has been gaining popularity ever since season seven hit Netflix. The show gives viewers behind-the-scenes access to the drivers, managers and teams as they battle for the Constructors Championship. 

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