The Top Ten Shows on Netflix Right This Second (Including a Brand-New #1 Show)
If you’ve already binge-watched Netflix hits like Emily in Paris, Blown Away and Selling Sunset (and then debriefed with the podcast hosts of Stream On), you’re probably looking for new streaming options. Luckily, Netflix has a ton of movies and shows to choose from in its top-rated section, which ranks popular titles based on who’s watching what. The best part? The list is updated daily, making it an ideal place to find new suggestions, no matter your viewing preferences.
From The Sandman to Keep Breathing, keep reading for Netflix’s most popular shows right now.
1. The Sandman
Who’s in it: Tom Sturridge, Boyd Holbrook, Vivienne Acheampong
How many seasons: 1
For fans of: The Umbrella Academy
Based upon a bestselling DC comic, it follows a powerful being named Dream (Tom Sturridge) who’s set free after 100 years of captivity. Can he reclaim his position as the ruler of the kingdom of Dreaming?
2. I Just Killed My Dad
Who’s in it: Anthony Templet
How many seasons: 1
For fans of: Abducted in Plain Sight
From the mastermind behind Abducted in Plain Sight, this documentary explores the burning question: Why did Anthony Templet murder his own father?
3. Virgin River
Who’s in it: Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Colin Lawrence
How many seasons: 4
For fans of: Gilmore Girls
The popular series centers on a nurse practitioner named Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge), who moves to a small town named Virgin River for a fresh start. FYI, season 4 is now streaming on Netflix.
4. Stranger Things
Who’s in it: Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Noah Schnapp
How many seasons: 4
For fans of: Anything sci-fi
The show takes place in Hawkins, Indiana, and follows a group of friends as they face a series of terrifying supernatural forces after venturing into an alternate dimension, called the Upside Down. (FYI, Stranger Things 4 is now streaming on Netflix.)
5. Riverdale
Who’s in it: Lili Reinhart, Cole Sprouse, KJ Apa, Camila Mendes
How many seasons: 6
For fans of: Pretty Little Liars
The show follows four best friends—Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead—as they navigate the highs and lows of high school in a Dungeons & Dragons-esque adventure.
6. Trainwreck: Woodstock '99
Who’s in it: Ananda Lewis, David Blaustein, Josh Scher
How many seasons: 1
For fans of: Fyre
The documentary examines what went wrong during the 1999 Woodstock music festival, which ended in a deadly riot.
7. Keep Breathing
Who’s in it: Melissa Barrera, Jeff Wilbusch, Austin Stowell
How many seasons: 1
For fans of: Manifest
Liv must fight for her survival after her private jet crashes in the middle of the Canadian wilderness. As she battles past traumas and the present dangers of the forest, Liv uses her wits and skills to stay alive.
8. Uncoupled
Who’s in it: Neil Patrick Harris, Tisha Campbell, Brooks Ashmanskas
How many seasons: 1
For fans of: Grace & Frankie
Michael’s (Neil Patrick Harris) world is turned upside-down when his husband of 17 years walks out on him, forcing him to start fresh as a single gay man living in New York City.
9. Alone
Who’s in it: Colter Barnes, Biko Wright, Clay Hayes
How many seasons: 1
For fans of: Naked and Afraid
The show puts a group of survivalists to the ultimate test. After traveling to extreme locations, they must live in isolation and battle the elements.
10. The Extraordinary Attorney Woo
Who’s in it: Park Eun-bin, Kang Tae-oh Kang Ki-young
How many seasons: 1
For fans of: The Good Doctor
Meet Woo Young Woo (Park Eun-bin), a young lawyer with Asperger’s syndrome. The series highlights her journey to success, even though she struggles with everyday interactions.
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