The Top 10 Netflix Shows Right Now (Including a New Must-Watch 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 Outer Banks).

From The Lincoln Lawyer to Nobody Wants This, keep reading for the top ten Netflix series, and my personal editor's pick of the week. 

• Who’s in it: Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Dakota Fanning, Meghann Fahy
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: Big Little Lies
• Genre: Drama

The six-part Netflix series is based on the Elin Hilderbrand book of the same name, and it features an all-star cast, including Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber. The plot centers around a ritzy Nantucket wedding weekend where one of the guests is found dead. 

PureWow’s editor-in-chief Jillian Quint raved about the stellar performances in her review. “This particular breed of ice queen is the role Kidman was born to play, and I was pretty into Daddy Schreiber rocking architect glasses and an old money rumpled button-down with a joint hanging out of his mouth at all times,” she wrote.

• Who’s in it: Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Fiona Rene, Neve Campbell
• How many seasons: 3
• For fans of: Suits
• Genre: Courtroom drama

The Lincoln Lawyer is gaining popularity ever since Netflix released season three. The new installment picks up right where the previous one ends, with Mickey investigating the murder of Gloria Dayton, aka “Glory Days,” after she revealed information about the Mexican drug cartel.

In my honest review, I wrote, “This new season feels personal. Not only is he investigating the murder of someone he knows, but he also feels somewhat responsible for her death.”

• Who’s in it: Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey
• How many seasons: 4
• For fans of: Riverdale
• Genre: Action & adventure

The first half of Outer Banks season four is now streaming on Netflix. The new installment picks up right where the previous installment ends, with the Pogues pursuing a new treasure hunt with Wes Genrette. (You know, the guy who gave them Blackbeard’s captain log in the season three finale.)

• Who’s in it: Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Justine Lupe
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: Hacks
• Genre: Comedy

Come for the laughs—stay for the undeniable on-screen chemistry between Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. This brand-new series chronicles an unlikely romance between two people who come from entirely different worlds. As in, one of them is a sex podcaster and the other is a rabbi. Can their relationship survive their differences? 

In her positive review, PureWow editor Rachel Bowie raved about the star-studded comedy. “Nobody Wants This is the rare rom-com unicorn that nails the job,” she wrote.

• Who’s in it: Various inmates
• How many seasons: 
• For fans of: Dateline
• Genre: Crime documentary

True-crime fans can’t get enough of this documentary series, which features never-before-seen footage of inmates detailing the crimes that put them in prison. From death row to capital murder, there's no shortage of drama.

• Who’s in it: Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Cooper Koch, Javier Bardem
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: Dahmer
• Genre: True-crime

Ryan Murphy’s new docuseries has been gaining popularity ever since it premiered on September 21, and I’m not surprised in the slightest. The nine-part show depicts the real-life case of two brothers, Lyle (Nicholas Alexander Chavez) and Erik (Cooper Koch), who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1996. While most argue that the motive was money, the siblings insist that they retaliated due to their parents' abusive and cruel behavior.

In her four-star review of Monsters, Nakeisha Campbell wrote, “This captivating docuseries features great performances and sheds new light on one of the most fascinating real-life cases. It explores themes like childhood trauma, mental health and revenge, and it will also get viewers thinking about who the true victims are.”

• Who’s in it: Nick Lachey, Vanessa Lachey
• How many seasons: 7
• For fans of: Married at First Sight
• Genre: Dating reality

Is love truly blind? Singles put that motto to the test as they meet, date and get engaged all before they’ve seen each other in real life. The show is rising in popularity (once again) now that season seven is available on Netflix. 

• Who’s in it: Graham Hancock
• How many seasons: 2
• For fans of: Unknown: The Lost Pyramid
• Genre: Investigative documentary

Calling all history buffs! Graham Hancock is a British writer who embarks on an adventure across the Americas in an attempt to explore a pseudo-archaeological theory about a prehistoric society.

• Who’s in it: Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith, Noel Fielding
• How many seasons: 8
• For fans of: MasterChef
• Genre: Reality competition

Baking fans can’t get enough of this British competition show (also known as The Great British Bake-Off). The show follows amateur bakers as they compete in a variety of challenges for the opportunity to become the Greatest British Baker. Their skills are put to the ultimate test during each round, which include everything from complex pastries to decorated cakes. 

• Who’s in it: Trinidad González, Diego Calva, Jorge A. Jimenez
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: Heartstopper
• Genre: Drama

This coming-of-age series will pull at your heartstrings. The story follows two childhood friends who reconnect decades later. They’re bonded by their past trauma, which stems from a dark secret that has sealed their friendship forever.

• Who’s in it: Sean Giambrone, Kiersten Kelly, Darren Barnet
• How many seasons: 2
• For fans of: Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous
• Genre: Animated adventure

Jurassic World: Chaos Theory is a sequel to the Camp Cretaceous series, and it follows the group as they reunite to investigate an all-new mystery involving—you guessed it—dinosaurs.

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