The Top 10 Netflix Shows Right Now (Including a New Must-Watch Comedy 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 Nobody Wants This).

From Mr. McMahon to The Perfect Couple, keep reading for the top ten Netflix series, and my personal editor's pick of the week. 

• Who’s in it: Michelle Buteau
• How many seasons: 7
• For fans of: The Trust
• Genre: Reality competition

Be sure to tune into season seven of The Circle, which is basically a cross between Catfish and Big Brother. The contestants never actually meet in person (only through social media), and the goal is to avoid getting eliminated, which can only be done if their peers believe their online profile accurately represents them as a person. (As in, they’re not a catfish.)

• 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: 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: 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: Vince McMahon
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: Jailbreak: Love on the Run
• Genre: Investigative documentary

The documentary highlights the life and career of Vince McMahon, the co-founder and former CEO of WWE. Although he built the world’s largest professional wrestling platform, his controversial practices didn’t go unnoticed. 

• 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: Ellen DeGeneres
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable
• Genre: Stand-up comedy

If you’re looking for a good laugh, then you need to tune into Ellen DeGeneres’s latest stand-up special, For Your Approval. The comedian takes the stage and delivers a laugh-out-loud set that covers everything from parallel parking to getting canceled. 

• Who’s in it: Megan Stott, Austin Abrams, Rhenzy Feliz
• How many seasons: 1
• For fans of: The End of the F***ing World
• Genre: Drama

The coming-of-age series follows a teenager who falls in love with the wilderness during a high school camping trip. She decides to explore a new life in the wild unknown by abandoning civilization and living among nature. 

• Who’s in it: Lily Collins, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Ashley Park
• How many seasons: 4
• For fans of: Ginny & Georgia
• Genre: Comedy

Emily in Paris is rising in popularity now that the second half of season four is streaming on Netflix. The new installment follows Emily (Lily Collins) as she explores a new city: Rome! Along the way, she meets a handsome Frenchman, encounters more language barriers and continues to string along Gabriel (Lucas Bravo).

According to Rachel Bowie, season four focuses more on the ensemble characters than previous installments. “Season four (so far) feels almost entirely devoted to the supporting cast—for example, Mindy’s (Ashley Park) relationship with Nicolas (Paul Forman), Luc’s (Bruno Gouery) unwavering efforts to help Gabriel secure that Michelin star, heck, even Julian’s (Samuel Arnold) job search and eventual exit from Agence Grateau get top billing,” she wrote. 

• Who’s in it: Park Seo-jun, Han So-hee, Claudia Kim
• How many seasons: 
• For fans of: Kingdom
• Genre: Thriller

The thriller takes place in the city of Gyeongseong in 1945, during Japanese rule over Korea. It follows a group of people who come face to face with a monster that makes them question the idea of humanity. 

• Who’s in it: Joshua Okamoto, Ingrid Águila, Elisa Toscano
• How many seasons: 
• For fans of: Nobody Wants This
• Genre: Drama

The story focuses on a trio who have a reputation in their barrio for being close-knit friends. Everything changes when a tragedy turns two of the friends against each other.

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