The 10 most popular TV shows on Netflix right now
Exploring the thousands of titles on Netflix can be both exciting and overwhelming. Content of all types abounds, from dramas and comedies to reality shows and documentaries. It’s a good thing there’s a list to help narrow your decision by letting you see the most popular Netflix shows. That’s right, every week, Netflix releases its list of the 10 most-watched TV shows over a recent seven-day period.
After a two-year absence, Cobra Kai returns for its sixth and final season. Season 6 will be split into three parts, with part 1 currently occupying the No. 1 spot on the Top 10 list. Simone Biles: Rising debuted at No. 2 as the gymnast attempts to become the most decorated American gymnast ever at the Paris Olympics. Elsewhere, Your Honor continues to occupy two spots in the top 10. Would Netflix step in and greenlight season 3? Below, we have listed the top 10 shows in the U.S. from July 15 to July 21, along with general information about each show, including genre, rating, cast, and synopsis.
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10. Your Honor season 2 (2020)
Metacritic: 59%
IMDb: 7.6/10
Rated: TV-MA
Seasons: 2
Genre: Drama, Crime
Cast: Bryan Cranston, Hope Davis, Isiah Whitlock Jr.
Created by: Peter Moffat
After the shocking end to Your Honor season 1, disgraced judge Michael Desiato (Bryan Cranston) finds himself in prison to start season 2. Olivia Delmont, an assistant U.S. attorney, wants to eliminate the Baxter crime family and rid New Orleans of their influence. To do that, Olivia gets Michael released from prison and coerces him to help take out Jimmy Baxter (Michael Stuhlbarg) and his drug empire.
Meanwhile, the Desire Gang, one of the local cartels, is looking to make its move on the Baxters and become the dominant supplier of drugs in the area. As Michael works undercover for Olivia, he spirals into the criminal underworld, a dangerous path that may not have a happy ending.
9. America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders season 1 (2024)
IMDb: 6.9/10
Rated: TV-14
Seasons: 1
Genre: Documentary, Reality
Cast: Kelli Finglass, Judy Trammell
If you thought making the NFL was hard, try earning a spot as one of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders. Go behind the scenes of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders during 2023–2024 in America’s Sweethearts. The Cowboys’ cheerleaders are the most famous cheer squad in the NFL, with their inception dating back to 1961.
The all-access documentary chronicles the entire season for a cheerleader, from auditions and training camps to practice and games. Like Cheer and Last Chance U, America’s Sweethearts also focuses on life off the field. This high-pressure job can take a toll on someone’s mental health, so the series does an excellent job of exploring life for these dancers off the field.
8. Too Hot to Handle season 6 (2020)
IMDb: 4.8/10
Rated: TV-MA
Seasons: 6
Genre: Reality
Cast: Desiree Burch
Created by: Laura Gibson, Charlie Bennett
Lana, the AI traffic cone, is back to tame a new group of celibate singles in Too Hot to Handle season 6. For the first time in the show’s history, the contestants know they are on Too Hot to Handle because of a casting call. These people willingly signed up for the show. Now, they must deal with the consequences.
The rules remain the same. Sexual actions — including kissing, intercourse, self-gratification, and sexual content — are disallowed in the villa. If the contestant breaks the rule, money is subtracted from the $250,000 grand prize. Abstinence is the way to salvation in Too Hot to Handle. Season 6 will release episodes in three batches on July 19, July 26, and August 2.
7. Your Honor season 1 (2020)
Metacritic: 59%
IMDb: 7.6/10
Rated: TV-MA
Seasons: 2
Genre: Drama, Crime
Cast: Bryan Cranston, Hope Davis, Isiah Whitlock Jr.
Created by: Peter Moffat
After visiting his mother’s grave, Adam Desiato (Hunter Doohan) gets into a hit-and-run accident, resulting in the death of another teenager. Shocked by what happened, Adam drives home and tries to destroy any evidence of the crime. Adam is the son of Michael Desiato (Bryan Cranston), a New Orleans judge with an admirable reputation. Adam confesses to Michael, who encourages his son to turn himself in.
However, things change when Adam reveals the teenager he killed is the son of Jimmy Baxter (Michael Stuhlbarg), a drug kingpin. Jimmy will kill Adam if he finds out, so Michael decides to use his power to cover up the crime. Michael’s ensuing decisions force him to go against the laws he swore to uphold.
6. Supacell season 1 (2024)
Metacritic: 71%
IMDb: 6.5/10
Rated: TV-MA
Seasons: 1
Genre: Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Cast: Tosin Cole, Nadine Mills, Eric Kofi Abrefa
Created by: Rapman
Netflix has launched its superhero franchise with Supacell. In South London, five ordinary people learn that they have superpowers. These people include Michael (Tosin Cole), Sabrina (Nadine Mills), Andre (Eric Kofi Abrefa), Rodney (Calvin Demba), and Tazer (Josh Tedeku). The only link between them is that they are Black.
Michael can travel through time and learns that his fiancé, Dionne Ofori (Adelayo Adedayo), will die. To save her from dying, Michael must work with the four other superhumans. With superheroes come supervillains, as a group of powerful agents from a secret organization want to control their powers.
5. Receiver season 1 (2024)
IMDb: 8.0/10
Rated: TV-MA
Seasons: 1
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Davante Adams, Justin Jefferson, George Kittle
Last summer, the NFL and Netflix partnered on Quarterback, a behind-the-scenes docuseries that followed three quarterbacks — Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, and Marcus Mariota — during the 2022-2023 season. The show’s next iteration focuses on a quarterback’s top target, a receiver. Like Quarterback, Receiver chronicles some of the NFL’s best pass-catchers during the 2023-2024 season.
The featured players on Receiver include Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel, and Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. Some standout moments from the series include Adams’ frustration with the Raiders’ quarterbacks, St. Brown’s decision on his injury, and the 49ers’ quest to win a Super Bowl.
4. Vikings: Valhalla season 3 (2022)
Metacritic: 70%
IMDb: 7.3/10
Rated: TV-MA
Seasons: 3
Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama, War & Politics
Cast: Sam Corlett, Frida Gustavsson, Leo Suter
Created by: Jeb Stuart
It’s time for the last voyage on Vikings: Valhalla, which wraps its story with its third and final season. Vikings: Valhalla is a spinoff set 100 years after the events of Vikings that follows three distinct characters: Leif Eriksson (Sam Corlett), his sister, Freydís (Frida Gustavsson), and the Norwegian prince Harald Sigurdsson (Leo Suter). Season 3 jumps ahead seven years after the events of season 2, with Freydís becoming the leader of pagan Jomsborg.
However, the Vikings: Valhalla season 3 trailer depicts trouble for Freydís with a potential burning at the stake. Meanwhile, Harald and Leif have succeeded in Constantinople. Now, it’s time to find a way back home to Norway. It won’t be easy, but if this trio has proven anything over the series, they’ll go out swinging.
3. Homicide: Los Angeles (2024)
IMDb: 7.6/10
Rated: TV-MA
Seasons: 2
Genre: Documentary, Crime
Who better to produce a series on crime than Dick Wolf? The creator of Law & Order is tackling “the most brutal and complicated murders” in the new five-episode documentary series Homicide: Los Angeles. The series is tackling some of the most harrowing cases in Los Angeles County. Featured cases include the murder prosecution of record producer Phil Spector, the death of race car driver Mickey Thompson, the horrific killing of Teresa Broudreaux, the disappearance of Gavin Smith, and the tragedy of Jana Koklich.
Each episode includes interviews with the friends and family of the victim to help viewers further understand each person. The episodes also try to piece together the events of each crime and figure out what went wrong. Not every episode ends with a definitive conclusion, adding more intrigue to each of the cases.
2. Simone Biles: Rising season 1 (2024)
Metacritic: 78%
IMDb: 7.3/10
Rated: TV-14
Seasons: 1
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Simone Biles
Simone Biles is regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time. Entering the 2024 Paris Olympics, Biles needs one medal to move into first place for the most Olympic medals won by a U.S. gymnast. At 27, Biles remains at the top of the sport. However, things took a drastic turn at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics. Favored to win multiple gold medals in Tokyo, Biles pulled out of several major events due to mental health issues.
Simone Biles: Rising attempts to answer what happened during the Tokyo Olympics and chronicle her rise back to the top of gymnastics. Directed by Katie Walsh, the four-episode series gives fans an inside look into the life of one of the country’s greatest Olympians. Simone Biles: Rising will help viewers understand the daily pressure faced by Biles and how she dealt with her mental health in the years following the Tokyo games.
1. Cobra Kai season 6 (2018)
Metacritic: 67%
IMDb: 8.5/10
Rated: TV-14
Seasons: 6
Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama, Comedy
Cast: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Courtney Henggeler
Created by: Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald
The end is near for the students at Miyagi-Do and Eagle Fang, as the final season of Cobra Kai has begun. After years of suffering, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) finally rid the Valley of Cobra Kai in the season 5 finale. Now on the same team, Daniel and Johnny begin training their students for the Sekai Taikai, the world championships of karate.
However, Cobra Kai never dies because John Kreese (Martin Kove) is out of prison and looking to bring his new students to the tournament. While Daniel and Johnny continue mending fences in their relationships, so too do their students, particularly Sam (Mary Mouser) and Tory (Peyton List). The first five episodes of season 6 are now streaming. The next batch drops on November 15, and the final run of episodes premieres in 2025.
