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.
It’s a Bridgerton takeover, as all three seasons of the hit show occupy spots in the top 10, including season 3 at No. 1. Dexter, Showtime’s dark drama about a serial killer, is now on Netflix. Also finding a spot in the top 10 is America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, an all-access look at the famous cheer squad during the 2023-2024 NFL season. Below, we have listed the top 10 shows in the U.S. from June 17 to June 23, along with general information about each show, including genre, rating, cast, and synopsis.
We’ve also rounded up the best shows on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, the best movies on Amazon Prime, and the best movies on Disney+. For Netflix fans, also check out the 10 most popular movies on Netflix right now.
10. Sweet Tooth season 3 (2021)
Metacritic: 77%
IMDb: 7.7/10
Rated: TV-14
Seasons: 3
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Cast: Nonso Anozie, Christian Convery, Adeel Akhtar
Created by: Jim Mickle
The final journey in Sweet Tooth season 3 leads to Alaska. Gus (Christian Convery) continues his quest to find his mother, Birdie (Amy Seimetz), who holds the key to discovering how the Sick became infected. Accompanying Gus on the trip are Jepperd (Nonso Anozie), Becky (Stefania LaVie Owen), and Wendy (Naledi Murray). Gus eventually also crosses paths with Dr. Singh (Adeel Akhtar), who works incessantly to find a cure.
Not everyone is a fan of Gus and other hybrids. Warlord Helen Zhang (Rosalind Chao), her daughter, Rosie (Kelly Marie Tran), and the ruthless Wolf Boys want to eradicate the world of hybrids, including Gus. Remember, Sweet Tooth season 3 is the final season of this charming fantasy series, so this is it for Gus and his friends.
9. Eric (2024)
Metacritic: 61%
IMDb: 7.0/10
Rated: TV-MA
Seasons: 1
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Gaby Hoffmann, McKinley Belcher III
Created by: Abi Morgan
Oscar nominee Benedict Cumberbatch is a father searching for his missing son in the new limited series, Eric. Vincent is a puppeteer and creator of the children’s television show Good Day Sunshine. One day, Vincent’s nine-year-old son, Edgar (Ivan Morris Howe), goes missing while heading to school. This sinks Vincent into depression as he cuts himself off from his friends and family.
The only thing giving Vincent hope is Edgar’s old drawings of a blue monster named Eric. Vincent believes if he gets Eric on television, it will reunite him with Edgar. Yet, Vincent’s mental health begins to deteriorate as he begins to see Eric in his real life. It’s only a matter of time before things turn for the worse.
8. Bridgerton season 2 (2020)
Metacritic: 73%
IMDb: 7.4/10
Rated: TV-MA
Seasons: 2
Genre: American historical fiction-romance
Cast: Adjoa Andoh, Julie Andrews, Jonathan Bailey
Created by: Chris Van Dusen
After a fiery first season that ended in a marriage between Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) and Simon Basset (Regé-Jean Page), the Duke of Hastings, Bridgerton returns for its second season with another hot and steamy romance. Based on Julia Quinn’s second Bridgerton novel, The Viscount Who Loved Me, Bridgerton season 2 spotlights Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey).
As the head of the family, Anthony feels pressure to look after his mother and siblings, meaning he has little time for romance. However, Anthony knows that, as a Viscount, he must find a wife. Enter Edwina Sharma (Charithra Chandran), the diamond of the social season. Anthony sees Edwina as a good match because of her grace, nobility, and intelligence. Yet, to win Edwina, Anthony has to impress her sister, Kate (Simone Ashley), who may have feelings for the Viscount.
7. Dexter season 1 (2006)
Metacritic: 76%
IMDb: 8.6/10
Rated: TV-MA
Seasons: 8
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Cast: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Geoff Pierson
Created by: James Manos, Jr.
Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) is a forensic analyst in the Miami Metro Police Department who specializes in blood spatter pattern analysis. Dexter holds a dark secret: he is a serial killer. However, Dexter murders people he believes are guilty and deserve their fate. Dexter’s thirst for vengeance came after witnessing his mother’s murder at age three.
Dexter’s adopted father and Miami police officer, Harry Morgan (James Remar), channeled Dexter’s anger and taught him who to kill and how to do it. Besides Harry, no one else knows about Dexter’s vigilantism, including his police officer sister, Debra (Jennifer Carpenter). Over eight seasons, Dexter’s murderous ways are on full display. Can this charming murderer remain hidden in the shadows?
6. Bridgerton season 1 (2020)
Metacritic: 73%
IMDb: 7.4/10
Rated: TV-MA
Seasons: 2
Genre: American historical fiction-romance
Cast: Adjoa Andoh, Julie Andrews, Jonathan Bailey
Created by: Chris Van Dusen
Put on your best suit or gown, grab the latest edition of the scandal sheet from Lady Whistledown, and head to Regency Era in Netflix’s Bridgerton. Based on the book series by Julia Quinn, Bridgerton follows the Bridgerton family, a noble and well-respected family in London. There are eight siblings, including Anthony (Wicked‘s Jonathan Bailey), Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor), Colin (Luke Newton), and Eloise (Claudia Jessie).
The first season picks up at the start of the social season in 1813. Daphne is one of the debutantes being introduced into society. Once Daphne is named the social season’s diamond, she draws numerous suitors, none of which she likes or appreciates. Simon Basset (Regé-Jean Page), the Duke of Hastings and old friend of Anthony, pretends to court Daphne to fend off his potential suitors and increase Daphne’s chances of finding the right man. Bridgerton brings the heat in the romantic department, but it’s also a charming costume drama that’s easy to digest.
5. 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.
4. 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.
3. Perfect Match season 2 (2023)
Metacritic: 82%
IMDb: 5.9/10
Rated: TV-MA
Seasons: 2
Genre: Reality
Cast: Nick Lachey
Created by: Chris Coelen
Nearly two dozen singles from Netflix’s signature reality shows — including Too Hot to Handle, Dating and Related, and Love Is Blind — put on their best bathing suits and enter the villa in Perfect Match. The object of the game is to find, well, the perfect match. To do that, the singles will pair off to form couples and compete in various compatibility challenges.
The winning couple in each challenge gets a private date and the power to invite two new singles into the villa. These new players could be the love of your life, or they could send the game into complete chaos. Participants will then match up again with another person. If you are single at the end of the night, then you leave the game. Only one couple can win Perfect Match.
2. 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.
1. Bridgerton season 3 (2020)
Metacritic: 69%
IMDb: 7.4/10
Rated: TV-MA
Seasons: 3
Genre: Drama
Cast: Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton, Claudia Jessie
Created by: Chris Van Dusen
After a two-year absence, Bridgerton returns for its third season on Netflix. The popular series returns with more dazzling dresses, juicy gossip, and seductive relationships. Bridgerton season 3 has decided to go off course with the books, skipping the third book, Benedict’s Story, to focus on the fourth, Colin’s Story.
In season 3, Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlin) is ready to give up her love for Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton), especially after he insulted her at the end of season 2. Penelope enters the social season wanting to find a husband and asks Colin for help. As the duo spend more time together, their friendship leads to romantic feelings between the two. Bridgerton season 3 tests the theory that friends can become lovers.
