The Top 10 Shows on Netflix Right Now (Including This #1 Show Starring Henry Cavill)
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If you’ve already binge-watched Netflix hits like Virgin River, Emily in Paris and Dead to Me, 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 (like Sweet Magnolias season 3).
From The Lincoln Lawyer to The Witcher, keep reading for Netflix’s most popular shows right now.
1. The Witcher
Who’s in it: Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan
How many seasons: 3
For fans of: Game of Thrones
Season three, volume one of The Witcher is now streaming on Netflix. The show stars Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter who takes on witches and beasts with his supernatural “witcher” powers.
2. Sweet Magnolias
Who’s in it: JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Heather Headley, Brooke Elliott
How many seasons: 3
For fans of: Virgin River
Based on the best-selling book series by Sherryl Woods, Sweet Magnolias follows three best friends—Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Helen (Heather Headley) and Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott)—who never left their hometown in South Carolina. Now, they’re navigating the ups and downs of adulthood.
3. How to Become a Cult Leader
Who’s in it: Peter Dinklage, Jake Laufer, Jonah Bekhor
How many seasons: 1
For fans of: American Horror Story: Cult
How to Become a Cult Leader is a Netflix docuseries that offers an inside look at what makes a cult leader through in-depth interviews and analysis. Featured in the show are notorious cult leaders like Charles Manson, Jim James and more.
4. Baki Hanma
Who’s in it: Nobunaga Shimazaki, Akio Otsuka, Hochu Otsuka
How many seasons: 2
For fans of: Fight Club
Inspired by the Japanese manga series of the same name, Baki Hamna (which just returned for a second season) follows a professional fighter named Baki who enters Arizona State Prison to take on a notorious inmate known as Mr. Unchained.
5. Suits
Who’s in it: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Meghan Markle
How many seasons: 8 (on Netflix at least)
For fans of: Meghan Markle
The first eight seasons of Meghan Markle’s legal drama, Suits, are available to stream on Netflix. The show focuses on a corporate lawyer named Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht), who’s forced to adapt when a new partner joins the firm.
6. Too Hot to Handle
Who’s in it: Desiree Burch
How many seasons: 5
For fans of: Love Is Blind and The Ultimatum
The popular dating reality show, Too Hot to Handle, has just returned for its fifth season on Netflix. Much like the previous seasons, the latest installment follows a group of attractive singles who are placed on a remote island and are given the opportunity to win $100,000. The only rule? They can’t have any intimate contact with the other contestants—or else the Alexa-esque voice machine, Lana, will deduct funds from the prize money.
7. A Perfect Story
Who’s in it: Nobunaga Shimazaki, Akio Otsuka, Hochu Otsuka
How many seasons: 1
For fans of: From Scratch, The Notebook
Calling all romance show lovers! A Perfect Story is a new Spanish rom-com miniseries that follows a young woman named Margot, who is feeling lost after running away from her own wedding. But, that soon changes when she meets a man named David, who brings delightful chaos to her life.
8. Quarterback
Who’s in it: Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, Marcus Mariota
How many seasons: 1
For fans of: All American and Friday Night Lights
Calling all football fans! Quarterback (which premiered on July 12) is a docuseries that centers around three quarterbacks: Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) and Marcus Mariota (Atlanta Falcons). Through a total of eight episodes, the series gives viewers an inside look into their lives on and off the field.
9. The Lincoln Lawyer
Who’s in it: Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Neve Campbell, Becki Netwon
How many seasons: 2
For fans of: How to Get Away with Murder and Suits
Based on the bestselling novels written by Michael Connelly, The Lincoln Lawyer (the second season has just been released) follows a cunning defense attorney who works out of his Lincoln Navigator and takes on cases in Los Angeles.
10. Mark Normand: Soup to Nuts
Who’s in it: Mark Normand
How many seasons: 1
For fans of: Stand-up comedy
If you’re looking for a good laugh, be sure to tune into Mark Normand’s new comedy special where he covers everything from awkward spousal encounters to dark humor.
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