If you are of the opinion that Thursday is not the new Friday and you would rather skip after-work drinks for a cozy night in, Netflix has compiled its weekly top TV shows to guide your viewing. From Sex Education star Asa Butterfield in a chilling cult thriller to Kate Hudson taking charge of a basketball team, here are the streaming platform’s five most popular shows right now.
5. Running Point: Season 2 – 6,700,000 Views
Season two of Running Point is proving as popular as the first, with Kate Hudson reprising her role as Isla Gordon, who continues to fight for her position as head of the LA Waves basketball team. This season shifts focus from settling in to holding everything together when her brother Cam reappears, causing trouble behind the scenes. Light-hearted and quirky, the season boasts a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has attracted 6,700,000 views on Netflix.
4. If Wishes Could Kill – 7,500,000 Views
Netflix’s first Korean young adult horror series follows a mysterious app that promises to grant wishes but then begins a countdown to death. A group of teens becomes entangled and must break the deadly chain to survive. With only eight episodes, each running 35–45 minutes, this is a quick binge that may keep you up late. It holds an 86% score on Rotten Tomatoes, making the lack of sleep worthwhile.
3. Unchosen: Season 1 – 8,800,000 Views
Unchosen stars BAFTA-winning Molly Windsor as Rosie, a young woman who drifts into a tight-knit group that quickly turns from friendly to stifling. Inspired by real cults in the UK, this thriller is described as spine-chilling and received a 4-star review from Metro’s Sabrina Barr. Released in the same window as Baby Reindeer and Adolescence, it may be your next must-watch, with potential for lasting popularity.
2. Should I Marry A Murderer? – 10,600,000 Views
While the answer may seem obvious, this limited documentary series is anything but straightforward. It follows a fiancée turned key witness who reveals how she stayed engaged to a man accused of murder while gathering evidence against him. With a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, though still newly released, this series is worth checking out to see if it deserves a spot on your list.
1. Man on Fire – 11,000,000 Views
The revamped Man on Fire has been a hit, racking up 11 million views in its first four days. Both the TV show and film are based on A.J. Quinnell’s 1980 novel. This version replaces Denzel Washington with The Watchmen star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as the fearsome yet fragile bodyguard John Creasy. The show has a 62% score on Rotten Tomatoes, an improvement over the original film’s 39%, with critics praising Abdul-Mateen’s performance.
These top five shows offer a mix of genres, from comedy to horror to true crime, ensuring there is something for every viewer. Whether you prefer light-hearted sports drama or spine-tingling thrillers, Netflix’s weekly rankings provide a reliable guide to what is trending now.
