Netflix Top 10 TV Shows Right Now
The top 10 TV shows on Netflix this week provide something for everyone, demonstrating the streaming giant’s commitment to variety. A strong mix of newcomers joins a collection of shows that quickly gained a loyal following.
Here are the top 10 TV shows on Netflix for the week of May 20-May 26.
10. ‘Buying London’ Season 1
Netflix cashed in on realtor reality TV with shows like Selling the OC. Now, it takes viewers across the pond with Buying London as the new series moves into the Netflix top 10.
The show follows Daniel Daggers and his team of agents working in London’s luxury home market. And like any good reality show, there is just as much drama away from the job. The seven episodes make Buying London an easy binge.
9. ‘Bodkin’ Season 1
The Netflix original series Bodkin made a strong debut in the Netflix top 10 right now. The comedy follows a team of true crime podcasters investigating a cold case in a quiet Irish town.
Siobhán Cullen, Will Forte, and Robyn Cara lead the comedy’s cast. Fans of Only Murders in the Building will want to check out the series, especially if they want a darker tone. Bodkin also boasts executive producers Barack and Michelle Obama.
All seven episodes are available now. Bodkin Season 1 runs just under six hours.
8. ‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’
Bridgerton fever returned to Netflix with the release of season 3. So naturally, fans are either revisiting past series or discovering them for the first time to catch up. That includes Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, which returns to Netflix’s top 10 TV shows right now.
The prequel series follows Charlotte as she navigates her arranged marriage to King George. We’re also introduced to younger versions of Agatha, Lady Danbury, and the future Violet Bridgerton.
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story includes six episodes with a combined runtime of six-and-a-half hours.
7. ‘Tires’
Comedian Shane Gillis created and funded Tires. He also co-stars in the comedy set at a struggling auto shop managed by his cousin.
Gillis, infamously fired by Saturday Night Live before appearing in an episode, has become one of the most popular comics in the country. His strong following undoubtedly gave Tires a boost and helped it land on the top 10 in its debut week.
The six episodes will only take about two hours to complete, but Tires has the potential to be one of those comedies watched over and over again.
6. ‘Jurassic World: Chaos Theory’
The Netflix top 10 list does have one thing for kids this week. Jurassic World: Chaos Theory joins the list, giving kids a chance to return to the world of Jurassic Park.
The series follows characters introduced in Camp Cretaceous as they work together to solve a conspiracy that threatens humans and dinosaurs. Season 1 has 10 episodes, running just under four hours.
5. ‘Baby Reindeer’
Baby Reindeer just won’t leave the Netflix top 10. The drama stars Scottish comedian and actor Richard Gadd based on his experience as a sexual assault and stalking victim.
When struggling comedian Danny offers a woman a free cup of tea at his bar, it sets off a twisted, uncomfortable story. Danny’s traumatic experiences play out as he deals with psychological, physical, and sexual torment.
Word-of-mouth and critical praise helped Baby Reindeer land atop Netflix’s top 10 TV shows after premiering on April 11. The unexpected hit has seven episodes, running just under four hours.
4. ‘Bridgerton’ Season 2
Ahead of Bridgerton Season 3 hitting Netflix, season 2 found its way into the Netflix top 10 TV shows. The eight episodes follow Anthony Bridgerton as he finally pursues marriage, but not without complications. Meanwhile, Eloise makes her debut in society while Penelope balances her secret identity.
Jonathan Bailey, Simone Ashley, and Charithra Chandran turn in captivating performances. While season 2 doesn’t carry the same spice as its predecessor, it keeps the audience engrossed in the world of the ton.
3. ‘Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal: Season 1′
Netflix adds another addicting documentary to its collection with Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal. The three-part series examines the fallout when a dating site designed for adultery gets hacked. Millions of lives were affected by the exposed data.
Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal traces the history of the controversial website through the hack. At just under three hours, it makes for an easy binge.
2. ‘Bridgerton’ Season 1
It’s no surprise that Bridgerton Season 1 dances into the top 10. Whether fans are catching up on the story or streaming it for the first time, the season that started it all is back on the map. Leads Phoebe Dynevor and Rege-Jean Page took Netflix by storm with their steamy romance story.
Bridgerton Season 1 launched a franchise for Netflix that continues to pay off. The eight episodes from season 1 run just over eight hours.
1. ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3
Bridgerton Season 3 remains as the No. 1 TV show on Netflix right now. Fans of the period drama can’t get enough as they flocked back to the ton for more gossip, romance, and scandal.
Season 3 focuses on Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton. The childhood friends are both in society looking for a match. Meanwhile, Penelope balances her secret identity as Lady Whistledown and tries to repair her friendship with Eloise.
The first four episodes of season 3 are available now. They clock in at just under four hours. Part II releases on June 13.
