The hottest shows on Netflix. You really need to watch.
Netflix continues to prove it's the ultimate home for binge worthy entertainment. With a massive library that spans everything from heart racing horror and laugh out loud comedy to tear jerking romance and gripping thrillers, there's something for every kind of viewer. Whether you're in the mood for a quick movie night or a deep dive into a new series, Netflix has you covered.
To help viewers keep up with what’s buzzing, Netflix releases a weekly roundup of the Top 10 most-watched shows across the platform. These rankings highlight the hottest titles subscribers around the world are streaming, talking about, and falling in love with.
This list is more than just a chart. it’s a snapshot of global viewing trends and what’s capturing hearts (and screens) right now.
1. KPop Demon Hunter's
A famous K-Pop girl group lives a double life on stage, they're music superstars, but off stage, they're secret demon hunters. Rumi, Mira, and Zoey may be selling out stadiums, but behind the scenes, they use their hidden powers to protect their fans from dark, supernatural forces.
KPop Demon Hunters is currently the most streamed movie on Netflix globally, clocking up more than 33 million views in just two weeks.
2. Dept.Q
Carl, once a top detective, is haunted by guilt after a tragic incident left his partner paralyzed and a fellow officer dead. Now back on the force, he’s given a cold case, but what starts as routine quickly turns into an obsession that takes over his life.
UK crime thriller Dept. Q cracked the code and climbed in its second week with 8.9 million views.
3. Ginny and Georgia
After years on the run, teenage Ginny and her family are hoping for a fresh start in a quiet, picture-perfect New England town but settling down may not be as simple as it seems.
Ginny & Georgia dominated the English TV charts this week, with all three seasons landing in the Top 10. Season 3 premiered with 17.6 million views, as fans rushed to see what happened after Georgia Miller (Brianne Howey) was arrested at her own wedding. Viewers also revisited the drama-packed earlier seasons.
4. Sirens
Devon grows increasingly worried as she watches her sister get pulled into a toxic and dangerous relationship with her mysterious new boss.
Sirens, as the limited series, which gets its name from Greek mythology with another 7.9 million views.
5. The Royals
A charming young prince crosses paths with a driven girl running India’s first luxury hotel. As old royalty clashes with modern ambition, their worlds collide in a story filled with passion, power struggles, and unexpected romance.
The Royals entered Netflix’s Global Top 10 for non-English shows, in its second week with 5.5 million views and 33 million watch-hours.
6. Stranger Things
A young boy’s sudden disappearance sets off a chain of mysterious events in a quiet town. As his friends search for him, they stumble upon secret government experiments, terrifying supernatural forces, and a mysterious girl with strange powers. What begins as a search for answers quickly turns into a fight against forces far beyond their imagination.
Stranger Things Season 4 is now the most viewed English-language show with over 188.19M hours total viewed. It has broken the view record of past seasons and other Netflix series, and has been placed in the Top 10 in 93 countries. The series itself has accumulated 1.26B hours on the Most Popular List.
7. Squid Game
Seong Gi-hun and the other players face even more dangerous challenges as the deadly games continue. Meanwhile, In-ho prepares for the arrival of the VIPs, while his brother Jun-ho searches for the island unaware that a traitor is hiding among them. Though critics praised the season, audience reactions were more divided.
Squid Game season three, Over the first three days of its availability, the smash-hit Korean drama drew 60.1 million views, setting a new high for the streamer, per the weekly Netflix Top 10 list. In comparison, “Squid Game” Season 2 debuted with 68 million views in its first four days of availability following its Dec. 26 launch (a Thursday compared to Season 3’s Friday release).
8. Straw
A single mother’s life takes an unexpected turn after a string of misfortunes pulls her into a troubling situation. Now, she finds herself under suspicion, struggling to clear her name in a world that seems to have turned its back on her.
Tyler Perry’s psychological thriller Straw made a powerful debut, landing at No. 1 on the English film charts. With 25.3 million views, it became the most-watched title of the week, gripping audiences with the story of a woman pushed to her breaking point.
9. A Widow's Game
When a man is found dead, his widow’s seemingly perfect life begins to unravel revealing secrets, lies, and a double life she never saw coming.
Spanish crime thriller A Widow’s Game remained a global hit in non-English film with 16.6 million views based on the real case of a young woman who became a prime suspect in her husband’s murder.
10. The Heart Knows
After receiving a heart transplant, Manuel begins to feel different almost like someone else. Curious about his donor, he sets out to learn more and ends up meeting Vale, the donor’s widowed partner, and the close-knit community they left behind.
The Heart Knows, the emotional drama about a businessman whose life changes after a heart transplant, held strong at with 9.4 million views in its second week.