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The 10 most popular TV shows on Netflix right now

A new Steven Knight show cracks the top 10

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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. Having a list to help narrow down your choices is beneficial, as it allows you to see the most popular Netflix shows. Every week, Netflix releases its list of the 10 most-watched TV shows over a recent seven-day period.

Fans of Peaky Blinders will enjoy Steven Knight’s new show, House of Guinness. The historical drama follows the famous Guinness family and how it reached new heights under the leadership of their four children. Below, we have listed the top 10 Netflix shows in the U.S. from September 22 to 28, along with general information about each show, including genre, rating, cast, and synopsis.

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10. Wednesday season 2 (2022-)

Wednesday returns to Nevermore for a new mystery in season 2. While expanding her psychic powers, Wednesday has a troubling vision of murder involving a friend. A sinister presence is also after Wednesday, and it’s her job to figure out why.

Much to her dismay, Wednesday is not the only Addams at Nevermore this semester. Wednesday’s brother, Pugsley (Isaac Ordonez), is now a student, while Morticia takes on a more active role as an alumna. The final four episodes in season 2 feature the arrival of Lady Gaga, who brings a new song and viral dance to the fold.

Stream Wednesday season 2 on Netflix.

9. Beauty in Black season 2 (2025)

Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black returns for season 2. At the end of season 1, club dancer Kimmie (Taylor Polidore Williams) married Horace Bellarie (Ricco Ross) to become the new heiress of the Beauty in Black makeup empire.

This decision does not sit well with Bellarie’s sons, Roy (Julian Horton) and Charles (Steven G. Norfleet), who now have a new stepmother and boss. With power comes great responsibility, but it also places a target on your back, and the rest of the Bellarie family will look to squeeze Kimmie out.

Stream Beauty in Black season 2 on Netflix.

8. House of Guinness season 1 (2025)

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight tackles a powerful European dynasty in House of Guinness. Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness founded the Guinness brewing company. After his death, Benjamin leaves his empire to his four children: Arthur (Anthony Boyle), Edward (Louis Partridge), Anne (Emily Fairn), and Ben (Fionn O’Shea).

Young and experienced, these children inherit leadership positions within the empire, and their subsequent decisions will affect their impact on the world.

Stream House of Guinness season 1 on Netflix.

7. Haunted Hotel season 1 (2025)

Check into Netflix’s Haunted Hotel for season 1. Katherine (Eliza Coupe) and her two children, Ben (Skyler Gisondo) and Esther (Natalie Palamides), move into the Undervale Hotel. Much to her surprise, Katherine learns that ghosts inhabit the hotel.

One of those ghosts is her deceased older brother, Nathan (Will Forte), who offers to help her run the hotel. More importantly, Nathan is there to help fend off the evil spirits and ghosts who threaten the hotel’s existence.

Stream Haunted Hotel season 1 on Netflix.

6. Mafia: Most Wanted season 1 (2025)

True crime fans, especially those who enjoy learning about gangsters, will enjoy Mafia: Most Wanted. One of the most powerful criminal syndicates is the ‘Ndrangheta, the Italian mafia from the Calabrian region.

The ‘Ndrangheta is most known for its involvement in the global cocaine trade, with estimates putting the organization’s control of the drug at 70%. While many expect the Italian mafia to have a stranglehold in New York, the ‘Ndrangheta surprisingly set up shop in Toronto, Canada. Mafia: Most Wanted is a fascinating exploration into organized crime and its effects on the world.

Stream Mafia: Most Wanted season 1 on Netflix.

5. Billionaires’ Bunker season 1 (2025)

Money Heist’s Álex Pina returns to Netflix with his latest show, Billionaires’ Bunker. The Spanish-language thriller depicts a world where nuclear war is imminent. The incarcerated Max (Pau Simón) is released from his life sentence by his wealthy father, Rafa (Carlos Santos).

The men head to Kimera Underground Park, a luxury bunker that will protect 45 families from a nuclear attack. However, Simon learns that old problems follow him underground, and he must face them head-on.

Stream Billionaires’ Bunker season 1 on Netflix.

4. Raw: September 22, 2025 (2025)

Following Wrestlepalooza, WWE now turns its attention toward Crown Jewel. Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins met in the center of the ring ahead of their WWE Crown Jewel Championship Match on October 11.

For the women, Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer announced she will face the winner of the WWE Women’s Title Triple Threat Match for the WWE Crown Jewel Championship. Elsewhere, Jey Uso defeated LA Knight, and Rhea Ripley defeated Asuka.

Watch Raw on Netflix.

3. Doc season 1 (2025-)

A woman must navigate life after memory loss in Doc. Dr. Amy Larsen (Molly Parker) is the chief of internal medicine at Westside Hospital. Dr. Larsen is a talented doctor with questionable manners.

One day, she suffers a devastating brain injury in a car accident that erases her memories of the last eight years. Dr. Larsen must now rely on her ex-husband (Omar Metwally), estranged teenage daughter (Charlotte Fountain-Jardim), and old friends to help piece her life back together.

Stream Doc season 1 on Netflix.

2. Wayward (2025)

Comedian Mae Martin is the writer, creator, and star of Wayward, a new mystery thriller series on Netflix. Something is strange in the town of Tall Pines. Police officer Alex Dempsey (Martin) learns that two students, Abbie (Sydney Topliffe) and Leila (Alyvia Alyn Lind), attempted to escape from Tall Pines Academy, a school for troubled teens.

Alex believes the school’s enigmatic leader, Evelyn (Toni Collette), is hiding a sinister secret. As Alex embarks on an investigation into Tall Pines, she learns about the town’s troubled past.

Stream Wayward on Netflix.

1. Black Rabbit (2025)

Jude Law and Jason Bateman headline Black Rabbit, a new crime thriller created by Oscar nominee Zach Baylin and Kate Susman. Brothers Jake (Law) and Vince Friedken (Bateman) are the co-founders of Black Rabbit, a New York City restaurant and VIP lounge.

Vince’s drug habit and financial misgivings lead to his dismissal from Black Rabbit, with Jake left as the sole owner. When Vince returns to New York City, his troubles soon follow, sending the brothers into the criminal underworld as they fight for their survival.

Stream Black Rabbit on Netflix.

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