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. It’s a good thing there’s a list to help narrow your decision by letting you see the most popular Netflix shows. That’s right, every week, Netflix releases its list of the 10 most-watched TV shows over a recent seven-day period.
The Perfect Couple is another winner for Netflix. The murder mystery series sits atop the charts for a second straight week. Part 2 of Emily in Paris season 4 omes in at No. 2. The only other new addition is one of the streamer’s staple reality shows, The Circle season 7, at No. 6. Below, we have listed the top 10 shows in the U.S. from September 9 to September 15, along with general information about each show, including genre, rating, cast, and synopsis.
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10. The Accident season 1 (2024)
In Netflix’s new series The Accident, a parent’s nightmare becomes a reality. Daniela (Ana Claudia Talancón), a police detective, and Emiliano (Sebastián Martínez), a lawyer, host a birthday party for their young son, Rodrigo (Yago Andreu Sandoval). On the day of the party, everything starts perfectly. You couldn’t ask for a more beautiful day.
Then, tragedy strikes when the aggressive wind leads to the deaths of three children. The time for pleasantries has passed. Someone must pay for this catastrophe. Who is at fault for the deaths? As the investigation heats up, secrets tear the community apart. By the time The Accident ends, someone will pay for their transgressions.
9. A Discovery of Witches season 1 (2018)
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7.8/10Deborah Harkness’ All Souls trilogy inspired the TV series A Discovery of Witches. Teresa Palmer stars as historian Diana Bishop, a secret witch who refuses to use her magical powers. While studying in the Bodleian Library, Diana unearths Ashmole 782, a missing manuscript believed to hold the origins and secrets of supernatural species.
Because of the book’s importance, it attracts many magical creatures, including Matthew Clairmont (Matthew Goode), a vampire and biochemist. If the wrong being gets their hands on this manuscript, it could lead to anarchy and mayhem. With no other choices, Diana teams with Matthew to protect the book by solving its riddles and keeping it away from the dark forces.
8. Dark Winds season 1 (2022)
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7.7/10Dark Winds is set in 1971 near Monument Valley in Navajo County. Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) works for the Navajo Tribal Police and patrols the reservation. After an armed robbery leads to the deaths of two Native residents, Leaphorn leads the investigation. Joining Leaphorn in the pursuit of justice is Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon), a new deputy who secretly works as an undercover agent for the FBI.
Both men are haunted by their troubled pasts, which they must overcome to crack the case. How did the bank robbers die? Are there supernatural elements at play? Dark Winds is an excellent thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end.
7. KAOS (2024)
7.5/10Jeff Goldblum plays a god in the new black comedy series, KAOS. Goldblum stars as Zeus, the all-powerful god from Greek mythology. Zeus is currently the king of the gods. Nothing can stop him … at least, that’s what he thought. One day, Zeus notices a wrinkle on his forehead. Panic begins to set in, as he fears his reign might end.
Zeus’ suspicions are confirmed when he learns that Prometheus (Stephen Dillane), a prisoner and his former friend, has developed a plan to overthrow the king of gods. This plan requires the help of three humans — Riddy (Aurora Perrineau), Ari (Leila Farzad), and Caneus (Misia Butler) — who soon learn about their connection to the gods, throwing things into chaos.
6. The Circle season 7 (2020)
Netflix’s catfishing game show The Circle returns for season 7. Competitors move into separate apartments within one building. The catch: they cannot communicate with each other face-to-face. The contestants use a special social media app that displays their photos, text chats, and information. One of the twists is that competitors can lie about their identity and portray themselves as someone different.
Players rate each other, with the rankings determining who will win the cash prize and become the top influencer. The Circle season 7 will be released in batches: four episodes on September 11, four episodes on September 18, four episodes on September 25, and the season finale on October 2.
5. Outlast season 2 (2023)
Netflix’s outdoor survival competition series returns with Outlast season 2. This season, 16 competitors are dropped in Little Duncan Bay, Alaska, to compete for a chance to win $1 million. The competitors are split into four teams: Alpha Camp, Bravo Camp, Charlie Camp, and Delta Camp. The object of the game is for your team to survive the longest.
To win money, you must be part of a team. However, the players do not have to stay with their original team. They can move to other teams if they think it will give them a better chance of winning. However, players only have one day to find a new team, or they are eliminated. The team that wins the final challenge shares the prize money.
4. Worst Ex Ever season 1 (2024)
Producer Jason Blum brings a new series about terrible partners to the streamer with Worst Ex Ever. The true crime docuseries explores the dark side of relationships and how they can become nightmarish for many. Worst Ex Ever focuses on the extreme cases of abuse, physical and mental.
The four episodes each focus on a disturbing relationship case. The topics include a statewide manhunt for a dangerous boyfriend, a violent affair with an alleged police officer, a dangerous custody battle that involves an unstable relationship, and a divorce that turns deadly. These are not the easiest topics to watch, so stream at your own risk.
3. Selling Sunset season 8 (2019)
6.6/10The Oppenheim Group returns with more drama in the world of high-end real estate in Selling Sunset season 8. In Los Angeles, the real estate agents in the Oppenheim Group are in a daily battle with their competitors to be the top agency. High-end real estate is a drama-filled competition, with agents sporting expensive clothing, big attitudes, and killer instincts.
Selling Sunset’s season 8 cast includes Brett Oppenheim, Jason Oppenheim, Chrishell Stause, Mary Fitzgerald, Emma Hernan, Amanza Smith, Chelsea Lazkani, Bre Tiesi, and Nicole Young. However, new agents, like Alanna Gold, are looking to become big-time players for the Oppenheim Group by any means possible.
2. Emily in Paris season 4 (2020)
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6.9/10Netflix’s favorite social media maven returns in Emily in Paris season 4. Emily Cooper (Lily Collins) is still in shell shock after learning Gabriel (Lucas Bravo), her love interest, is expecting a child with her friend, Camille (Camille Razat). Alfie (Lucien Laviscount) also broke up with Emily, citing her feelings for Gabriel as the reason for their separation. Despite the drama, Emily and Gabriel must find a way to work together to gain a Michelin star.
After part 1 debuted on August 15, the final five episodes in part 2 are now streaming. Emily finds herself in another European city: Rome. Emily is living out her dream on a Roman holiday. Rome is Emily’s new reality, meaning she must navigate the next chapter of her life while finding love. This won’t be the end of the series, as Emily in Paris has been renewed for season 5.
1. The Perfect Couple (2024)
6.6/10The idyllic island of Nantucket serves as the setting for The Perfect Couple. Amelia Sacks (Eve Hewson) is set to wed Benji Winbury (Billy Howle) at the Winbury family’s seaside estate, Summerland. The Winburys are one of the community’s wealthiest families. Their matriarch is Greer Garrison Winbury (Nicole Kidman), a successful author tasked with planning the extravagant wedding.
Tragedy strikes on the morning of the wedding when a dead body is found on the beach. The wedding goes from a lavish celebration to a crime scene investigation. There is a murderer among the wedding guests. Who did it? One thing is for certain: everyone is a suspect.
