On the hunt for your next Netflix show? The streaming service's top 10 list is usually a great place to start.
You can't always trust that what's trending will line up with your precise personal tastes, but many of the series that have broken into the Netflix top 10 shows list in recent months have been certified must-watches.
I should know, too; every week, I keep a close eye on the Netflix charts and highlight three shows I think are most deserving of your time.
While narrowing that list down to just three picks was pretty challenging, I'd recommend checking out the new drama series that's perfect for "Virgin River" fans, the final season of a smash-hit K-drama, and a soapy crime series that's been a mainstay in the top 10 for several weeks now. You can find more info about each of these picks below.
This article is based on what was in the Netflix U.S. Top 10 as of 9.30 a.m. ET on Friday, July 11 2025.
Best shows in the Netflix top 10 right now
'Squid Game'
No surprises here: the final season of Netflix's insanely popular K-drama "Squid Game" has rocketed straight to the No. 1 spot. And, even if this final installment has proven a little more divisive than the hugely popular first outing, it's still worth streaming.
This third installment sees Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) continuing to try and put an end to the bloodthirsty competition altogether. Picking up after that cliffhanger, we find Gi-hun at his lowest point yet, and watch as he and the surviving players face bigger stakes and deadlier games in this final batch of six episodes.
Watch "Squid Game" on Netflix now
'Sullivan's Crossing'
The first two seasons of syrupy small-town drama "Sullivan's Crossing" only came to Netflix a couple of days ago, but it has already rocketed to the top spot.
This Canadian series is based on the books of the same name from "Virgin River" author Robyn Carr, and originally premiered on CTV back in 2023.
The series follows neurosurgeon Maggie (Morgan Kohan). When her career is upended, she retreats to her titular hometown, an idyllic seaside town in eastern Canada.
There, she starts to reconnect with her father, Sully (Scott Patterson), her old bestie Sydney (Lindura), her family friends, the Cranebears (Tom Jackson, Andrea Menard,) and strikes up a connection with handsome local guy, Cal (Chad Michael Murray).
Watch "Sullivan's Crossing" on Netflix now
'The Waterfront'
"The Waterfront" is a proven winner with Netflix fans at this point. Before being dethroned by "Squid Game," this soapy family crime drama was the streamer's top watch, and it's still sitting high up in the Netflix charts weeks after its premiere.
If you're yet to check it out, "The Waterfront" is a North Carolina-set crime drama that centers on the flawed Buckley family. They've ruled the roost in the town of Havenport, controlling the local fishing industry and restaurant scene... but that empire's starting to crumble.
Patriarch Harlan (Holt McCallany) is recovering from two heart attacks, his wife Belle (Maria Bello) and son Cane (Jake Weary) have ventured into murkier waters to try and ensure their dynasty's survival, and daughter Bree (Melissa Beonist) is involved in a relationship that could threaten the Buckleys' future entirely.
Watch "The Waterfront" on Netflix now
Not seeing anything you like? Need some help finding your next must-watch show? Check out our guide to the best Netflix shows for tons more top suggestions.
Full Netflix top 10 list right now
- "Sullivan's Crossing"
- "Squid Game"
- "Dan Da Dan"
- "Nate Jackson: Supper Funny"
- "The Waterfront"
- "Quarterback"
- "7 Bears"
- "The Sandman"
- "Ginny & Georgia"
- "Building the Band"
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