Netflix top 10 shows — here's the 3 worth watching right now

Milly Alcock as Simone and Julianne Moore as Michaela in Netflix's "Sirens" — (Image credit: Netflix)

Whenever I'm in between Netflix shows, I usually turn to the streaming service’s top 10 list for inspiration.

While you can't guarantee what's trending on Netflix is going to be worth streaming, this is a decent way to avoid Netflix choice paralysis, as it whittles down the streamer's vast library to a more manageable amount of potential choices.

Best shows in the Netflix top 10 right now

'Forever'

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“Forever” debuted on Netflix in early May, but has endured as a popular addition to the streamer's library, one big enough to earn a season 2 renewal less than a week after its debut.

If you haven't heard much about it yet, “Forever” is a new take on the Judy Blume book of the same name from Mara Brock Akil.

The Netflix series takes place in 2018 and, across eight episodes, tells the story of two young Black athletes, Keisha (Lovie Simone) and Justin (Michael Cooper Jr.), as they navigate the highs and lows of life and of being one another’s first loves.

Watch “Forever” on Netflix now

'Secrets We Keep'

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Netflix has a proven track record with mystery thrillers, and this new Nordic series impressed critics and clearly still has viewers hooked.

“Secrets We Keep” still has a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, and it's still sitting in the Netflix top 10. The show revolves around Cecilie (Marie Bach Hansen), a high-flying exec with a rebellious son living in one of Copenhagen's most affluent neighborhoods.

When a neighbor’s au pair goes missing, she finds herself compelled to investigate that disappearance… and starts unearthing some dark secrets about the place she calls home.

Watch “Secrets We Keep” on Netflix now

'Sirens'

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"Sirens" is Netflix's glossy, star-studded new dark comedy-drama, and, in my opinion, it's a must-watch.

The series follows Devon DeWitt (Meghann Fahy) to a lavish estate owned by eccentric socialite, Michaela Kell (Julianne Moore). Devon's younger sister Simone (Milly Alcock) is Michaela's live-in assistant. The pair share an uncomfortably close existence, and Devon suspects that Simone's been brainwashed into loving this manicured life.

Devon intends to rescue her... though Michaela proves a more than formidable opponent. Cue a twisting, addictive, and very funny high-society story, one that's bounced back to the No. 1 spot on the streaming service.

Already streamed it? Be sure to check out our round-up of shows like "Sirens" that are also worth watching.

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Full Netflix top 10 right now

"Sirens"
"Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders"
"American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden"
"Tyler Perry's She the People"
"Mike Birbiglia: The Good Life"
"Big Mouth"
"The Four Seasons"
"Forever"
"Secrets We Keep"
"WWE Raw"

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Martin is a Streaming Writer at Tom’s Guide, covering all things movies and TV. If it’s in the theaters or available to stream somewhere, he’s probably watched it… especially if it has a dragon in it. Before joining the team, he was a Staff Writer at What To Watch where he wrote about a broad range of shows that stretched from "Doctor Who" and "The Witcher" to "Bridgerton" and "Love Island". When he’s not watching the next must-see movie or show, he’s probably still in front of a screen playing massive RPGs, reading, spending a fortune on TCGs, or watching the NFL.

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