One of the major reasons Netflix has remained one of the best streaming services on the market is that it's always bringing us new shows and movies to stream. More choice might mean there's something for everyone on Netflix, but it can also mean the process of deciding what to watch next is a real nightmare.
If you're trying to avoid endlessly scrolling through genres and categories, you can turn to the Netflix top 10 shows list for some quick picks. But as you can't always guarantee that what's trending will be worth streaming, we keep a close eye on Netflix's charts and single out just a handful of top choices that are most worth your time.
Each week, I highlight just three series from the Netflix top 10 that I think are worth watching, so you always have a ready-made list of streaming suggestions to turn to. You can find my three picks and the full Netflix top 10 list below.
This article is based on the Netflix U.S. Top 10 as of Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Best shows in the Netflix top 10
'Adolescence'
Following its success at the 2025 Emmys, Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne's family drama (and Netflix's No. 2 most-watched show of all time) has returned to the streamer's charts. And if you didn't get caught up in all the hype when the four-part drama dropped earlier in the year, now's the perfect time to revisit it (it's sure to be among the best shows of the year).
The series reunited Graham with his "Boiling Point" director, Philip Barantini, and centers on 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper), a boy who is arrested for the murder of a female student at his school. The show (rightly!) debuted to rave reviews, from the stellar performances to the raw tension and the one-take cinematography. It's an emotional, must-watch; don't miss it.
Watch "Adolescence" on Netflix now
'Black Rabbit'
Netflix's latest No. 1 watch is "Black Rabbit," a new gritty crime thriller starring Jude Law and Jason Bateman as two brothers pushed to their limits in New York City's nightlife scene.
Jake (Law) is the charismatic owner of the Black Rabbit, a restaurant and VIP lounge that's on the cusp of becoming the hottest spot in the city. But when Vince (Bateman) returns to the business, trouble follows him home
Fellow TG writer Alix Blackburn pitched the show as "like "The Bear" meets "Ozark"," and praised "Black Rabbit" in particular for the Bateman/Law duo at the heart of this whole mess.
Watch "Black Rabbit" on Netflix now
'Haunted Hotel'
Looking for a laugh? "Rick & Morty" writer Matt Roller's new adult animated comedy series has earned some solid reactions and has climbed up through the ranks to the #5 spot.
The series centers on Katherine (Eliza Coupe), a single mother of two who struggles to run the Undervale, that titular haunted hotel. Handily, she has some help from her estranged brother Nathan (Will Forte), who is now one of the spirits lurking at the Undervale Hotel.
Watch "Haunted Hotel" on Netflix now
Full Netflix top 10
- "Black Rabbit"
- "Mafia Most Wanted"
- "Adolescence"
- "Tyler Perry's Beauty in Black"
- "Haunted Hotel"
- "Wednesday"
- "The Great British Baking Show"
- "Billionaires' Bunker"
- "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty"
- "Next Gen Chef"
Not sold on any of my picks? Be sure to check out our round-up of the best Netflix shows for tons more top streaming suggestions.
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