Netflix top 10 shows — here’s the 3 you need to binge-watch this week (July 14-20)

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Trying to figure out what to watch each week can be incredibly frustrating when you aren’t sure what fresh content has just landed on your favorite streaming platforms. To make things easier and save you from endless scrolling, major services like Netflix curate a weekly top 10 list highlighting the most popular movies and TV shows currently capturing everyone’s attention. Since these rankings are constantly updated, they serve as a perfect cheat sheet for planning your next binge-watch.

This week, the top 10 list includes a historical drama based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s semi-autobiographical children’s novels, a thriller that takes place during the 1986 World Cup, and the fourth season of a dark crime thriller. So, I’ve picked the three absolute best shows worth adding to your watchlist right now. If you want to see what else is currently trending, the entire top 10 is below.

Note: This list is based on the Netflix U.S. top 10 shows as of Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

Best shows in the Netflix top 10

‘Little House on the Prairie’

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Netflix’s latest no. 1 show right now is “Little House on the Prairie,” which is a brand-new reimagining that pulls directly from Laura Ingalls Wilder’s classic semi-autobiographical novels. Showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine originally pitched the series as one-part family drama, one-part epic survival tale, and one-part origin story of the American West. Clearly Netflix has confidence in this show because it was officially renewed for season 2 months before the first season even aired.

Set in the 1870s, “Little House on the Prairie” follows the Ingalls family as they leave Wisconsin behind to start a new life on the Kansas frontier. Seen largely through the eyes of young Laura Ingalls (Alice Halsey), the series chronicles the family’s journey as they build a home from scratch, adapt to an unfamiliar landscape, and form relationships with the people around them. As Charles (Luke Bracey) and Caroline (Crosby Fitzgerald) work to provide for their daughters, Laura and her sister Mary (Skywalker Hughes) experience the realities of life on the American frontier.

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‘I’m Not Afraid’

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If you’re in the mood for a slow-burn thriller, “I’m Not Afraid” should be on your watchlist. This Spanish-language series sets its story during the height of the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, which is an interesting backdrop as the tournament’s excitement clashes with a small village hiding dark secrets. Add in a tense mystery surrounding community neglect and desperation, and you’ve got a compelling thriller. With only six episodes, it’s the perfect series to binge-watch in one evening.

In a remote village during the summer of 1986, 10-year-old Miguel’s (Aldo Emiliano Navarro) ordinary childhood changes when he discovers a mysterious boy named Felipe (Yago Andreu Sandoval) hidden away in a secluded hole. As the two form an unlikely friendship, Miguel begins uncovering the truth behind Felipe’s disappearance and the events surrounding his village. Miguel is soon forced to look beyond the world he knows as he searches for answers and tries to help his new friend.

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‘Dark Winds’

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The best way to describe “Dark Winds” is that it’s part “True Detective,” part classic 1970s neo-Western. Adapted from Tony Hillerman’s acclaimed Leaphorn & Chee mystery novels, the series was executive produced by George R. R. Martin and Robert Redford, who spent decades trying to bring a faithful adaptation of the books to screen. With season 4 now on Netflix, there’s no better time to dive into this gripping crime thriller.

“Dark Winds” season 4 follows Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon), Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon) and Bernadette Manuelito (Jessica Matten) as they investigate the disappearance of a Navajo girl. Their search takes them beyond Navajo Nation and into Los Angeles, where they uncover a dangerous network connected to the girl’s disappearance. During the investigation, the team encounters new suspects, including a powerful criminal figure and a relentless killer determined to protect their secrets.

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Netflix top 10 shows right now

1. "Little House on the Prairie" (2026)
2. "Worst Neighbor Ever" (2026)
3. "I Will Find You" (2026)
4. "I'm Not Afraid" (2026)
5. "Jeff Arcuri: Nice to Meet You" (2026)
6. "Sullivan's Crossing" (2023)
7. "Avatar the Last Airbender" (2024)
8. "Dark Winds" (2022)
9. "Agent Kim Reactivated" (2026)
10. "Salish & Jordan Matter" (2026)

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Alix is a Senior Streaming Writer at Tom’s Guide, which basically means watching the best movies and TV shows and then writing about them. It’s a dream job for someone who’s been obsessed with storytelling since she first figured out how to work a remote.

Before joining Tom’s Guide, Alix honed her skills as a staff writer with outlets like Screen Rant and Bough Digital, where she discovered her love for the entertainment industry.

She heads to the cinema every week as a tradition, no matter what’s showing. For her, movies aren’t just entertainment — they’re a ritual, a comfort, and a constant source of inspiration. When she’s not at her desk or at the cinema, you’ll probably find her deep into a horror video game on her PC.