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The 10 most popular TV shows on Netflix right now

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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. Every week, Netflix releases its list of the 10 most-watched TV shows over a recent seven-day period.

Netflix loves its (fictional) basketball. Running Point is a winner for Netflix, moving to the No. 1 spot in its second week. Andrew Schulz’s latest special, Life, continues the comedian’s meteoric rise, while Zero Day remains a captivating thriller with audiences. Below, we have listed the top 10 shows in the U.S. from March 3 to March 9, along with general information about each show, including genre, rating, cast, and synopsis.

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10. With Love, Meghan season 1 (2025)

10. With Love, Meghan season 1
36%
2.8/10
tv-pg
1 Season
Genre
Reality
Stars
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
Watch on Netflix

Meghan Markle was Rachel Zane on the hit series Suits in her past life. One royal wedding later, Markle is now Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Even with the new title, Meghan returns to her Southern California roots for her new lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan. In this Martha Stewart-esque series, Meghan invites you into the home for some cooking, gardening, and candid conversations.

Meghan’s eclectic list of guests includes Chef Roy Choi, Mindy Kaling, Abigail Spencer, Victoria Jackson, Vicky Tsai, Jennifer Rudolph Walsh, Delfina Blaquier, and Chef Alice Waters. The lifestyle show will return as Netflix has renewed With Love, Meghan for a second season.

9. Medusa season 1 (2025)

9. Medusa season 1
5.0/10
tv-ma
1 Season
Genre
Drama
Stars
Juana Acosta, Manolo Cardona, Sebastian Martinez
Created by
Said Chamie, Claudia Sánchez
Watch on Netflix

Lies, deception, and a murder conspiracy live at the heart of Colombian drama Medusa. Juana Acosta stars as Bárbara Hidalgo, the new CEO of her family’s lucrative business, Medusa. One day, Bárbara decides to sail on her yacht off the northern coast of Colombia. The trip ends in tragedy, as the yacht explodes and throws Bárbara.

The entire family believes Bárbara is dead … until she’s found alive. Detective Danger Carmelo (Manolo Cardona) has a hunch that someone in the Hidalgo might have been behind the plot to assassinate Bárbara. Why does someone in Bárbara’s family want her dead? Let the investigation begin.

8. Love Is Blind season 8 (2020)

8. Love Is Blind season 8
62%
6.2/10
tv-ma
6 Seasons
Genre
Reality
Stars
Nick Lachey, Vanessa Lachey
Created by
Chris Coelen
Watch on Netflix

What better to kick off Love is Blind season 8 than February 14? On Valentine’s Day, a new group of singles from Minneapolis hit the pods for season 8. This marks the fifth anniversary of Netflix’s most popular reality show. Nick and Vanessa Lachey return to host. The premise remains the same. Singles interact through a speaker within their pod.

The only way to see someone is to extend a marriage proposal. If accepted, then you will see your match face-to-face. After a trial living period, the couples decide whether to get married or end the engagement. The entire season and the reunion are now streaming

7. Ms. Rachel season 1 (2025)

7. Ms. Rachel season 1
tv-y
1 Season
Genre
Kids
Stars
Rachel Accurso
Watch on Netflix

Rachel Accurso, a.k.a. Ms. Rachel, is one of the most popular YouTube personalities for educational learning. Ms. Rachel is best known for creating a children’s music series that educates kids on seminal topics, like reading, writing, and arithmetic. Ms. Rachel brings her YouTube series to Netflix for a four-episode season.

Titled Ms. Rachel, the series will take what worked in the YouTube videos to Netflix, providing parents with excellent content for their “littles.” The four episodes released include Learn to TalkBaby LearningLearn to Read, and Hop Little Bunnies. This isn’t the end for Ms. Rachel on Netflix, as more episodes will stream later this year.

6. Beauty in Black season 1 (2024)

6. Beauty in Black season 1
5.5/10
tv-ma
1 Season
Genre
Drama
Stars
Taylor Polidore, Crystle Stewart, Amber Reign Smith
Created by
Tyler Perry
Watch on Netflix

Tyler Perry’s first TV show under his Netflix deal is Beauty in Black. The drama follows the lives of two women: Kimmie (Taylor Polidore Williams), a dancer struggling to make ends meet, and Mallory (Crystle Stewart), a beauty mogul and owner of a successful business. The two women eventually cross paths, leading to some startling revelations.

Mallory is part of the wealthy Bellarie family, which owns two major businesses: the Beauty in Black brand and a nightclub. The former is a legitimate hair-care brand, while the latter practices human trafficking. Kimmie gets involved in the Bellaire’s business, setting off a chain reaction that threatens the family’s livelihood. The first eight episodes of Beauty in Black dropped back in October. Now, the final eight episodes of season 1 are available to stream.

5. American Murder: Gabby Petito (2025)

5. American Murder: Gabby Petito
7.2/10
tv-ma
1 Season
Genre
Documentary, Crime
Stars
Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie, Jim Schmidt
Watch on Netflix

In the summer of 2021, the world closely followed the disappearance of vlogger Gabby Petito, a vlogger who embarked on a cross-country adventure with her fiancé Brian Christopher Laundrie. The duo planned to live in a van and document their experiences. In August 2021, the two were spotted having a physical altercation in Moab, Utah. Authorities interviewed Petito and Laundrie, but no charges were filed.

Later that month, Petito disappeared, which resulted in a nationwide search for her. Things took a deadly turn when Laundrie became a person of interest after suspect text messages came in on Petito’s phone that may have been sent from the fiancé. American Murder: Gabby Petito explores the shocking manhunt and the tragic ending of this young woman’s story.

4. Raw: March 3, 2025 (2025)

4. Raw: March 3, 2025
tv-14
33 Seasons
Genre
Reality
Created by
Paul Lévesque
Watch on Netflix

The first Monday Night Raw after the shocking ending of Elimination Chamber. John Cena won the Elimination Chamber match and will face Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania. What happened after is what everyone is still talking about. John Cena turned heel for the first time in over two decades. Cena is now aligned with The Rock as WrestleMania season heats up.

On Raw, CM Punk was irate as he wanted revenge on Seth Rollins for costing him the Elimination Chamber match. Rollins came out, and the two competed in an all-out brawl. In the main event, Iyo Sky defeated Rhea Ripley to win the Women’s World Championship. Sky will now face Bianca Belair for the championship at WrestleMania.

3. Zero Day (2025)

3. Zero Day
51%
7.0/10
tv-ma
1 Season
Genre
Drama, War & Politics
Stars
Robert De Niro, Angela Bassett, Jesse Plemons
Created by
Eric Newman, Noah Oppenheim, Michael S. Schmidt
Watch on Netflix

For his first starring TV series role, Robert De Niro plays a former president in Zero Day. A nationwide cyberattack leads to thousands of Americans dying. The current president (Angela Bassett) names former president George Mullen (De Niro) as the head of the Zero Day Commission, a task force charged with searching for those responsible for the devastating attack.

The further into the investigation he goes, the more Mullen uncovers shocking conspiracies that potentially lead to the world’s most powerful leaders. Zero Day is a story of lies and deception as Mullen must face his dark past to discover the truth.

2. Andrew Schulz: LIFE (2025)

2. Andrew Schulz: LIFE
7.7/10
r
59m
Genre
Comedy
Stars
Andrew Schulz
Directed by
Troy Miller
Watch on Netflix

Andrew Schulz’s popularity continues to skyrocket. The comedian sells out arenas nationwide and attracts A-list guests like Joe Rogan and 50 Cent on his Flagrant podcast. Stand-up comedy is still Schulz’s bread and butter. The New York City comedian comes home for his latest Netflix special, Andrew Schulz: Life.

The special was filmed during Schulz’s four-night run at New York City’s iconic Beacon Theatre. Billed as his most personal special to date, Life is all about what the comedian has experienced behind the scenes since his previous Netflix special, Schulz Saves America. One of the biggest topics covered in life is Schulz’s attempt at starting a family with his wife. Only Schulz could find a humorous spin to put on IVF treatments.

1. Running Point season 1 (2025)

1. Running Point season 1
64%
7.5/10
tv-ma
1 Season
Genre
Comedy
Stars
Kate Hudson, Brenda Song, Scott MacArthur
Created by
Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen, Elaine Ko
Watch on Netflix

In a male-dominated league, Kate Hudson gets her shot at basketball glory in Running Point, a new comedy by Mindy Kaling. Isla Gordon (Hudson) and her family are basketball royalty. The Gordons own the Los Angeles Wave. Despite being in the family business, Isla is often overlooked while her brothers get to control the franchise.

Cam Gordon (Justin Theroux), Isla’s eldest brother, is forced to step down temporarily as the Waves’ president. Much to her surprise, Kate is named Cam’s successor. Now is her chance to prove she can take over the family business and take the Waves to the next level. It won’t be easy, and Kate quickly learns that problems exist on and off the court.

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