The 10 most popular TV shows on Netflix right now | Digital Trends (2024)

Genre

Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

Stars

Teresa Palmer, Matthew Goode, Edward Bluemel

Created by

Kate Brooke

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Deborah Harkness’ All Souls trilogy inspired the TV series A Discovery of Witches. Teresa Palmer stars as historian Diana Bishop, a secret witch who refuses to use her magical powers. While studying in the Bodleian Library, Diana unearths Ashmole 782, a missing manuscript believed to hold the origins and secrets of supernatural species.

Because of the book’s importance, it attracts many magical creatures, including Matthew Clairmont (Matthew Goode), a vampire and biochemist. If the wrong being gets their hands on this manuscript, it could lead to anarchy and mayhem. With no other choices, Diana teams with Matthew to protect the book by solving its riddles and keeping it away from the dark forces.

Genre

Drama, Comedy

Stars

Lily Collins, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Ashley Park

Created by

Darren Star

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Netflix’s favorite social media maven returns in Emily in Parisseason 4. Emily Cooper (Lily Collins) is still in shell shock after learning Gabriel (Lucas Bravo), her love interest, is expecting a child with her friend, Camille (Camille Razat). Alfie (Lucien Laviscount) also broke up with Emily, citing her feelings for Gabriel as the reason for their separation. Despite the drama, Emily and Gabriel must find a way to work together to gain a Michelin star.

Meanwhile, Sylvie (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu) faces a difficult situation from her past that rears its ugly head in the present. Plus, Emily’s friend, Mindy (Ashley Park), prepares for Eurovision. The first five episodes of Emily in Parisseason 4 are now streaming. The final five episodes of the season arrive on September 12, 2024.

Genre

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Stars

Zahn McClarnon, Kiowa Gordon, Jessica Matten

Created by

Graham Roland

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Dark Windsis set in 1971 near Monument Valley in Navajo County. Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) works for the Navajo Tribal Police and patrols the reservation. After an armed robbery leads to the deaths of two Native residents, Leaphorn leads the investigation. Joining Leaphorn in the pursuit of justice is Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon), a new deputy who secretly works as an undercover agent for the FBI.

Both men are haunted by their troubled pasts, which they must overcome to crack the case. How did the bank robbers die? Are there supernatural elements at play?Dark Windsis an excellent thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Genre

Documentary, Crime

Stars

Allen Brocchini

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One of the most notorious cases from the 2000s is explored in American Murder: Laci Peterson. In December 2002, Laci Peterson disappeared from her home in California. At the time of her disappearance, Laci was eight months pregnant. Laci’s husband, Scott, reported her missing and claimed he was fishing at the time. In April 2003, the decomposing bodies of Laci and her son were found in San Francisco. Five days later, Scott was arrested for the murders of his wife and son.

One year later, Scott was convicted of murder and sentenced to death, though it later became a life sentence. American Murder: Laci Petersonreexamines the case and explores the details surrounding the murder. The eye-opening documentary shows how this case is not as black-and-white as it was once perceived.

Genre

Reality

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Netflix’s outdoor survival competition series returns with Outlastseason 2. This season, 16 competitors are dropped in Little Duncan Bay, Alaska, to compete for a chance to win $1 million. The competitors are split into four teams: Alpha Camp, Bravo Camp, Charlie Camp, and Delta Camp. The object of the game is for your team to survive the longest.

To win money, you must be part of a team. However, the players do not have to stay with their original team. They can move to other teams if they think it will give them a better chance of winning. However, players only have one day to find a new team, or they are eliminated. The team that wins the final challenge shares the prize money.

Genre

Drama

Stars

Alberto Guerra, Sebastian Martinez, Erik Hayser

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In Netflix’s new series The Accident, a parent’s nightmare becomes a reality. Daniela (Ana Claudia Talancón), a police detective, and Emiliano (Sebastián Martínez), a lawyer, host a birthday party for their young son, Rodrigo (Yago Andreu Sandoval). On the day of the party, everything starts perfectly. You couldn’t ask for a more beautiful day.

Then, tragedy strikes when the aggressive wind leads to the deaths of three children. The time for pleasantries has passed. Someone must pay for this catastrophe. Who is at fault for the deaths? As the investigation heats up, secrets tear the community apart. By the time The Accidentends, someone will pay for their transgressions.

Genre

Reality

Stars

Brett Oppenheim, Jason Oppenheim, Chrishell Stause

Created by

Adam DiVello

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The Oppenheim Group returns with more drama in the world of high-end real estate in Selling Sunsetseason 8. In Los Angeles, the real estate agents in the Oppenheim Group are in a daily battle with their competitors to be the top agency. High-end real estate is a drama-filled competition, with agents sporting expensive clothing, big attitudes, and killer instincts.

Selling Sunset’s season 8 cast includes Brett Oppenheim, Jason Oppenheim, Chrishell Stause, Mary Fitzgerald, Emma Hernan, Amanza Smith, Chelsea Lazkani, Bre Tiesi, and Nicole Young. However, new agents, like Alanna Gold, are looking to become big-time players for the Oppenheim Group by any means possible.

Genre

Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

Stars

Jeff Goldblum

Created by

Charlie Covell

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Jeff Goldblum plays a god in the new black comedy series, KAOS. Goldblum stars as Zeus, the all-powerful god from Greek mythology. Zeus is currently the king of the gods. Nothing can stop him … at least, that’s what he thought. One day, Zeus notices a wrinkle on his forehead. Panic begins to set in, as he fears his reign might end.

Zeus’ suspicions are confirmed when he learns that Prometheus (Stephen Dillane), a prisoner and his former friend, has developed a plan to overthrow the king of gods. This plan requires the help of three humans — Riddy (Aurora Perrineau), Ari (Leila Farzad), and Caneus (Misia Butler) — who soon learn about their connection to the gods, throwing things into chaos.

Genre

Documentary, Crime

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Producer Jason Blum brings a new series about terrible partners to the streamer with Worst Ex Ever. The true crime docuseries explores the dark side of relationships and how they can become nightmarish for many. Worst Ex Ever focuses on the extreme cases of abuse, physical and mental.

The four episodes each focus on a disturbing relationship case. The topics include a statewide manhunt for a dangerous boyfriend, a violent affair with an alleged police officer, a dangerous custody battle that involves an unstable relationship, and a divorce that turns deadly. These are not the easiest topics to watch, so stream at your own risk.

Genre

Drama, Mystery, Crime

Stars

Nicole Kidman, Eve Hewson, Liev Schreiber

Created by

Jenna Lamia

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The idyllic island of Nantucket serves as the setting for The Perfect Couple. Amelia Sacks (Eve Hewson) is set to wed Benji Winbury (Billy Howle) at the Winbury family’s seaside estate, Summerland. The Winburys are one of the community’s wealthiest families. Their matriarch is Greer Garrison Winbury (Nicole Kidman), a successful author tasked with planning the extravagant wedding.

Tragedy strikes on the morning of the wedding when a dead body is found on the beach. The wedding goes from a lavish celebration to a crime scene investigation. There is a murderer among the wedding guests. Who did it? One thing is for certain: everyone is a suspect.