Next year, Netflix will celebrate its 30th birthday. That is right, the video-on-demand subscription service has been around for almost three decades. Back in 1997, the world was not streaming millions of hours of high-definition content; Netflix was a mail-order DVD service. Today, it stands as one of the wealthiest and most successful companies on the planet, edging close to 350 million subscribers worldwide. When a show performs well on the platform, it can achieve massive viewership. Here are the top ten TV shows on Netflix from the past week.
10. Stranger Things: Tales From '85 – 2,800,000 Views
Given the immense popularity of Stranger Things, spin-offs seemed inevitable. This animated series takes place between the second and third seasons of the original show. It has proven popular with younger fans, though critics are divided. The creators aimed for a 'Saturday morning kids TV' vibe and have certainly achieved that.
9. Salish & Jordan Matter – 2,900,000 Views
The transition from YouTube to television can be challenging. Father-daughter duo Salish and Jordan Matter boast 35 million YouTube subscribers. Their Netflix show appeals to fans, but critics and unfamiliar viewers may find their style cloying.
7. Fake Profile: Season 3 – 3,000,000 Views (tie)
This steamy Colombian drama returns for a third season, first launched in May 2023. Starring Carolina Miranda and Rodolfo Salas, it offers soapy, throwaway fun with love and murder. This season is set to be the last.
7. Hulk Hogan: Real American – 3,000,000 Views (tie)
This revealing docuseries explores the life of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, from his career highs to personal struggles. It offers an unfiltered look at the icon's journey outside the ring.
6. Raw: 2026 – April 20 – 3,300,000 Views
Last week's Raw featured Roman Reigns as World Heavyweight Champion confronting Jacob Fatu, Bron Breakker targeting Seth Rollins, and Ethan Page's debut. Matches included Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky defeating the Kabuki Warriors, Liv Morgan beating Sol Ruca, and Finn Bálor overcoming JD McDonagh.
4. BEEF: Season 2 – 4,100,000 Views (tie)
Three years after the first season's success, BEEF returns with Carey Mulligan and Oscar Isaac starring as two couples in a feud. While viewers enjoy it, critics consider it a pale imitation of the original.
4. Ronaldinho: The One and Only – 4,100,000 Views (tie)
This three-part Portuguese-language documentary examines the life and career of Brazilian football star Ronaldinho, known for his immense talent yet unfulfilled potential.
3. Sold Out on You – 4,700,000 Views
Another South Korean romance with comedic elements, starring Ahn Hyo-seop and Chae Won-bin as workaholics whose lives intertwine. At only three episodes, it is a light, quick watch.
2. Running Point: Season 2 – 5,300,000 Views
Kate Hudson returns as Isla Gordon, striving to run the LA Waves basketball team. This season adds boardroom politics, family dysfunction, and new characters like Ray Romano's awkward coach, as Isla faces romance, rivalries, and sabotage.
1. Unchosen – 10,400,000 Views
BAFTA-winning Molly Windsor stars as Rosie, a young woman drawn into a tight-knit group that becomes controlling and manipulative. With Asa Butterfield adding a watchful presence, the show explores cult-like dynamics. It is tense, unsettling, and the most-watched Netflix TV show last week.
