What are the most popular TV shows right now?
user - September 5, 2025
Netflix's Most Popular Right Now
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Katrina: Come Hell and High Water – A gripping three-part docuseries revisiting Hurricane Katrina through survivor stories.
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My Life with the Walter Boys (Season 2) – A romantic drama that continues winning hearts with love triangles and emotional twists.
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Hostage – A political thriller centered on a British Prime Minister facing a high-stakes hostage crisis.
Other trending titles include Kill Tony: Mayhem at Madison Square Garden (comedy), Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser, The Hunting Wives (drama), Two Graves (crime thriller), Ms. Rachel (children’s educational), Monday Night Raw: 2025, and Wednesday (Season 2).
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Returning Favorites & Streaming Highlights
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Only Murders in the Building – The quirky mystery-comedy returns with more star-studded moments.
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Abbott Elementary – Beloved comedy continues to entertain with its heartfelt school antics.
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Alien: Earth – A new sci-fi thriller that explores AI anxiety and human consciousness with bold storytelling.
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The Bear, Chad Powers, and Lilo & Stitch (live-action) are also gaining attention across Hulu and Disney+.
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Big Global Hits & Viewing Statistics
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Squid Game (Season 2) – The global survival thriller reigns supreme, topping charts with 27.1 million viewers.
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Adolescence – A one-take British crime drama that scored 19 million viewers and critical acclaim.
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Other high-viewership titles include Tracker, Reacher, High Potential, Matlock, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, Zero Day, Nobody Wants This, and The Night Agent.
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Critically Acclaimed & Must-Watch Shows
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Severance (Season 2) – Apple TV+’s surreal workplace thriller returns with more mind-bending drama.
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Adolescence – Widely praised for its immersive cinematography and emotional impact.
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The White Lotus (Season 3) – Continues its darkly comedic exploration of privilege, now set in Thailand.
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Additional Trending Titles
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The Summer I Turned Pretty – Amazon Prime's teen melodrama is seeing a major viewership boost in Season 3, driven by emotional storytelling and social media fandom.
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Summary Snapshot: What’s Popular, What’s Trending
Type | Popular Shows & Highlights |
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Netflix Hits | Squid Game 2, Adolescence, Katrina, Hostage, Wednesday 2 |
Ongoing Favorites | Only Murders in the Building, Abbott Elementary, Severance 2, The White Lotus 3 |
New & Buzz-Worthy | Alien: Earth, Chad Powers, My Life with the Walter Boys 2 |
Streaming Favorites | The Bear, Lilo & Stitch (live-action), Ms. Rachel |
Breaking Through Genres |
The Summer I Turned Pretty (teen drama), Alien: Earth (sci-fi thriller) |