what to watch on netflix

Netflix’s current lineup features major new dramas, trending thrillers, and top-rated series. Depending on whether you want a brand-new release, a global chart-topper, or a critically acclaimed binge, here are the standout options streaming right now.

New Releases This Week

If you are looking for something fresh that just arrived on Netflix Tudum, several high-profile titles are rolling out.

• Heartland ( Starring Jessica Chastain as a former country legend returning to Nashville, this mystery thriller follows her search for the truth behind her niece’s disappearance.
• The Altruists ( Julia Garner and Anthony Boyle star as Caroline Ellison and Sam Bankman-Fried in a prestige limited series dramatizing the FTX crypto collapse. (Premieres November 19).
• Guarding Stars ( Leighton Meester and Jared Padalecki lead this holiday rom-com about a bodyguard and a famous actor posing as a couple on a Montana ranch. (Premieres November 18).
• Insidious ( and Smile ( Both hit supernatural horror films join the catalog if you want a tense movie night. (Available November 15).

Trending in the Global Top 10

These titles are drawing the biggest audiences worldwide according to the Netflix Global Top 10.

The One About Matthew Perry

2026·1 season 7.6/10 · Netflix

The One About Matthew Perry ( (Season 1). This documentary series holds the top spot among TV shows with over 9.5 million views.

Nobody Wants This

2024·3 seasons 7.7/10 · Netflix

Nobody Wants This ( (Season 3). The hit romantic comedy continues to pull massive numbers in its third season.

The Diplomat

2023·4 seasons 8.1/10 · Netflix

The Diplomat ( (Season 4). Keri Russell returns for another round of high-stakes international political drama.

Final Destination: Bloodlines

2025·1h 50m·R 6.7/10 · HBO MAX +9

Final Destination: Bloodlines ( This horror sequel ranks among the most-watched movies on the platform right now.

A Dog’s Perfect Christmas

2026·1h 41m·PG-13 6.4/10 · Netflix

A Dog’s Perfect Christmas ( For an early holiday watch, this family film currently leads the global movie chart.

Critically Acclaimed Binges

If you want a series with strong reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, consider these standout shows.

From

2022·4 seasons 7.7/10 · MGM+ +10

From ( Holding a 96% score, this sci-fi horror mystery follows residents trapped in a nightmarish town where terrifying creatures emerge after sundown.

Dark Winds

2022·4 seasons 7.7/10 · Sling TV +9

Dark Winds ( This gripping crime thriller set in the 1970s Southwest boasts a 100% critic score.

Black Doves

2024·2 seasons 7.2/10 · Netflix

Black Doves ( Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw star in a sharp British espionage thriller set against a festive London backdrop.

Bodies

2023·1 season 7.3/10 · Netflix

Bodies ( Four detectives across four different timelines investigate the exact same murder victim in London in this sci-fi mystery miniseries.