Thinking about starting a new Netflix series this week? Browsing the trending list might lead you to what’s trending right now, but just because a show is in Netflix’s top 10 doesn’t mean it’s actually worth your time.
I typically begin my weekly Netflix round-up this way, browsing the charts, but just like last week, the top 10 is loaded with great shows, so I’ve picked out the most recent and noteworthy recommendations. Here are the three shows I believe are most deserving of your streaming hours this week.
Note: This article is based on the Netflix U.S. top 10 as of Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Best shows in the Netflix top 10
‘Radioactive Emergency’
For fans of gripping, drama-thrillers based on real events, the Brazilian limited series “Radioactive Emergency” is a must-watch. It retells the story of the Cesium‑137 accident in Goiânia, a defining radiological disaster in Brazil. The show interweaves different perspectives to portray the three-and-a-half months of chaos that followed the theft, highlighting the heroic efforts of Brazil’s scientific and medical community.
“Radioactive Emergency” begins when a forgotten radiotherapy device is unearthed at a scrapyard and dismantled, releasing dangerous radioactive cesium‑137 into the city. As the contamination spreads, physicists, doctors and emergency officials race against time to locate the source, contain the hazard and protect thousands of residents exposed to the material. The series follows their efforts to track the spread of contamination, manage the crisis and mitigate the impact on the community.
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‘The Dinosaurs’
Executive-produced by Steven Spielberg, “The Dinosaurs” comes from the same team that made the Emmy-winning “Our Planet,” with Morgan Freeman guiding viewers through time. Bringing a long-lost world to life, the series is as grand and spectacular as any dinosaur story should be. For anyone seeking a polished and entertaining documentary, this series definitely deserves a spot on your watchlist this week.
“The Dinosaurs” is a four‑episode documentary series that traces the chronological journey of dinosaur life from its earliest beginnings in the Triassic period to the final moments of the Cretaceous‑Paleogene extinction event. The first episode opens with tiny ancestral creatures emerging over 230 million years ago, followed by dinosaurs spreading, diversifying, and evolving into giants like Plateosaurus and apex predators such as Tyrannosaurus rex.
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‘Beauty in Black’
“Beauty in Black,” a stylish and gripping drama, is fully created, written, and directed by Tyler Perry. The series marks one of Perry’s first major ventures with Netflix under his multi-year deal and uses a split-season approach, with season 2 released in two parts. Renewed for a third and final season, it’s an ideal pick for viewers who enjoy intense, twist-filled storylines.
Season 2 part 2 picks up with Kimmie (Taylor Polidore Williams) settling into her new leadership role at the Bellarie beauty empire while facing relentless pushback from Horace’s (Ricco Ross) disapproving relatives and former executives. Charles (Steven G. Norfleet) deals with the fallout from violent events, Olivia (Debbi Morgan) complicates his situation, and internal betrayals ripple through the Bellarie clan. The fight over control of the company and its secrets reaches a breaking point.
Stream "Beauty in Black" season 2 part 2 on Netflix now
Full Netflix top 10
- "Tyler Perry's Beauty in Black"
- "Virgin River"
- "Age of Attraction"
- "One Piece"
- "BTS: The Comeback Live"
- "The Dinosaurs"
- "Mark Rober's CrunchLabs"
- "Mark Normand: None Too Pleased"
- "Unicorn Academy"
- "Radioactive Emergency"
