Netflix is always releasing new shows and movies, and while that's an obvious plus for the streaming service, it can make choosing your next watch quite the task.
The Netflix top 10 list can be an easy way to cut through the noise, but you can't always guarantee that what's trending will be worth a watch. That's precisely why I keep a close eye on what's currently in Netflix's charts and regularly highlight the top three shows in the mix.
Right now, the streamer's charts are stuffed with solid choices, but seeing as "The Waterfront" and "Squid Game" season 3 have both been in the charts for weeks now, I figured it was time to swap them out.
So, my top three picks are a newly-launched mystery thriller, a new Netflix drama, and a Canadian romantic drama perfect for "Virgin River" fans.
This article was recently updated and is now based on what was in the Netflix U.S. Top 10 as of 9.30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Best shows in the Netflix top 10 right now
'The Hunting Wives'
If scandalous TV is your bag, you're probably going to want to race through "The Hunting Wives," which just came to Netflix (it was previously developed by Starz).
Rebecca Perry Cutter's "The Hunting Wives" adapts May Cobb's novel for our screens and transports us to the fictional town of Maple Brook in East Texas. There, we follow Sophie O'Neil (Brittany Snow), who makes the move from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Maple Brook with her family.
In the Texan town, she falls in with Margo Banks' (Malin Akerman) elite socialite group of thrill-seeking women with secrets to spare: the "Hunting Wives." It's twisty, bingeable television, and has rocketed to No. 3 in the charts just days after making its debut.
Watch "The Hunting Wives" on Netflix now
'Sullivan's Crossing'
"Sullivan's Crossing" continues to be a winning addition to Netflix's library. When the first two seasons arrived on the service in early July, this cozy romance/drama shot to the top spot, and it's proven a popular addition ever since.
If you've not seen it before, "Sullivan's Crossing" is a Canadian romance based on the books of the same name from "Virgin River" author Robyn Carr. It originally premiered on CTV back in 2023, and previously aired on The CW (the network that recently renewed it for a fourth season).
It follows neurosurgeon Maggie (Morgan Kohan). When her career is upended, she retreats to her titular hometown, an idyllic seaside town in eastern Canada. There, she starts to reconnect with her father, Sully (Scott Patterson), her old bestie Sydney (Lindura), her family friends, the Cranebears (Tom Jackson, Andrea Menard), and strikes up a connection with handsome local guy, Cal (Chad Michael Murray).
Watch "Sullivan's Crossing" on Netflix now
'Untamed'
Netflix's latest must-watch original is "Untamed," a newly-released mystery-thriller series from Mark L. Smith ("American Primeval") and Elle Smith ("The Marsh King's Daughter") which plays out within the beautiful, vast expanse of Yosemite National Park.
There, we meet Investigative Services Branch Agent Kyle Turner (Eric Bana), the officer who is on the hunt for a killer... though that very same investigation sends him on a collision course with the dark secrets within the park and his own past.
It's a compelling, character-driven mystery, and one that many of us at TG are currently enjoying; my fellow writer Alix Blackburn also recommends "Untamed" as a suspenseful thriller, one that packs in some "seriously impressive visuals," and one with a solid lead performance that holds everything together. In other words, it's worth checking out.
Watch "Untamed" on Netflix now
Full Netflix Top 10 list
- "Untamed"
- "Amy Bradley is Missing"
- "The Hunting Wives"
- "WWE Raw"
- "Sullivan's Crossing"
- "Squid Game"
- "The Waterfront"
- "Building the Band"
- "Quarterback"
- "The Sandman"
Not seeing anything you like? Need some help finding your next must-watch show? Check out our guide to the best Netflix shows for tons more top suggestions.
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