10 Most Popular Netflix Shows Streaming Right Now (May 26-June 1)
Don’t underestimate the appeal of Lilly Pulitzer and feuding sisters. Sirens, a soapy limited series starring Meghann Fahy, Kevin Bacon and Julianne Moore, remains the No. 1 show on Netflix.
Also continuing to be popular are The Four Seasons, Forever and Ms. Rachel, which have accumulated millions of streams since their releases earlier this year.
Among the new entities this week are the latest comedy special from Billions actor and all-around nice guy Mike Birbiglia, a new crime series from across the pond and a chilling true crime docuseries that will make you think twice about taking Tylenol for a headache.
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Come for the drama, stay for the candy-colored Lilly Pulitizer fashion and absurd wealth porn in Sirens, Netflix’s latest irresistible binge watch starring Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock and Julianne Moore. When Devon (Fahy) visits her younger sister Simone (Alcock), she finds her working for the enigmatic — and very rich — Michaela (Moore).
Simone and Michael have a close relationship, so Devon will have to be persuasive to get her sibling back home to take care of their ailing father. That’s easier said than done, as Simone likes the life Michaela has given her, and Michaela doesn’t like letting things — or people — go easily.
In 1982, seven people in Chicago died from cyanide poisoning. The only thing they had in common was that each had taken a Tylenol tablet before their deaths.
Netflix’s newest true crime sensation, Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders, examines the panic that ensued as authorities desperately tried to find the culprit behind the crimes. It’s no spoiler to reveal they never did, but the documentary presents compelling new evidence that points to possible suspects.
Everybody knows when Osama bin Laden was killed, but few know the dramatic story behind his death. In the three-part docuseries American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden, viewers finally get a glimpse into the elaborate military campaign that finally eliminated one of the most notorious terrorists who ever lived.
The series debuted on May 14 and instantly shot to No. 1, becoming Netflix’s most-watched TV show in America this week.
Monday nights have been typically reserved for football, but that’s changed recently with WWE Raw on Netflix. The wrestling show has proved to be massively popular on Netflix since its debut this past January, regularly topping the streamer’s most-watched shows charts when a new episode is streamed live.
Some past shows have included such stars as The Rock and current champion Cody Rhodes. Recently, John Cena played his final wrestling match in the show’s WrestleMania event.
Tyler Perry’s latest hit comedy series stars Terri J. Vaughn as Antoinette Dunkerson, a single mother who just won a political election in Mississippi.
But Antoinette’s new job brings her a whole new set of problems to deal with, including a condescending boss, disrespectful staff and a flirtation with one of her bodyguards. Can Antoinette find a way to succeed in a world that wants to see her fail?
It wouldn’t be a Netflix most popular list without a children’s program near the top. The current sensation for the kindergarten set is Ms. Rachel, a four-episode show that compiles the best of the eponymous YouTube series.
In a series of short instructional videos, Ms. Rachel teaches her young audience basic concepts such as shapes, colors, numbers and letters. Since its debut in January, Ms. Rachel has been one of Netflix’s most popular shows in 2025 and continues to entertain and educate its target audience.
Netflix’s latest hit mystery series hails from the cold shores of Scotland. In Dept. Q, Matthew Goode (Leap Year) stars as Carl Morck, a British detective tasked with leading Department Q, a new division specializing in cold cases.
It’s a thankless job, but someone’s got to do it, and the down-on-his-luck Carl has no choice but to accept. Will his new occupation be the thing that saves him, or will it finally push him over the edge?
It’s been a while since Tina Fey has starred in a TV show, which is why The Four Seasons, her latest project, has received so much attention. She stars with fellow NBC stars Steve Carell and Will Forte as part of a group of couples that travel together throughout the year.
When one couple ends their relationship, it disturbs the others in their tight-knit group. Divorce is hard, but is it hardest on the friends closest to the couple who are calling it quits? Since its debut on May 1, The Four Seasons has been Netflix’s most popular series and shows no signs of letting go of the top spot.
What is a “good life,” and how do you get it? That’s what stand-up comedian Mike Birbiglia asks himself and his audience in his latest special, The Good Life.
In the 77-minute special, Birbiglia shares stories about his family, his career and how strangers keep mistaking him for an undercover cop.
Judy Blume’s classic 1975 novel gets a modern remap in Forever, an 8-episode adaptation set in 2018 Los Angeles. Keisha Clark (Lovie Simone) and Justin Edwards (Michael Cooper Jr.) are both star athletes at their high school.
They’re also in love, but pressure from their parents to succeed may tear them apart. Can their romance survive their families’ high expectations?
