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There is something unusually chaotic about the top ten series on Netflix this week, but we mean that in the best way possible. Between a brooding detective show that refuses to budge from number one, the return of a fantasy epic, and a documentary that will haunt your dreams, the current lineup feels like a streaming fever dream. Whether you are in the mood for quiet dread, small-town drama, or pure mythological madness, the chart has something tailored for your next spiral.

You would think that, by now, something would have knocked The Waterfront off the top spot, but no. This dark, slow-burning crime drama has anchored itself firmly at number one for the second week straight. It is the kind of series that builds tension in silence, holds your attention without trying too hard, and somehow makes coastal landscapes feel crime-laden. People started it out of curiosity, and they are staying because it refuses to let up.

But it is not alone up there. The Sandman is back and back in full force. Season two just dropped and has instantly claimed the second spot. The visuals are wild, the pacing is sharper, and Morpheus is moodier than ever. What is more interesting, though, is that season one has also returned to the list. Clearly, everyone is either catching up or starting over. It feels like the Endless never really left.

And look who finally dropped a few notches, Ginny & Georgia. After weeks of sitting pretty at the top, the mother-daughter chaos has slipped down to number four. It is not a dramatic fall, but enough to signal that audiences are moving on to darker pastures. Still, for a show that constantly treads the line between quirky and unhinged, it has had an impressive hold.

Speaking of dark, Attack on London: Hunting The 7/7 Bombers is gripping viewers in a slightly different way. This limited docuseries recounts one of the most traumatic events in recent UK history with a sharp, investigative lens. It is not an easy watch, but one that lingers long after.

Meanwhile, Raw is creating its own kind of noise. A part social experiment, part cultural dissection, the new June release throws fame, identity, and digital decay into a blender and asks you to drink up. It is messy, confusing, and strangely addictive, much like the internet.

At number six, we have Ms Rachel. Yes, that Ms Rachel. A children’s show that has quietly taken over living rooms across the world. Toddlers are obsessed, parents are relieved, and Netflix is probably laughing all the way to constructing the algorithm.

Then there is Sirens, a limited series that flew under the radar but is now being whispered about in all the right circles. Smart, slow, and dripping with tension, it is what you binge when you want something sharp, not flashy.

Another quiet climber is Dept Q, a Nordic noir gem that finally got its Netflix debut. Cold cases with even colder detectives, if you like your thrillers served chilly with a side of brooding stares, this one is for you.

And, of course, The Survivors rounds things out. A soft apocalypse story that leans into emotion more than spectacle. It is quiet, sad, and beautifully human, with a reminder that survival is more than about just staying alive.

The most popular series on Netflix this week:

• The Waterfront (Season 1)
• The Sandman (Season 2)
• Attack on London: Hunting The 7/7 Bombers (Limited Series)
• Ginny & Georgia (Season 3)
• Raw (2025)
• Ms. Rachel (Season 1)
• Sirens (Limited Series)
• Dept. Q (Season 1)
• The Sandman (Season 1)
• The Survivors (Limited Series)