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If there is one thing August has made clear, it is that Netflix viewers have wildly eclectic tastes. This week’s chart is a mix of gothic fantasy, sizzling thrillers, reality TV chaos, and true-crime nightmares. And all of them are fighting for your watchlist space. Some titles are fresh debuts, others are old favourites refusing to let go of their spots, proving that once a show has the right hook, it can stay relevant for years.

At the very top sits a certain pigtailed icon who has essentially taken over Netflix again. Wednesday’s brand-new season is out, and fans are devouring it like they have been starved for spooky boarding school drama. Part one of season two is here, and even though Lady Gaga hasn’t made her grand entrance yet, the internet is buzzing with theories, fan art, and every possible angle of Jenna Ortega’s performance. And yes, season one has also shot back into the charts because apparently, we all need a refresher course in Nevermore chaos.

Once again, after staying in the top list for weeks, UNTAMED has entered the ring, bringing intense drama, lush visuals, and more than a little bit of scandal. This one is perfect for anyone who likes their period dramas with a sharp edge. Meanwhile, The Hunting Wives continues to prove that murder, gossip, and toxic friendships never go out of style. Its binge-worthy blend of mystery and high-society backstabbing has viewers hooked.

Then there is Raw, the shocking docuseries that arrived earlier this month and has left audiences split between “I can’t look away” and “I can’t believe I’m watching this.” True-crime fans have been feasting on Amy Bradley Is Missing as well, a chilling dive into one of the most baffling missing-person cases in history.

New thriller Leanne has made its presence felt with a tense, atmospheric story that keeps viewers guessing at every turn. In a completely different corner of Netflix, Perfect Match season three is bringing back reality TV’s favourite mix of love, drama, and betrayal. The kind of thing you put on “for background noise” and then end up glued to for hours.

For a change of pace, Ms Rachel proves that educational kids’ content can be just as dominant on the charts as adult drama. And closing out the list is Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes, a chilling reminder of Netflix’s true-crime dominance, pulling viewers back into one of America’s most infamous murder cases with never-before-heard audio.

The 10 most popular series on Netflix this week

• Wednesday: Season 2
• Wednesday: Season 1
• UNTAMED: Season 1
• The Hunting Wives: Season 1
• Raw: 2025 – August 4, 2025
• Leanne: Season 1
• Perfect Match: Season 3
• Amy Bradley Is Missing: Season 1
• Ms. Rachel: Season 1
• Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes: Season 1