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Netflix has a way of telling us what we should watch without saying a word. The global Top 10 isn’t just a ranking, it is a snapshot of what our screens collectively want this week. In June 2025, the patterns are clear: viewers are craving fresh drama, nostalgic binges, and even a bit of reality bite. This is never about the trends. It is about what the audience actually cares enough to queue up for, episode after episode.

First up in the last week of June is The Waterfront, a brand-new original that opens with family secrets anchored in a brooding coastal town. Its rise to number one is no accident. There is something resonant about generational conflict and the slow burn of long-hidden truths, especially when wrapped in Netflix’s signature emotional swagger.

Not far behind is Ginny & Georgia Season 3. Trending since its release, that show is doing something all its own, spinning one family’s drama into a multiseason phenomenon. The third season’s return to the chart suggests its mix of teenage angst and family secrets still hits hard with its core audience. And if you’re a newcomer, the earlier seasons are sitting at numbers eight and ten, making it easy to binge the whole arc in one fall.

Reality also has a seat this week. America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Season 2 reminds us of Netflix’s steady investment in behind-the-scenes series that balance looks, teamwork, and hardship. The second season is drawing in viewers curious to peek behind the pompoms, especially as the cast navigates pressure, image, and ambition.

Raw, a limited series released June 23rd, is the wild card here. It takes true events and turns them into a taut drama, and viewers are hooked. Some shows explode into the Top 10 because of clever marketing. Others, like this one, climb because they land hard on curiosity.

Nordic noir never sleeps, and neither do fans of Dept Q. Its Season 1 presence in the top ten underscores how shows across genres can hold their own against bigger marketing machines. Similarly, Sirens, another limited release, has carved space for procedural drama mixed with emotional depth.

In a surprise family pick, Ms Rachel, Season 1, shows that children’s content is often underrated in these rankings. Its calm, educational approach is pulling in families who appreciate programming that feels both safe and rewarding for little eyes.

One action franchise still flexing its muscles is FUBAR Season 2. Arnold Schwarzenegger and crew are back with more espionage-made-family chaos. And while it leans heavily on nostalgia and might seem like a comfort watch, its standing in the Top 10 proves people still want fun with a pulse.

What jumps out most from June’s list is the diversity of styles and audiences. From kids to crime nuts, from nostalgia chasers to binge-day-one watchers, Netflix has found a way to renew, refresh, and reimagine across the board.

It also speaks to Netflix’s long-term strategy. Investing in new originals, yes. But it also means doubling down on returning favourites, embracing genre variety, and committing to both kid-safe fare and gritty dramas. And sometimes, that mix works because it allows viewers to rotate through genres depending on mood, not just what’s new.

It’s a simple mix, but it’s effective. Because in the end, the top ten isn’t a guessing game. It’s a reflection of what’s connecting right now and what shows Netflix is betting on. And in June, that bet looks pretty smart.

The most popular series on Netflix this week

1. The Waterfront: Season 1
2. Ginny & Georgia: Season 3
3. AMERICA’S SWEETHEARTS: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Season 2
4. Raw: 2025 – June 23, 2025
5. Dept. Q: Season 1
6. Sirens: Limited Series
7. Ms. Rachel: Season 1
8. Ginny & Georgia: Season 2
9. FUBAR: Season 2
10. Ginny & Georgia: Season 1