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Television is no longer just about cliffhangers and binge sessions. It is about identity. The top shows on Netflix this week are not just a collection of what is popular they are a chaotic emotional portrait of what people are feeling. From psychological spirals to nostalgic animation and dark true crime, the streaming crowd seems to be chasing intensity in all forms. And May, it appears, is not about winding down. It is about watching the world unravel on screen, just slowly enough to sip coffee between episodes.

Topping the charts is Sirens, a series that feels like an expensive fever dream. Set in a high-society world that reeks of secrets and silk, it has taken over group chats and TikTok edits alike. The story of three women whose loyalty is tested by power, lies, and the weight of their own silence is anything but background noise. It is sharp, aesthetic, and strangely hypnotic. And with Julianne Moore leading the cast, viewers are tuning in not just for the drama but for the performance masterclass.

Second and third place go to two brutally real crime documentaries American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden and Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story. These are not easy watches. They are the kind that demand your full attention and maybe even some emotional buffering afterward. But viewers are clearly seeking stories that expose truth, no matter how dark. The rise of such shows proves something few marketing decks ever admit people are fascinated by the macabre, especially when it is real.

Then comes Bet, a live-action adaptation of a cult anime that has the internet very divided. Some fans are angry, others mildly intrigued, but one thing is certain everyone is watching. Maybe it is the curiosity factor, maybe it is the thrill of comparing it to the source material. Whatever the reason, it has earned its spot. Love it or hate it, you cannot ignore it.

On a completely different note, Love, Death & Robots continues to hold strong with its fourth volume. The anthology series has quietly built a reputation for being one of the most visually daring and conceptually strange projects on Netflix. Each episode is a new world, a new style, and a new existential question. It may not dominate headlines like some of the others, but it owns its niche with quiet confidence.

For those craving something lighter, The Four Seasons offers a welcome break. A romantic dramedy that moves through time, friendships, and failed relationships, it has heart without being too heavy. It is not revolutionary television, but it is comforting, and right now, that matters more than innovation.

Rounding out the list are titles like FOREVER, She the People, Secrets We Keep, and the ever-chaotic Big Mouth. These shows could not be more different from each other, but their presence on this week’s top ten proves one thing audiences are not picking shows by genre or style. They are picking them by mood. And the mood, quite frankly, is unpredictable.

The most popular series on Netflix this week

• Sirens
• American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden
• Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story
• Bet
• Love, Death & Robots: Volume 4
• The Four Seasons
• FOREVER
• She the People
• Secrets We Keep
• Big Mouth