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The Top 10 chart of Netflix this week is full of surprises, but one title that continues to stand out is The Boroughs. Because let’s be real for a second. If someone pitched you a mystery series about retirement-community residents investigating strange events, you might think of another experimental Netflix show. But will it be a hit? Probably not. Yet here we are.

The series follows a group of retirees living in a quiet community who begin noticing a pattern of strange incidents around them. Missing time. Unexplained events. Neighbours are behaving differently. Initially, it all starts as curiosity, but before you know it, it turns into a much larger investigation when the residents realise a dangerous force may be operating right under their noses. The show’s success has been one of the more surprising streaming stories of the year, proving audiences will show up for a good mystery no matter who the main characters are.

Right behind it is Nemesis, another series built around a mystery, though this one takes a much more normal approach. The crime thriller follows detective Isaiah Stiles as he hunts for master thief Coltrane Wilder following a string of high-profile crimes. The chase becomes personal as Stiles discovers that Wilder always seems to be several steps ahead. Every breakthrough opens another door, and the investigation grows more complicated as powerful people begin entering the picture. It is exactly the kind of cat-and-mouse story that keeps viewers pressing play on the next episode.

Then comes The Four Seasons season two, which continues one of Netflix’s biggest comedy successes. Following Nick’s death, Anne, Kate, Danny, Claude, Jack, and Ginny are forced to face a future none of them expected. The group’s vacations remain a central part of the story, but the emotional dynamic has changed considerably this time. Friendships are tested, of course, and we see the relationships evolve this time. The difficult conversations that were once easy to avoid can no longer be ignored. This Netflix show sure began as a comedy about longtime friends taking trips together, but has now turned into something much richer.

The fourth spot belongs to Instadocs: Alex Murdaugh, Unconvicted. Few criminal cases have generated as much public interest over the past decade as the Murdaugh story. This documentary goes through the latest developments surrounding Alex Murdaugh following the decision to overturn his conviction due to allegations involving jury tampering. Rather than revisiting every detail from the beginning, the series focuses on what happened after the verdict and why the case continues to dominate public discussion years later.

Then there is Man on Fire, which has now been on the list for over five weeks. Sure, the title did sound familiar to many viewers, as it is based on the same story that inspired the Denzel Washington film. The series follows former Special Forces operative John Creasy. Creasy is haunted by his past and struggling to move forward, so he becomes involved in a dangerous mission that places him in the middle of a violent conspiracy. After a devastating attack leaves a young girl as the sole survivor of her family, he finds himself drawn into a search for answers that grows more dangerous with every step.

The rest of the chart remains just as busy. Worst Ex Ever, season two, might have gone down a bit in the charts, but it is still on Netflix’s successful run of true-crime documentaries focused on shocking real-life relationships, while Raw remains a consistent performer following WWE’s move to the platform, as always.

Legends has also secured a place among the week’s biggest titles, and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder season two brings Pip Fitz-Amobi back for another investigation after the first season developed a loyal fan base. It is expected to take over the charts next week, so let’s see. Rounding out the rankings is Danny Go!, the children’s series that continues finding an audience alongside the adult content of Netflix, and that’s something quite fascinating. And that rounds up the list.

The 10 most popular series on Netflix this week

• The Boroughs: Season 1
• Nemesis: Season 1
• The Four Seasons: Season 2
• Instadocs: Alex Murdaugh, Unconvicted
• Man on Fire: Season 1
• Worst Ex Ever: Season 2
• Raw: 2026 – May 25, 2026
• Legends: Season 1
• A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder: Season 2
• Danny Go!: Season 1