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After a long, long time, the Netflix US series chart this week is finally in sync with the global ones. Almost the same order, too. That doesn’t usually happen. Oh, who are we kidding? It never really happens. For the first time after the release of Stranger Things, we have been witnessing this phenomenon, and you’ve got to enjoy it while it lasts.

Just like the global Netflix chart, leading the charge is XO Kitty, season three. You’ve probably already seen clips or edits floating around, right? Given the show already has a major following globally, there is something different this season. Did you notice how much bigger everything feels? It’s not just school anymore. More of Seoul, more movement, more going on outside that one setting. The makers actually expanded filming locations and brought in more Korean consultants to get those details right, and people picked up on it. You can tell when a show feels more “open” compared to before.

Now think about Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen at number two. When was the last time you watched a show that didn’t try to set up five different storylines at once? This one doesn’t do that. It just moves forward with one timeline. And here’s the thing: you know it’s heading somewhere, which is exactly why people aren’t dropping it midway. Also, coming from the makers of Stranger Things, it was obvious for this one to stick with people.

Then Love on the Spectrum season four. Let us ask you: did you notice how it doesn’t feel repetitive even after multiple seasons? That’s because they didn’t keep it limited to one place this time. The stories move across different parts of the US, and who doesn’t love variety? And behind the scenes of the show, they’re still working closely with families and support systems. That’s why it doesn’t turn into typical reality TV. Consistency is the key here.

Now, The Predator of Seville is at number four. This docuseries focuses on a real case involving Manuel Blanco, a Spanish tour organiser accused by multiple American students of assault during organised trips. Instead of dramatising events, the makers built the series around direct testimonies from victims and people connected to the case, many of which were recorded years after the incidents. That gap in time matters here because you’re not just hearing what happened; you’re hearing about the aftereffects of it.

This week’s episode of Raw is number five. It took place in Madison Square Garden and featured a street fight for the tag titles, multiple championship matches, and major returns, including Gunther. It closed with CM Punk attacking Roman Reigns, pushing their WrestleMania rivalry even further.

Next, we have Homicide: New York, season two. If you have seen Dick Wolf’s work before, you already know why people keep coming back. It is followed by Detective Hole season one, which is a book adaptation, and if there’s anything widely known about the Netflix audience, it is that they love a book adaptation.

Ms Rachel, season one, and Virgin River, season two, have conquered the eighth and ninth spots in the list. And Beauty in Black season two with Tyler Perry’s audience? They show up consistently.

Now here’s what we want you to think about: are people watching these shows for the same reasons globally? Or is it just the algorithm making them do that? Just a penny for your thoughts.

The 10 most popular series on Netflix US this week

• XO, Kitty: Season 3
• Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen: Season 1
• Love on the Spectrum: Season 4
• The Predator of Seville: Limited Series
• Raw: 2026 – March 30, 2026
• Homicide: New York: Season 2
• Detective Hole: Season 1
• Ms Rachel: Season 1
• Virgin River: Season 7
• Beauty in Black: Season 2