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First things first, the Netflix US chart this week is very clear about what viewers are committing to, which makes the conversation more interesting than dramatic because the same four titles dominating here are also trending globally at the exact same time, meaning this is coordinated attention across continents rather than random algorithm luck.

At the top, you have Bridgerton season four, which is leading the US chart while holding global traction too, proving once again that this franchise operates on scale rather than surprise. This season centres on Benedict’s arc within the larger Bridgerton world, building its momentum through character focus rather than structural overhaul, which keeps viewers invested through familiarity instead of shock tactics. People are not clicking this out of confusion. They know the world and tone, and they know the emotional framework, so they return because the formula still works.

Right behind it sits The Lincoln Lawyer season four is also trending worldwide alongside the US chart. Mickey Haller’s storyline this season places him in direct jeopardy, shifting him from defender to accused, which reframes the narrative stakes. That change sustains engagement because viewers are now watching him navigate risk personally rather than professionally.

Then you move to HIS & HERS, another title pulling double duty on both US and global rankings. Built around a murder investigation told from alternating viewpoints, this limited series benefits from containment since audiences understand that the story concludes within a defined episode count, which increases completion rates.

Even Is It Cake? Valentines joins that global overlap, which speaks to format strength rather than narrative complexity. Since Valentine’s is just around the corner, people are finding comfort once again in this fan-favourite show.

Now the US-specific layer becomes clearer. Raw: February 2, 2026, is charting because wrestling audiences operate on immediate participation; event programming generates concentrated engagement the moment it becomes available, which creates sharp ranking spikes that reflect loyalty rather than discovery.

The dual appearance of Ms Rachel, seasons one and two again this week, reveals domestic streaming behaviour more than trend culture. After Raw, Ms Rachel has got to be one of the most consistent entries in the list.

Then you scroll down and see Mike Epps: Delusional sitting there, and that makes complete sense because sometimes people just want one hour of jokes without committing to ten episodes of emotional turmoil. You press play, you laugh, you finish it in one sitting, and you move on. That is the appeal. No cliffhanger waiting for you tomorrow. Just a comedian talking, and the audience showing up for it.

After that, Alone season 11 holding its spot is not complicated either. Survival shows always find their people. Watching contestants fend for themselves in brutal isolation pulls a different audience than romance or courtroom drama, yet it pulls them consistently. You are here to see who lasts.

Then, Unfamiliar season one lands on the chart because viewers are curious. A new drama shows up, people try it, and numbers follow. That early momentum matters. If enough people give a show a chance at the same time, it climbs. Simple.

The most popular series on Netflix US this week:

1. Bridgerton: Season 4
2. The Lincoln Lawyer: Season 4
3. HIS & HERS: Limited Series
4. Is It Cake? Valentines: Season 1
5. Raw: 2026 – February 2, 2026
6. Ms Rachel: Season 1
7. Ms Rachel: Season 2
8. Mike Epps: Delusional
9. Alone: Season 11
10. Unfamiliar: Season 1