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What is going on with Netflix US this week? It looks like the control was given to ten different people with 10 different personalities, and every person has no idea what they want to watch because this week’s Top 10 series list looks exactly like that.

Starting with number one, we have The Beast in Me, which is ruling both the global and Netflix US lists. And honestly, it makes sense. On paper, it is a psychological thriller about an author, Aggie Wiggs, who moves in next to Nile Jarvis, a man whispered about as a possible wife-killer. But when you watch this show for real, it feels like watching two very complicated people test each other’s limits.

Then number two is Death by Lightning, which feels like the surprise pick of the week. This historical drama is based on Candice Millard’s book ‘Destiny of the Republic’ and is about President James Garfield and Charles Guiteau, the man who killed him. It was able to grab a niche base of viewers, but there seems to be more. People are clearly in the mood for something more textured and serious, and this show offers exactly that.

At number three, Raw is trending because the November 10th episode turned into a little wrestling history lesson. John Cena finally won the Intercontinental Championship, which means he completed the Grand Slam and checked off the last major title of his career.

Number four goes to Squid Game: The Challenge, season two. The concept is still the same: 456 players, a huge cash prize, familiar games from the original show and a lot of emotional stress for people you do not actually know. What has changed is the reaction. Viewership dropped compared to season one, but the fans who stayed are very dedicated.

Then comes number five, MARINES season one. This is the quiet achiever on the list. It is a four-part docuseries that follows the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit through training, deployment and life at sea. The cameras sit with young Marines as they form friendships and learn to lead and manage the pull between duty and home.

Number six is Sesame Street season one on Netflix US, which is actually season 56 of the show in disguise. The new version keeps all the familiar faces: Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby, and Grover, but plays with short, character-focused stories and refreshed segments like Elmo’s World and Cookie Monster’s food adventures. Parents are rewatching, kids are discovering, and it is so wholesome to know.

Sliding into number seven, Nobody Wants This, season two continues to grow week by week. It is subtle but very effective. The new episodes explore Janne and Rabbi Noah’s relationship from a new angle. We saw the initial spark in the first season, and now the second one involves family pressure, religion, career decisions and a more complicated version of real life.

Taking number eight, we have Ms Rachel, season one, jumping in with all the enthusiasm you would expect. Not just that, we also have the second season of the show donning the number 10 jersey. At this point, their presence in the Top 10 series list of Netflix US is not even a surprise, given the strong kids’ viewership in the US.

Then, at number nine, Stranger Things season one has made a dramatic entry as we are just seven days away from the release of the season finale. With the new season coming soon, viewers are revisiting the earlier arcs like they are preparing for a major exam. It is sweet, actually, how people return to old episodes just to relive what made them love it in the first place.

The most popular series on Netflix US this week:

• The Beast in Me: Limited Series
• Death by Lightning: Limited Series
• Raw: 2025 – November 10, 2025
• Squid Game: The Challenge: Season 2
• MARINES: Season 1
• Sesame Street: Season 1
• Nobody Wants This: Season 2
• Ms Rachel: Season 1
• Stranger Things: Season 1
• Ms Rachel: Season 2