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American Netflix viewers love drama, and we can claim that by having a look at the September Netflix Top 10 shows list. But it’s not just drama; there is also a heavy dose of comfort TV to take the edge off.

As the fall arrives and international charts often lean toward big-budget imports, the US Top 10 shows how much audiences here love a blend of heartfelt dramas and family favourites they can sink into after a long day. It can be part escapism and part obsession. But good for us, as it makes for one of the most varied charts we’ve seen in weeks.

Sitting at number one is Wednesday: Season 2, and honestly, was there ever a doubt? Jenna Ortega has become one of the defining faces of Netflix, and her return to Nevermore Academy has taken over conversations on just about every corner of the internet.

But it won’t be wrong to say that people are coming just for the story because it’s the cultural event that comes with it. Fans are dissecting outfits, trading theories, and rewatching season one, which explains why that older season is climbing back into side rankings as well.

But the biggest statement on the US chart is My Life With the Walter Boys: Season 2. Teen drama is an American streaming staple, and this one has clearly hit a sweet spot for the audience. Not only has the new season landed at number two, but the first season is still being watched in huge numbers, suggesting that new fans are catching up. In a market that works on guilty pleasures, the Walter Boys are proving they can hold their ground against the heavyweights.

The middle of the pack has a distinctly American balance of tough truths. The reason why we are saying this is because Katrina: Come Hell and High Water is ranked at number three. It is one of the year’s most important docuseries and is revisiting a disaster that scarred the nation.

While Katrina continues to show people the harsh reality, just below it is The Great British Baking Show, which provides the exact opposite energy. It is cheerful, shows a healthy competition and soothes us enough to erase the day’s stress. That back-to-back placement feels uniquely American, doesn’t it?

And then there is Raw: 2025, which has landed as the week’s buzziest new title, riding social media hype into the top five. Next is Love Con Revenge, which continues the US audience’s obsession with messy drama, and then there is Ms Rachel showing up in the Top 10 as usual, proving that a toddler holds just as much power as a grown-up Netflix viewer.

We also have two fresh debuts: A Thousand Tomorrows, with sweeping romantic beats, and Two Graves, a limited series built on tension and revenge.

Closing the list out is Orphan Black: Season 1, a cult sci-fi favourite that’s finding new life with American viewers discovering (or rediscovering) its clever clone saga. It’s the perfect reminder that Netflix doesn’t just push new content, but it can resurrect old gems and make them feel brand new.

The most popular series on Netflix US this week:

• Wednesday: Season 2
• My Life With the Walter Boys: Season 2
• Katrina: Come Hell and High Water: Season 1
• The Great British Baking Show: Collection 13
• Raw: 2025
• Love Con Revenge: Season 1
• Ms. Rachel: Season 2
• A Thousand Tomorrows: Season 1
• Two Graves: Limited Series
• Orphan Black: Season 1