Netflix is an online streaming platform that has become one of the most famous streaming services all over the globe. The streaming giant has been able to bring a lot of entertaining television series and movies for binge watchers. The company has been in the market for more than two decades now and they have never failed to keep its users entertained by adding innovative and entertaining television series and movies in their platform.
Here in this article we will talk about the top 10 most popular Netflix series in the United States. The ranking is based on several parameters like the popularity of the series, reviews and ratings from critics and viewers, and the plot of each series.
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Top 10 Netflix Most Popular Series In The United States
My Happy Marriage
My Happy Marriage is a Japanese light novel series that was written by Akumi Agitogi which has been converted into an animated series on Netflix by the same name. The ongoing anime series has just been released on the platform and viewers seem to be equally impressed by it when compared with the original novel series that is written by Akumi Agitogi.
My Happy Marriage Contestants
- Reina Ueda as Miyo Saimori
- Kaito Ishikawa as Kiyoka Kudo
- Ayane Sakura as Kaya Saimori
- Koutaro Nishiyama as Koji Tatsuishi
- Hiro Shimono Yoshito Godo
- Houko Kuwashima as Yurie
- Ryohei Kimura as Arata Tsuruki
My Happy Marriage Release Date
The first season has just hit the streaming platform. As of this writing the official release date is 5th July 2023.
My Happy Marriage Episodes
The season is going to have a total of 12 episodes and as of this writing the latest episode released in Episode 5.
Personal Verdict of My Happy Marriage
Receiving an overall IMDb rating of 8.4/10 ‘My Happy Marriage’ has definitely earned the top position in this list. As far as the popularity and viewership of the series goes then it is quite early to get an exact detail about it but since the novel series has been a massive hit it can only be assumed that the Netflix series is also going to be a massive hit.
The Witcher
A Netflix fantasy series which has been adapted from the same novel series ‘The Witcher’ stands at number 2 position in this list. Geralt, who is the witcher in the series, is played by Henry Cavill is a mutated monster hunter who struggles to find his place in a world in which regular people often prove to be more wicked than beasts.
The Witcher Contestants:
- Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia
- Anya Chalotra as Yennefer
- Freya Allan Ciri
- Joey Batey as Jaskier
- MyAnna Buring as Tissaia
The Witcher Release Date
The first season arrived on Netflix in 2019. As of now there are currently three seasons which have been released so far. The fourth season has not yet been renewed yet by Netflix but official announcements are expected to arrive soon.
The Witcher Episodes
Each season consists of 8 episodes each and therefore there has been a total of 24 episodes released so far.
Verdict of The Witcher
The series has got an overall rating of 8.1/10 according to IMDb and has received 80% Rotten tomatoes. If you are down for a fantasy series with a pinch of action in it then The Witcher is the right series to go for.
Sweet Magnolias
Sweet Magnolias is a romantic drama genre Netflix television series that was released in the year 2020. The story is all about three friends and the group of these friends goes by the name ‘Sweet Magnolias’ who lift each other up as they juggle in their lives.
Sweet Magnolias Contestants
- JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie Townsend
- Brooke Elliott as Dana Sue Sullivan
- Justin Bruening as Cal Maddox
- Jamie Lynn Spears as Noreen
- Anneliese Judge as Annie Sullivan
- Chris Klein as Bill Townsend
Sweet Magnolias Release Date
The very first season of the romantic drama series was released in May 2020 (USA). As of now the series has got three seasons and as of now the fourth season has not been renewed yet.
Sweet Magnolias Episodes
The series came with 10 episodes in each season and therefore there are 30 episodes altogether.
Personal Verdict of Sweet Magnolias
The show has received an overall rating of 7.3/10 according to IMDb. The series has become one of the streaming platform’s most cherished shows on Netflix. If you are in a mood for a romance drama series then Sweet Magnolias could be the one you could binge watch this weekend.
Fisk
Fisk is a 2021 released Australian comedy television series. The story of the series revolves around a corporate lawyer who is looking for a job in a law firm but the journey is not so easy for her it seems.
Fisk Contestants:
- Kitty Flanagan as Helen-Tudor Fisk
- Julia Zemiro as Roz Gruber
- Marty Sheargold as Ray Gruber
- Aaron Chen as George Chen
Fisk Release Date:
The series was first released in 2021. The second season arrived in October 2022.
Fisk Episodes:
The series has got two seasons under its belt currently having six episodes in each season.
Personal Verdict of Fisk
The series has become a popular series as it was able to gain the attention of the viewers with its humorous storyline. The show has got an overall rating of 7.8/10 which seems to be pretty impressive and a reason for you to start watching in case you haven’t already.
Quarterback
Quarterback is an American sport genre television documentary series that has been developed for the streaming giant Netflix.
Quarterback Contestants:
The series casts Patrick Mahomes, Brittany Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, Julie Cousins, Marcus Mariota, Kiyomi Mariota, and many more.
Quarterback Release Date:
The very first season aired in July 2023 and soon became a popular docu series in the United States. The series received an excellent IMDb score of 8.2/10 and almost 98% of the viewers ended up loving the series.
Quarterback Episodes:
The first season has got a total of eight episodes altogether.
Personal Verdict of Quarterback
If you are into sports then this series might be a great rollercoaster of entertainment for you this weekend. Since the first season has just arrived Netflix has already renewed the series for yet another season.
Mark Normand The Standups
It is a comedy show which has three successful seasons so far for all the fans and critics. The first season of this comedy show was released back in July 2017 (USA).
Mark Normand The Standups Contestants:
Here are some of the major cast of the show Naomi Ekperigin, Janelle James, Beth Stelling, Mark Normand, and many more.
Mark Normand The Standups Release Date:
The first season was released in July 2017. Currently, there are three seasons of this comedy show and fans are already waiting for its fourth season. As of the show, the fourth season is yet to be announced by Netflix. It has neither been canceled or been given a green signal.
Verdict of Mark Normand The Standups
This series has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 on IMDb and 70% of Google users have well appreciated the show. If you are a fan of comedy entertainment, then this is one of the shows you could go for this weekend. Because of their comedy, people from different parts of the world have well appreciated the show. It is one of the primary reasons why we have added the show in this list.
Om Nom Stories
It is a British-Russian web series which is produced by Zeptolab. The series is based on the famous game, Cut The Rope.
Om Nom Stories Contestants:
Barrett Leddy is a voice actor who voices the character of Om Nom in the series. Other than this, he has appeared in some other famous series such as Pokemon, Bungo, and Alchemist.
Om Nom Stories Release Date:
The series has been running since 2011. There are 23 successful seasons released already for this animated series.
Om Nom Stories Episodes:
It has got a total of 229 episodes and 23 successful seasons so far. Om Nom is the main character who discovers a time machine that sends him back to the Stone Age. This series has received more than 36 billion views worldwide. It has a IMDb rating of 6.9 out of 10 and 84% of Google Users have well appreciated the show.
Verdict about Om Nom Stories
If you are a fan of animated series then I am sure you will definitely like this one.
A Perfect Story
This series is a Spanish romantic comedy television miniseries. Interestingly, the story is based on the novel by Elisabet Benavent. The story revolves around the character named Margot who is seen fleeing her own wedding.
A Perfect Story Contestants:
This show casts Anna Castillo as Margot, Alvaro Mel as David, Anna Belen as Lady Miau, Ingrid Garcia as Candella, and many more.
A Perfect Story Release Date:
The first season of the show has recently been released for all the viewers on 28 July 2023. But, one must know that the main plot of this series is quite attractive. The officials of the show have only released five exclusive episodes on Netflix.
A Perfect Story episodes:
The five episode miniseries has made it a perfect quick watch limited series for binge watchers. It is the best option for viewers who do not expect anything beyond the formula from this Netflix Spanish series.
Baki Hanma Netflix
It is a Japanese animated series which is directed by Toshiki Hirano. If you are a fan of anime then this is a must watch series. The series has just been released on Netflix and has been quite successful so far.
Baki Hanma Contestants:
Some of the casts present on this show are Nobunaga Shimazaki, Akio Otsuka, Hochu Otsuka, and many more.
Baki Hanma Release Date:
This amazing series was released on September 30, 2021. Luckily, the show has been renewed for yet another season which is expected to release on July 26, 2023. The show will be exclusively available on Netflix and it is expected to be released in two different parts.
Baki Hanma Episodes:
There are a total number of 25 episodes released for all the viewers across the globe.
Verdict of Baki Hanma
The audience who have watched the show have loved the show. Immediately after the show was released many audiences from different parts of the world have well-appreciated the show. This is one of the reasons why we have listed this amazing series on our list.
How to Become a Cult Leader? Netflix
The series breaks down what it takes to run a cult. It is based on the six of the most notorious cults of all time. It is an A-rated series and it is restricted for underaged audiences, therefore people under those categories must be advised before they watch this documentary.
How to Become a Cult Leader Contestants:
The show stars the famous man, Peter Drinklage as the Narrator, Jonas Bell Pasht as the Executive Producer, Jonah Bekhor (Executive Producer), Peter Dinklage (Executive Producer), David Ginsberg (Executive Producer) and many more.
Cult Leader Release Date:
This unique yet amazing documentary was released this July 2023. The show is 50% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and has received 6.9 out of 10 from IMDb.
Cult Leader Episodes:
The first season of the show has aired only six episodes for all the fans and viewers.
Verdict of Cult Leader
Parents must be advised that this series is not for kids. Overall the series is a good series. The series showcases stories about some of the most notorious cult leaders which could be attractive to some people.
Conclusion
The above listed series has got a good storyline and the overall acting and cinematography has been quite good which is one of the reasons why the series listed in the above list have become successful. Some of the series has just been released and therefore it is quite early to make a judgment about the success of it. But, if you are looking to watch a good series this weekend then you can select your pick from the list mentioned above.
