Netflix top 10 shows — here's the 3 worth watching now

Keira Knightley as Helen in "Black Doves" (2024), coming soon to Netflix
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Netflix is home to a massive, ever-changing selection of movies and shows, which means the Netflix Top 10 is always changing.

However, anyone who has signed up for Netflix (or any of the best streaming services, for that matter) will know that the most popular stuff isn't always necessarily worth watching. That's why we keep such a close eye on the Top 10 and regularly highlight the three best shows that you should be keeping an eye on.

Right now, that selection includes a delightful recent comedy from "The Good Place" creator, Mike Schur, a new edge-of-your-seat crime thriller, and a brand-new spy thriller that's shot straight to the top spot in the Netflix charts.

Not seeing anything you think you'd like? Be sure to check out our guide to the best Netflix shows or everything new on Netflix this month for tons more streaming recommendations. Otherwise, you can find some more info about our picks (and the full Top 10) listed below.

This article is based on what was in the Netflix Top 10 as of 8 a.m. ET on Monday, December 9.

Best shows in the Netflix Top 10

'Black Doves'

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"Black Doves" has laid claim to the No. 1 spot in the Netflix Top 10, and, frankly, it's easy to see why: it's an explosive thriller that's a perfect pre-Christmas binge.

"Black Doves" takes viewers to London for an action-packed story following Helen Webb (Kiera Knightley), a professional spy who has been passing on her politician husband's secrets to her secretive, titular organization for the last 10 years. Trouble finally finds Helen when her illicit lover is murdered, and she — along with her old friend Sam (Ben Whishaw) — sets out to find out who killed him, and why, drawing the pair into a deadly conspiracy.

Watch "Black Doves" on Netflix now

'A Man on the Inside'

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"A Man on the Inside" is a warm, funny Netflix comedy that's clearly been a big hit with users.

Based on the Oscar-nominated documentary "The Mole Agent", "A Man on the Inside" revolves around Charles (Ted Danson), a retired widower who gets a new lease on life after answering a classified ad from Julie, a private investigator (Lilah Richcreek Estrada).

His mission: go undercover as a resident inside the Pacific View Retirement Home in San Francisco and dig around for any clues to aid Julie's investigation into a stolen family heirloom.

Watch "A Man on the Inside" on Netflix now

'The Madness'

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"The Madness" is a new conspiracy thriller that's been holding onto the No. 1 spot since it debuted on November 28.

The series introduces us to media pundit Muncie Daniels (Colman Domingo), a man who suddenly finds himself in a fight for his life after stumbling upon a murder scene deep within the Poconos woods while on a solo work sabbatical.

Muncie's soon framed for the hit, and forced to try and clear his name while also trying to reconnect with his nearest and dearest and unravel the dense conspiracy before its too late. If you need a gripping thriller to stream, this is it.

Watch "The Madness" on Netflix now

Netflix top 10 shows right now

  1. "Black Doves"
  2. "A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter"
  3. "The Madness"
  4. "The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On"
  5. "Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey?"
  6. "Fortune Feimster: Crushing It"
  7. "Is it Cake? Holiday"
  8. "The Later Daters"
  9. "A Man on the Inside"
  10. "Churchill at War"

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Martin is a Streaming Writer at Tom’s Guide, covering all things movies and TV. If it’s in the theaters or available to stream somewhere, he’s probably watched it… especially if it has a dragon in it. Before joining the team, he was a Staff Writer at What To Watch where he wrote about a broad range of shows that stretched from "Doctor Who" and "The Witcher" to "Bridgerton" and "Love Island". When he’s not watching the next must-see movie or show, he’s probably still in front of a screen playing massive RPGs, reading, spending a fortune on TCGs, or watching the NFL.

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