The Beast in Me is inching toward what would be a current record on Netflix's top 10 list if it can hold on a few more days.

There's not denying that 2025 might be one of the biggest years in recent memory for Netflix shows. Throughout the year, the streaming service released new seasons of smash-hit series like The Night Agent, Ginny & Georgia, Squid Game, Wednesday, Nobody Wants This, and Stranger Things, which was the true marquee release of the entire year overall.

By Yet another Harlan Coben adaptation; a slick-looking mystery drama series starring Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal; an easy-on-the-eye globe-trotting rom-com; an action drama powered by Hollywood’s most enduring couple,

Netflix debuted dozens of brilliant documentary films and series throughout 2025. In this list, we count down our top 10.

Streaming has become a great home for stand-up comedy, and Netflix's lineup in particular includes 15 of the best stand-up specials out there.

New year, new Netflix mystery series. 2026 starts off with a bang, courtesy of Run Away, a thriller adapted from Harlan Coben's novel of the same name. Coben, who is also the mind behind Netflix hits Fool Me Once and The Stranger, is known for his dark mysteries and wild twists, and Run Away promises to be no different.

Netflix is starting 2026 strong with a packed January lineup that blends returning hit series, big-budget action movies, star-driven originals, and must-watch live events. The platform is aiming to keep viewers hooked across genres—from thrillers and rom-coms to live entertainment—positioning January as one of its most ambitious months in recent years.