While this year is shaping up to allow for a lot more outdoor activity than 2020 did, we're still not ready to bid farewell to our beloved streaming services. People across the country continue to watch an awful lot of shows and movies on Netflix, from original productions to beloved classics available to enjoy again. With so much to choose from, it's hard to single out the most popular picks on the site. But if you're wondering what the biggest shows on Netflix in 2021 are thus far, there are some clear winners emerging.
Forbes is maintaining an updated list of the most popular Netflix shows, based on the number of times they appear on the Top 10 list on the Netflix homepage, along with their placement. These series—both Netflix Originals and existing productions—are given a score that reflects their popularity, then ranked accordingly. Read on to see which series people can't stop watching, including bold originals, family favorites, and a few true surprises. And if you're looking for more recommendations of what to stream, check out these 16 Netflix Shows You Can Watch From Start to Finish This Weekend.
25 | Last Chance U: Basketball
Netflix76 points
24 | Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir
Method Animation78 points
23 | Murder Among the Mormons
Netflix80 points
22 | This Is a Robbery: The World's Biggest Art Heist
Netflix83 points
21 | The Sinner
NBCUniversal Television Distribution90 points
20 | Lupin
Netflix103 points
19 | Go, Dog. Go!
Netflix106 points
18 | L.A.'s Finest
Spectrum Originals110 points
17 | The Irregulars
Netflix112 points
16 | The Serpent
Netflix116 points
15 | The One
Netflix118 points
And for critics' favorite Netflix Originals, discover The 50 Best Netflix Shows Ever, According to Critics.
14 | Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel
Netflix133 points
13 | Fate: The Winx Saga
Netflix136 points
12 | Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer
Netflix153 points
And for more thrilling series to watch, check out The Best True Crime Shows on Netflix You Can Finish in a Weekend.
11 | Cobra Kai
Netflix157 points
10 | Henry Danger
Nickelodeon162 points
9 | Good Girls
NBC181 points
And for more series you can't miss, revisit The Best TV Shows of 2020, According to Critics.
8 | Jenni Rivera: Mariposa de Barrio
Telemundo195 points
7 | Behind Her Eyes
Netflix199 points
6 | Who Killed Sara?
Netflix226 points
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5 | Firefly Lane
Netflix238 points
4 | iCarly
Nickelodeon359 points
3 | Ginny and Georgia
Netflix432 points
And for more to watch this weekend, here are 18 TV Shows You Can Watch on HBO Max From Start to Finish This Weekend.
2 | Bridgerton
Netflix438 points
1 | CoComelon
Netflix579 points
And for more family friendly fare, try these 13 Shows You Can Watch on Disney+ From Start to Finish This Weekend.
