The 10 shows Netflix viewers can’t get enough of this week as new arrival scores 14,200,000 views

David BenjaminFebruary 26, 2026

A still from Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model — We could be wrong, but with the days getting ever so slightly longer and that strange glowing orb in the sky getting slightly warmer, there’s every chance that spring is on the way. Yep, the long, dark days of winter are on the way out for another year – but one place we always feel warm is on Netflix. There’s never a shortage of new content to watch on the streaming platform and this week’s global most-watched chart reflects that, with returning favourites, blockbuster series and compelling true stories sitting alongside a new documentary which brings reality TV firmly under the spotlight. But can German drama Unfamiliar nab another week at nummer eins? Read on for this week’s top 10…

10. The Museum Of Innocence – 3,800,000 views this week

The Museum Of Innocence — Kicking off the countdown this week is this Turkish romantic drama, based on the 2008 novel by Nobel-laureate novelist Orhan Pamuk. Set in Istanbul between 1975 and 1984, it tells the story of the forbidden love between wealthy businessman Kemal and shop worker Fusun – an attraction which spirals into a lifelong journey of obsession and longing. (Picture: Netflix)

9. Lead Children – 3,900,000 views

Netflix handout Picture: Lead Children. The series tells the story of a young doctor, Jolanta Wadowska-Kr?l, who notices that children living near the Szopienice Steelworks are massively falling ill with lead poisoning, a disease caused by heavy metal contamination. After her discovery, the protagonist attempts to save the sick children and confronts the oppressive communist state apparatus. The production will transport the audience to the industrial atmosphere of Upper Silesia in the 1970s. It is here, in the realities of the working-class region, that dangerous political influences and the social mission of Dr. Wadowska-Kr?l will intertwine. — Another week in the top 10 for this Polish drama, inspired by the true story of Dr Jolanta Wadowska-Krol. Back in the 70s, the young medic took on the communist government of the era to save thousands of children living near the Szopienice Steelworks and succumbing to serious illnesses – which she later discovered were caused by lead poisoning. Gripping stuff – and the viewing figures are testament to that. (Picture: Netflix)

8. Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich – 4,200,000 views

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FILTHY RICH: (L to R) Chauntae Davies and Jeffrey Epstein in episode 3 of FILTHY RICH. Cr. NETFLIX ?? 2020 Netflix — This horrifying true-crime documentary series remains a top 10 fixture thanks to its methodical unpacking of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and the system around him. The documentary focuses on the survivors’ testimonies, as well as taking a deep dive into institutional failures, to provide a picture of how the disgraced financier used wealth and power to carry out his abuses. (Picture: Netflix)

7. Unfamiliar: Season 1 – 4,300,000

Unfamiliar. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix ?? 2026 — Last week’s chart-topper has taken a hefty tumble down the rankings this week but this German drama series is still raking in millions of viewers – and it’s definitely worth your time. The series follows a pair of former intelligence agents who are now living quietly in Berlin. Or at least they are until a past mission resurfaces, forcing them to confront Russian agents as well as their own secrets. This one blends espionage, thrills and family drama in a way that will keep you watching. (Picture: Netflix)

6. Love Is Blind: Ohio – 4,800,000 views

Love Is Blind: Ohio — The Love Is Blind spin-offs just keep on coming, with this one travelling to Ohio as another batch of hopeful singles attempt to find true love with one another – before they actually meet face-to-face. Hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey keep the experiment on track as romances blossom, stall and occasionally crumble into nothing. (Picture: Netflix)

5. The Lincoln Lawyer: Season 4 – 4,900,000 views

The Lincoln Lawyer. Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller in episode 409 of The Lincoln Lawyer. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix ?? 2025 — Manuel Garcia-Rulfo returns as Mickey Haller in the latest series of The Lincoln Lawyer, which is proving to be a popular draw on Netflix at the moment. Mickey runs his business out of the back of his Lincoln town car as he tackles cases across Los Angeles, and balances courtroom procedural twists with personal stakes. With season five already greenlit, this one’s set to be with us for a while. (Picture: Netflix)

4. Bridgerton: Season 4 – 6,300,000 views

Undated Handout Photo from Bridgerton Season 4. Pictured: Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek and Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton. See PA Feature SHOWBIZ TV Bridgerton. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature SHOWBIZ TV Bridgerton. PA Photo. Picture credit should read: Liam Daniel/Netflix. NOTE TO EDITORS: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature SHOWBIZ TV Bridgerton — Season four of the smash hit bodice-heaver is showing no signs of vacating the chart any time soon. Familiar cast members return alongside new love interests and tangled relationships, with the focus this series on the romance between Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha). With the second part of the fourth series released today, Lady Whistledown predicts much binge-watching in the coming days. (Picture: Liam Daniel/Netflix)

3. The Night Agent: Season 3 – 8,400,000 views

The Night Agent. (L to R) Albert Jones as Deputy Director Aiden Mosley, Gabriel Basso as Peter Sutherland in episode 310 of The Night Agent. Cr. Christopher Saunders/Netflix ?? 2026 — Crashing straight into the charts with an impressive first week tally is the latest series of this much-raved about Netflix spy thriller. The Night Agent follows FBI Agent Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso), whose quiet world is changed forever when the phone he mans every night finally rings. This season has been called the best yet, landing itself a coveted 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating. So if you haven’t caught up with this show yet then what are you waiting for? (Picture: CHRISTOPHER SAUNDERS/NETFLIX)

2. The Art Of Sarah – 10,000,000 views

The Art of Sarah Shin Hae-sun as Sarah Kim in The Art of Sarah Cr. Kim Eun jeong/Netflix ?? 2026 — This South Korean thriller stars Shin Hye-sun as Sarah Kim, an ambitious woman who creates a new identity for herself as a luxury brand executive through a web of carefully crafted lies. However, when a body is found and identified as hers, her elaborate double life begins to crumble, as a detective determined to crack the case begins sniffing around. It’s scored more than twice as many viewers in its second week on release as in its first, showing that this is the sort of international show that hooks viewers regardless of the language barrier. (Picture: Netflix)

1. Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model – 14,200,000 views

Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix ?? 2026 — So here we are with a brand new number one and leaping straight into the top spot is this documentary series which takes an in-depth look at the darker side of the hit TV series. America’s Next Top Model first launched in 2003 and has produced spin-offs across the world in countries such as Albania and China. However, the show has a darker side with some of the more controversial moments and dramatic stories of those who took part coming to light. As Metro’s review says, it may leave you wondering why you ever enjoyed it in the first place. (Picture: Netflix)

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