What's Popular on Netflix Right Now Besides Virgin River Season 5?

It will come as no surprise to fans of the show that Virgin River is currently the most popular show on Netflix. The story has captured the public's attention in a way that may have surprised many. The success of the show can be put down to the early seasons' good writing, a story that tugs at the heartstrings and top acting performances from Alexandra Breckenridge (Mel) and Martin Henderson (Jack).

However, the Netflix top ten includes an eclectic mix of shows that are also attracting viewers. Here's the full rundown:

10. Predators

A nature documentary narrated by Tom Hardy. The actor has a real presence as a narrator and some of the footage is out of this world. As you might expect, the show documents predators from all over the globe.

9. Top Boy

The fifth and final series of this gritty London gang drama. It's violent, but it's more than just shooting and stabbing, it gets to the heart of life in the criminal underworld.

8. Burning Body

Based on a true story, this Spanish crime drama begins with the discovery of the burned body of a policeman near Barcelona. The subsequent investigation into the death reveals a myriad of problems, lies and deceit that had previously gone unnoticed.

7. Who is Erin Carter?

An action series with a female lead. Erin Carter is an English teacher living in Spain, but when she tackles armed robbers in a supermarket, people start to wonder where she learnt to fight like that. And her past begins to catch up with her.

6. Spy Ops

A fascinating look at the operations carried out by MI6 and the CIA over the years. First-hand accounts and reconstructions shed light on what the life of a spy is really like, conveying the danger and bravery involved in situations that can change the world.

5. Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs

Despite being hired and fired from Saturday Night Live in quick succession in 2019, Gillis was named Comedian of the Year and had a new show out in 2020. He's never really been a victim of cancel culture, and that hasn't changed with this new stand-up show.

4. Selling the OC

A reality show about the lives of estate agents was a bold move – and one that few of us would have expected to work. But this spin-off of Selling Sunset is back for a second series and the fans are clearly loving it.

3. One Piece

A live-action adaptation of the manga and anime of the same name. It's action-packed, has great dialogue and follows the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates as they try to make it big.

2. Dear Child

When a woman escapes from captivity, investigators are alerted to her disappearance 13 years earlier. And as they delve deeper into the events of her past, things become increasingly murky. It's gripping stuff and deserves its place just behind Virgin River on this chart.

1. Virgin River

What started out as the ultimate feel-good show has turned into something very different. These days it's pure drama with all sorts of things going on, including a seemingly endless pregnancy and some bizarre plot twists that fans just can't get enough of.