The Biggest Show on Netflix in 2021 So Far

THESE ARE THE MOST WATCHED SERIES ON THE STREAMING PLATFORM THIS YEAR.

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
Netflix

76 points

24
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir
Method Animation

78 points

23
Murder Among the Mormons
Netflix

80 points

22
This Is a Robbery: The World's Biggest Art Heist
Netflix

83 points

21
The Sinner
NBCUniversal Television Distribution

90 points

20
Lupin
Netflix

103 points

19
Go, Dog. Go!
Netflix

106 points

18
L.A.'s Finest
Spectrum Originals

110 points

17
The Irregulars
Netflix

112 points

16
The Serpent
Netflix

116 points

15
The One
Netflix

118 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
Netflix

133 points

13
Fate: The Winx Saga
Netflix

136 points

12
Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer
Netflix

153 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
Netflix

157 points

10
Henry Danger
Nickelodeon

162 points

9
Good Girls
NBC

181 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
Telemundo

195 points

7
Behind Her Eyes
Netflix

199 points

6
Who Killed Sara?
Netflix

226 points

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5
Firefly Lane
Netflix

238 points

4
iCarly
Nickelodeon

359 points

3
Ginny and Georgia
Netflix

432 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
Netflix

438 points

1
CoComelon
Netflix

579 points

And for more family friendly fare, try these 13 Shows You Can Watch on Disney+ From Start to Finish This Weekend.