Netflix top 10 shows — here's the 3 worth watching right now

At Tom's Guide, we think Netflix is one of the best streaming services around, thanks to a huge range of shows and movies in its library. And when you're trying to find what to watch next, the Netflix Top 10 shows list can be a very handy tool

But just because Netflix gives you 10 options doesn't mean it's easy to pick the right one. So we've highlighted three shows from the Netflix Top 10 shows list (as of 5 a.m. ET on Monday, July 15, 2024) that we think are worth watching. That includes the final chapter of an action-packed historical drama, a new sports docuseries about the NFL and an entire drama series starring Bryan Cranston.

If you don't think any of our picks will be right for you, consider checking out our roundup of everything new to Netflix this month and our list of the best Netflix shows . Otherwise, here are the three shows we think you should stream from the Netflix top 10 list.

'Vikings: Valhalla'

The third and final season of "Vikings: Valhalla" has landed , meaning you can now see how this action-packed historical saga concludes.

A sequel series to the History Channel's "Vikings" drama, "Vikings: Valhalla" takes place a century later, following a new generation of notable Norsefolk who lived towards the end of the Viking Age: explorer Leif Erikson (Sam Corlett), Freydís Eiríksdóttir (Frida Gustavsson) and Harald Sigurdsson (Leo Suter).

Despite being the final chapter, season 3 also introduced some important newcomers to the action: Leif and Freydís' father, Erik the Red, and Byzantine general, Maniakes (Florina Munteanu). Taking place seven years on from the previous chapter, season 3 documents Leif and Harald's continued exploits in Constantinople, whilst throwing fresh challenges to Freydís now that she's established herself as the pagan leader of Jomsborg.

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'Receiver'

If you enjoyed "Sprint", Netflix has another sports doc that's well worth your time: "Receiver".  Similar to how 2023's "Quarterback" docuseries followed three players in one of the NFL's most prominent positions across a season, this new eight-part series reveals what it's really like playing as a pass catcher.

The show follows five players — Davante Adams (WR, LA Raiders), George Kittle (TE, San Francisco 49ers), Deebo Samuel (WR, 49ers), Justin Jefferson (WR, Minnesota Vikings), Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR, Detroit Lions) — across the 2023/24 NFL season, charting the ups and downs of their careers.

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'Your Honor'

Unlike the previous two shows above, "Your Honor" isn't a Netflix original. Instead, this series was originally for Showtime and now the entire two-season series is available to stream on Netflix.

"Your Honor" stars Bryan Cranston as Judge Michael Desiato, a New Orleans judge of some tenure. One day, Michael gets a call from his son Adam (Hunter Doohan)saying that he has been involved in a hit-and-run accident, killing another boy. Despite being a member of the legal system, Michael tells Adam to do nothing and say nothing once he finds out that the boy Adam killed is the son of New Orleans mob boss Jimmy Baxter (Michael Stuhlbarg). If you need a new series to binge this week, "Your Honor" is a solid pick.

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Netflix top 10 shows right now

1. "Receiver"
2. "Vikings: Valhalla"
3. "Hannah Berner: We Ride At Dawn"
4. "Supacell"
5. "Exploding Kittens"
6. "The Man With 1000 Kids"
7. "Worst Roommate Ever"
8. "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders"
9. "Desperate Lies"
10. "Your Honor"

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