Top 10 shows on Netflix.

Top 10 Shows on Netflix This Week | December 26 – January 1, 2026

ByBecky Cross

Winter break isn’t about schedules — it’s about piling on blankets, snacks, and letting the top 10 shows on Netflix run until the credits blur. This week’s lineup is heavy on grit and chaos, with just enough comfort to keep you hooked. Forget the clock, lean back, and let the binge do the work.

“Black Rabbit” (2025)

"Black Rabbit" available for streaming now on Netflix.
Screenshot of “Black Rabbit” Courtesy of Aggregate Films, Youngblood Pictures, Riff Raff Entertainment, and Range Colossal Productions/Netflix

Release Date on Netflix: Sept 18, 2025

Rating: TV‑MA

Genre: Crime Thriller

Creators: Zach Baylin & Kate Susman

Cast: Jude Law, Jason Bateman, Cleopatra Coleman

“Black Rabbit” drags you into New York’s nightlife empire, where two brothers juggle power, betrayal, and neon‑lit danger. Jude Law and Jason Bateman spark off each other with a tension that feels ready to combust. It’s smoky, messy, and the kind of thriller that eats hours before you notice.

“Monster: The Ed Gein Story” (2025)

Binge watch "Monster: The Ed Gein Story" on Netflix.
Screenshot of “Monster: The Ed Gein Story” Courtesy of Ryan Murphy Productions, Prospect Films/Netflix

Release Date on Netflix: Oct 3, 2025

Rating: TV‑MA

Genre: Biographical Crime Drama

Creators: Ryan Murphy & Ian Brennan

Cast: Charlie Hunnam, Laurie Metcalf

“Monster: The Ed Gein Story” is grim and impossible to shake. Charlie Hunnam’s take on Gein is chilling, while Laurie Metcalf grounds the madness. It’s not just crime retold — it’s culture dissected, showing how horror borrowed from real terror. Dark nights, darker binge.

“Death by Lightning” (2025)

On Netflix now, "Death by Lightning" is available to stream.
Screenshot of “Death by Lightning” Courtesy of BLB, Slater Hall Pictures, Pixie Skye/Netflix

Release Date on Netflix: Nov 6, 2025

Rating: TV‑MA | Genre: Historical Drama Miniseries

Creator: Mike Makowsky

Cast: Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen

“Death by Lightning” turns Garfield’s assassination into prestige drama. Michael Shannon plays the doomed president with quiet grit, while Matthew Macfadyen’s assassin is unnervingly charming. Period detail, sharp writing, and a story that feels alive — history bingeing never hit this hard.

“Doc” (2025)

Binge "Doc" on Netflix this week.
Screenshot of “Doc” Courtesy of Chanel Road, Avenue K, Fox, Sony Pictures Television/Netflix

Release Date on Netflix: Sept 23, 2025

Rating: TV‑MA

Genre: Medical Drama

Developed by: Barbie Kligman

Cast: Molly Parker, Omar Metwally

“Doc” follows a physician who wakes up missing twelve years of memory. Molly Parker nails the mix of vulnerability and authority as she relearns medicine and life. It’s hospital drama with existential bite — perfect for nights when you want to feel everything at once.

“UnREAL” (2025)

A wrestler stands confidently in a dim corridor. Bold red text reads "It's More Real Than You Think." Title: "WWE Unreal," debuting July 29 on Netflix.
Poster for “WWE: Unreal,” Courtesy of WWE Network/Netflix

Release Date on Netflix: Sept 2025

Rating: TV‑MA

Genre: Drama / Satire

Creators: Marti Noxon & Sarah Gertrude Shapiro

Cast: Shiri Appleby, Constance Zimmer

“UnREAL” is sharp, cynical, and still stings. Behind the scenes of a fake dating show, producers twist contestants into TV gold. Appleby and Zimmer are ruthless, funny, and unforgettable. It’s guilty pleasure with teeth — binge fuel for nights when you want chaos with your cocoa.

“Physical: Asia” (2025)

"Physical Asia" is a great competition show on Netflix.
Screenshot of “Physical Asia” Courtesy of Teo/Netflix

Release Date on Netflix: Oct–Nov 2025

Rating: TV‑14

Genre: Reality Competition

Creator: Jang Ho‑gi

Cast: Athletes from Asia & beyond

“Physical: Asia” is sweat, grit, and national pride. Athletes from across the region push through brutal endurance contests for a ₩1 billion prize. It’s loud, addictive, and perfect for yelling at the screen while demolishing holiday snacks.

“Haunted Hotel” (2025)

Animated scene in a lively, spooky hotel lobby with children, a ghost family, tentacles, a green monster, and a flying spectral creature. Playful vibe.
Image from “Haunted Hotel (2025),” Courtesy of Netflix

Release Date on Netflix: Sept 19, 2025

Rating: TV‑MA

Genre: Animated Sitcom / Supernatural Comedy

Creator: Matt Roller

Voices: Will Forte, Eliza Coupe

“Haunted Hotel” is weird comfort food. A single mom runs a haunted property with her ghostly brother, and the jokes land fast. It’s spooky without being scary, funny without losing heart — tailor‑made for late‑night winter binges when you want laughs with a side of strange.

“America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys” (2025)

"America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys" is available to stream now on Netflix.
Screenshot of “America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys” Courtesy of Skydance Sports, NFL Films, Stardust Frames Production/Netflix

Release Date on Netflix: Aug 19, 2025

Rating: TV‑MA

Genre: Sports Documentary

Directors: Chapman & Maclain Way

Cast: Jerry Jones, Michael Irvin

“America’s Team” dives into the Cowboys’ dynasty years — Jerry Jones’ gamble, locker room chaos, and Super Bowl glory. It’s sports history told like a rock saga, messy and loud. Perfect for binge‑watchers who want drama with their touchdowns.

“Building the Band” (2025)

"Building the Band" is binge-able on Netflix.
Screenshot of “Building the Band” Courtesy of Remarkable Entertainment/Netflix

Release Date on Netflix: July 2025

Rating: TV‑14

Genre: Reality Competition

Host: AJ McLean

Judges: Nicole Scherzinger, Liam Payne

“Building the Band” is pop spectacle at its loudest. Fifty singers form bands sight unseen, judged only by their voices. Chemistry, clashes, harmonies — it’s reality chaos engineered for binge‑watching. Winter nights feel like a concert when this one’s on.

“The Residence” (2025)

A group of seven people huddles in a doorway, peering into a room with expressions of surprise and curiosity. They are dressed in formal and business attire, suggesting a serious yet possibly comedic situation. The setting is a room with green walls and framed paintings.
Image from “The Residence (2025),” Courtesy of ERIN SIMKIN/NETFLIX – © 2024 Netflix, Inc.

Release Date on Netflix: March 20, 2025

Rating: TV‑MA

Genre: Mystery Comedy Drama

Creator: Paul William Davies

Cast: Uzo Aduba, Giancarlo Esposito

“The Residence” throws a murder mystery into the White House. Uzo Aduba plays the eccentric detective sorting through 157 suspects. It’s witty, stylish, and absurd enough to keep you hooked. Winter nights feel like puzzles when this one’s running.

Top 10 Shows on Netflix for the Winter Win

Ten shows, each messy enough to swallow nights whole. From haunted laughs to history gut‑punches, Netflix has the binge fuel ready. Keep the lights low, keep the snacks close, and let the marathon carry you through the break.

Becky writes from the red dirt crossroads of folk tradition and modern life. She’s a beekeeper, an archivist of handed-down remedies, and a self-proclaimed floral archeologist. Her work brings a grounded voice to astrology, wanderlust to travel, and celebrations with soul. She honors seasonal rhythms, old ways, and the everyday rituals that keep us rooted.

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