The 5 Most Popular Netflix Series Right Now — From a South Korean Hit to Meghan Markle's Show

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Netflix's homepage trends have shifted — the top five projects everyone's talking about right now. There's Wednesday's return, a Korean drama about cooking and time, a political thriller, the finale of "You", and Meghan Markle's buzzy premiere.

Wednesday

Starring: Jenna Ortega, Emma Myers

The story of the Addams Family daughter remains the platform's biggest hit. Wednesday studies at Nevermore Academy, tries to figure out her psychic abilities, and faces off against a monster terrorizing the town.
Wednesday Season Two Trailer
The second season launched on August 6, 2025, and focuses on Wednesday's relationship with her mother Morticia, plus the darker, creepier scenes that viewers tune in for.

Bon Appetit, Your Majesty

Starring: Lim Yoon-ah, Lee Chae-min

This South Korean hit unexpectedly stormed the trending charts. A modern French cuisine chef gets transported back to the Joseon era (which existed from 1392 to 1897) and meets a tyrannical king.
A girl in chef's clothing stands at a table, with a man in traditional Korean costume wearing a hat on the right
Scenes from Bon Appetit, Your Majesty
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Her dishes win over the monarch, but behind the culinary delight lurk palace intrigue and dangerous trials. Romance, humor, and food — a recipe viewers devour in one sitting.

Hostage

Starring: Suranne Jones, Julie Delpy

The British Prime Minister's husband gets kidnapped while the French President faces blackmail. Against the backdrop of an international summit, a conspiracy unfolds that threatens both countries.
Hostage Trailer
An atmospheric political thriller shot in Britain and the Canary Islands.

You

Starring: Penn Badgley, Victoria Pedretti, Charlotte Ritchie

The story of Joe Goldberg — a bookstore manager who turns infatuation into obsession — has reached its finale.
You Trailer
The fifth season dropped in April and already became spring and summer's biggest hit. The series based on Caroline Kepnes' novels makes viewers question once again: how far can someone go in the name of "love"?

With Love, Meghan

Starring: Meghan Markle

The Duchess of Sussex launched her own lifestyle show on Netflix. Each episode features tips, conversations with friends, and work in the kitchen and garden. Meghan shows how to create beauty from simple things without striving for perfection.
With Love, Meghan Trailer
The series is both personal and light — exactly why it quickly shot to the top of the service.

Right now, Netflix's trending shows offer something for everyone: from gothic detective stories and culinary time travel to dark thrillers and lifestyle content. And judging by viewer reactions, all five projects won't be leaving the top of the charts anytime soon. Earlier, we at zoomboola.com told you why you should watch "The Pitt," which was named the best series of 2025 by the TCA Awards.