It's finally a weekend, and with so many new movies and shows on Netflix, deciding what to watch can be painful Sure, Netflix's Top 10 list is a handy guide to covering the most popular TV shows, but how to tell what's actually worth the hype
That's where we come in Here in Tom's Guide, we've narrowed down the 3 best shows on Netflix's most watched list The list covers a good mix of genres, including a fan favorite comedy series, a Benedict Cumberbatch・led psycho thriller, and a spooky documentary about the TikTok cult, "Bridgerton," which is not ranked in Netflix's Top 10 No1
Here's something for everyone For even more streaming recommendations, check out our guide to the best new movies that have just landed on streaming and all new movies on Netflix this month
It's no exaggeration to say that "Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok cult" has swept the world Shortly after its debut at 529 AM, Netflix's new documentary ranked the award-winning Bridgerton series in the top 10 of the most-watched shows, ranked No 1
This documentary is actually based on true events and follows the sisters' battle to save their brother from a cult disguised as a tiktok talent management company It focuses on a loosely affiliated group of Los Angeles dancers who have signed up for 7M, a supposed "company" to find talent online But it turns out that the leader of this cult is actually a pastor pretending to be a manager: Robert Shinn The aspiring influencers under his wing are always seeking his approval by trying to show off their talent, no matter what they need Netflix's 3-episode documentary shows how the dancers and past members of the "company" escaped while trying to rebuild their lives If you are a fan of documentaries and want to stream short ones on weekends, this is the perfect choice And it really shocks you
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You can never guess how much this Netflix comedy is loved based on a 43% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes But viewers obviously love "Tires" (which currently has a viewer score of 100% with over 83 reviews), so Netflix has already confirmed that Season 2 is underway
This six-episode comedy series follows Will (Stephen Garben), a young man who wants nothing more than to do right at his father's auto repair shop but is struggling to turn the business around Even more frustrating is his cousin and now an employee, Shane (Shane Gillis), who is causing constant trouble But Will has no choice but to keep his annoying cousin in a straight line while working to become a better manager Gillis is the writer, co-creator, and executive producer of "Tire," which began on his YouTube channel in 2019, before Netflix spun it into a full series If you enjoy silly humor and are looking for something easy to see, then the "tire" is worth tuning
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Benedict Cumberbatch adds another Emmy to his shelves to match what he got for "Sherlock," "In this emotional thriller, he plays Vincent, the puppeteer and creator of the beloved 1980s children's TV show" Starring and whose life falls apart when his 9・year-old son disappears on his way to school one morning
Devastated and overcome guilt, Vincent and his wife (Gabby Hoffman) are struggling to cope with the loss He clings to the picture of the son of a blue monster doll named Eric, and as he spirals further, becomes convinced that putting Eric on the TV will take his son home — much to the disappointment of his son's mother, his friends, and the police But "Eric" is not just a missing boy and a desperate father Over the course of the 6 episodes, the show also holds an unwavering mirror to the challenges of addiction and self-loathing, while highlighting the unfair consequences that have arisen from forces beyond our control
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