Top 10 TV Shows on Netflix September 2026
Find the best Netflix picks right now, from The Gentlemen and Tires to Breaking Bad, Outer Banks, Hannibal, and more across top genres.
If you’re sorting through Netflix and want a fast, reliable way to pick your next binge, this roundup brings together crime thrillers, sharp comedies, and can’t-miss dramas. Start with The Gentlemen for stylish action and sly humor, then jump to Tires for a lighter, workplace-driven laugh. Fans of darker stories can go from Hannibal to Breaking Bad, while Outer Banks keeps the pace high with adventure and young-adult suspense. For something more expansive, One Hundred Years of Solitude adds prestige fantasy-drama energy, and Major Crimes delivers a steady procedural binge that still holds up.
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The Gentlemen
action · comedy · crime
When aristocratic Eddie inherits the family estate, he discovers that it's home to an enormous weed empire — and its proprietors aren't going anywhere.
Directed by Eran Creevy, Guy Ritchie, David Caffrey, Nima Nourizadeh, Nick RowlandCast Theo James, Kaya Scodelario, Daniel Ings, Joely Richardson, Vinnie JonesNetflix -
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Fauda
action · crime · drama · thriller · war
A top Israeli agent comes out of retirement to hunt for a Palestinian militant he thought he'd killed, setting a chaotic chain of events into motion.
Directed by Rotem Shamir, Omri Givon, Assaf BernsteinCast Netta Garti, Lior Raz, Itzik Cohen, Yaakov Zada-Daniel, Doron Ben-DavidNetflix -
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Death of the Pastor's Wife
crime · documentary
What happened to Mica Miller? This documentary series retraces her promising life, toxic marriage and the mysterious circumstances of her death.
Directed by Michael Gasparro, Julia Willoughby NasonNetflix -
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Tires
action · comedy
At his father's auto shop, a hapless manager strives to improve customer service and drive profits while keeping his troublemaking cousin in line.
Directed by John McKeeverCast Shane Gillis, Steve Gerben, Chris O'Connor, Kilah Fox, Stavros HalkiasNetflix -
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Breaking Bad
crime · drama · thriller
Walter White, a New Mexico chemistry teacher, is diagnosed with Stage III cancer and given a prognosis of only two years left to live. He becomes filled with a sense of fearlessness and an unrelenting desire to secure his family's financial future at any cost as he enters the dangerous world of drugs and crime.
Directed by Michelle MacLaren, Adam Bernstein, Vince Gilligan, Colin Bucksey, Michael SlovisCast Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris, Betsy BrandtNetflix -
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Best Medicine
comedy · drama
A brilliant surgeon leaves Boston to become a small-town doctor where he spent childhood summers. Despite his medical skills, his rude manner alienates locals as he battles hidden phobias and struggles with personal connections.
Directed by Jaime Eliezer Karas, Jamie Babbit, Todd Holland, Jaffar Mahmood, Jason WinerCast Josh Charles, Abigail Spencer, Josh Segarra, Cree, Annie PottsNetflixHulu -
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Shameless
comedy · drama
Chicagoan Frank Gallagher is the proud single dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids, who without him would be... perhaps better off. When Frank's not at the bar spending what little money they have, he's passed out on the floor. But the kids have found ways to grow up in spite of him. They may not be like any family you know, but they make no apologies for being exactly who they are.
Directed by Iain B. MacDonald, Mark Mylod, Christopher Chulack, John Wells, Anthony HemingwayCast William H. Macy, Ethan Cutkosky, Jeremy Allen White, Shanola Hampton, Steve HoweyNetflix -
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Outer Banks
action · crime · drama · mystery · romance · thriller
A tight-knit group of teens unearths a long-buried secret, setting off a chain of illicit events that takes them on an adventure they'll never forget.
Directed by Jonas Pate, Valerie Weiss, Darnell Martin, Gonzalo Amat, Cherie NowlanCast Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, J.D., Drew StarkeyNetflix -
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Leanne
comedy
When her husband leaves her for another woman, a resilient Southern mom starts over with the support of her loving, but unfiltered family.
Directed by Nikki Lorre, James Widdoes, Kristy Cecil, Andy Ackerman, Nick BakayCast Leanne Morgan, Kristen Johnston, Blake Clark, Ryan Stiles, Celia WestonNetflix -
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Alone
documentary · game-show · reality-tv
Hardcore survivalists are put by themselves in the Vancouver Island wilderness, without camera crews, teams, or producers – on a single mission to stay alive for as long as possible.
Directed by Jeff KayCast Dan, Kiran, Kevin BurkhardtNetflixAmazon Prime VideoHulu
Wrapping Up
This lineup gives you a mix of big-name hits, newer releases, and older favorites that still deserve a spot in your queue. Whether you want a tense crime story, an easy comedy, or a longer series to settle into, there’s something here that fits the mood. Save this page, come back when your watchlist feels stuck, and check in again for fresh updates. The recommendations are reviewed regularly, so it’s a handy place to return when you need your next pick.
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Last updated: September 11, 2026