How we chose—and why these picks?
We included both new releases and returning seasons that genuinely dominated the 2025 viewing charts or sparked strong buzz. We’re drawing on official Top 10 roundups and guides from Netflix (including exact release dates and metrics), plus vetted articles with trailers and additional facts. The goal: to answer “what to watch on Netflix today” as well as provide longer-term tips for the best Netflix series of 2025. (Netflix)
Wednesday – Season 2 (2025)
Two summer “drops”: Part 1 premiered on August 6 and Part 2 arrives September 3, 2025. The season shot straight to No. 1 in the global Top 10, proving the goth teen mystery-horror adventure still delivers. What’s more, the official Part 2 trailer reveals the return of Principal Weems (Gwendoline Christie) in a new form and teases a mysterious role for Lady Gaga. (Netflix, YouTube)
Trailer: Wednesday – official trailer
A quick look at Season 2 and the tone of the whole series.
Sirens (limited series)
Premiere: May 22, 2025. A darkly funny “weekend on an island” about power, money, and sisterhood: Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock, and Kevin Bacon in an ensemble that, right after launch, snatched No. 1 on the English-language TV chart and racked up 16.7 million views in its first 4 days. A standout must-watch if you want a fresh new series with a star-studded cast. (Netflix)
Trailer: Sirens – official trailer
Netflix’s official trailer with an atmosphere that doesn’t let go.
UNTAMED (new in 2025)
Premiere: July 17, 2025. A six-episode crime thriller set in Yosemite National Park, where Eric Bana plays a federal agent investigating a death that triggers an avalanche of revelations. The series stayed #1 for multiple weeks in a row on the English-language TV list and, per official figures, reached 59.6 million views by its third week—Season 2 is already confirmed. If you’re after “tension + wilderness + a solid lead performance,” this is it. (Netflix)
Trailer: UNTAMED – official trailer
A short preview of why it became a “summer hit.”
The Hunting Wives (S1)
Netflix premiere in the US: July 21, 2025. An eight-episode soapy drama based on May Cobb’s bestseller—Brittany Snow and Malin Åkerman ignite a web of Texas high-society intrigue, jealousy, and murder. The show climbed quickly into the Top 10 (for example, in the week of July 28 it landed at #2 on the English-language TV list). If you want a fresh, addictive drama for a binge, this is exactly that kind of show. (Netflix)
Trailer: The Hunting Wives – official trailer
The first official teaser trailer for the series.
In the Mud (En el barro)
Premiere: August 14, 2025. An Argentine prison drama (a spin-off of El marginal) follows a group of women in the brutal environment of La Quebrada. Heavy themes, but superbly made—ideal for anyone looking for new Netflix series beyond English-language titles. (Netflix, DiscussingFilm)
Trailer: In the Mud – official trailer
Netflix’s official trailer with the release date.
Love Is Blind: UK – Season 2
The reality phenomenon returns in its UK edition. Starting August 13, 2025, episodes roll out weekly (Week 1 E1–4, Week 2 E5–8, Week 3 E9–10). If you want what to watch on Netflix today without overthinking it, LIb:UK is the perfect “group binge” with friends. (Netflix)
Trailer: Love Is Blind: UK (S2) – official trailer
A quick teaser that will show whether it’s your cup of tea.
Young Millionaires (Jeunes millionnaires)
A new French comedy from Marseille: a group of teenagers hit a €17 million jackpot and learn that money also comes with a thousand problems. A lighter, feel-good evening watch when you don’t want anything heavy—while still getting new Netflix series that play with a recognizably European reality. (Netflix)
Clip: Young Millionaires – trailer
An unofficial trailer upload—enough to get a taste before you hit play on the show.
Quick overview: what to watch on Netflix today (a fast hack)
- Check the current Top 10 by country (you’ll find local charts as well as the global list). If something is currently #1–#3, the odds are good it’ll hook you. (Netflix)
- For new releases, keep an eye on the official “New on Netflix” roundup for the month—it gives you a clear calendar and trailers in one place. (Netflix)
How to choose from this list
- I want a mystery binge: UNTAMED or Sirens. (Netflix)
- Something lighter: Young Millionaires. (Netflix)
- Reality TV for a group: Love Is Blind: UK (S2). (Netflix)
- A dark evening drama: The Hunting Wives or In the Mud. (Netflix)
Sources
- Netflix Tudum – Wednesday Wins the Week — Season 2 Snaps Its Way to No. 1 in Top 10 (Aug 12, 2025) – https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/top-10-august-4-2025 (Netflix)
- Netflix Tudum – Top 10 Movies and Shows on Netflix: Week of July 28, 2025 (UNTAMED No. 1, metrics) – https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/top-10-july-28-2025 (Netflix)
- Netflix Tudum – Watch the Trailer for Sirens (premiere May 22, 2025, official info) – https://www.netflix.com/tudum/videos/watch-the-trailer-for-sirens (Netflix)
- Netflix Tudum – Love Is Blind: UK Is Going Back to the Pods for Season 2 (release plan) – https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/love-is-blind-uk-season-2-release-date-news (Netflix)
- Netflix – official title pages (synopses, episodes, trailers): Sirens / Untamed / In the Mud / Young Millionaires
- Sirens: https://www.netflix.com/title/81589551 (Netflix)
- UNTAMED: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/untamed (Netflix)
- In the Mud: https://www.netflix.com/title/81689277 (Netflix)
- Young Millionaires: https://www.netflix.com/title/81612804 (Netflix)
- Netflix Tudum – New on Netflix in August 2025 (monthly roundup) – https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/new-on-netflix-august-2025 (Netflix)
Jana
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