As of this writing, 26 different Netflix shows have managed to snag the No. 1 spot on the streaming service in the 49 weeks of 2024 (based on data from Netflix's global streaming chart). That may not seem like a lot, given how many shows land on the streaming service in a given week. But you'd have to watch one every two weeks to have seen them all, so it starts to get overwhelming. Trust me — I've watched more than 50 seasons of TV shows this year, and that's pretty overwhelming.
Lucky for you though, you don't have to watch dozens of shows to know what's best, because Tom's Guide has you covered. Here are the seven Netflix No. 1 shows from this year that I think you need to be watching right now.
