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What’s popular across streaming services right now?
JustWatch’s US TV chart, accessed October 8, 2026, ranked the following titles by recent activity on its service. JustWatch says its charts draw on activity in the previous 24 hours, seven days or 30 days, including clicks on streaming offers, watchlist additions and marks that a title has been seen. It updates the charts daily. View the current JustWatch US TV chart before choosing; both rankings and availability can change.
| JustWatch US rank | Show | Availability listed by JustWatch |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East of Eden | Netflix, among other listings |
| 2 | Lanterns | HBO Max |
| 3 | Ted Lasso | Apple TV |
| 4 | War | Not stated in the chart details summarized here; check the current JustWatch listing. |
| 5 | Slow Horses | Apple TV |
| 6 | American Horror Story | Hulu, among other listings |
| 7 | MobLand | Not stated in the chart details summarized here; check the current JustWatch listing. |
| 8 | Carrie | Not stated in the chart details summarized here; check the current JustWatch listing. |
JustWatch says it collects data from more than 50 million movie and TV fans per month across 140 countries and 4,500 streaming services. Those are the company’s descriptions of its reach and methodology, not independently audited audience totals. Its chart reflects activity on JustWatch, not a service’s complete viewing figures.
What are the top shows on Netflix right now?
Netflix Tudum’s official US Top 10 page showed a weekly chart for September 28–October 4, 2026. Its listed shows included The Great British Baking Show, Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, Murder in a Small Town, Ms. Rachel, Danny Go! and LEGO One Piece. The published chart’s week is not the same measurement window as JustWatch’s October 8 cross-service snapshot.
#1 Best Overall
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- No more juggling remotes: Power up your TV, adjust the volume, and control your Roku device with one remote. Use your voice to quickly search, play entertainment, and more.
- Shows on the go: Take your TV to-go when traveling—without needing to log into someone else’s device.
- TV, simplified: With setup that only takes minutes, a simple-to-navigate Home Screen, and an uncluttered remote control that does all you need—Roku makes it easier to watch the TV you love.
See Netflix Tudum’s US Top 10 page for its current weekly chart. Netflix notes that Top 10 lists are available only in selected countries and territories, and some titles may not be available in all regions.
Three Netflix picks from Tom’s Guide
In a roundup published October 6, 2026, Tom’s Guide named East of Eden, Murder in a Small Town and Percy Jackson and the Olympians as its picks, using the US Top 10 as of that Tuesday. These are that publication’s recommendations, not an additional chart ranking. Read Tom’s Guide’s roundup.
Rank #2
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How popular are Netflix, Hulu, Max and Apple TV?
Service-level popularity is a different question from which show is trending. Reelgood’s US Streaming Service Popularity Index was last updated October 1, 2026. It averages how many titles each service held among Reelgood’s US Top 100 most-popular movies and Top 100 most-popular shows over a trailing 30-day window, then converts that figure to an index from zero to 10. It measures how broadly a service’s catalog appeared in those lists, not the most-watched individual show or subscriber totals.
| Service | Reelgood US position | Average titles in its Top 100 lists | Index |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netflix | #1 | 34.6 | 9.88 |
| Prime Video | #2 | Not stated in the October 2026 figures cited here | 9.15 |
| Hulu | #3 | 29.9 | 8.55 |
| HBO Max | #5 | 20.2 | 5.77 |
| Apple TV | #10 | 11.5 | 3.28 |
These figures describe Reelgood’s US index as of October 1, 2026; they should not be read as a head-to-head count of subscribers or hours watched. See Reelgood Data Trends.
Quick Recap
Best Value
- 4K streaming made simple:With America’s number 1 TV streaming platform,* exploring popular apps—plus tons of free movies, shows, and live TV—is as easy as it is fun. *Based on hours streamed—Hypothesis Group
- 4K picture quality: With Roku Streaming Stick Plus, watch your favorites with brilliant 4K picture and vivid HDR color.
- Compact without compromises: Our sleek design won’t block neighboring HDMI ports, and it even powers from your TV alone, plugging into the back and staying out of sight. No wall outlet, no extra cords, no clutter.
- No more juggling remotes: Power up your TV, adjust the volume, and control your Roku device with one remote. Use your voice to quickly search, play entertainment, and more.
- Shows on the go: Take your TV to-go when traveling—without needing to log into someone else’s device.
Rank #4
- Stunning 4K and Dolby Vision streaming made simple: With America’s number 1 TV streaming platform,* exploring popular apps—plus tons of free movies, shows, and live TV—is as easy as it is fun. *Based on hours streamed—Hypothesis Group
- Breathtaking picture quality: Stunningly sharp 4K picture brings out rich detail in your entertainment with four times the resolution of HD. Watch as colors pop off your screen and enjoy lifelike clarity with Dolby Vision and HDR10+.
- Seamless streaming for any room: With Roku Streaming Stick 4K, watch your favorite entertainment on any TV in the house, even in rooms farther from your router thanks to the long-range Wi-Fi receiver.
- Shows on the go: Take your TV to-go when traveling—without needing to log into someone else’s device.
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Rank #3
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- Up to 4K HDR with Dolby Vision delivers captivating, true-to-life detail[4]; and you can connect speakers that support Dolby Atmos for more immersive 3D sound
How to use streaming charts when picking a show
- Check the method and time period. JustWatch tracks recent actions by its users; Netflix’s list is a platform-specific weekly Top 10; Reelgood’s index summarizes how many popular titles services carried over a trailing 30 days.
- Confirm the region and listing. The rankings above are US charts. Availability may differ by country and can change, so open the current title listing before subscribing or planning to watch.
- Treat chart position as a popularity signal, not a quality score. A chart can help surface what is attracting activity, but it does not establish that a show is better than another.
- Keep recommendations distinct from rankings. Tom’s Guide’s three Netflix picks are editorial recommendations; they are not a separate audience measurement.
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