From Netflix’s US top 10 shows, critics say these 3 are actually binge‑worthy

Looking at the ever‑shifting Netflix US “Top 10 TV Shows Today,” Tom’s Guide has pulled out three series it believes are genuinely worth binging between August 18 and 24. Rather than simply listing what’s popular, the article evaluates each show on three criteria: pacing that supports multi‑episode viewing, the kind of cliffhangers that make you hit “next episode” without thinking, and storytelling that holds up across an entire season.

While the piece names specific titles, they break down roughly into three flavors: a weighty, fact‑based social drama, a genre‑bending mystery with a playful tone, and a more family‑friendly series with fantasy elements. All three are currently sitting high in the US top‑10 chart, including at least one relative newcomer that has surged up the rankings in the last few days. Many of these shows are also available in Japan, often with Japanese subtitles or dubbing, so the list doubles as a window into what American subscribers are gravitating toward right now. If you find the top‑10 row overwhelming or repetitive, using a critic‑curated short list like this can be an efficient way to decide what to binge next.