The top 9 shows on Netflix this week, from 'The Umbrella Academy' to 'Selling Sunset'

Travis ClarkAug 15, 2020, 19:54 IST

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"The Umbrella Academy" and "Selling Sunset" are just two of Netflix's originals that are popular on the service this week.
Netflix introduced daily top lists of the most popular titles on the streaming service in February.
Streaming search engine Reelgood keeps track of the lists and provides Business Insider with a rundown of the week's most popular TV shows on Netflix.

Netflix's "The Umbrella Academy" is a monster hit for the streamer. It's not only its most popular TV series this week, but the most in-demand streaming original in the US, according to data firm Parrot Analytics.

Netflix introduced daily top 10 lists of its most viewed movies and TV shows in February (it counts a view if an account watches at least two minutes of a title).

Every week, the streaming search engine Reelgood compiles for Business Insider a list of which TV shows have been most prominent on Netflix's daily lists that week.

Below are Netflix's 9 most popular TV shows of the week in the US:

9. "The Rain" (Netflix original, 2018-present)

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8. "Immigration Nation" (Netflix original, 2020)

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7. "The Last Dance" (ESPN, 2020)

Description: "This docuseries chronicles the rise of superstar Michael Jordan and the 1990s Chicago Bulls, with unaired footage from an unforgettable 1997-98 season."

Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 96%

What critics said: "A stunningly refined and comprehensive look at the legacy and inner turmoil of one of the most essential sports teams of all time." — RogerEbert.com

6. "Wizards: Tales of Arcadia" (Netflix original, 2020-present)

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5. "Selling Sunset" (Netflix original, 2019-present)

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4. "Shameless" (Showtime, 2011-2020)

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3. "The Seven Deadly Sins" (Netflix original, 2014-present)

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2. "World's Most Wanted" (Netflix original, 2020-present)

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1. "The Umbrella Academy" (Netflix original, 2019-present)

Description: "Reunited by their father's death, estranged siblings with extraordinary powers uncover shocking family secrets — and a looming threat to humanity."

Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 82%

What critics said: "The Umbrella Academy season two greatly improves on the show's first year, and a combination of great characters, memorable performances, and crazy twists will leave you desperate to return to this wonderfully quirky world for a third season ASAP." — ComicBook

Only 7 TV shows received a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes this year (so far). See them all here.

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The top 9 shows on Netflix this week, from 'The Umbrella Academy' to 'Selling Sunset'

9. "The Rain" (Netflix original, 2018-present)

8. "Immigration Nation" (Netflix original, 2020)

7. "The Last Dance" (ESPN, 2020)

6. "Wizards: Tales of Arcadia" (Netflix original, 2020-present)

5. "Selling Sunset" (Netflix original, 2019-present)

4. "Shameless" (Showtime, 2011-2020)

3. "The Seven Deadly Sins" (Netflix original, 2014-present)

2. "World's Most Wanted" (Netflix original, 2020-present)

1. "The Umbrella Academy" (Netflix original, 2019-present)