Netflix’s Below holds the number one spot on Rotten Tomatoes’ most popular streaming shows list for the second week in a row, according to the chart published October 19, 2026. VisionQuest and East of Eden also feature prominently.
What is topping the chart
Below is listed as a limited series with an 87% critics score. VisionQuest follows at number three with a 90% score, described as picking up where WandaVision left off and starring Paul Bettany as Vision. East of Eden appears in the top four with a critical consensus praising Mike Flanagan’s adaptation.
The list also includes MobLand in the later positions, with the consensus noting Guy Ritchie’s second season features Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren.
How the chart works
Rotten Tomatoes’ “most popular” list reflects engagement on its own site — visits, ratings and reviews — rather than a measurement of actual viewing hours. It is a reasonable indicator of what people are talking about and clicking on, but it is not the same as a Netflix top-10 ranking based on watch time.
We have not watched these series and are not recommending them on our own judgement. The scores and rankings above are Rotten Tomatoes’ as of the date shown.
What we did not do
We did not view any of these series and make no claim about their quality. Scores are quoted from the chart cited below.
Sources
- Rotten Tomatoes — 25 Most Popular TV Shows Right Now
- Metacritic — Best TV Shows This Year
- Tom’s Guide — Streaming coverage
- Honest Fred — The Diplomat Season 4 on Netflix
