“The Man with 1000 Kids” is currently the most popular show on Netflix, according to the platform’s public ranking system.
The new investigative docuseries premiered on July 3 and quickly zoomed up the streaming service’s list of trending shows. Told over three episodes, the shocking series examines the case of Jonathan Meijer, a Dutch sperm donor who has faced legal action due to the number of times he donated.
Per the allegations explored in the show, Meijer is believed to have fathered at least hundreds of children across multiple continents. Since the release of “The Man with 1000 Kids,” he has threatened legal action against Netflix.
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“Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants” is the second most popular show on Max at the moment.
This latest installment marks the 22nd season of the documentary franchise, which dives into the personal and professional lives of NFL team players, coaches and staff.
“WondLa” premiered on Apple TV+ on June 28 with the simultaneous release of all seven episodes.
Based on Tony DiTerlizzi’s children’s book series, this animated fantasy show features the voices of Jeanine Mason, Teri Hatcher, Brad Garrett and Alan Tudyk. “WondLa” tells the story of a teenage girl raised by a robot caretaker who winds up on a epic quest to discover the truth about the world.
One of the top trending shows on Hulu right now is the U.K. dating show “Love Island.”
Season 11 began airing in June and brought the return of Maya Jama for her third season as host. In keeping with the name, “Love Island” brings a group of singles to a villa on the island of Mallorca, where they must couple up and compete for a cash prize.
The Paramount+ thriller series “Insomnia” stars Vicky McClure as a woman forced to confront her past as she approaches her 40th birthday and develops insomnia.
The British show is an adaptation of a 2022 novel by Sarah Pinborough, who also wrote the screenplay and served as an executive producer.