This Political Thriller Is The Top Show On Netflix Right Now
'The Night Agent' is currently the most popular show on Netflix, according to the platform's public ranking system.
Based on a 2019 novel by Matthew Quirk, the political thriller tells the story of an FBI agent who gets entangled in a dark government conspiracy involving a mole at the White House. The show returned for a second season on Jan. 23, almost two years after the first season premiered.
All 10 new episodes of 'The Night Agent' are now available to stream on Netflix. In addition to stars Gabriel Basso and Luciane Buchanan, the season two cast includes Arienne Mandi, Louis Herthum and Brittany Snow.
Read on for more trending shows of the moment across streaming services including Amazon Prime Video, Max and Apple TV+. And if you want to stay informed about all things streaming, subscribe to the Streamline newsletter.
'Harlem' is trending on Amazon Prime Video following the premiere of the third and final season on Jan. 23.
The comedy revolves around four friends living in Harlem in their 30s as they navigate work, romance and more. Created by Tracy Oliver, 'Harlem' stars Meagan Good, Grace Byers, Shoniqua Shandai and Jerrie Johnson.
'Prime Target' premiered on Apple TV+ on Jan. 22. The thriller stars Leo Woodall as a young mathematician on the verge of a game-changing breakthrough who realizes a powerful force is working to put an end to his efforts.
Although the first two episodes were released simulteaneously, the remaining six installments will drop weekly on Wednesdays until March 5.
One of the top shows on Max at the moment is the new docuseries 'An Update on our Family.'
Told over three episodes, the show looks into the troubling side of family vlogging, specifically diving into the story of Myka and James Stauffer, who 'rehomed' the son they adopted from China. The first installment of the three-part series premiered on Jan. 15 and the second on Jan. 22.
The Amazon Freevee show 'Tribunal Justice' returned for a new season on Jan. 27.
The arbitration-based court show follows a panel of three judges ― Tanya Acker, Patricia DiMango and Adam Levy ― as they debate and adjudicate real small claims cases.
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