Netflix Top 10 UK Right Now: Unchosen Tops TV

If you’ve been wondering what’s keeping UK viewers glued to their screens this week, the answer is Unchosen. As of April 24, 2026, the thriller series has claimed the top spot on Netflix UK TV, racking up 681 points globally on FlixPatrol’s real-time tracker. Over in the movies section, Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill has stolen the crown from whatever’s dominating elsewhere. Here’s what to know about what’s climbing the charts right now and what’s fresh through the rest of April.

#1 TV Show: Unchosen · #2 TV Show: Trust Me: The False Prophet: Season 1 · Official Source: Netflix Tudum Top 10 UK · Top Movie Source: FlixPatrol Netflix UK · Weekly Update Site: Netflix.com/tudum

The table below consolidates verified data points from multiple sources including FlixPatrol and Rotten Tomatoes.

What is the top 10 on UK Netflix right now?

Netflix UK maintains separate rankings for TV shows and movies, updated daily through FlixPatrol’s tracker. As of April 24, 2026, Unchosen leads the TV charts while Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill tops the movies section. The UK-specific picture diverges slightly from global rankings, where an untitled title sits at 180 points for movies globally.

TV Shows

Unchosen has surged to the top of Netflix UK TV, matching its global dominance with 681 points on FlixPatrol’s April 24 snapshot. Trust Me: The False Prophet: Season 1 holds a strong #2 position, with its most recent episode airing April 8, 2026, earning a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The thriller series about false prophets has built a dedicated following since its premiere.

• Unchosen — #1 UK TV, 681 points globally (FlixPatrol)
• Trust Me: The False Prophet: Season 1 — #2 UK TV, latest episode April 8, 2026, 100% Tomatometer (Rotten Tomatoes)
• Fake Profile — ongoing series, latest episode April 15, 2026 per Rotten Tomatoes (Rotten Tomatoes)
• Bandi Season 1 — French crime-thriller about 11 siblings, released April 9, 2026 (What’s on Netflix)

Movies

Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill has claimed the #1 UK movie spot on April 24, 2026. This represents a notable divergence from global charts, where an untitled title leads with 180 points. The UK audience clearly favours the true-crime documentary format over whatever has captured international viewers globally.

What’s the top 10 series on Netflix today?

The current Netflix UK series landscape splits between established favourites and new releases from April 2026. Beef Season 2, the Emmy-winning black comedy that returned April 16, has generated significant buzz, appearing on multiple “best Netflix” lists curated by Rotten Tomatoes and The Times. Meanwhile, Apex — a survival thriller starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton — dropped today, April 24, and is already generating viewing traction.

#1-3 Current Hits

Unchosen continues its reign as the dominant series, while Trust Me: The False Prophet maintains strong momentum. Beef Season 2 rounds out the top tier of conversation, though its precise chart position varies by aggregator. Rotten Tomatoes lists the series among its top Netflix picks for April 2026.

• Unchosen — #1 UK TV (FlixPatrol)
• Trust Me: The False Prophet: Season 1 — #2 UK TV, 100% Tomatometer (Rotten Tomatoes)
• Beef Season 2 — Emmy-winning comedy, released April 16, 2026 (What’s on Netflix)

#4-10 Rising Shows

Several April releases are climbing the charts. Thrash, a shark-attack thriller starring Phoebe Dyenvor, arrived April 10, 2026, and has maintained visibility in trending lists. Sold Out on You, a Korean romantic comedy starring Ahn Hyo Seop, released April 22, and ranks #2 globally with 450 points, suggesting strong UK interest as well.

• Sold Out on You — Korean romantic comedy, released April 22, 2026, #2 globally with 450 points (FlixPatrol)
• Thrash — Shark-attack thriller, released April 10, 2026, starring Phoebe Dyenvor (What’s on Netflix)
• Bandi Season 1 — French crime-thriller, released April 9, 2026 (What’s on Netflix)
• Heartbreak High Season 3 — Listed among Rotten Tomatoes top Netflix series for April 2026 (Rotten Tomatoes)
• Vikings: Valhalla — Featured in Rotten Tomatoes top Netflix series (Rotten Tomatoes)

What’s No. 1 on Netflix now?

The number-one spot differs between TV and movie categories on Netflix UK. For television, Unchosen holds the crown with 681 points globally as of April 24. For movies, Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill leads the UK pack. Both positions reflect daily viewership data aggregated through FlixPatrol, which tracks Netflix engagement across multiple markets.

TV Number One

Unchosen has emerged as the dominant series on Netflix UK TV, matching its global #1 position with substantial viewing numbers. The thriller’s momentum shows no signs of slowing as it enters its second week at the top of UK charts.

Movie Number One

Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill has taken the UK #1 movie spot, a notable result given that global Netflix movie charts show a different title leading with 180 points. The UK preference for this true-crime documentary suggests British audiences gravitate toward the genre.

What is everyone watching right now in the UK?

UK Netflix viewership patterns reveal clear preferences: thriller and documentary content dominates the current charts. Unchosen leads TV while Untold leads movies — both in the thriller/true-crime space. The April 2026 release slate has been particularly active, with multiple high-profile titles arriving throughout the month.

Trending TV

Beyond Unchosen and Trust Me: The False Prophet, several titles are drawing significant UK attention. Love on the Spectrum Season 4 arrived April 1, 2026, maintaining the documentary’s audience. Roommates, a Happy Madison Productions comedy, also launched April 1. Swindlers, a docuseries about Irish con-artists, released April 6.

• Unchosen — #1 UK TV, global #1 with 681 points (FlixPatrol)
• Trust Me: The False Prophet — #2 UK TV, 100% Tomatometer (Rotten Tomatoes)
• Love on the Spectrum Season 4 — Released April 1, 2026 (What’s on Netflix)
• Roommates — Happy Madison Productions comedy, released April 1, 2026 (What’s on Netflix)

Popular Movies

Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill leads the movie charts, followed by Apex — today marking its premiere with Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton. Other April releases include Never Let Go starring Halle Berry (April 14), Thrash (April 10), and Untold: Chess Mates about Magnus Carlsen (April 7).

• Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill — #1 UK movie, April 24, 2026 (FlixPatrol)
• Apex — Survival thriller, premiered April 24, 2026, starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton (What’s on Netflix)
• Thrash — Shark-attack thriller, April 10, 2026, starring Phoebe Dyenvor (What’s on Netflix)
• Never Let Go — Starring Halle Berry, April 14, 2026 (What’s on Netflix)

What are the big 3 Netflix shows?

Based on current UK Netflix charts, three titles dominate the conversation: Unchosen for TV, Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill for movies, and Beef Season 2 for buzz. These represent different content categories — series, documentary, and returning comedy — but all are generating significant UK viewership and critical attention.

Current Top 3

Unchosen leads the TV charts, Untold leads movies, and Beef Season 2 has generated substantial conversation despite its more recent premiere. Rotten Tomatoes lists Beef among its best Netflix shows for April 2026, and the Emmy-winning format clearly resonates with UK audiences who watched Season 1.

• Unchosen — #1 UK TV with 681 global points (FlixPatrol)
• Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill — #1 UK movie (FlixPatrol)
• Beef Season 2 — Emmy-winning comedy, premiered April 16, 2026, featured on Rotten Tomatoes best lists (Rotten Tomatoes)

All-Time Popular

Looking at Rotten Tomatoes rankings, several Netflix series maintain strong critical standing. Dark Winds holds a perfect 100% Tomatometer score, while Our Planet sits at 96%. Jo Nesbo’s Detective Hole has earned 91%. The Times publishes weekly updated best Netflix series recommendations for UK viewers seeking curated recommendations.

• Dark Winds — 100% Tomatometer on Rotten Tomatoes best Netflix series (Rotten Tomatoes)
• Our Planet — 96% Tomatometer on Rotten Tomatoes (Rotten Tomatoes)
• Jo Nesbo’s Detective Hole — 91% Tomatometer per Rotten Tomatoes (Rotten Tomatoes)

For viewers prioritising critical acclaim over chart position, Dark Winds and Beef Season 2 offer the strongest options available on Netflix UK right now.

Netflix UK April 2026 Release Timeline

Five notable dates shaped the current UK Netflix landscape this month, with releases spanning comedy, thriller, documentary, and international drama. These premieres have contributed to a notably active chart period.

The pattern is straightforward: Netflix has front-loaded April with diverse content, and the current charts reflect accumulated viewership from these releases plus holdovers from previous weeks. Apex’s debut today (April 24) means it hasn’t yet accumulated enough data to challenge Unchosen, but that could shift within 24-48 hours.

Confirmed vs Unclear

Based on verified sources, some facts are solid while others remain fuzzy. Here’s how the picture breaks down.

The implication: readers can trust the #1 positions are accurate based on FlixPatrol’s daily tracking, but specific ranking for positions 2-10 remains partially opaque without direct Tudum access.

What the data says

April is shaping up to be another strong month for Netflix UK.

— What’s on Netflix Editorial Team (What’s on Netflix)

Thrash stars Phoebe Dyenvor as Lisa Fields, a pregnant woman trapped in her car during a deadly hurricane; floodwater from the storm has unleashed sharks into the town’s flooded streets.

— Netflix UK release description (What’s on Netflix)

The pattern that emerges from April 2026 data is clear: UK Netflix viewers have shown strong appetite for thriller content across both TV (Unchosen) and documentary (Untold). International titles like Sold Out on You and Bandi also find audiences, suggesting UK subscribers embrace non-English content when it reaches critical mass or trending status.

For UK viewers who want to cut through the noise, two resources offer daily updates: Netflix’s own Tudum Top 10 page and FlixPatrol’s daily rankings. Both provide current snapshots — the former from Netflix directly, the latter from an independent aggregator. The difference matters: Tudum reflects Netflix’s official positioning while FlixPatrol shows real-time engagement data.

The chart data confirms Unchosen dominates across both UK and global rankings, giving UK subscribers a reliable benchmark for what Netflix audiences are actually watching right now.

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While Unchosen dominates TV with 681 points, the best films on Netflix UK highlight standout movies climbing UK charts alongside Tudum leaders.

Frequently asked questions

For UK subscribers deciding tonight’s watch, the data is unambiguous: Unchosen leads Netflix UK TV, Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill tops movies, and Apex just landed with Charlize Theron. Whether you chase the chart leader or explore critical darlings like Dark Winds, the April 2026 slate has something for every mood.