With a holiday weekend on the horizon, viewers are looking for their next binge-watch, and the race to claim the No. 1 spot on Netflix in the United States is heating up. While several titles are currently vying for attention on the streamer's leaderboard, prediction markets suggest the competition is far from balanced.
Polymarket is currently hosting betting pools on which series will reign supreme when Netflix updates its Netflix Top 10 list on Tuesday, May 26. While shows like The Boroughs, Worst Ex Ever, and Perfect Match are generating buzz, bettors have identified a clear favorite.
The Contenders and Their Odds
Several high-profile shows are currently in the mix, though most are struggling to gain traction in the betting markets:
- Perfect Match Season 4: Despite its presence on the charts, bettors give this dating series less than a 1% chance of hitting the top spot.
- Worst Ex Ever Season 2: Currently sitting at No. 4 on FlixPatrol, this series also holds less than a 1% probability of reaching No. 1.
- Wanda Sykes: Legacy: The latest standup special from the iconic comedian is currently tracking at a 1% chance.
- Bad Thoughts Season 2: Created by and starring Tom Segura, this dark comedy also sits at a 1% probability.
- The Roast of Kevin Hart: Despite its longevity on the charts since early May, bettors remain skeptical, assigning it a 1% chance of climbing to the top.
The Boroughs, Netflix's newest thriller-mystery, is performing slightly better, holding a 6% chance of taking the crown. However, it remains a distant second to the overwhelming favorite.
The Clear Winner
Polymarket's data points to a decisive victory for Nemesis. The new drama, which follows a relentless LAPD officer obsessed with capturing a master thief behind a series of daring heists, currently holds a staggering 94% probability of becoming the streamer's top show of the week.
As the holiday weekend unfolds, all eyes will be on the Netflix charts to see if the betting markets' confidence in Nemesis proves accurate when the official rankings are released on Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET.