‘Katrina: Come Hell and High Water’ Is Netflix’s Most-Watched Show This Week: Here Is the Rest of the Top 10

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There is a lot to binge in the United States for the week of August 25 to August 31, 2025. From one-night arena comedy chaos to a landmark hurricane anniversary docuseries, the lineup spans true crime, political thrills, teen drama, and family learning. Below is your quick, friendly rundown of what each title is about and who is involved so you can jump in fast.

We are counting down from 10 to 1 to match how weekly lists are usually read. Each entry includes clear plot basics plus the key cast and creative team so you know exactly what you are getting into before you press play.

10. ‘Kill Tony: Mayhem at Madison Square Garden’ (2025)

10. 'Kill Tony: Mayhem at Madison Square Garden' (2025)
Kill Tony

This special captures a live night of the long-running ‘Kill Tony’ showcase where up-and-coming comics get one minute on stage in front of host Tony Hinchcliffe and a rotating panel. The New York City set was taped at Madison Square Garden and follows the show’s bucket-draw format that mixes rapid sets with instant feedback and crowd work.

The Netflix special features Tony Hinchcliffe with panelists like Matt Rife and Mark Normand, and longtime collaborator Brian Redban is part of the franchise’s onstage world. The show began in Los Angeles in 2013 and grew into a touring arena draw before this Garden stop.

9. ‘Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser’ (2025)

9. 'Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser' (2025)
Boardwalk Pictures

This three-episode docuseries revisits the making and impact of ‘The Biggest Loser’ through new interviews with former contestants, trainers, producers, and medical experts. It explores the pressures behind televised weight loss and the controversies that surrounded the original show.

The series is directed by Skye Borgman and produced by Boardwalk Pictures with executive producers including Lana Barkin and Andrew Fried. On-camera voices include creator David Broome, season winners like Danny Cahill, and medical advisor Dr. Robert Huizenga.

8. ‘The Hunting Wives’ (2025)

8. 'The Hunting Wives' (2025)
3 Arts Entertainment

Based on May Cobb’s novel, this drama follows Sophie as she relocates to East Texas and is drawn into the glamorous inner circle of Margo Banks and her elite clique known as the Hunting Wives. When a local teen is found dead, Sophie’s new friendships tangle with obsession and a murder investigation.

The series was created and run by Rebecca Cutter and stars Brittany Snow as Sophie with Malin Akerman as Margo. The ensemble includes Dermot Mulroney, Evan Jonigkeit, Katie Lowes, George Ferrier, Jaime Ray Newman, and Chrissy Metz. Season 1 premiered on Netflix in July 2025.

7. ‘Two Graves’ (2025)

7. 'Two Graves' (2025)
Sábado Películas

This Spanish limited series centers on Isabel, a grieving grandmother who launches her own pursuit of answers after the disappearance of her granddaughter and another teen in a quiet coastal town. The investigation pulls families into a cycle of secrets and revenge across three tightly told episodes.

‘Two Graves’ was created by Agustín Martínez and stars Kiti Mánver with Álvaro Morte and Hovik Keuchkerian. It debuted on Netflix in late August 2025 and quickly climbed the service’s U.S. Top 10.

6. ‘Ms. Rachel’ (2025)

6. 'Ms. Rachel' (2025)
Netflix

Early-learning educator Rachel Accurso leads interactive episodes that teach letters, sounds, counting, colors, and everyday routines through songs and call-and-response. The curation is designed for different stages of development and emphasizes speech and phonics practice for toddlers and preschoolers.

The series features Rachel Accurso along with Aron Accurso and Keisha Gilles, with Rachel and Aron Accurso credited as creators. New episodes were added around the start of September following an initial batch that arrived in late August.

5. ‘Raw: 2025 – August 25, 2025’ (2025)

6. 'Raw' (1993– )
WWE Home Video

This weekly episode comes from Birmingham in the United Kingdom and builds to WWE Clash in Paris. Highlights include chaos among Seth Rollins, Jey Uso, CM Punk, and LA Knight, plus a confrontation featuring Roman Reigns and Bronson Reed and a challenge involving Nikki Bella and Becky Lynch.

Match results and recaps from the night note Dragon Lee versus JD McDonagh and Kofi Kingston versus Penta among other segments on the card. WWE details the bout-by-bout outcomes and major angles from the show.

4. ‘Wednesday’ Season 2 (2022)

4. 'Wednesday' (2022)
MGM Television

The second season returns Wednesday Addams to Nevermore Academy for a darker mystery that expands the Addams family universe and the outcast world around the school. Part 2 landed in early September following an August rollout of Part 1.

Series creators and showrunners Alfred Gough and Miles Millar oversee the season with Tim Burton directing and executive producing. Jenna Ortega leads the cast with Emma Myers, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Luis Guzmán, while new faces include Steve Buscemi and Billie Piper and a guest appearance by Lady Gaga as Rosaline Rotwood.

3. ‘Hostage’ (2025)

3. 'Hostage' (2025)
Binocular Productions

This political thriller follows the British prime minister eight months into her term as she faces a kidnapping crisis and a spiraling diplomatic standoff with France. The plot turns on ransom demands and state-level brinkmanship after the prime minister’s husband is abducted in French Guiana.

Created and written by Matt Charman, the series stars Suranne Jones as Prime Minister Abigail Dalton with Julie Delpy as French President Vivienne Toussaint and Corey Mylchreest in a key supporting role. Episodes are directed by Isabelle Sieb and Amy Neil and the series premiered on August 21, 2025.

2. ‘My Life With the Walter Boys’ Season 2 (2023)

2. 'My Life With the Walter Boys' (2023)
iGeneration Studios

Jackie Howard returns to the Walter family’s ranch community as the season picks up the fallout of the Jackie, Alex, and Cole triangle alongside new family crises. The story continues the adaptation of Ali Novak’s books with fresh conflicts for the siblings and friends around Silver Falls.

The show was created by Melanie Halsall and stars Nikki Rodriguez with Noah LaLonde and Ashby Gentry. Season 2’s ensemble features Sarah Rafferty and Marc Blucas among returning adults and expands its teen cast while Netflix’s weekly Top 10 spotlighted the new episodes at launch.

1. ‘Katrina: Come Hell and High Water’ (2025)

1. 'Katrina: Come Hell and High Water' (2025)
Message Pictures

This three-part documentary series marks twenty years since Hurricane Katrina and centers survivor testimony from New Orleans alongside archival footage. The episodes revisit the storm’s timeline and the aftermath while examining the systems and decisions that shaped the disaster.

The series is executive produced by Spike Lee and directed by Spike Lee, Geeta Gandbhir, and Samantha Knowles, with additional producing credits that include Alisa Payne. The premiere landed in late August 2025 on Netflix.

Share which of these shows you watched this week and what you thought in the comments so everyone can compare notes.

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