Most popular TV shows on Netflix last week

"O.J.: Made in America" dropped on Netflix on April 13, a mere two days after the family of former football player, actor, and infamous figure O.J. Simpson announced his death. The five-part ESPN-produced "30 for 30" docuseries, which originally aired in 2016, is a deep examination of Simpson's life, career, and his highly publicized murder trial. The show features more than 70 interviews to explore the core psyche of its subject. In doing so, "O.J.: Made in America"—which won an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature and two Emmy Awards—offers a deep dive on how the country views the mixture of celebrity status, racial relations, and justice.

In the realm of scripted series, "Killing Eve" made its Netflix debut on April 15. Originally broadcast on BBC America from 2018 to 2022, the dark comedy thriller follows a cat-and-mouse game between an operative named Eve (Sandra Oh) and an assassin named Villanelle, played by Jodie Comer in a star turn. The two develop an obsession with each other that lasted for four seasons, each of which was led by a different head writer. Longtime viewers, especially those in the LGBTQ+ community, have criticized the final season and its ending, so new fans discovering the series on Netflix may want to brace for impact.

From spies to pirates, "Black Sails" successfully charted its course from Starz to Netflix and made landfall on April 17. The highly acclaimed show, which ran for four seasons from 2014 to 2017, serves as a prequel to the 1883 novel "Treasure Island." The cast of main characters includes Long John Silver, Billy Bones, and Flint from the book. Viewers and critics particularly praised its production value, action sequences, and political intrigue. The show also prominently features LGBTQ+ characters, another element that fans have taken to.

See how these shows rank and which other notable programs made it to the list of the most popular series on Netflix for the week of April 15-April 21, as compiled by Stacker.