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What is Everyone Watching? Here is Netflix’s Top Picks as of April 2025
Netflix is once again buzzing with fresh releases and fan-favorite returns, and this week’s global Top Pick is packed with drama, thrillers, and stories that hit close to home. Let’s break down what’s got viewers hooked around the world right now.
1. Adolescence
Topping the chart is Adolescence, a British crime drama that’s both intense and innovative. The story follows 13-year-old Jamie Miller, who finds himself at the center of a dark school tragedy. What makes the series stand out isn’t just the subject matter but how it’s shot — every episode is done in one continuous take, making the whole experience feel more real and urgent. Since it dropped on March 13, it’s drawn in almost 97 million views in just three weeks, thanks to its raw storytelling and haunting realism.
2. You – Season 5
You is back for its final act, and it’s bringing Joe Goldberg full circle. He’s back in New York, trying to walk a straight path and live a quiet life — but if you know Joe, you know that’s not going to last. This last season, released on April 24, dives deep into his past while setting up a gripping finish. It’s been praised for tying up the story in a way that fans are calling dark, emotional, and oddly satisfying.
3. The Gardener
Mixing romance with crime, The Gardener brings a unique spin to the hitman genre. This Spanish series centers on a mother and son who run a gardening business — but secretly, they’re hired killers. Things get complicated when the son starts falling for one of their targets, blurring the line between duty and love. With strong performances and a suspenseful plot, this one’s quickly gaining a solid fanbase.
These shows are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what Netflix is offering right now, but they definitely reflect why viewers keep coming back. Whether it’s the gritty realism of Adolescence, the psychological tension in You, or the twisted love story in The Gardener, there’s something for everyone in the mix this week.
The long-awaited trial in the murder case of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur has reached a major development, with Duane “Keffe D” Davis sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on October 13, 2026.
Davis was convicted of first-degree murder in August 2026 for his role in orchestrating the 1996 killing. Tupac was shot in a drive-by attack in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996, and died six days later.
During the sentencing, the judge addressed Davis, rejecting his claims that he had changed his life and moved on from his past. “Mr. Davis, for three years, I’ve heard you say some variation of the same thing to law enforcement, [in interviews], in your book, and it’s something like, ‘Yeah, I was involved in this, but I’m different. I’ve moved on. I got out of Compton. I’m a grandfather now.’ I’m here to tell you that’s not how this works,” the judge said.
She continued “You don’t get to take a man from his family. You don’t get to take his very life, his whole future from him, and just walk away from it. Especially when that man is Tupac Shakur.
“The world never forgot about him and his death, and neither did Las Vegas. It took us 30 years, but at this time, you are going to face justice for what you did on Sept. 7, 1996.”
Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has reflected on how his perception of YouTube movies has changed over the years. The actor recalled that there was a time when he looked down on movies released on YouTube.
However, he now appreciates the opportunities they have provided for his career and joked that he might have struggled financially if he had continued to dismiss them.
Sharing his thoughts in a post on X, Egbuson wrote “Can’t believe I was looking down on YouTube movies at some point. Hunger go don kpai me by now.”
Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has advised young people who are still living with their parents not to rush into moving out because of peer pressure.
The singer encouraged young people to focus on their personal circumstances rather than compare their lives with those of others. He noted that there is no need to leave their parents’ homes simply because they want to feel independent.
Sharing his advice, Dakolo said “No hurry, leave your papa house because of peer pressure. Forget all that, ‘I don’t have my freedom here.’”
Judge Tells Duane Davis He Must Face Justice for Tupac’s Murder
Timini Egbuson Reflects on Embracing YouTube Movies in Nollywood
