This True Crime Docuseries Is The Top Show On Netflix Right Now

American Murder: Laci Peterson is currently the most popular show on Netflix , according to the platforms public ranking system.

The new true crime docuseries dives into the murder of Laci Peterson, who was eight months pregnant when she disappeared from her home in Modesto, California in Dec. 2002. The remains of Peterson and her unborn son were discovered four months later.

Presented in three episodes, the show explores the media frenzy surrounding her murder and her husband Scott Petersons arrest and trial for the crime.

Read on for more trending shows of the moment across streaming services including Max, Hulu, Apple TV+ and Peacock. And if you want to stay informed about all things streaming, subscribe to the Streamline newsletter .

Bad Monkey

The top show on Apple TV+ is Bad Monkey, which premiered on Aug. 14.

Set in South Florida, the black comedy-drama follows a former police detective working as a restaurant health inspector. Hes drawn back into the world of criminal investigations, however, after the discovery of a severed human arm on a tourist fishing trip. 

Bel-Air

Bel-Air is trending on Peacock following the premiere of season three on Aug. 15. 

The drama is a reimagined version of the 1990s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Jabari Banks stars as Will Smith, a teenager from West Philadelphia whose mother sends him to live with his affluent aunt and her family in the titular Los Angeles neighborhood.

Rick and Morty: The Anime

Rick and Morty: The Anime is currently the most popular show on Max.

As the title suggests, the new series which is the third show in the popular sci-fi comedy franchise is an anime take on the characters and story. The main characters are voiced by Yhei Tadano and Keisuke Chiba, who play the same roles in the Japanese dub of the original series.

Solar Opposites

Another adult animated series is trending on Hulu. The fifth season of Solar Opposites premiered on Aug. 12 and features the voices of Thomas Middleditch, Dan Stevens, Sean Giambrone and Mary Mack.

Solar Opposites tells the story of a family of aliens who crash land on Earth and move to middle America, prompting disagreements about whether or not life is better on their home planet or new place of refuge.