depend on theaters or cable TV to watch TV serials and movies, but now OTT (Over-the-Top) platforms have changed the
whole game. Among all these platforms, ‘Netflix’ is the biggest and most popular name. Be it a weekend or a holiday,
most of the youth and elders now also like to watch web series.
Whenever we think of watching a new series, one question definitely arises in our mind that which series to watch?
People often search the internet to know which are the most watched shows on Netflix. If you also want to watch the
best and most popular series in the world, then this article is for you. Today we will give you detailed information
about the top 20 shows with the most views in the history of Netflix.
| Rank | Show Title | Views | Language, Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Squid Game, S1 | 265.2 M | Korean, KR |
| 2 | Wednesday, S1 | 252.1 M | English, USA |
| 3 | Squid Game, S2 | 192.6 M | Korean, KR |
| 4 | Squid Game, S3 | 145.8 M | Korean, KR |
| 5 | Adolescence, Limited Series | 142.6 M | English, UK |
| 6 | Stranger Things, S4 | 140.7 M | English, USA |
| 7 | Stranger Things, S5 | 130.0 M | English, USA |
| 8 | Wednesday, S2 | 119.3 M | English, USA |
| 9 | DAHMER – Monster… Limited Series | 115.6 M | English, USA |
| 10 | Bridgerton, S1 | 113.3 M | English, UK/USA |
| 11 | The Queen’s Gambit, Limited Series | 112.8 M | English, USA |
| 12 | Bridgerton, S3 | 106.0 M | English, UK/USA |
| 13 | Money Heist, P4 | 106.0 M | Spanish, ES |
| 14 | Lupin, P1 | 99.5 M | French, FR |
| 15 | Money Heist, P5 | 99.2 M | Spanish, ES |
| 16 | The Night Agent, S1 | 98.2 M | English, USA |
| 17 | Stranger Things, S3 | 94.8 M | English, USA |
| 18 | Bridgerton, S2 | 93.8 M | English, UK/USA |
| 19 | The Witcher, S1 | 83.0 M | English, USA |
| 20 | Queen Charlotte… Limited Series | 81.3 M | English, UK/USA |
Source: Vgraphinsta
Global dominance of Korean drama: Squid Game
When we talk about the most watched shows on Netflix, the name of the South Korean masterpiece series ‘Squid Game’
comes first. This series has created a new history all over the world by breaking the boundaries of language and
country.
- Squid Game, Season 1: This series is at number one with 265.2 million views. People in need of money play
deadly
games, this concept kept people glued to the screen. -
Squid Game, Season 2: The craze of people was so much that its second season was at number three with 192.6
million
views. - Squid Game, Season 3: The third season of this series is also ranked fourth with 145.8 million views.
These figures prove that language is never a barrier if there is good content.
American thriller and fantasy: Wednesday and Stranger Things
American English series have always been the first choice of the audience. Especially when it has a touch of
suspense, horror and fantasy.
- Wednesday: This is a dark comedy and fantasy series of the Addams Family. Its first season is second on the
list with 252.1 million views. While its second season is also at 8th place with 119.3 million views.
Wednesday’s dance went viral all over the world. -
Stranger Things: This series based on children and supernatural powers reminded us of the 80s. Its 4th
season (140.7 million), 5th season (130.0 million) and 3rd season (94.8 million) are ranked 6th, 7th and
17th respectively.
British Romance and Drama: Bridgerton Series
If you love old-fashioned romance, grand palaces and royal drama, then ‘Bridgerton’ is for you. This series has
won the hearts of romantic viewers all over the world.
- Bridgerton Season 1 (113.3 M), Season 3 (106.0 M) and Season 2 (93.8 M) are in the top 20 on this list.
- The Queen Charlotte limited series of the same franchise is also ranked 20th with 81.3 million views.
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Another UK limited series, Adolescence, is at number five with 142.6 million views, which is a huge
achievement.
Other languages in the mix: Spanish and French content
The list of most-watched shows on Netflix is not limited to English or Korean. European countries have also
shown the world that they can make the best thrillers.
- Money Heist: Who can forget the Professor and his team in red jumpsuits? Part 4 (106.0 million) and Part 5
(99.2 million) of this Spanish heist series are at number 13 and 15 respectively. -
Lupin: This is a stunning French mystery series. This tale of theft and revenge has secured the 14th rank
with 99.5 million views.
Crime, Chess and Action: Other Blockbuster Shows
There are also some other shows on the list that have made viewers crazy:
- DAHMER: This is a scary story of a serial killer based on a true story, which has been watched by 115.6
million people (9th place). -
The Queen’s Gambit: This limited series based on a game like chess has received 112.8 million views and has
secured the 11th place. - The Night Agent: This action-packed series is at the 16th place with 98.2 million views.
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The Witcher: This fantasy and magical series starring Henry Cavill is at the 19th place with 83.0 million
views.
What do we learn from this list?
Some interesting things emerge from the data and views given above:
- Limited Series Trend: Viewers are liking ‘limited series’ (like Queen’s Gambit, Dahmer, Adolescence) more
than
long and drawn-out stories, because in them the story is completed in a single season. - The Magic of Korean Content: South Korean content has even given a competition to Hollywood.
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Franchise Power: If the first season of a series is a hit (like Stranger Things, Bridgerton, Squid Game),
then
viewers eagerly wait for its next season.
Conclusion
If you want to watch something new and the best in your free time, then this list of the most watched shows on
Netflix can be a perfect guide for you. It has romance, thriller, suspense and also amazing drama. Netflix is
constantly bringing out new content, but these 20 shows are the ones that have made a permanent place in the
hearts of viewers.