Just as he announced the ranking of the most viewed films in the history of the platform, Netflix communicated what they are the series that had the most views since the innovative streaming platform was created at the beginning of the century. Surprisingly, they are all relatively new titles, published between 2020 and 2024.
Next, the 5 most viewed Netflix series in history.
5. Bridgerton, season 1 (2020)
The adaptation of the literary saga of Julia Quinn by Shonda Rhimes in Netflix has been a great success, with 113.3 million views and 929.3 million hours played. Despite the notorious participation of Regé-Jean Page and his departure after one season, the platform is very satisfied with the results.
4. Dahmer (2022)
The Ryan Murphy series in Netflixinitially received with skepticism, It has become the most watched miniseries of the platform with 115.6 million views and 1,031,100,000 hours played. Despite initial rumors that Netflix wasn’t enthusiastic about it, Evan Peters’ acclaimed performance and continued fascination with true crimes contributed to its success. Although there is developing a second deliverywill not be related to the Dahmer case.
3. Stranger Things, season 4 (2022)
Season 4 of the series Duffer brothers achievement 140.7 million views and 1,838,000,000 hours played. The installment stood out for intensifying the terrifying aspect and consolidating its status as a television blockbuster. The final episode, over 2 hours long, reflects the ambition and continued success of the series.
2. Merlina (2022)
The series starring Jenna Ortegawith Tim Burton in charge of the first episodes, based on the daughter of the Addams family, obtained impressive 252.1 million views and 1,718,800,000 hours played. Despite the initial uncertainty and anxiety of the followers, the unexpected phenomenon ensured its renewal, confirming that it would not be limited to a single season.
1. The Squid Game (2021)
Up to Netflix he was taken by surprise by the astonishing success of The squid gamewhich achieved the record of 265.2 million views and 2,205,200,000 hours played, becoming the most successful on the platform. The impact was so significant that creator Hwang Dong-hyuk reconsidered his position and quickly began work on a second season, promising more deadly games to captivate audiences.
Source: Ambito
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