List of most-watched Netflix original programming explained

This is a list of most-watched Netflix original programming in total hours viewed, in the first 28 days of being uploaded to Netflix. These statistics are released by Netflix based on its proprietary engagement metrics.[1] [2] [3]

Series

Television shows on Netflix with over 500 million views in their first 28 days.

Most popular television series by hours watched in their first 28 days.[4]
TitleSeasonGenreRelease dateHours watched
(millions)
1Squid GameSeason 1Survival drama1,650.45
2Stranger ThingsSeason 4Science fiction/Horror1,352.09
3WednesdaySeason 1Supernatural horror1,237.15
4Limited SeriesHorror drama856.22
5Money HeistPart 5Heist/Crime drama792.53
6BridgertonSeason 3786.100
7Season 2Historical romance656.26
8Season 1Historical romance625.49
9Money HeistPart 4Heist/Crime drama619.01
10Stranger ThingsSeason 3Science fiction/Horror582.10
11LuciferSeason 5Urban fantasy569.48
12All of Us Are DeadSeason 1Survival Drama/Horror560.78
13The WitcherSeason 1Fantasy drama541.01
14The Night AgentSeason 1Action thriller515.57
15Inventing AnnaLimited SeriesCrime drama511.92
16Ginny & GeorgiaSeason 2Drama504.78
17Limited SeriesHistorical Romance503.00

Films

Films on Netflix with over 100 million views in their first 28 days.

Most popular films by hours watched in their first 28 days.[5]
TitleGenreRelease DateHours watched
(millions)
1Red NoticeAction comedyNovember 12, 2021364.02
2Don't Look UpSatirical science fictionDecember 24, 2021359.79
3Bird BoxPost-apocalyptic horror thrillerDecember 21, 2018282.02
4MysteryDecember 23, 2022279.74
5The Gray ManActionJuly 22, 2022253.87
6The MotherActionMay 12, 2023234.07[6]
7The Adam ProjectScience fiction adventureMarch 11, 2022233.16
9Extraction ActionApril 24, 2020231.34
10Purple HeartsRomanceJuly 29, 2022228.69
11The UnforgivableDramaDecember 10, 2021214.70
12The IrishmanCrime DramaNovember 27, 2019214.57
13The Kissing Booth 2Teen romantic comedyJuly 24, 2020209.25
146 UndergroundActionDecember 13, 2019205.47
15Spenser ConfidentialAction comedyMarch 6, 2020197.32
16Enola HolmesMysterySeptember 23, 2020189.90
17Army of the DeadHorror, Heist May 14, 2021186.54
18The Old GuardSuperheroJuly 10, 2020185.71
19Murder MysteryComedy mysteryJune 14, 2019169.59
20TrollMonsterDecember 1, 2022155.56
21Blood Red SkyHorrorJuly 23, 2021110.52
22The PlatformSatirical Science fictionMarch 20, 2022108.09
23All Quiet on the Western FrontWarOctober 28, 2022101.36

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Spangler. Todd. 2021-09-27. Netflix Releases New Data on Most Popular TV Shows and Movies. 2021-10-23. Variety. en-US.
  2. Web site: Netflix Top 10 - Global. 2021-11-25. Netflix Top 10.
  3. News: Npopular shows and movies ever, ranked (according to Netflix). Joan E.. Solsman. CNET. January 25, 2022. January 26, 2022.
  4. Web site: Netflix Top 10 TV - Global . 2022-04-26 . top10.netflix.com.
  5. Web site: Netflix Top 10 Film - Global . 2022-04-26 . top10.netflix.com.
  6. Web site: Grittins . Susan . 2023-06-13 . BC-Filmed THE MOTHER With Jennifer Lopez Ascends To Netflix’s #6 Movie Ever . 2024-06-07 . Hollywood North Buzz.

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