Netflix has cemented its position as the world’s leading streaming platform, producing and distributing series that transcend borders, genres, and language. With a growing global subscriber base and a content library packed with original shows, Netflix has changed the way we watch TV, releasing entire seasons at once and fueling the binge-watching phenomenon.
While countless shows have made waves, only a few have shattered records. These top 10 series, based on Netflix’s own viewership data, represent the most-watched titles in the platform’s history.
From haunting mysteries and lavish romances to suspenseful thrillers and real-life crime dramas, these shows have not only captured attention but also set benchmarks for success.
Here’s a closer look at Netflix’s most-watched series of all time, listed with key details like total views, hours watched, runtime, showrunners, and the stars who brought them to life.
1. Wednesday: Season 1
- Total Views: 25.21 crore (252.1 million)
- Runtime: 6h 49m
- Hours Viewed: 171.88 crore
- Showrunners: Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, Tim Burton
- Main Cast: Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Gwendoline Christie
2. Adolescence: Limited Series
- Total Views: 14.26 crore
- Runtime: 3h 50m
- Hours Viewed: 54.65 crore
- Showrunner: Stephen Graham, Jack Thorne
- Main Cast: Stephen Graham, Ashley Walters, Faye Marsay, Mark Stanley, Owen Cooper, Erin Doherty
3. Stranger Things 4
- Total Views: 14.07 crore
- Runtime: 13h 04m
- Hours Viewed: 183.80 crore
- Showrunners: The Duffer Brothers
- Main Cast: Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour, Winona Ryder, Finn Wolfhard
4. DAHMER: Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
- Total Views: 11.56 crore
- Runtime: 8h 55m
- Hours Viewed: 103.11 crore
- Showrunners: Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan
- Main Cast: Evan Peters, Richard Jenkins, Niecy Nash
5. Bridgerton: Season 1
- Total Views: 11.33 crore
- Runtime: 8h 12m
- Hours Viewed: 92.93 crore
- Showrunner: Chris Van Dusen
- Main Cast: Phoebe Dynevor, Regé-Jean Page, Julie Andrews (Narration)
6. The Queen’s Gambit: Limited Series
- Total Views: 11.28 crore
- Runtime: 6h 37m
- Hours Viewed: 74.64 crore
- Showrunner: Scott Frank
- Main Cast: Anya Taylor-Joy, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Marielle Heller
7. Bridgerton: Season 3
- Total Views: 10.60 crore
- Runtime: 7h 59m
- Hours Viewed: 84.65 crore
- Showrunner: Jess Brownell
- Main Cast: Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton, Claudia Jessie
8. The Night Agent: Season 1
- Total Views: 9.82 crore
- Runtime: 8h 11m
- Hours Viewed: 80.32 crore
- Showrunner: Shawn Ryan
- Main Cast: Gabriel Basso, Luciane Buchanan, Hong Chau
9. Fool Me Once: Limited Series
- Total Views: 9.82 crore
- Runtime: 6h 25m
- Hours Viewed: 62.98 crore
- Showrunner: Danny Brocklehurst
- Main Cast: Michelle Keegan, Richard Armitage, Joanna Lumley
10. Stranger Things 3
- Total Views: 9.48 crore
- Runtime: 7h 33m
- Hours Viewed: 71.61 crore
- Showrunners: The Duffer Brothers
- Main Cast: Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Sadie Sink, Gaten Matarazzo
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