Netflix has announced that its hit horror comedy series 'Wednesday' has become the most-watched show in the streaming platform's history. The series, starring Jenna Ortega as the iconic Addams Family member, has amassed over 1.7 billion viewing hours since its first season premiered in 2022, translating to more than 252 million total views.
Critical and Commercial Success
The show's second season also secured a spot on Netflix's top 10 list, garnering over 119 million views. The series has received widespread acclaim, including multiple Emmy nominations and wins, which aligns with its impressive viewership numbers. A third season has already been greenlit, with Ortega returning for further adventures at Nevermore Academy and beyond.
Netflix's Top 10 Most-Watched Shows
Alongside 'Wednesday,' Netflix unveiled the other titles that made its all-time top 10 list. At number two is 'Adolescence,' a one-shot limited series that became an awards season favorite, earning accolades at the Emmys, Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and Critics' Choice Awards. The show stars Stephen Graham, Erin Doherty, Ashley Walters, and newcomer Owen Cooper.
Also ranking high are the final two seasons of 'Stranger Things,' the blockbuster sci-fi series that introduced viewers to Hawkins, Indiana, and the Upside Down. The show launched the careers of young stars such as Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Sadie Sink, Noah Schnapp, Caleb McLaughlin, and Gaten Matarazzo.
Other entries on the list include Seasons 1 and 3 of 'Bridgerton,' the Regency-era romance that spawned a franchise; 'Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,' Ryan Murphy's true-crime anthology; and 'The Queen's Gambit,' the adaptation of Walter Tevis's novel starring Anya Taylor-Joy.
Rounding out the top 10 is 'His & Hers,' a six-episode murder mystery featuring Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal, which set a new ratings record for Netflix just three months after its debut.
