Netflix has become a major online streaming platform in the world for producing the most popular series and movies, offering a variety of content.
Netflix recently released several shows that have become wildly popular and praised across the world; let’s have a look at the shows that broke the internet:
Wednesday (2022-present)
Originally created by American cartoonist Charles Addams, the series follows the titular teenage daughter as she settles into a new school for outcasts and is soon tasked with harnessing her emerging psychic ability, solving a decades-long supernatural mystery, and halting a local killing spree, all whilst making new friends. Wednesday was watched over 752 million hours in less than two weeks.
Stranger Things (2016-present)
In this nostalgic series set in the 1980s, Indiana, a group of young friends fights Demogorgons, Mind Flayer and other monsters to save their town from impending doom. With Eleven’s (Millie Bobby Brown) Psychokinetic powers, these heroes of Hawkins town are often certain of victory.
Despite being overtaken as the most-watched Netflix show by Wednesday, season 4 of Stranger Things remains the most-watched English-language Netflix series in its first 28 days.
Squid Game (2021-present)
The series revolves around a secret contest where 456 players, all of whom are in deep financial hardship, risk their lives to play a series of deadly children’s games for the chance to win a ₩45.6 billion (US$35 million, €33 million, or £29 million as of broadcast) prize. Squid Game became a social media sensation, and it only took 12 days for it to become Netflix’s most popular show.
Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer story (2022)
The series is about the life of Jeffrey Dahmer, and how he became one of the most notorious serial killers in America. His murders were executed in Bath Township, Ohio, West Allis, Wisconsin, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin between 1978 and 1991.
Despite this, the show became a massive hit, with 856.2 million hours watched in its first 28 days on Netflix, indicating that many are fascinated with macabre stories.
Bridgerton (2020- present)
Based on the romance series by Julia Quinn, Bridgerton follows the story of the Bridgerton family, a widow, Lady Violet Brigerton ( Ruth Gemmell), and her eight kids as they navigate Regency English society.
13 Reasons Why (2017-2020)
This American Netflix series, based on Jay Asher’s novel of the same name, was a tremendous hit when it was released, garnering 6.08 million US viewers in just three days. The show’s realistic, relatable, and interesting portrayal of teenage life sparked controversy and a surge in social conversation about the series. In 2018, this heart-wrenching teen story became the most-watched Netflix show.
Money Heist (2017-2021)
Money Heist, also known as La Casa de Papel, is a Spanish television series that tells the story of a group of skilled eight thieves that take hostages and lock themselves in the Royal Mint of Spain as a criminal mastermind manipulates the police to carry out his plan.
Money Heist reached the Top 10 in 92 countries at the time of its release, or perhaps people simply love a well-written crime film. With all the online buzz surrounding the show, it’s difficult not to become a die-hard fan.
Black Mirror (2011-2019)
Black Mirror is a thought-provoking sci-fi anthology series that explores how modern technologies can backfire and be used against their makers, every episode is set in a slightly different reality with different characters combating different types of technologies.
After being added to Netflix, this series garnered international interest and quickly became one of the most discussed series in countries like China, Hungary, Spain, Sweden, and many others in early 2012.
The Queen’s Gambit (2020)
The Queen’s Gambit is an American coming-of-age drama that follows the life of an orphan chess prodigy, Elizabeth Harmon, during her quest to become an elite chess player while struggling with emotional problems, drugs and alcohol dependency.
The title of the series refers to a chess opening of the same name. The story is set in the mid-1950s and 1960s. The show became the most-watched scripted limited series on Netflix.
You (2018-present)
You is a psychological thriller that follows the disturbing story of Joe Goldberg, a dangerously obsessive young man played by Penn Badgley. With a successful blend of horror, romance, and dark humor, the series became one of the most talked about series of Netflix.
