Over the past four years, Netflix has tracked how many times its biggest series are watched, building an official list of the 20 most‑viewed shows on the platform.
Below, we reorder that list from the least‑watched to the most‑watched, using the total view numbers reported, and explain briefly why each title matters.
The ranking Netflix: from 20 to 1
20. Untamed – Season 1 – 101.1 million views
Crime drama “Untamed” follows a special agent from the National Parks Service and became a solid hit when it launched on Netflix in 2025. Led by the late Sam Neill and Eric Bana, it is the smallest title on the list in pure view count, but still tops 100 million views.
19. Squid Game – Season 1 – 101.6 million views
The first season of Korean survival drama “Squid Game” premiered before Netflix started publishing its regular viewership reports. Even so, it still reaches more than 100 million views in the measured period, showing how long the original season has stayed in demand.
18. Stranger Things – Season 2 – 101.8 million views
“Stranger Things” season 2 first aired in 2017, yet it continues to perform strongly years later. Across the last four years alone, the second season adds over 100 million views to the franchise total.
17. La Palma – 102.3 million views
Norwegian miniseries “La Palma” is one of Netflix’s surprise hits. It tells the story of a Norwegian family on holiday in the Canary Islands who are caught in a volcanic eruption, and it has earned a sequel, “Florida”.
16. Baby Reindeer – 103.5 million views
“Baby Reindeer” became one of Netflix’s most talked‑about shows, turning a personal story about an obsessive stalker into a global conversation. The series not only passes 100 million views, it also wins both Emmy and BAFTA awards.
15. His & Hers – 104 million views
The drama “His & Hers”, starring Jon Bernthal and Tessa Thompson, joined Netflix’s catalogue after becoming the most‑watched series in the first half of 2026. With 104 million views, it shows how quickly a new addition can climb the rankings.
14. Young Sheldon – 104.2 million views
CBS comedy “Young Sheldon”, created by Chuck Lorre, proves the value of acquired content for Netflix. The coming‑of‑age sitcom gathers 104.2 million views on the service, giving the broadcast hit a second life in streaming.
13. The Gentlemen – 105.8 million views
Guy Ritchie’s crime series “The Gentlemen”, starring Theo James, debuted in 2024 and quickly became one of several British successes on Netflix. Its 105.8 million views have helped secure a second season, scheduled for release on 3 September.
12. Wednesday – Season 1 – 124.5 million views
Tim Burton’s “Wednesday”, inspired by The Addams Family and led by Jenna Ortega, arrived before Netflix began regular “What We Watched” reports. Viewers have kept returning to season 1, pushing it to 124.5 million views in the four‑year window.
11. One Piece – Season 1 – 125.6 million views
The live‑action adaptation of the 1997 Japanese manga “One Piece” follows Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew as they hunt for the world’s greatest treasure. Netflix notes the show as a ratings success, reflected in its 125.6 million views.
10. Peppa Pig – Season 6 – 127.4 million views
British animated series “Peppa Pig” began as a small children’s show more than 20 years ago. On Netflix, season 6 grows into one of the platform’s biggest titles, clocking 127.4 million views among family audiences.
9. Stranger Things – Season 1 – 127.5 million views
The first season of “Stranger Things” secures 127.5 million views, confirming the series as one of Netflix’s all‑time tentpole hits. Across all five seasons, the franchise accumulates more than half a billion views over the last four years.
8. Wednesday – Season 2 – 133.1 million views
Season 2 of “Wednesday”, released in September of last year, climbs to 133.1 million views. The strong performance cements Jenna Ortega’s position as one of the streamer’s biggest stars.
7. Ms. Rachel – Season 1 – 137.5 million views
“Ms. Rachel” features a YouTube creator who specializes in musical language learning content for toddlers. In a landscape where Netflix competes fiercely with YouTube for attention, this show’s 137.5 million views highlight how online personalities can thrive on both platforms.
6. Fool Me Once – 138.3 million views
“Fool Me Once” is a British thriller based on the work of Harlan Coben, one of television’s most bankable writers. Starring Michelle Keegan, the series reaches 138.3 million views and ranks among his biggest streaming successes.
5. Stranger Things – Season 5 – 149.1 million views
The final season of “Stranger Things” draws 149.1 million views, helping the show end its run on a high. Combined with the earlier seasons, it pushes the overall franchise to more than half a billion views within the reporting period.
4. Bridgerton – Season 3 – 154.2 million views
“Bridgerton” continues to deliver, but season 3 is singled out as the strongest chapter yet. With 154.2 million views and a central romance between Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan), it “changes the game” for the series.
3. Squid Game – Season 3 – 155.8 million views
Season 3 of “Squid Game”, launched in June 2025, is the third most‑watched series of the past four years with 155.8 million views. The show’s continued success proves how powerful high‑concept, globally accessible stories can be for Netflix.
2. Adolescence – 171.6 million views
“Adolescence”, a miniseries created by Jack Thorne and starring Stephen Graham, became a phenomenon shortly after its release last year. It collects several Emmys and a record number of BAFTA awards, along with 171.6 million views, making it Netflix’s second‑most‑watched series in recent years.
1. Squid Game – Season 2 – 225.4 million views
At the very top sits “Squid Game” season 2, with a massive 225.4 million views. Netflix subscribers waited three years for this chapter, and the season ends up delivering 54 million more views than the next closest title, pushing the three‑season franchise to nearly half a billion views since 2023.
Why these numbers matter
These view counts cover a four‑year window and show how Netflix’s biggest hits are spread across different genres, countries and age groups. From Korean survival dramas and British romance to kids’ animation and YouTube‑born educational content, the ranking reveals how wide Netflix’s audience has become.
Comments on the original article note that some viewers find the totals surprisingly low for such a large platform and question how they compare to multi‑year broadcast hits like “MAS*H” or “The Walking Dead”. Others argue that the list illustrates a fractured culture in which streaming and Hollywood now serve increasingly niche audiences while internet‑first media dominate the mainstream.
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