Top 3 most-watched shows on Netflix: Adolescence lands 2nd spot, guess what tops the list?
Most-watched shows on Netflix
As of June 1, Adolescence has amassed an impressive 141.2 million views since its release on March 13 earning it the second spot on Netflix's most-watched list. In comparison, Stranger Things Season 4 received 140.7 million views within its first 91 days after debuting in 2022, placing it third according to Netflix's metrics.
Holding the top spot is Wednesday Season 1, which has attracted a massive 252.1 million viewers.
About the top 3 most-watched shows on Netflix
Wednesday season 1
Wednesday Season 1 is a supernatural mystery-comedy series that focuses on Wednesday Addams, the iconic dark and witty daughter of the Addams Family. The show has been widely praised for its captivating storyline and strong performances, particularly Jenna Ortega's portrayal of Wednesday.
Adolescence
Adolescence is a British psychological crime drama that premiered on Netflix on March 13, 2025. The four-episode limited series explores the chilling case of 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper), who is arrested for the murder of his classmate, Katie Leonard.
Stranger Things season 4
Set in March 1986, eight months after the events at Starcourt Mall, Stranger Things Season 4 expands the story beyond Hawkins, Indiana, with new settings like California, Nevada, Alaska, and Russia. The season explores the origins of the Upside Down, centering on Henry Creel also known as Vecna played by Jamie Campbell Bower. The season was released in two parts: Volume 1 on May 27, 2022, and Volume 2 on July 1, 2022.
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