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New 'dark' Netflix comedy rules the charts with 16,700,000 views in just four days
Steve Charnock Published May 28, 2025 12:28pm Updated May 29, 2025 5:03pm Link is copied Comments The weather may well be improving for most of us, as summer edges ever closer. But that doesn't stop us all from indulging in our great shared love of kicking back inside with a few televisual treats, does it? Last week, as ever, saw millions of us reclining on our sofas, putting our feet up and enjoying the latest Netflix action. Across the world, subscribers to the streaming service watched and dug comedy, drama, sci-fi, romance and some rather unsettling crime documentaries. But dominating the chart? A dark comedy starring Milly Alcock, Glenn Howerton, Bill Camp and screen legend Julianne Moore... (Picture: Netflix) We kick off our rundown of the 10 most popular TV shows on Netflix in the past week with FOREVER. We're not shouting, by the way - that's how the show brands itself, in all caps. It can do what it likes, though. It's earned it. With an impressive rating of 97% critic approval over on Rotten Tomatoes, this adaptation of Judy Blume's classic teen novel is winning plenty of fans. In it, two childhood friends reunite as teenagers and fall in love. Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr. star in this romantic hit that's as sweet as it is enjoyable (Picture: Netflix) Tina Fey is usually a rather reliable stamp of quality when it comes to comedy television and her big budget, star-studded new show The Four Seasons doesn't buck that trend. Starring Fey and Steve Carrell, it's a funny, poignant and insightful comedy-drama all about what relationships are really like once The Honeymoon Phase comes to an end. Colman Domingo, Will Forte and Alan Alda co-star (Picture: Netflix) Fans rejoiced once again when Netflix debuted their excellent adult anthology animation series Love, Death & Robots two weeks ago. This time out there are 10 episodes, all of a different genre and animation style. This is now the fourth installment of the ground-breaking series from the mind of Deadpool director Tim Miller. Expect tiny aliens, Red Hot Chili Peppers, cats, toilets and even an appearance from Mr. Beast (Picture: Netflix) This historical South Korean mystery drama goes by the name Tangeum back home. It's based on Tangeum: Swallowing Gold, Jang Da-hye's 2021 novel. It's a K-drama that follows the story of a young woman who is reunited with her stepbrother after 12 years apart. But is the man really her stepbrother? Or is he someone else...? It stars Lee Jae-wook, Cho Bo-ah, and Jung Ga-ram, has 11 episodes and clocked up 3.5 million views last week (Picture: Netflix) In at number six in the most-watched TV charts over on Netflix the past week is another touching K-drama. Tastefully Yours shows what might happen when a slick city restauranteur obsessed with success meets and clashes with a rural chef whose only passion is taste. Hardly a plot spoiler, but guess what? They fall in love! In its homeland the show's known as 'Your Taste'. There are 10 hour-long episodes, although only half a dozen are available to stream right now (Picture: Netflix) This Canadian teen drama thriller is loosely based on the manga Kakegurui and set in an elite school ruled by high-stakes gambling. It follows Yumeko (Miku Martineau), a daring transfer student out to shake up the system. And seek a fair bit of revenge. All 10 episodes dropped on May 15. Last week alone, some five million Netflix subscribers watched it (Picture: Netflix) In the UK, Fred and Rose West are beyond infamous. An evil couple that kidnapped, tortured and killed young runaway women - as well as some of their own relatives - this twisted West Country couple left behind a chilling legacy of chaos and murder. Plenty of documentaries have been made about the Wests before. So, arguably, another one wasn't exactly needed, as such. That said, there's possibly enough in the way of unheard interviews that make this a worthy addition to the catalogue of tales told about this deadly and deranged duo (Picture: Netflix) He was the world's most wanted man when the US intelligence services and military finally tracked him down and killed him back in 2011. This is the story of how Osama bin Laden - the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks - was found and taken out. Featuring lots of exclusive interviews with CIA insiders and behind-the-scenes material (Picture: Netflix) A young au pair disappears in a wealthy Copenhagen suburb, setting off a tense mystery that exposes all manner of dark secrets among high society in this disturbing Danish thriller. Secrets We Keep follows a woman determined to uncover the truth, even if it means turning on those closest to her. It stars Marie Bach Hansen, Simon Sears and Lars Ranthe, and comes from creators Ingeborg Topsøe (Wildland), Ina Bruhn (Darkness: Those Who Kill), and Mads Tafdrup (Speak No Evil), and is directed by Borgen's Per Fly. Last week it was Netflix's second most-watched television show. And it's good, too - it has a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes (Picture: Netflix) In at number one? A satirical dark comedy that's not only a fun and wicked watch, but is also a searing attack on the wealthy elite. That's a common theme for TV shows these past couple of years (White Lotus, Succession, Big Little Lies, Billions, The Perfect Couple, etc.). But Sirens here does it very well. It's been created by Molly Smith Metzler and is based on her 2011 play Elemeno Pea. And it's got some cast. Milly Alcock, Glenn Howerton, Kevin Bacon, Bill Camps and Oscar winner Julianne Moore all star. Critics love it. Viewers love it. It's the most-watched TV show on Netflix right now (Picture: Netflix)
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23-05-2025
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New Netflix movie dominates charts with 35 million views
Steve Charnock Published May 22, 2025 2:14pm Updated May 23, 2025 1:32pm Link is copied Comments Streaming kingpins Netflix have a new movie dominating their most watched chart. One which has amassed a seriously impressive 35,300,000 watches in its first 10 days. It's not alone in racking up eyebrow-raising viewing figures in the past week, though. The chart has all sorts. Although, curiously, it's the first time in a long while that there's been no kids' movies in the top 10. What there is, however, is a couple of fascinating documentaries, some action flicks, foreign dramas and a touching, if slightly cliched, Spanish romance. Here is a countdown of the latest global top 10 Netflix movie chart... (Picture: Getty Images) 'Karol G' might not be a household name to many English-speaking folk, but in Latin America the 34 year-old Colombian singer is an icon. This documentary on her meteoric rise to pop superstardom takes viewers from her humble beginnings back in Medellín, right through to her current life as a hugely famous and well-loved Grammy award-winning artist (Picture: Netflix) Spike Lee's 2006 film Inside Man starred Denzel Washington, Jodie Foster and Clive Owen and is one of the finest, most tense bank heist movies ever made. This rather low-budget 2019 sequel stars no one of the same standing (unless you count Better Call Saul's Rhea Seehorn) and is nowhere near as fine or tense as its predecessor. Still, plenty of Netflix subscribers have seen it over the past week, largely due - you have to assume - because they enjoyed the far superior first movie. It's another bank heist and another hostage situation (Picture: Netflix) Brian Johnson is an unusual man. A hugely successful social media influencer, he strongly advocates living like a caveman. His main advice? Eat raw meat - specially uncooked liver. For years he's pushed an extreme lifestyle which appears quite unhealthy, even dangerous. All while looking like a Greek god. So he must be onto something, right? Well, maybe not. This Netflix documentary successfully exposes many of The Liver King's dangerous lies (Picture: Netflix) Inspired by the real-life story of Uzma Ahmed, this gripping Hindi drama follows an Indian diplomat's tense mission to bring home a young Indian woman trapped in Pakistan after being allegedly deceived into a forced marriage. Starring John Abraham and Sadia Khateeb, the film blends a fair amount political intrigue with some real emotional depth, all set against the complex backdrop of India-Pakistan relations. It's a pretty powerful look at diplomacy, personal sacrifice and the human cost behind international headlines. Something that often gets forgotten about (Picture: Netflix) The sixth most-watched movie globally this week is one that plenty of action film fans were looking forward to for some years. Gareth Evans' Havoc was something of a disappointment to big fans of Evans' previous work like The Raid. And even a fair amount of Tom Hardyphiles. But, while it's no classic (in fact, it's actually very messy), there's enough raucous gunfights to keep casual viewers pleased enough here. It's still doing well on Netflix, considering it's now been available to stream for a month (Picture: Netflix) Known as 'Balle Perdue' in its native France, Lost Bullet is a 2020 action thriller directed by Guillaume Pierret. The plot follows Lino (Alban Lenoir), a skilled mechanic with a criminal past, who is recruited by the police to modify vehicles for high-speed pursuits. When he's framed for murder, Lino is forced to find a missing car containing the only evidence - a single bullet - in order to prove his innocence. The car chases and action scenes are ace and the film proved a hit. So some sequels were made. The third in the trilogy - the cleverly-titled 'Last Bullet' - has everything the previous movies had. And more. This is a lot of fun, as almost eight million people found out last week (Picture: Netflix) This gripping but flawed German action thriller stars Jeanne Goursaud as Sara Wulf, an ex-Special Forces soldier whose son vanishes inside the US Consulate in Frankfurt. As officials deny his presence, Sara uncovers a conspiracy involving a corrupt official, played by Dougray Scott. It's received pretty mixed write-ups, though some reviewers praised Goursaud's performance. While other critics found the story a little too familiar. Despite this, it topped Netflix charts globally the other week and remains popular with fans of high-stakes thrillers (Picture: Netflix) This disturbing documentary delves into the tragic 2015 murder of Irish widower Jason Corbett by his American wife, Molly Martens (and her father, Tom Martens). The film explores the complexities of their relationship, the subsequent legal battles and the emotional toll taken on Jason's children, Jack and Sarah, who were caught in the crossfire of conflicting narratives. Through honest, intimate interviews, the documentary presents a multifaceted view of a quite bizarre murder case. As almost 13 million Netflix subscribers discovered last week (Picture: Netflix) Bad Influence (or 'Mala influencia' if you speak Spanish) is a rom-dram released this year and the first film directed by Chloé Wallace. Based on a popular Wattpad story, it follows the unlikely duo of wealthy school girl and socialite, Reese, and the troubled orphaned ex-con, Eros. When Reese experiences a stalker, her father, Bruce, hires Eros to be her bodyguard - much to the teen's initial dismay. The film stars Alberto Olmo and Eléa Rochera, both of who bring some pretty big emotions to the screen. Critics weren't exactly kind to it, but that doesn't stop a movie from being a hit with people looking for a bit of casual entertainment (Picture: Netflix) If you've never heard the word 'Nonnas' before, we'll fill you in - it's an affectionate term for Italian or Italian-American grandmothers or grandmother-like figures. This new Netflix Original stars Vince Vaughn as a guy with a good few nonnas of his own. There's Susan Sarandon, Lorraine Bracco, Talia Shire and Brenda Vaccaro. All of whom pitch in to help Vince's Joe character save his failing restaurant business. It's a sweet movie and it's really found its audience. Can it hold onto its top spot next week? We'll find out soon... (Picture: Netflix)
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14-05-2025
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Netflix smash hit dominates charts with 24.4 million views
Steve Charnock Published May 14, 2025 2:05pm Updated May 14, 2025 4:41pm Link is copied Comments From animated adventures and fun kids' shows to gritty tales and K-dramas, Netflix's most-watched TV shows this past week span a wide mix of genres and languages as fans tuned in by the millions. And this top 10 countdown reveals exactly what Netflix subscribers have been binging of late. There's a very clear winner too. Here's what dominated the global charts last week. And how many viewers each show pulled in… (Picture: Getty Images) Every young kid's favourite is back in the top 10 this week. Rugrats love her, she's the ex-teacher with a real knack for entertaining the little 'uns, it's Ms. Rachel. The first season of her debut Netflix show has proven a smash after she made the successful transition from YouTube. It's not just fun, though. It's educational too. Her approach combines music and speech therapy techniques, making learning accessible and fun (Picture: Ms Rachel/Instagram) This sophomore run of the hit high school-set show continues to build a fanbase beyond its native South Korea. An action-drama based on a popular webtoon, it follows a group of schoolkids who grow tired of being bullied at school and decide to fight back. Park Ji-Hoon reprises his eponymous role in a series that the The Telegraph called 'the best K-drama around' that 'stands out with its striking realism. It does not show a redeeming avenger but rather, flawed characters who often get caught up in the very cycle they are trying to break' (Picture: Netflix) Various TV networks and streamers across the world have tried to cash in on the success of Yellowstone, the resurgence of country music and a certain type of Americana. Few have succeeded. While critics haven't been overly kind about this romantic western starring Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly, viewers seem to be enjoying it. Literary fans will notice that the series is based on the series of novel by Jodi Thomas. Screen legend, and father of Josh, James Brolin co-stars (Picture: Netflix) When Netflix signed up WWE Raw, it set tongues wagging in the world of wrestling. It was a calculated risk for the streaming giants, though. They'd done their research and knew it would very likely turn out to be quite the coup for them. And they've been proven right. Raw often features in the top 10 of their most-watched TV shows every week. And here it is again (Picture: WWE/Getty) The Royals is a fun Hindi rom-com starring Bhumi Pednekar, Ishaan Khatter and Sakshi Tanwar. A skint prince teams up with a sharp, no-nonsense CEO to turn his crumbling palace into a luxury hotel. Sparks fly between the pair. Obviously. It'd be a pretty lousy rom-com if they didn't. Directed by Priyanka Ghose and Nupur Asthana, the series comes from creators Rangita and Ishita Pritish Nandy, with a script by writer Neha Veena Sharma. Viewers dig The Royals' romance, clashing egos and quite outstanding wardrobes (Picture: Netflix) Judy Blume is responsible for some of the most-read children's books ever written. Here, her classic 1975 novel Forever gets the small screen treatment thanks to showrunner Mara Brock Akil. A story of first loves, it stars Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr. in the leads. It's proving a hit with critics, as well as audiences. Kristen Baldwin of Entertainment Weekly said: 'While it encompasses all the butterflies and betrayals of first love, Forever also tells a deeper story about the challenges and heartache of raising exceptional black kids in our fraught modern era' (Picture: Netflix) While it's very likely that you may have heard of them, Asterix and Obelix aren't a huge deal in the English-speaking world. We're aware of them, sure. Because of their comic strips, TV shows and big-screen adventures. But it's hard to appreciate just how massive this duo of Gallic warriors are in France and French-speaking countries. Their hilarious antics while repelling the Romans in their native nation have entertained generations of kids and adults alike. And this latest five-part 3D animated miniseries may just have earned a new raft of fans (Picture: Netflix) You has been something of a phenomenon for Netflix. The tale of the obsessed stalker Joe Goldberg and the various women he's targeted with his sociopathic attention has proven immensely popular. The writing's good, sure. But it's the performance of Penn Badgley that really makes it. It's not easy playing a really rather disturbing creep that veers so close to being likeable. In this last run, Joe returns to New York City, where there are surprises in wait for a number of people, not least of all those of us watching the thing (Picture: Netflix) When you think of where high quality science-fiction comes from, you don't often consider Argentina. Well, now we might have to. After a catastrophic snowstorm kills millions, John Salvo joins a desperate fight for survival against a mysterious alien force controlled by something unseen. 'El Eternauta' is a six-part series that's a chilling blend of sci-fi and survival horror. Ricardo Darín, Carla Peterson, César Troncoso and Andrea Pietra star (Picture: Reuters) Taking top spot for the second week in a row... Netflix's most globally popular TV show is The Four Seasons. Reimagining the 1981 Alan Alda movie, this series explores the evolving dynamics of three couples who regularly vacation together. With a cast led by Tina Fey, Steve Carell and Colman Domingo, it's proving a big hit both with people at home and professional reviewers. The Guardian's Lucy Mangan gave a rating of 4/5, saying: 'Tina Fey and her writing and acting ensembles on fine form, [with] everything informed by her rigorous intelligence, wit and experience. Rest your aching bones and enjoy' (Picture: Netflix)
