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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
‘Adolescence' Poised To Surpass ‘Stranger Things 4' As Netflix's No. 2 Most Popular English Series; ‘Sirens' Debuts Leading Weekly TV List
Adolescence is about to become Netflix's second most-watched English-language series of all time. The limited series has seen outsize success since its March 13 release, prompting talks of a follow up, and now it is on the brink of surpassing Stranger Things 4 to reach a huge milestone on the streamer. More from Deadline Netflix Behind Jimmy Carr Comedy Podcast; Champion's League Soccer Breaks Records On Amazon; Prime Video 'Stolen' Trailer - Global Briefs 'Harry Potter' TV Series Due To Hit HBO In 2026: Everything We Know About The Cast, Who's Creating It, What J.K. Rowling Says & More 2025 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming Although it fell off the weekly Top 10 in the last few weeks, Adolescence has quietly climbed to 140.2M views in 75 days, and there's still time left in its 91-day premiere window to keep growing. By next week, it will almost certainly have eked past the 140.7M views that Stranger Things 4 nabbed in its first 91 days. It's pretty clear at this point that the modest project will not be overtaking Netflix's No. 1 English-language series, Wednesday, which holds an impressive 252M views in its premiere window. However, this is still a major feat for Adolescence, which had no major star power attached to its jarring story about a 13-year-old boy (played by breakout Owen Cooper) accused of stabbing a female classmate to death after being drawn into the online manosphere. For it to overtake the most recent season of Stranger Things, which by the time it premiered had become one of Netflix's biggest franchises, speaks to the overwhelmingly successful word-of-mouth campaign that has boosted Adolescence to unexpected heights. As for the weekly Top 10 from May 19 to 25, Sirens took the top spot with 16.7M views after premiering just ahead of Memorial Day weekend. That was the most-watched title of the week, followed by American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden, which was bumped to second place this week with 10.7M views after debuting in first the week prior. Newer offerings The Four Seasons and Forever also remained on the list, albeit a bit lower, in sixth and seventh place, respectively, with 3.2M views each. Tyler Perry's She the People came in eighth place with 2.7M views. Non-English TV also performed quite well in this interval with the Danish mystery Secrets We Keep taking first place, growing to 12.7M views in its second week atop that list. On the film side of things, Fear Street: Prom Queen rose to No. 1 with 10.7M views in its first three days. Meanwhile, Nonnas, the heartfelt drama set in an Italian restaurant, held on to the No. 3 spot in English films, with another 8.4M views. Best of Deadline 'Hacks' Season 4 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? Everything We Know About 'Hacks' Season 4 So Far 'The Last Of Us': Differences Between HBO Series & Video Game Across Seasons 1 And 2
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
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Jenna Ortega Says ‘I Was an Unhappy Person' After ‘Wednesday' Fame and ‘There's Something Very Patronizing' About Being ‘Dressed in the Schoolgirl Costume'
Jenna Ortega said in a new interview with Harper's Bazaar that she was 'an unhappy person' in the aftermath of Netflix's 'Wednesday' becoming a global sensation and blowing up her acting career to newfound heights. The show's first season is the streamer's biggest English-language series of all time with 252.1 million views. And it's not even close, as 'Stranger Things 4' is in a distant second place with 140 million views. 'To be quite frank, after the show and trying to figure everything out, I was an unhappy person,' Ortega said. 'After the pressure, the attention — as somebody who's quite introverted, that was so intense and so scary.' More from Variety 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Review: The Weeknd's Cinematic Apology for a Flubbed Concert Performance Should Issue Its Own The Weeknd Says Fame Can Be a 'Full-Time' Job: 'I Have No Interest in That' Jenna Ortega and Robert De Niro to Play Pool Hustlers in David O. Russell's 'Shutout' for RK Films, Black Bear Ortega became an overnight sensation despite acting since she was a child, and such popularity put a target on her back on social media as her every move and all of her next acting choices were dissected and picked apart. The actor said she felt 'incredibly misunderstood' when she reached the height of fame. 'I feel like being a bully is very popular right now,' Ortega said. 'Having been on the wrong side of the rumor mill was incredibly eye-opening.' Ortega told the publication that the overwhelming success of 'Wednesday' is a double-edged sword. There are the pros, like being able to play the cello and having new interests: 'I definitely feel like I have a bit more Gothic taste than I did when I was a teenager. I've always been into dark things or been fascinated by them, but I was a Disney kid, and the whole thing is being bubbly and kind and overly sweet.' But there are also some cons: 'I'm doing a show I'm going to be doing for years where I play a schoolgirl. But I'm also a young woman.' Ortega said she is aware that playing the character of Wednesday will limit what the industry thinks she can or can't do as an actor, which is why she quickly signed on to star in a handful of elcectic movies after the show's first season wrapped (A24's 'Death of a Unicorn,' 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' with the Weeknd, Taika Waititi's 'Klara and the Sun,' 'The Gallerist' with Natalie Portman). As a child star who is now trying to be an adult star, Ortega said 'you just don't feel like you're being taken seriously.' 'You know, it's like how you're dressed in the schoolgirl costume,' she added. 'There's just something about it that's very patronizing. Also, when you're short, people are already physically looking down on you… girls, if they don't stay as this perfect image of how they were first introduced to you, then it's 'Ah, something's wrong. She's changed. She sold her soul.' But you're watching these women at the most pivotal times in their lives; they're experimenting because that's what you do.' Ortega said she is 'very grateful' for the global fandom she has acquired because of 'Wednesday,' which is why she's trying her best to navigate a career that tailors to both her fans and her own tastes. 'I want to be able to give back to them. But I also want to do things that are creatively fulfilling to me,' she said. 'So it's finding that balance of doing movies that they might be interested in and then doing movies that I'm interested in. [I want roles that are] older and bolder and different. And then I want to be able to line up all of my girls and see something different in all of them.' 'Wednesday' Season 2 will release in two parts on Netflix starting Aug. 6 and ending Sept. 3. Read Ortega's full Harper's Bazaar cover story here. Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Weekly episodes VS Binge-watching: Are you a weekly warrior or a web series marathoner?
When streaming was still a novelty, Netflix turned viewers into binge zombies – entire seasons dropped at midnight, and finishing a show in a day felt like a badge of honour. What if The White Lotus had dropped all at once? Most fans would've inhaled it in one bleary-eyed binge, only to be left hollow, aimlessly scrolling for the next fix. But its weekly release? That turned TV into a delicious ritual – waiting, watching, swapping fan theories, and obsessively refreshing timelines for the next drop. For the impatient, it was agony. Operation Sindoor 'Pakistan army moving its troops in forward areas': Key takeaways from govt briefing 'Pak used drones, long-range weapons, jets to attack India's military sites' 'Attempted malicious misinformation campaign': Govt calls out Pakistan's propaganda For others, it was like being handed a ticket to a shared pop culture party. When streaming was still a novelty, Netflix turned viewers into binge zombies – entire seasons dropped at midnight, and finishing a show in a day felt like a badge of honour. But even they started pacing releases: while K-dramas drop weekly, Stranger Things 4 came in two helpings. Turns out, waiting might actually make watching sweeter. So, what's your flavour – instant binge or slow-sip storytelling? I like the fact that you have to wait for an episode for an entire week: Farhan Akhtar Farhan Akhtar Farhan Akhtar says, "Sometimes a show is so is so interesting that you want to watch it quickly. But I like the fact that you have to wait for an episode for an entire week. I really enjoy waiting for a week.' With weekly drops, you sometimes forget and end up missing an episode:Ram Madhvani Ram Madhavani Filmmaker Ram Madhvani says,'When I created the first season of Aarya, the trend was to drop all episodes - the entire season - at once. But in recent years, we've been seeing weekly episode releases on platforms, much like the old TV model. Personally, I prefer watching episodes together, because with weekly drops, you sometimes forget and end up missing an episode. Recently, I finished Studio, which followed the episodic format, but I would have preferred to watch it all at once if the entire season had been released together.' Ted Sarandos Ted Sarandos , co-CEO, Netflix says,'I like it when people say that attention spans are getting shorter - and then those same people binge-watch an eight-hour show in two days.' 'I always binge-watch all the shows' Binge-watching section Binge-watching is an immersive experience: Ashwath Bhatt "I always binge-watch all the shows. I think binge-watching is an immersive experience. Most people I know binge-watch. Sure, if I'm busy, I might split it over two nights. But the norm? You start in the evening, and before you know it, it's 2 am. Everyone's done that at some point. I can't really do the whole 'watch one episode a week' thing - it breaks the momentum for me. And don't even get me started on the six-month wait between seasons. By the time Season 2 drops, I've already consumed ten other shows. I need to sit and recall everything, or rely on those quick recaps that pop up before the new season starts. Otherwise, I'm lost. Binge-watching works for me because good shows demand that kind of attention. They trigger something - you're not just watching passively. And honestly, the people I know, they're all busy people - directors, actors, lawyers, designers, editors - who don't have time during the week. But come Friday night - they'll switch off everything else, press play, and go deep for hours. I'd say - that's the new version of a movie night. Not the theater, not the crowd - just you, the screen, and back-to-back episodes. People want that. They don't want distraction, they want immersion. And if the story's good, they don't want to wait." I go into spoiler lockdown mode - no group chats, no social media until I've finished the show my way: Devika AnilKumar "I prefer watching shows only when all the episodes are out. I'm just that kind of person. Every episode ends with some cliffhanger or dramatic twist. And then what? I'm supposed to just sit with that? I need to see what happens next. So yeah, I wait until the whole thing is up and then binge it in peace. I go into spoiler lockdown mode - no group chats, no social media. No one is allowed to ruin that for me. Once I've finished the show my way, then I'll go back and read all the theories, all the breakdowns, all the internet drama. But not before. It's tough, yeah, staying away from spoilers. But I've mastered it. I remember that I binged an entire season of Game of Thrones all at once while everyone else was watching weekly. I managed to stay away. With something like Squid Game , sure, I can wait a year for the next season. That's fine. But asking me to wait seven days for one episode? Not happening!" Once I'm into a show, there's no exit! The show takes over my sleep and my schedule: Neha Grover If I'm hooked on a show - I'll stay up the entire night to finish it. I'm a Korean drama fan, and they don't make it easy for you - 16 episodes, each almost an hour long. Chalo next dekh lete hain, achha ek aur episode - before you know it, the whole night's gone. Of course, there's guilt the next morning. But do I still do it? Every single time. And it's not just me. I know people - so many people - who do the same. My mother-in-law stayed up the whole night while watching Aashram because the next episode was just right there, waiting to be clicked. Maine apni kitni raatein kharab kari hain. Emily in Paris, Queen of Tears, Mismatched, Business Proposal - I've binge-watched all of them. Korean shows really just take over your life. You'll be at work, but it's so difficult to concentrate, mentally you're still in the show, kab laut ke dekhein! Some of us even sneak in episodes during the commute. Once you're in, there's no exit! The show takes over your sleep, your schedule. So, I really never watch weekly episodes." Vs Weekly episode drops section Weekly drops keep you on edge, but more than that, it lets you be part of a culture: Tushar Tyagi "I've come to really enjoy this format of weekly episodes. It's fun because it gives you a whole week to anticipate. It keeps you on edge, but more than that, it lets you be part of a culture. You go online, you take part in conversations, and you're mentally preparing for the next episode. You're engaging in group chats where people are tossing out theories - 'This is going to happen, that's going to happen'. There's a certain anticipation now. You feel like you're part of a community of that show - and it's not like Friends or Big Bang community, it's like something that's going on - the conversation that's happening out there. I really enjoy the gap between episodes - after every episode, there's a whole week where you're waiting. I'm a big fan of White Lotus, and I follow influencers on YouTube who are speculating. As a filmmaker, I think it's actually a brilliant strategy - it keeps your audience coming back. With weekly drops, if your series is good, it builds momentum. People talk about it. For something like White Lotus, fans were dissecting each episode. That's engagement. That's viewership beyond just the show. And it creates a sense of community." Weekly drops make it participatory: Lubdhak Chatterjee "With binge-watch, we miss out on the fun born out of anticipation as we wait for the following episode. But with weekly drops, that one week becomes participatory as we conjure up our own narratives. I would have loved to watch Indian series like Pataal Lok , Sacred Games if it would have been in the format of weekly drops." Binge-watching smaller episodes is way more fun than watching those 45 minutes-1hour duration shows, don't mind waiting for a week: Deepti Chawala "For me, it's like a mix. If I get half an hour, I can watch something for half an hour and if I have three hours then I'll quickly finish two or three episodes. So, for me, binge watching smaller episodes is way more fun than watching those 45 minutes-1hour duration take a lot of time. So, I'm good with weekly drops too. If I like the show and it is a weekly drop and I have to actually wait to watch the next episode next week, I'll be fine." Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Netflix Has a New Contender for Most-Watched Show Ever
The teen killer at the center of Adolescence is giving Jeffrey Dahmer a scare. The hit new British series about a 13-year-old boy (Owen Cooper) who viciously murders his classmate has a lot of people talking—and watching. As TheWrap reports, Adolescence just knocked Ryan Murphy's Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story out of the number three spot on Netflix's list of most-watched (original) TV series of all has been just over one month since the four-part drama arrived on Netflix on March 13, and it has already logged 124.2 million views. The only series standing in the way of Adolescence becoming the most-watched Netflix series ever are Stranger Things 4, which isn't too far ahead with just over 140 million views, and season 1 of Wednesday, which has been viewed a whopping 252.1 million times. Dahmer is now in fourth place, with 115.6 million views, while the first season of Bridgerton rounds out the top five with 113.3 million views. Adolescence, which was co-created by star Stephen Graham and writer/playwright Jack Thorne (who is also behind Netflix's new Toxic Town), has done more than just become a TV hit—it's also igniting national debates about social media and toxic masculinity. Shortly after the show dropped, it was mentioned in the House of Commons by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who watched it with his two children, and thought it should be used as a jumping off point for necessary changes by the Department of Education. That it's creating these conversations is thrilling to Thorne, who told The New York Times he would like to see social media banned for all children under the age of 16. While Adolescence was planned as a one-season miniseries, its unexpected success has Graham and his wife/producing partner Hannah Walters (who also has a small part in the series) thinking about how they could expand the series into an anthology. While Walters ruled out the idea of a prequel series, she remarked to Variety about how 'there's so much mileage in the one-shot and so much mileage in investing into human nature again and looking at something else.'
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Pitt Finally Cracks Nielsen Streaming Top 10 Chart, Adolescence Muscles Past Reacher to Claim No. 1
Adolescence inched up a spot to claim No. 1 on Nielsen's U.S. ranking of streaming originals for the week of March 17. The acclaimed Netflix real-time drama this time around amassed north of 1.4 billion minutes viewed across its four hour-long episodes. It was followed by the chart debut of Netflix's The Residence, which drew 1.36 billion minutes viewed across eight episodes. More from TVLine Need More Noah Wyle? Here's How to Stream ER (to Fill the Pitt-Sized Void in Your Life) The Pitt's Katherine LaNasa Recalls Her Week on ER - But Does She Remember Meeting Noah Wyle? Adolescence Rises to No. 3 on All-Time Netflix Top 10 - Will It Leapfrog Stranger Things 4 Next? Prime Video's Reacher slipped from the top spot to No. 3 with 1.1 billion minutes viewed/23 available episodes, followed by Apple TV+'s Severance (with a series high of 876 million minutes/19 episodes) and Paramount+'s 1923 (809 million minutes/13 available episodes). Rounding out the Top 10 streaming originals for the week of March 17 were Netflix's Temptation Island (652 million minutes viewed/10 episodes), Prime Video's The Wheel of Time (538 million minutes/20 available episodes), the chart debut of Max's The Pitt in its 10th week of eligibility (466 million minutes/12 available episodes), Prime Video's Invincible (445 million minutes/25 episodes) and Netflix's Running Point (373 million minutes/10 episodes). Meanwhile on Nielsen's overall streaming ranking (which included movies and library titles), the 160-minute box office hit Wicked made its debut at No. 9 with 905 million minutes viewed on Peacock. Want SCOOP on any of the TV shows above? Email and your question may be answered via Matt's Inside Line!
