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New Netflix series tops charts immediately with 50 million views in just 5 days
Steve Charnock Published August 14, 2025 2:43pm Updated August 14, 2025 2:43pm Link is copied Comments Netflix's latest TV viewing figures are out and they showcase another fine line-up of high-quality telly content that blends returning favourites with intriguing newcomers. Quirky gothic mystery sits alongside courtroom drama, reality romance, tense thrillers and giant men bouncing into rubberised roping. Some titles have been riding high for weeks, while others are fresh arrivals making an immediate (and enormous) impact. Here's a look at the current top 10 most-watched TV shows on the planet's biggest streaming platform based on global viewing over the past week… (Picture: Netflix) The second season of this popular, fast-paced anime continues to build on its unusual mix of sci-fi and supernatural themes. It couples frantic action with comedic touches, giving it a distinctive personality that appeals beyond traditional anime fans (although that is the show's core audience, of course). The new episodes expand the characters' relationships while always keeping the story fun and inventive. Viewers who enjoyed the first run will find plenty here to keep them hooked (Picture: Netflix) Netflix's reality dating series is back, mixing competition with romance. The formula remains simple but effective, as shifting alliances and rivalries keep the pace moving. It plays to devotees of the genre who enjoy seeing contestants navigate both strategic games and genuine connections. Not seen it? It's not likely to trouble the Emmys, but it offers up the kind of easy viewing that can quickly turn into a guilty all-night binge-watch (Picture: Netflix) This new Netflix sitcom isn't getting particularly great write-ups from critics. But audiences are enjoying it and it does have a kind of warm, cosy feeling to it. It harks back to the golden days of sitcoms past, so it's a nice, reassuring watch. The gags aren't overly sophisticated, but the performances are enough to make you look over any slightly hacky joke writing. It's from the US sitcom mensch Chuck Lorre (Two and a Half Men, The Big Bang Theory) and stars US stand-up Leanne Morgan in the lead as a woman navigating divorce. Third Rock From the Sun's Kristen Johnson steals the show, however (Picture: Netflix) It was all go in the WWE's squared circle again this week, as ever. Seth Rollins celebrated his new World Heavyweight Title before LA Knight returned to challenge him. Roman Reigns' surprise comeback ended with Rollins and allies laying him out. Elsewhere, Dominik Mysterio won with a little masked help, Sheamus vs. Rusev ended in a rare double count-out and Nikki Bella confronted Becky Lynch (Picture: WWE) Set in South Korea's high-pressure legal world, this courtroom drama centres on rookie lawyer Kang Hyo-min and her icy yet brilliant mentor Yoon Seok-hoon. Each episode features tightly crafted cases and evolving personal dynamics. Think: Ally McSeoul (Picture: Netflix) Set in an affluent Texas community, this glossy drama peels back layers of privilege to reveal envy, betrayal and dangerous secrets. Based on May Cobb's novel, it follows Sophie O'Neill as she becomes entangled with a seductive social circle whose allure quickly turns toxic. The series stars Malin Åkerman, Brittany Snow and Dermot Mulroney, all delivering sharply drawn performances that give weight to the intrigue. The suspense grows gradually, mixing tense confrontations with moments of quiet calculation until the veneer finally cracks and some serious drama smashes out all over the place (Picture: Netflix/Lionsgate) In this tense Mexican drama, a woman trapped in a controlling marriage begins an affair with a younger man, seeking both comfort and a measure of revenge. What starts as a bid for freedom quickly turns into a dangerous fight for survival. Critics aren't hugely enthusiastic about it, but its soapy qualities make it an easy, if really quite steamy, watch at times. Zuria Vega delivers a compelling lead performance, supported by Andres Baida in a role that keeps the drama simmering until the final moments (Picture: Netflix) Filmed against the sweeping backdrop of Yosemite, this crime drama follows a murder investigation that draws together park rangers, detectives and locals in a tense battle between justice and self-preservation. Eric Bana brings a grounded, quietly commanding presence to the lead role, with Sam Neill lending gravitas as a figure whose motives are not always clear. The wilderness is more than scenery here, it's used almost like a character. It breaks no barriers in terms of originality, but Untamed's well crafted and always looks beautiful (Picture: Netflix) Jenna Ortega has become a star off the back of her brilliant performance as Wednesday Addams here, injecting fresh grim-glamour into the role made famous by Christina Ricci in the nineties. The first series was huge for Netflix and picked up millions of fans and a coffinful of Primetime Emmys. In light (or dark) of the release of the second series, interest in the first run picked back up in the past week, making the debut season the second-most watched show on Netflix. No prizes for guessing which show stole top spot... (Picture: Netflix) The follow-up season builds on everything that made the first a success, while adding a whole bunch of dark and unique new storylines and characters. Netflix expected there to be interest in Wednesday when they commissioned the show. But no one suspected it would go on to become quite the phenomenon it's turned into. 50 million views in under a week is unprecedented. It's #1 in 91 countries... This show is an absolute juggernaut. Expect to see it topping the charts for some time (Picture: Netflix)
