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The Most Viewed Shows and Movies on Netflix

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  1. Melody Bot

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    The New York Times has compiled the ten most popular shows and movies on Netflix.

    TV Shows

    1. Stranger Things (64 million)
    2. Umbrella Academy (45 million)
    3. La Casa de Papel (44 million)
    4. You (40 million)
    5. Sex Education (40 million)
    6. Our Planet (33 million)
    7. Unbelievable (32 million)
    8. Dead to Me (30 million)
    9. When They See Us (25 million)
    10. Elite (20 million)
    Movies

    1. Bird Box (80 million)
    2. Murder Mystery (73 million)
    3. Triple Frontier (52 million)
    4. The Perfect Date (48 million)
    5. Tall Girl (41 million)
    6. The Highwaymen (40 million)
    7. Secret Obsession (40 million)
    8. Always Be My Maybe (32 million)
    9. Otherhood (29 million)
    10. Fyre (20 million)

     
  2. paythetab

    Chorus.FM Album Reviewer (Adam Grundy) Supporter

    I had no idea that many people watched Umbrella Academy. Gerard Way cleaning up!
     
  3. ARo24

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    Was about to say the same. Wow, good for him that’s awesome.
     
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  4. CampfireColorado

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    Glad to see Umbrella Academy so high up. Hope that means we get a second season!
     
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  5. paythetab

    Chorus.FM Album Reviewer (Adam Grundy) Supporter

    Already done shooting, from what I heard!
     
  6. Kinda shocked at how many of these titles I’ve never even heard of before
     
  7. NitrateDawn Oct 18, 2019
    (Last edited: Oct 18, 2019)
    NitrateDawn

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    I'm always suspicious of Netflix's numbers. Aren't almost all of these Netflix Originals? It wouldn't surprise me if they fudged the data in favor of their own content.
     
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  8. paythetab

    Chorus.FM Album Reviewer (Adam Grundy) Supporter

    Yes, these are ALL originals. Not sure when they'll release their metrics of unoriginal content.
     
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  9. NitrateDawn

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    Is this list only for their original content, or for everything on Netflix? The wording of the post made it sound like it's everything, but I guess The Office would definitely be in there if that were the case.
     
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  10. paythetab

    Chorus.FM Album Reviewer (Adam Grundy) Supporter

    Yeah, it would be nice to see the comparison to the unoriginal content for some more perspective...
     
  11. Based on the NYT article this is just for original programming.
     
  12. Colby Searcy

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    Technically You isn't Netflix original content until S2 which hasn't aired yet.
     
  13. JRGComedy

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    Those numbers are honestly pretty staggering
     
  14. Mr. Serotonin

    I'm still staring down the sun Prestigious

    Wow I've only watched 2 of these, haha.
     
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  15. Jake W

    oh my god, I'm back on my bullshit Prestigious

    Not surprised, but Bird Box being #1 just shows the lack of quality for their original films
     
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  16. joe.boy.fresh.

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    Always Be My Maybe should be MUCH higher
     
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  17. Jake W

    oh my god, I'm back on my bullshit Prestigious

    It's the only good film there
     
  18. privateeye0

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    Thanks for the figures but definitely looks like a lot of shows aimed towards females. I guess they binge-watch more? Really surprised how high some are such as that Adam Sandler film. Is Black Mirror not considered Netflix since they literally own and fund it now since they bought from Channel 4?
     
  19. AMC

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    Breaking bad would for sure be on here as well
     
  20. Fox83

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    Since the article has a paywall I can't read the details, but I'm assuming this is for 1) Lifetime views (example: all three seasons of Stranger Things combined) and 2) Currently "airing" shows. I would assume cancelled or concluded series aren't considered because I'd imagine House of Cards and even Daredevil would make this list. I'm sure Netflix doesn't want to advertise that a cancelled show has more streams than something currently produced.
     
  21. KyleK

    Let's get these people moving faster! Supporter

    Well, it also speaks to the fact Netflix has found a market efficiency regarding romcoms (a lot of studios aren't making them for theatre audiences anymore), and there can be a difference between movie quality and viewership (same applies to traditional movies too) - Roma was great and doesn't make the top 10.
     
  22. Jake W

    oh my god, I'm back on my bullshit Prestigious

    Nothing wrong with a good romcom lol, I just don't think any of these are any good apart from Always Be My Maybe. I can't think of many Netflix original films that I've enjoyed off the top of my head, regardless of genre. Compared to their original shows, there's loads of those that I love.
     
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  23. KyleK

    Let's get these people moving faster! Supporter

    Oh I don't disagree...I didn't mean that as a swipe at romcoms, and completely agree that ABMM was good, and although not on the list I'll also admit that I thought To All the Boys... was great for what it was (the diversity and family dynamic felt refreshing).
     
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  24. Jake W

    oh my god, I'm back on my bullshit Prestigious

    To all the boys is great. I was surprised when it wasn't on the list
     
  25. personalmaps

    citrus & cinnamon Prestigious

    The way Netflix releases metrics is so shady. I can’t believe a new show like Unbelievable has more streams than a legacy original like Daredevil or House of Cards.
     
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