Tudum. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at the Netflix shows, both original and not, that have scored the most impressive reviews and/or viewership for the streaming platform. Just to be on the safe side, a spoiler alert is in effect.
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00:00 You better duck when I show up to give you a knock
00:05 Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're looking at the Netflix shows, both original and not,
00:10 that have scored the most impressive reviews and/or viewership for the streaming platform.
00:14 Just to be on the safe side, a spoiler alert is in effect.
00:17 Oh, I ain't good, I need to deal with God
00:21 Number 10. Lucifer
00:23 Yes, this fantasy crime drama began on Fox, but it gained mainstream appeal after Netflix began streaming its fourth season.
00:29 But I'm a creep
00:35 I'm a weirdo
00:38 Set in modern times, it follows the titular devil as he solves crimes with Detective Chloe Decker.
00:43 The pair's will-they-won't-they chemistry is its main hook, which paid off during its Netflix run.
00:48 If you choose to be vulnerable around me,
00:53 Then I choose to be vulnerable around you.
00:59 The fifth season easily represents the series' peak.
01:02 The show is viewed more than 569 million hours after season 5's release.
01:07 This surge presumably helped lead to a previously unannounced sixth season,
01:11 stretching out the story to justify the #SaveLucifer campaign that first rescued it from cancellation.
01:17 These additional episodes helped close out Lucifer and Chloe's arc, as fans got the heartwarming finale they wanted.
01:22 Hello, Detective.
01:24 I thought you could use a partner.
01:31 Number 9. The Queen's Gambit
01:33 It might have been hard to believe that a show based on chess could become wildly popular.
01:37 But glowing reviews, eye-catching aesthetics, and Anya Taylor-Joy's marvelous work proved it can happen.
01:42 The world of Kentucky chess was astonished this weekend by the playing of a local girl
01:48 who triumphed over hardened players to win the Kentucky State Championship.
01:53 The Queen's Gambit is about chess prodigy Beth Harmon's ascension,
01:56 as she deals with substance use disorder and grapples with success.
01:59 The show experienced significant hype thanks to its effective storytelling and Taylor-Joy's star appeal.
02:04 Indeed, soon after its release, it was viewed by 62 million households.
02:08 Oh, dammit! Harry!
02:12 I told you to leave me alone!
02:15 Given its status as a miniseries, the scale of its success is even more impressive.
02:19 Simultaneous praise from critics also worked in its favor,
02:22 winning the Queen's Gambit multiple Emmy Awards while dominating the streaming landscape.
02:26 It's your game.
02:28 Take it.
02:35 Number 8. All of Us Are Dead
02:37 Another unexpected hit, this zombie horror was the first of Netflix's biggest successes in 2022.
02:42 Primarily taking place at a high school, it centers around students looking to survive a sudden zombie outbreak.
02:47 All of Us Are Dead goes beyond the standard tropes of the genre,
02:55 delivering nuanced characters who develop significantly through the course of the story.
02:59 This multi-dimensional quality allowed the series to reach a wide audience and become a worldwide sensation.
03:04 There are people who like you.
03:08 There's your dad.
03:11 You have to live for those people.
03:16 It was reportedly watched for more than 560 million hours within the first month,
03:20 and Netflix unsurprisingly greenlit a second season.
03:23 With an ensemble cast and an entire world to explore,
03:26 the series is well-placed to go even bigger the second time around.
03:29 No, you're right.
03:31 We're friends no matter where we are.
03:35 Then it's fine.
03:38 Number 7. The Night Agent
03:40 Based on the book of the same name, The Night Agent is an action thriller about a political conspiracy.
03:45 FBI agent Peter Sutherland uncovers a plot that runs deep into the White House,
03:49 putting him on the course to capture the traitor.
03:51 What's happening?
03:52 We have to get out of here right now.
03:53 How'd you get in here?
03:54 They cut the power. The lock on your door isn't working. We have to go. Come on.
03:58 While The Night Agent's premise isn't revolutionary,
04:01 its fast-paced style and throwback to classic action films works wonders.
04:05 The series recorded more than 600 million hours of views within four weeks of its release.
04:09 This later ballooned to more than 800 million hours within months.
04:12 There are people you can't trust in the White House.
04:14 I don't know how many of them there are, but I know Farr and Redfield are at the top.
04:18 You send this to the wrong person, they'll realize that Maddie knows about the Metro bombing.
04:22 Such incredible numbers didn't go unnoticed,
04:24 and Netflix ordered a second season roughly a week after the premiere.
04:28 With a tried-and-tested template to rely on, fans can expect more thrills to come.
04:32 If that's for you, you'll be able to unlock it when you leave American airspace.
04:36 Can you tell me where I'm going?
04:38 That'll explain everything.
04:39 We're doing New York, sir.
04:40 Shows like Downton Abbey prove that period dramas have dedicated fan bases,
04:46 but Bridgerton took it to the next level, drawing big numbers from the get-go.
04:49 If you were truly courting me, you'd buy out every florist in town.
04:52 If I were truly courting you, I would not need flowers.
04:55 I'll be five minutes alone with you in the drawing room.
04:57 It's about the lives of the titular family and surrounding ones in London's Regency era.
05:01 It banks heavily on on-screen power couples,
05:03 with stories revolving around particular pairings in each season.
05:06 The show's format has connected with viewers and then some.
05:09 The first season bagged more than 625 million hours viewed,
05:13 while the second totaled over 650 million.
05:15 Oh, and those numbers only reflect the first four weeks.
05:18 No, no, no, we're not cutting out.
05:19 No, no chance.
05:21 I just want to take this opportunity to return upstairs.
05:24 And admit defeat?
05:26 Never.
05:28 It might not always be historically accurate,
05:30 but Bridgerton's popularity has sparked interest in historical aristocracy.
05:34 This was confirmed when its spin-off Queen Charlotte was released to similar success.
05:38 Right after the wedding, there was no possibility that you might be carrying the next king.
05:41 There is no possibility now.
05:43 They do not know that.
05:44 And, after tonight, there will be.
05:48 Number 5. Money Heist
05:50 Netflix has provided a much-needed spotlight to underrated gems,
05:53 with Money Heist arguably the biggest example.
05:55 Originally broadcast on the Spanish network Antena 3,
05:58 it took the world by storm upon its Netflix debut.
06:01 I want to propose a deal.
06:03 A robbery.
06:06 A robbery...
06:07 singular.
06:11 It dives into high-stakes heists of a team helmed by the Professor.
06:14 These elaborate robberies vary in difficulty,
06:16 as the characters dig themselves into deeper trouble.
06:19 Money Heist's creative storytelling techniques and stylish presentation
06:22 make it stand out among Netflix's sprawling collection.
06:25 The show caught more than a few eyes,
06:27 with the audience count each season's standing as proof.
06:29 Its final season achieved a viewership of over 790 million hours within a month's release.
06:34 Suffice it to say, there were few, if any, bigger Netflix shows than Money Heist during its run.
06:39 What no one could have imagined when this story began
06:43 was that we would be escorted and hidden by an elite military group,
06:48 and that we would arrive at our new life without anyone knowing the truth.
06:51 Number 4. Dahmer. Monster. The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.
06:54 They say that there's no such thing as bad publicity,
06:56 and it's seemingly true in this show's case.
06:58 Audiences tuned in to see this take on the twisted mind of murderer Jeffrey Dahmer.
07:02 The right to remain silent.
07:04 You say canon will be used against you in a court of law.
07:06 It was riddled with controversies upon its premiere,
07:09 with accusations of glamorizing Dahmer's crimes.
07:11 However, this didn't affect Netflix's viewership in a significant way,
07:14 as Dahmer scored over a whopping billion views within two months.
07:17 They'll never kill you, man.
07:19 You're like Michael Myers or Freddy Krueger now.
07:23 Jeffrey Dahmer will never die.
07:25 Can you send me an autograph?
07:27 Despite mixed reviews, ratings were steady.
07:29 Award season recognition offered further publicity,
07:32 with its lead cast and the show itself notably nominated at the Emmys.
07:35 As an anthology, Monster is expected to focus on famous criminals each season,
07:39 so more grisly tales are expected in the future.
07:42 And I'm also concerned with the issue of closure.
07:45 This is a rather evil chapter in our human existence, so to speak.
07:50 Number three, Wednesday.
07:51 You look...
07:52 Unrecognizable. Ridiculous.
07:55 A classic example of female objectification for the male gaze.
07:58 Amazing.
08:01 The Addams Family has always been one of the most successful franchises for young viewers.
08:05 A show based on Wednesday Addams might not have been as popular without Jenna Ortega leading from the front.
08:10 Not every thread has been tied up, nor every question answered.
08:13 Secrets are still lurking in the dark corners of Jericho.
08:16 The actress commanded every scene, which combined with everyone else's stellar performances,
08:20 surely helped the show reach its stratospheric view count.
08:23 Within a month of its premiere, it amassed over 1.2 billion hours from at least 150 million households.
08:29 Just about every aspect has become iconic,
08:31 from Ortega's deadpan line deliveries to the dance scene that's taken on a life of its own.
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08:41 As far as shows headlined primarily by solo characters go, Wednesday is far above the rest.
08:46 Number two, Stranger Things.
08:48 Without a doubt, this series helped solidify Netflix as the streaming giant it is today.
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09:01 The Stranger Things craze is a phenomenon that hasn't dissipated in the slightest.
09:04 The dark sci-fi drama depicts the town of Hawkins under threat from an alternate dimension.
09:09 Much like its young cast, many fans have grown with the series and connected with its coming-of-age outline.
09:14 Stranger Things dominates the charts each time new episodes roll out.
09:17 Despite the long gaps between seasons, the third season claimed Netflix's viewing record,
09:22 with 64 million households watching over 582 million hours within a month.
09:27 However, this pales in comparison to the fourth season's reach of over 1.35 billion hours,
09:33 as fans worldwide were glued to their screens.
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09:57 Number one, Squid Game.
10:01 Centering around a deadly contest, this survival thriller keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
10:05 The variety of games offer smart subtext about the dangers of economic inequity and situations that bring the worst out of people.
10:12 [Speaking Korean]
10:17 While it can be chilling in places, Squid Game proved too gripping to resist.
10:21 Four weeks after its release, the show obliterated records to reach more than 1.65 billion hours viewed from 142 million households.
10:30 [Speaking Korean]
10:37 Years later, it's still hard to describe the Squid Game effect.
10:40 Its impact can be felt in everything from merchandise to cosplays and a successful reality series based on the concept.
10:46 [Speaking Korean]
10:55 Topping charts in as many as 94 countries, this is one show that arguably brought the world together.
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