Netflix Unveils 'What We Watched': The Most Popular Shows of the Year So Far
Netflix, long criticized for its secrecy regarding content performance, has made a groundbreaking move, giving audiences a sneak peek into their most-watched shows. In a game-changing move, the streaming titan released "What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report," a comprehensive review that delves into viewership trends over six months.
This unprecedented report covers a whopping 18,000 titles, encompassing a staggering 99% of all viewing on Netflix, totaling almost 100 billion hours watched.
Top 10 Shows on Netflix Ranked by hours viewed from January to June 2023:
The Night Agent: Season 1 – 812,100,000
Ginny & Georgia: Season 2 – 665,100,000
The Glory: Season 1 – 622,800,000
Wednesday: Season 1 – 507,700,000
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story – 503,000,000
You: Season 4 – 440,600,000
La Reina del Sur: Season 3 – 429,600,000
Outer Banks: Season 3 – 402,500,000
Ginny & Georgia: Season 1 – 302,100,000
FUBAR: Season 1 – 266,200,000
Netflix highlighted, “Over 60% of Netflix titles released between January and June 2023 appeared on our weekly Top 10 lists.” Additionally, the report reflects trends consistent with the Top 10 lists:
The dominance of returning favorites like Ginny & Georgia, Alice in Borderland, and You.
The surge in popularity of new series like The Night Agent, The Glory, and FUBAR.
The significant audience sizes for diverse films and non-English stories, accounting for 30% of all viewing.
The long-lasting impact of Netflix titles, exemplified by All Quiet on the Western Front generating 80M hours viewed post its October 2022 debut.
The strong demand for licensed older titles, emphasizing their enduring value for members and rights holders.
Netflix emphasized, “Success on Netflix isn't just about hours viewed but about captivating audiences and the size of that engaged viewership.”
