Netflix has once again proven its prowess in captivating global audiences, with the recent triumph of ‘Griselda‘, a series headlined by Sofía Vergara. This week’s streaming landscape saw an intriguing mix of new titles and enduring favorites, showcasing the diverse tastes of Netflix subscribers.
At the forefront of this week’s binge-watching spree is ‘Griselda’, a limited series that has garnered immense popularity. Created by Eric Newman and led by the charismatic Sofía Vergara, the show delves into the life of the notorious Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco, who rose to power in Miami in the 1970s.
The series’ gripping narrative and dramatic portrayal have resonated with viewers, propelling it to the top of Netflix’s English language list with a staggering 20.6 million views. Its widespread appeal has seen it become the number one viewed series in 89 countries and the top title of the week globally.
Other Notable Titles in English
The true crime genre’s appeal was further evidenced by the docuseries ‘American Nightmare’, which also performed well in its second week, capturing 13 million views.
In the realm of English language films, the heist-comedy ‘Lift’, featuring Kevin Hart, continued to entertain audiences, securing 17.4 million views. Daniel Kaluuya’s directorial debut, ‘The Kitchen’, a post-apocalyptic drama, maintained a strong presence with 7.7 million views in its third week.
Continuing its impressive run, Sam Esmail’s thriller ‘Leave the World Behind’ amassed a total of 136.3 million views after 52 days on the platform. Additionally, the Adam Sandler-led animated movie ‘Leo’ managed to hold onto the tenth spot with 2.9 million views.
Non-English Titles Making Waves
In the non-English category, the Korean action-adventure film ‘Badland Hunters’ led the charts with 14.3 million views. The film, set in a dystopian future, edged out Germany’s ‘Sixty Minutes’, which garnered 13.5 million views. J.A. Bayona’s ‘Society of the Snow’ from Spain continued its strong performance with 10.6 million views.
The Korean-language mystery series ‘The Bequeathed’ topped the non-English series list with 3.1 million views, closely followed by Spain’s ‘Money Heist’ spin-off series, ‘Berlin’, which secured 2.8 million views. Korea also saw success with romantic dramas ‘Captivating the King’ and ‘Doctor Slump’, drawing 1.5 million and 1.4 million views, respectively.
As February approaches, the streaming giant continues to offer a rich array of content, keeping viewers eagerly awaiting the next top performers on Netflix. For fans and newcomers alike, the trailer for ‘Griselda’ is available for a sneak peek into the series that has taken the streaming world by storm.
