Netflix has become the go-to platform for binge-worthy shows, but which titles are most-watched? While 2025 has brought in some strong contenders like Adolescence and the anticipation around Stranger Things Season 5, some series have already shattered records.
Here’s a list of the top 10 most-watched Netflix shows of all time.
List of 10 most-watched shows on Netflix with viewership numbers
Check out the list of the most popular shows of all time on the streaming platform, along with their viewership numbers below:
1. Wednesday Season 1 – 252.1 million views
Wednesday didn’t just reinvent the Addams Family, it took over the internet. The gothic teen series starring Jenna Ortega became Netflix’s most-watched show ever.
2. Adolescence – 141.2 million views
Released in March 2025, Adolescence shocked everyone with how fast it climbed the charts. The four-episode limited series broke boundaries by exploring incel culture in raw, one-take episodes.
3. Stranger Things Season 4 – 140.7 million views
Hawkins got darker than ever in Season 4. The introduction of Vecna, Max’s unforgettable “Running Up That Hill” moment, and growing tension in the Upside Down kept fans glued to their screens.
4. DAHMER — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story – 115.6 million views
Ryan Murphy’s chilling depiction of the crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer, powered by Evan Peters’ haunting performance, drew massive audiences despite or perhaps because of its controversy.
5. Bridgerton Season 1 – 113.3 million views
The Regency-era drama became an instant hit for its steamy romance and rich world-building. Daphne and Simon’s slow-burn love story anchored this unforgettable debut.
6. The Queen’s Gambit – 112.8 million views
Nobody expected a chess drama to take over 2020, but The Queen’s Gambit did just that. Anya Taylor-Joy’s role as Beth Harmon made the Cold War chess circuit look thrilling, and one of Netflix’s most-watched shows.
7. Bridgerton Season 3 – 106 million views
Penelope Featherington finally got her limelight, and fans couldn’t get enough. The reveal of her double life and her romance with Colin Bridgerton helped this season crack the top 10.
8. The Night Agent Season 1 – 98.2 million views
A political conspiracy thriller centered on a low-level FBI agent-turned-national hero, The Night Agent, delivered nail-biting suspense that kept viewers hooked.
9. Fool Me Once – 98.2 million views
On New Year’s Day 2024, Fool Me Once gave viewers a twist-filled tale of a grieving widow who sees her supposedly dead husband on a nanny cam.
10. Stranger Things Season 3 – 94.8 million views
The neon mall, the new friendships, and Hopper’s sacrifice—Season 3 blended nostalgia with new threats. It marked a high point for the series with Robin’s debut and Eleven’s adoption storyline, making it one of the most-watched shows on Netflix.