The competition to emerge as number one on Netflix is an extremely difficult one. The streaming platform releases numerous shows all around the year, which makes it even more difficult to grasp the viewers’ attention, get critical acclaim, and also emerge on top, leaving behind talented competitors. For almost a decade now, Stranger Things
has been the platform-defining show, which has given four phenomenal seasons and has made the careers of Millie Bobby Brown
, Sadie Sink, and others.
While its 5th and last season is highly anticipated, there has been a new British show that has arrived to thoroughly entertain the fans with its nail-biting suspense. And with its powerful arrival, it is ready to snatch a big reward from Stranger Things
’ last aired season.
Stranger Things faces the music as a new Netflix show is ready to beat it
It is not easy to climb the Netflix ladder; however, Netflix has the jackpot with its suspense drama series Adolescence
. Released less than a month ago, the show has been making waves all around and getting rave reviews for the incredible performances, especially by the child artists. In the past two weeks, the show has witnessed incredible hype and a booming viewership; according to What’s on Netflix, Adolescence
is currently tracking above Stranger Things
season 4 in viewership.
ADOLESCENCE is currently tracking above STRANGER THINGS S4 in viewership
That means it could become the second most watched English show on Netflix in history. pic.twitter.com/9Vx59mOgYQ
— What’s on Netflix (@whatonnetflix) April 2, 2025
As per the Netflix chart, the 4th season of Stranger Things
trends at number two with 140.7 CVEs since its release 90 days ago, and Adolescence
has reached 96.7 CVEs in only 14 days. It means that if Adolescence
keeps up with this speed, then it will not take the show long to beat the viewership of Stranger Things
and become the second most watched English show on Netflix in its history.
It is currently trending in the third spot, one step behind Stranger Things
and two steps behind Wednesday
, which enjoys the biggest viewership of 252.1 CVE overall on Netflix. The credit for this phenomenal success lies with the gripping plot and amazing performances by the actors in the British series.
What is Netflix’s Adolescence all about?
The four-episode show is a miniseries that revolves around a 13-year-old schoolboy called Jamie Miller. The child has been accused of slaying a schoolmate, and the show follows its investigation. Not only has it become a big hit
, but it has also sparked a global conversation on less approached themes like youth violence, teenage trouble, and boyhood.
The actors are getting fans and critical praise for their natural and true-to-life portrayal, and so is its shooting method, as all the episodes are shot in one continuous take. With an out-of-the-box show like Adolescence
and its success, Netflix has proved that content is always the king.
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will be able to dethrone and rise above Stranger Things
in the coming days? Tell us your thoughts below.
