Pictures courtesy of Netflix
As we’re on the halfway level of the 12 months, chances are you’ll be questioning, what are Netflix’s largest Original English sequence hits of the 12 months thus far? We’re right here to reply that query, Netflix’s best-performing restricted sequence, debut sequence, returning sequence, actuality reveals, and docu-series. Strap in!
For this record, we’ll be utilizing the primary two weeks of obtainable information for scripted titles and the primary week of information for unscripted titles, akin to documentary sequence and actuality reveals. The motive for the 2 weeks is twofold: firstly, most scripted reveals are prone to stay within the weekly high 10 for 2 weeks, whereas unscripted reveals normally debut strongly and rapidly fall away. We’ve additionally observed that, for many reveals, the primary two weeks are probably the most essential in assessing their futures relating to renewals or cancellations.
We’ll hold this record up to date all through the rest of the 12 months and notably replace every part to incorporate information from the Netflix Engagement Report when it releases in July 2025, which is able to cowl all viewing from January by means of the top of June. We’ll additionally hold this record restricted to the brand new English-language releases of 2025 and canopy worldwide titles later.
We must also be aware we’re monitoring the largest hits and misses for Netflix’s Original film slate in 2025 right here.
Note: A number of titles, akin to Tires, The Creature Cases, and FUBAR, have but to function within the high 10s (or have the flexibility to take action) for 2 weeks, so that they have been omitted.
Most Watched Limited Series Launches in 2025
Adolescence. Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in Adolescence. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024
No shock on the high of this record. Adolescence began sturdy and solely grew stronger because it progressed, now cementing itself within the quantity 2 place on Netflix’s all-time most-watched record. The sequence skilled a monumental rise within the high 10s, hitting audiences arduous from the outset, and likewise benefited from a slew of press and viral moments throughout social media. It’s 2025’s Baby Reindeer equal and yet one more huge win for Netflix UK, which picked up the slack from Netflix US in the course of the strikes and has not stopped hitting it out of the park since.
There aren’t any main no-shows within the restricted sequence class thus far in 2025, though you can argue Toxic Town and Apple Cider Vinegar struggled to choose up momentum early on after their releases.
Most Watched Debut Series Launches in 2025
Picture: Netflix
Comedy has been a style Netflix has struggled with up to now, however this 12 months, due to residence runs from The Four Seasons and Running Point, the style is definitely the most important in the case of contemporary new debut reveals that might get a second season renewal. Given their efficiency, they each obtained fast season 2 pick-ups.
A blemish on this record is three reveals which have but to get official verdicts on their futures: The Residence, PULSE, and Ransom Canyon. All three are across the cut-off that we’ve witnessed in prior years that sequence have to hit to get a renewal or face the axe. The longer now we have to attend, the much less likelihood the present has of coming again and, extra importantly, thriving when it does.
Misses:
- Blippi’s Job Show (Season 1) – This new live-action youngsters present primarily based on the favored YouTube sequence got here simply after Netflix had eliminated all different Blippi content material, and it didn’t enter the highest 10s in any respect.
- Bad Thoughts (Season 1) – Tom Segura’s extraordinary comedy sequence was launched a lot earlier within the week than most sequence, which can be partially the rationale why it solely spent a single week within the high 10, choosing up 3.8M views, however didn’t function in week 2. As we’ve seen earlier than, although, the bar for comedy is way decrease, and the sequence was given a second season renewal only recently.
Most Watched Series Returns in 2025 And The Misses
Ginny & Georgia. (L to R) Raymond Ablack as Joe, Brianne Howey as Georgia Miller in episode 306 of Ginny & Georgia. Cr. Amanda Matlovich/Netflix © 2025
The majority of reveals, when you must wait an prolonged time period to observe the brand new season, typically lead to an enormous drop-off in viewership. That has not been the case with Ginny & Georgia, which isn’t solely a improbable sequence nonetheless, but in addition managed to keep up its viewership season over season with its third season.
We gained’t embody the third a part of the ultimate season of Cobra Kai on this chart, because it’s unfair to check a partial season towards a full season, notably one which has been break up into three volumes. We’ve beforehand wrote about whether or not the ultimate season was successful or not right here. The similar applies to Beauty in Black, which returned for the second a part of its first season.
Misses within the high 10s:
- The Upshaws (Part 6) – You have to return to half 4 when The Upshaws final featured within the Netflix high 10s when it scored 1.8M views in its opening week. Part 5 didn’t function in any respect and half 6 follows in its footsteps.
- Young, Famous & African (Season 3) –
- Mo (Season 2) – Much like the primary season, the comedy sequence Mo didn’t make a major influence upon its return in season 2, regardless of having a poignant message given the occasions unfolding within the Middle East and the way they relate to this private story.
- Hot Wheels Let’s Race (Season 3) – The first season lit up the highest 10s for 3 weeks whereas season 2 dropped considerably to only a single week. In the case of season 3, it was a no-show altogether.
- CoComelon Lane (Season 4) – Much like season 3, CoComelon Lane continues the property’s declining worth for Netflix by lacking the highest 10s altogether.
- Survival of the Thickest (Season 2) – Unlike the primary season, which featured within the high 10s for 3 weeks, season 2 was a whole no-show, nevertheless it didn’t matter because the present bought a 3rd and ultimate season renewal order.
- Jurassic World: Chaos Theory (Season 3) -Much like season 2, Chaos Theory S3 solely featured within the weekly high 10s for a single week earlier than dropping out, persevering with season-over-season decline, nevertheless it doesn’t matter because it’s already been renewed for a season 4.
- Mighty Monsterwheelies (Season 2) – Much like the primary season, a whole no-show for this animated youngsters sequence.
- Blood of Zeus (Season 3) – Renewed for 2 seasons after its preliminary first season dropped in 2020, the decision on the present past season 3 was already made up in 2024 and the rationale as to why appears to be clear. Season 3 sadly missed out on the Netflix high 10s this time round.
- Big Mouth (Season 8) – It was barely stunning, given the legacy of this grownup animated sequence, to not seem in any respect, given that the majority of its prior seasons did function within the weekly high 10, however Big Mouth S8 went out with a whimper.
Most Watched Reality Debuts in 2025
Love is Blind is the clear king/queen of the Netflix actuality sequence roster because it continues to simply hold pulling in viewers each season (maybe why it’s renewed by means of season 10). Million Dollar Secret is the large shock of the 12 months, resulting in a quick renewal, whereas WAGS to Riches and With Love, Meghan put in modest performances.
Misses:
- Selling the City – Despite success within the style with Selling Sunset (returning for season 9 this 12 months), Selling the City didn’t function in any respect within the high 10s and continues to be pending a renewal.
- Celebrity Bear Hunt (Season 1) – One of a number of UK actuality sequence debuts in 2025, Celebrity Bear Hunt noticed Bear Grylls searching down celebrities within the wilderness nevertheless it didn’t function within the high 10s in any respect.
- Inside (Season 2) – Picked up after debuting on YouTube, this one had a wierd rollout on Netflix, so it in all probability shouldn’t be an enormous shock it skipped the highest 10s. That mentioned, we’ll have to see extra from the Engagement Report to confidently name this a miss.
- Cheat: Unfinished Business (Season 1) – Yet one other British actuality sequence that didn’t make the weekly high 10s
- Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark (Season 1) – One extra British actuality sequence for the record as soon as once more failing to function within the weekly high 10s in any respect.
Most Watched Docu-Series Releases in 2025
Crime documentary sequence nonetheless have a broad attraction on Netflix, however as we’ve mentioned beforehand, Netflix’s enormous push into sports-adjacent documentary programming has hit a brick wall rapidly, with a number of new reveals failing to ignite a lot attraction past Court of Gold and the return of Drive to Survive.
Misses:
- Six Nations: Full Contact (Season 2) – Given that the sequence was introduced to be canceled forward of its second season debut, the writing was in all probability on the wall for an additional no-show within the high 10s, and that was certainly the case.
- Full Swing (Season 3) – Another sports activities docu-series struggling is Full Swing. While season 1 managed to enter the weekly charts, the identical can’t be mentioned for its follow-up second or third season. No phrase on whether or not it’ll be again for a fourth.
- The Clubhouse: A Year with the Red Sox (Season 1) – A whole no-show for this baseball sports activities documentary sequence.
- Race For The Crown (Season 1) – At one level referred to as Ride to Survive, this Box to Box manufacturing (the workforce behind Drive to Survive) didn’t make it within the high 10s in any respect.
- Chef’s Table: Legends (Season 1) – A brand new spin-off to the long-running Chef’s Table didn’t encourage its means into the highest 10s regardless of some heavyweight cooks featured.
- NASCAR: Full Speed (Season 2) – Season 1 of this Drive to Survive type present for NASCAR did function within the high 10s final 12 months, however arguably was too late by the point season 2 rolled round and misplaced momentum.
- F1: The Academy (Season 1) – A brand new all-female junior sequence for Formula 1 is the topic of this Hello Sunshine docu-series, which did not enter the every day or weekly high 10s in any nation.
- Power Moves with Shaquille O’Neal (Season 1) – Not even an enormous title like Shaq managed to get this docu-series into the weekly high 10s.
What are your massive takeaways from the most important hits of 2025 thus far? Let us know within the feedback.