Top 10 English language Netflix TV series of all time revealed
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Last updated 15th Jan 2025
With an abundance of gripping shows available to watch on Netflix, it can seem as if we are spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing a new series to watch. However, if you are looking for some inspiration on your next binge-watch, we might be able to help.
Netflix has revealed the top 10 most popular English TV series on the platform as of January 2025, based on views in their first 91 days on Netflix. Huge shows on the list include Wednesday, Bridgerton and the hugely-popular Fool Me Once, which stars Michelle Keegan.
Take a look at the top 10 English Netflix TV series:
1 - Wednesday (series one)
Topping the list of the most popular shows as of February 2024 is series one of Wednesday, with a whopping 252,100,000 views. The supernatural comedy horror series is based on the character Wednesday Addams from the Addams Family, with Jenna Ortega playing the title role.
2 - Stranger Things (series four)
Next on the list is the fourth series of the smash-hit series Stranger Things, with 140,700,000 views. Series four of the science fiction horror drama was released in two parts, with the first one out in May 2022, and the second set of episodes released in July 2022.
3 - Dahmer: Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Dahmer: Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story is a true crime series about the serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, who is played by Evan Peters. Evan won the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie Emmy award for his performance in the series. The show proved to be popular on Netflix, with 115,600,000 views.
4 - Bridgerton (series one)
With 113,300,000 views, series one of the hugely popular historical romance series Bridgerton is fourth on the list. The show is based on the book series by Julia Quinn, with the first series landing on Netflix in December 2020.
5 - The Queen's Gambit
Released in October 2020, The Queen's Gambit sees Anya Taylor-Joy take on the role of chess prodigy Beth Harmon. The series was hugely successful, winning 11 Primetime Emmy awards and two Golden Globes. It has been viewed 112,800,000 times.
6- Bridgerton (series)
Series three of Bridgerton landed in Summer 2024 and has gained 98,500,000 views.
7 - The Night Agent (series one)
Series one of the action thriller series The Night Agent arrived on Netflix in March 2023, with Gabriel Basso playing the lead role of FBI agent Peter Sutherland. The show achieved huge success on the platform, having been viewed 98,200,000 times.
8 - Fool Me Once
Released in January 2024, Fool Me Once is an adaptation of the 2016 Harlan Coban novel of the same name, starring Michelle Keegan, Dino Fetscher, Richard Armitage and Joanna Lumley. It has been viewed 98,200,000 times.
9 - Stranger Things (series three)
Series three of Stranger Things is next on the list, with 94,800,000 views. The series was released on Netflix in July 2019, gaining acclaim from fans.
10 - Bridgerton (series two)
Series two of Bridgerton was hugely popular, having been viewed 93,800,000 times. The second series landed on Netflix in March 2022.
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