Stranger Things Season 5 Dominates Netflix Charts, Despite Runtime Adjustments
Stranger Things 5 is proving to be a massive hit for Netflix, quickly climbing the ranks to become one of the platformS most-watched English TV seasons ever. The latest data reveals strong viewership numbers following the release of Volume 2 on Christmas Day, even when accounting for a change in Netflix’s viewing calculation method.
here’s a breakdown of the latest streaming performance:
Volume 2 Delivers Strong Results
Initially, the viewership numbers for Volume 2 appeared slightly lower than those of Volume 1. However, this is due to Netflix now factoring in the longer runtime of the new episodes – adding over three hours to the season’s total length. Estimates suggest Volume 2 performed and also, or even slightly better than, the initial four episodes.
Overall Season 5 Viewership Soars
Season 5 has already amassed 137.1 million views since Volume 1 premiered in November. This remarkable figure currently places it as the No.4 most popular English TV season in Netflix history. Official ranking will occur once the final episode is available.
The Power of Nostalgia: Previous Seasons remain Popular
You’ll find that all four previous seasons of Stranger Things also landed in the weekly Top 10.
* Season 1 secured the No. 5 spot with 4.8 million views.
* Season 2 claimed No. 9 with 3.6 million views.
* Season 3 and Season 4 tied at No. 8 and No. 6, respectively, both garnering 3.6 million and 4.1 million views.
Competition and Other Top Performers
Emily in Paris Season 5 took second place with 13.3 million views, maintaining a consistent performance. Dave Chappelle’s new comedy special, The Unstoppable…, rounded out the top three with 9.2 million views.
Interestingly, The Great Flood, a Korean disaster film, led the non-English film list with a remarkable 33.1 million views. On the English film side, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch captured the top spot with 16.5 million views,capitalizing on the holiday season.
Unexpected Successes
Several titles demonstrated surprising staying power. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery secured second place among English films with 11.8 million views. Even more surprisingly, Kpop Demon Hunters continued to attract viewers six months after its release, achieving 9.2 million views for the week.
What’s Next for Stranger things?
The highly anticipated finale of Stranger Things 5 will debut on December 31st at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET. as the season concludes, all eyes are on Netflix to see if it will solidify its position as one of the platform’s most accomplished series of all time.