From gritty crime thrillers to unconventional comedies, Netflix has proven that viewers crave fresh stories and complex characters. The streamer’s rising viewership numbers in recent years stand as a testament to exactly that. Here are 10 of the most-watched Netflix shows ranked so you know what to choose for your next binge session.

As mentioned, the show viewers are most excited about is Stranger Things, which will be wrapping up with its 2nd volume set to arrive on December 25, 2025. Episodes 5, 6, and 7 will be released on the dropping date, while fans will have to wait a little more for the finale episode, which will be released on December 31.

From the "Harry Potter" franchise to "Friends" and "The Wire," here are 30 beloved Warner Bros. titles that Netflix would own as part of its deal for WB.

What happens next? WBD will split into two companies. The studios and streaming business will go to Netflix, while the cable networks will be folded into a separately traded company.

Netflix canceled three adult animated series after one season: Exploding Kittens, Twilight of the Gods, Good Times.

The new year is known to bring significant changes, and those changes also extend to streaming platforms. Netflix, especially, is at the heart of this development this time around, as the platform is set to say goodbye to several popular shows and movies in January 2026.

"Stranger Things" is coming to a close this holiday. As we leave Hawkins, we have five Netflix series that could become the streamer's next flagship franchise.

The Abandons, a new Western series starring Game of Thrones veteran Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson, is hitting Netflix this month.