Currently, themost-viewed TV shows of all time on Netflix’s charts include titles likeWednesdayseason 1,Stranger Thingsseason 4, andBridgertonseason 1. There are also titles with more mature tones, likeAdolescenceandMonster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. Netflix’s algorithm is difficult to predict, but the shows that succeed do so on a level that’s scarcely accomplished on any other streaming service. The platform was responsible for most of the top-viewed series in early 2025, and the remainder of the year looks sure to maintain this momentum.
Squid Game Season 3 Is Already #1 In The World
The Netflix Series Continues To Be A Global Phenomenon
Squid Gameseason 3isalready number one globally on Netflix’s streaming charts, three days after its release (viaFlixPatrol). The South Korean drama series was a cultural phenomenon surrounding its 2021 release, becoming one of the most widely recognized shows in the world and even spawning a reality TV spin-off. After years away from the series,Squid Game’sfinal two seasons have been released in rapid succession, with season 2 being released in December 2024, and season 3 following up just six months later.
Squid Gameseason 3’s instant success sees it overtaking titles likeThe WaterfrontandGinny & Georgia, which had previously reigned supreme on Netflix. Season 3 currently holds an 82% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, though audiences have been more divided on the title, with a 50% Popcornmeter. The split reactions don’t seem to be deterring the show’s success, however, as the massive fanbase for the show will want to know how it ends.
Our Take On Squid Game’s Streaming Success
Squid Game Is A Win For Streaming No Matter What
Regardless of whetherSquid Gameseason 3 performs well with audiences, I strongly believe that this series as a whole is a massive win for Western television. Hollywood is in desperate need of original ideas, andthe fact that a South Korean show could achieve this success with American audiences is a testament to the broader desire for new stories. Subtitles aren’t the deterrent many studios seem to think they are. If the material is interesting and enough audiences are exposed, they’ll tune in to shows likeSquid Game.
