The Most Watched Netflix TV Shows of All Time, Ranked

Netflix viewership keeps reshaping what a global hit looks like. This countdown pulls together the twenty most watched Netflix series and limited series, starting from the edge of the top tier and ending with the most viewed of all. The focus is on what each title offers and where it stands in its run today.

Use it to decide what to start next, from quick limited series to multi season franchises. Each entry highlights the premise, lead cast, and how much you can watch right now, so you can jump in without extra searching.

‘From Scratch’ (2022)

This romantic drama follows an American artist who meets a Sicilian chef while studying in Florence and builds a life that bridges cultures and families. The story moves through courtship, marriage, grief, and healing while showing how food traditions and community support shape their path.

Zoe Saldaña leads with Eugenio Mastrandrea, Danielle Deadwyler, and Judith Scott. The series runs eight episodes and is fully self contained, which makes it easy to complete without needing additional seasons.

‘XO, Kitty’ (2023)

This coming of age spinoff follows Kitty Song Covey as she transfers to a school in Seoul to learn more about her late mother and to be closer to her long distance boyfriend. The season covers new friendships, culture shock, and shifting plans as Kitty figures out who she wants to be.

Anna Cathcart headlines with Choi Min young, Anthony Keyvan, Sang Heon Lee, and Gia Kim. Season one includes ten episodes and the show has been renewed, so viewers can start now and expect more school year drama ahead.

‘You: Season 4’ (2023)

Joe Goldberg resurfaces in London under a new identity and tries to blend into an elite academic circle while staying one step ahead of his past. A string of murders puts him inside a fresh mystery that plays out through parties, lectures, and private clubs.

Penn Badgley returns with Charlotte Ritchie, Tati Gabrielle, and Ed Speleers. The season runs ten episodes released in two parts and shifts the format toward a whodunit while keeping the show’s focus on reinvention and concealment.

‘The Witcher’ (2019)

This fantasy saga introduces Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter whose fate intertwines with the sorceress Yennefer and Princess Ciri. The season weaves contracts, court politics, and converging timelines that set up the larger conflict across the Continent.

Henry Cavill stars with Anya Chalotra and Freya Allan. Season one spans eight episodes and launched an expanded universe that includes later seasons along with an animated film and a live action prequel special.

‘All of Us Are Dead’ (2022)

A sudden outbreak traps students inside their high school and forces them to improvise survival plans with limited resources. The series tracks shifting alliances, evacuation attempts, and the spread of infection through classrooms, rooftops, and city streets.

Park Ji hu, Yoon Chan young, Cho Yi hyun, and Lomon lead the ensemble. Season one delivers a complete crisis over twelve episodes and the show has more on the way, which gives viewers time to catch up before the next chapter.

‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’ (2023)

Set in the world of ‘Bridgerton’, this prequel follows a young Queen Charlotte as her marriage to King George reshapes London society. The series connects to the later romances by showing how families rose in status during the Great Experiment.

India Amarteifio and Corey Mylchreest star with Golda Rosheuvel and Adjoa Andoh linking past and present. The limited series runs six episodes and stands on its own, which makes it a concise companion to the flagship show.

‘The Watcher’ (2022)

Inspired by a real case, this thriller follows a family who move into a New Jersey home and begin receiving letters from someone claiming to watch the property. The investigation pulls in neighbors, local history, and shifting theories as the family tries to protect their new life.

Naomi Watts and Bobby Cannavale lead with Jennifer Coolidge and Margo Martindale. Season one includes seven episodes and the show has been renewed, with future installments planned around new stories in the same vein.

‘One Piece’ (2023)

This live action adaptation introduces Monkey D Luffy and the early Straw Hat crew as they sail out of the East Blue in search of the legendary treasure. The season covers formative arcs that set the tone for the crew’s mix of combat, comedy, and camaraderie.

Iñaki Godoy stars with Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero, and Taz Skylar. Season one runs eight episodes and the show is renewed, with production expanding the voyage into the Grand Line for future seasons.

‘Bridgerton: Season 2’ (2022)

The second chapter centers on Viscount Anthony Bridgerton as he enters the social season determined to make a practical match. The story follows his complicated connection with Kate and Edwina Sharma as rules of courtship and family duty collide.

Jonathan Bailey and Simone Ashley lead a returning ensemble. Season two spans eight episodes and continues the format of focusing on one Bridgerton sibling per outing, paving the way for later chapters.

‘Baby Reindeer’ (2024)

A struggling comedian offers a small act of kindness that escalates into relentless stalking and harassment that upends his life. The story reconstructs messages, encounters, and legal steps while examining the toll on work and relationships.

Richard Gadd stars with Jessica Gunning and Nava Mau. The series runs seven episodes adapted from the creator’s stage work and concludes as a complete narrative without additional seasons planned.

‘Stranger Things: Season 3’ (2019)

The third season moves summer in Hawkins into focus with new jobs, fairs, and a secret facility that threatens the town. The group splits across malls, basements, and back roads as they uncover what the latest breach means for their friends.

Winona Ryder and David Harbour return with Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, and Sadie Sink. The season includes eight episodes and bridges the early years to the larger scale events that follow.

‘Fool Me Once’ (2024)

Based on the Harlan Coben novel, this thriller opens with a widow who believes she sees her murdered husband alive in a home camera feed. The investigation threads through family secrets, corporate misconduct, and a parallel police case that connects the pieces.

Michelle Keegan leads with Adeel Akhtar, Richard Armitage, and Joanna Lumley. The limited series runs eight episodes and completes the full arc within a single run, which makes it an easy weekend watch.

‘The Night Agent’ (2023)

An entry level FBI agent takes a call on a rarely used phone and drops into a conspiracy that reaches into the highest levels of government. The season follows safe houses, motorcades, and competing agendas as he partners with a tech executive who needs protection.

Gabriel Basso and Luciane Buchanan star with Hong Chau and Fola Evans Akingbola. Season one includes ten episodes and the show is renewed, so viewers can start now and expect the story to continue.

‘Bridgerton: Season 3’ (2024)

This chapter focuses on Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton as their friendship shifts during the social season. The plot builds through carriage rides, codified invitations, and the lingering effects of anonymous writing on reputations.

Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton lead with an ensemble that returns fan favorites. The season releases in two parts across eight episodes and sets up new dynamics for future visits to the ton.

‘The Queen’s Gambit’ (2020)

Set in the Cold War era, this drama follows chess prodigy Beth Harmon from an orphanage to elite tournaments around the world. The series tracks study methods, rivalries, and the cost of success as Beth learns to navigate pressure at the board and beyond.

Anya Taylor Joy stars with Thomas Brodie Sangster, Moses Ingram, and Marielle Heller. The limited series runs seven episodes and sparked renewed interest in chess study methods and competitive play.

‘Bridgerton’ (2020)

The debut season introduces the Bridgerton family during debutante season in Regency London and follows Daphne’s courtship with the Duke of Hastings. The plot moves through balls, duels, and whispered notes that shift the balance between desire and duty.

Phoebe Dynevor and Regé Jean Page lead a large ensemble. Season one runs eight episodes and established the show’s format of focusing on a different sibling each season while weaving in the mystery of Lady Whistledown.

‘DAHMER – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story’ (2022)

This limited series presents the investigation into Jeffrey Dahmer through the perspectives of neighbors, victims’ families, and law enforcement. It covers missed warnings, evidence gathering, and the court process that followed the arrest.

Evan Peters stars with Niecy Nash Betts and Richard Jenkins. The series runs ten episodes as part of the ‘Monster’ anthology and stands as a complete account focused on this case.

‘Stranger Things: Season 4’ (2022)

The fourth season spreads the story across Hawkins, Lenora Hills, and a Russian prison while deepening the connection to the Upside Down. The group works from separate locations to solve linked mysteries that converge in the final chapters.

The season features a core cast that includes Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Sadie Sink, Winona Ryder, and David Harbour. It runs nine supersized episodes and sets the stage for the concluding season.

‘Adolescence’ (2025)

This limited series follows a group of teenagers as they navigate family expectations, first relationships, and identity during a pivotal school year. The story moves through classrooms, home life, and local hangouts while showing how choices ripple across friends and parents.

The cast features a young ensemble with supporting roles for teachers and family members who shape key decisions. The series runs a compact set of episodes and wraps its plot within a single season, which makes it straightforward to finish.

‘Wednesday’ (2022)

Set at Nevermore Academy, this series follows Wednesday Addams as she investigates a string of attacks while learning to control emerging abilities. The story combines school life with a town mystery that ties to her family history and to past events at the academy.

Jenna Ortega leads with Gwendoline Christie, Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, and Hunter Doohan. Season one includes eight episodes and the show is moving forward with additional seasons, giving viewers time to catch up before the next term at Nevermore.

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