British Series ‘Adolescence’ Overtakes Stranger Things Season 4 as Netflix’s No. 2 Most-Watched English Show
‘Adolescence’ Overtakes Stranger Things Season 4: Netflix’s British limited series ‘Adolescence’ has made a remarkable achievement, becoming the platform’s second most-watched English-language show of all time. The series surpassed the massive hit Stranger Things Season 4, gathering an impressive 141.2 million views within its first 80 days of release.
Released on March 13, 2025, ‘Adolescence’ has rapidly climbed the charts, edging past Stranger Things Season 4 which recorded 140.7 million views in its first 91 days back in 2022. Netflix calculates its rankings based on viewership during the first 91 days following a show’s release.
Despite this milestone, ‘Adolescence’ still trails behind Netflix’s all-time leader in English-language shows — the gothic teen mystery series ‘Wednesday’, starring Jenna Ortega, which amassed a staggering 252.1 million views in its first 91 days.
The success of ‘Adolescence’ highlights the growing global appeal of British narratives. The series has attracted a broad international audience, praised for its compelling storytelling and strong performances.
As Netflix continues to expand its content library, the impressive reception of ‘Adolescence’ underscores a rising demand for diverse stories from different regions. It also signals a bright future for British television on the world’s biggest streaming platforms.
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