Netflix’s trending list has been topped by a new thriller, garnering an impressive 14 million views. Often, browsing the streaming service can feel like there’s nothing captivating to watch, but that’s certainly not the case this week.
Many anticipated that the fifth season of *Stranger Things* would lead the rankings, but it was slightly delayed, arriving on the platform on November 26. It’s expected that this popular show will soon climb the charts, but for now, other series are captivating audiences and pulling in substantial viewership numbers.
It’s not unexpected, given the upcoming launch of Season 5, that fans are revisiting previous episodes. Season 2 picks up nearly a year after the first, placing Hawkins under threat from the Upside Down.
For those not following wrestling, the presence of a related show might be surprising. However, for fans, it’s understandable since November 17 featured John Cena’s final Raw performance.
Expect more *Stranger Things* episodes to remain among the most viewed this week. The substantial viewership indicates fans are eager to be fully caught up for the final season. The Upside Down reemerges in Hawkins amidst a series of bizarre teenage murders, also expanding the narrative to California and the Soviet Union.
The series that transitioned from Amazon Prime Video to Netflix has become quite popular. Stana Katic stars as FBI agent Emily Byrne who was presumed dead after disappearing.
After being found alive six years later, with no memory of her past, the sequel follows her struggle with PTSD as she attempts to reintegrate into a transformed world.
*Stranger Things* makes another appearance, reminding viewers how much time has passed since its debut. Watching the cast evolve from children to international celebrities is both nostalgic and impressive.
A Spanish series has also cracked Netflix’s top 5, largely due to its compelling mystery. Adapted from Javier Castillo’s novel, it follows Clara Merlo (played by Catalina Sopelana) who, after receiving a heart transplant, investigates her donor and uncovers a mystery linked to a remote village.
This week’s top 10 features a South Korean romantic comedy providing some lighter fare.
The show centers on Ko Da-rim, a single woman feigning marriage to secure a job at a baby products company, only to find her boss is Gong Ji-hyeok, with whom she had a one-night stand.
Fans of ‘battle royale’ themes might enjoy a Japanese period drama featuring 292 samurais in a fierce competition in 1878 Japan for a cash prize.
Following closely behind this week’s major hit, the initial season of *Absentia* delves into the disappearance of Emily Byrne while tracking a notorious Boston serial killer.
Though unlikely to maintain its position next week due to *Stranger Things,* *The Beast in Me* is worth a look for those seeking something different. This thriller, described as ‘addictive’ by fans, features Claire Danes as Aggie Wiggs, a writer struggling with grief after her son’s death. Her new inspiration comes from a neighbor rumored to have killed his first wife.