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Adolescence, the gripping U.K. drama series, has officially taken the streaming world by storm. In just 24 days, it has amassed a jaw-dropping 114 million views, propelling it into the top ranks of Netflix’s most popular English-language series. The show’s success was especially evident when it jumped into Netflix’s all-time rankings, debuting at No. 9 and pushing Bridgerton’s second season out of the top 10, while also nudging Stranger Things Season 3 to No. 10.
Now, Adolescence sits in fourth place, with a real chance of climbing even higher before its viewing window closes in two months. It trails just behind Wednesday (252.1 million views), Stranger Things Season 4 (140.7 million views), and Dahmer: Monster (115.6 million views). With its current momentum, the British series could surpass both Stranger Things and Dahmer in the near future.
In the week between May 31 and April 6, the show was the top TV title for the week, racking up 17.8 million views during that period alone, according to Variety.
In terms of other fresh Netflix titles, Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer made a solid debut at No. 2, attracting 12 million views in its first week. Meanwhile, Pulse and Devil May Cry quickly gained traction with 6.5 million and 5.3 million views respectively in just four days.
The plot of Adolescence follows 13-year-old Jamie Miller, who is arrested on suspicion of murdering his classmate, Katie Leonard. With a talented cast including Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, Ashley Walters, and Erin Doherty, the show has captivated viewers with its intense drama and powerful performances.