The entertainment landscape was abuzz last week with Netflix’s latest movie entrant, Reptile, starring renowned figures Justin Timberlake, Alicia Silverstone, and Benicio Del Toro. Since its premiere last Friday, the movie has been nothing short of a sensation, garnering a staggering 17 million views and claiming the top spot for English-language films. This remarkable achievement puts it ahead of the Australian rom-com, Love Is in the Air, that pivots on the intriguing storyline of a woman smitten by a man conscripted to sabotage her seaplane business.
Love Is in the Air didn’t lag much behind and attracted over 11 million spectators, sitting just above the Nigerian thriller, The Black Book. The latter, similarly, raked in impressive viewership numbers just shy of the 11 million mark. Another noteworthy mention includes Spy Kids: Armageddon, a reboot that many fans had eagerly anticipated. Despite premiering earlier on September 22, the film continues its top 10 streak with a total viewership amassing 15.7 million. Love at First Sight remains a constant favorite, marking its third week on the charts and registering an addition of 7.5 million viewers, pushing its total to an astounding 35.8 million.
Switching gears to English TV shows, Sex Education‘s final season remains an unmatched contender, with its first season not far behind in the ninth position. The true crime genre hasn’t lost its charm either, with Who Killed Jill Dando? making its debut with 5.5 million views. Supernatural elements persistently attract audiences, evident from Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal Season 2 and Encounters claiming the fourth and fifth positions respectively. On the anime front, One Piece, the popular Japanese manga adaptation, sustains its appeal with a sixth-place ranking, totaling a commendable 57.8 million views since its debut on August 31. Adding diversity to the list, Castlevania: Nocturne, an animated spin-off, debuted with over 2 million views.
The German Series “Dear Child” Continues its Reign
Transitioning to non-English series, the German psycho-thriller, Dear Child, preserves its dominance for the fourth consecutive week. This gripping series unravels a woman’s chilling past, taking viewers through her traumatic kidnapping ordeal 13 years ago. This series has managed to captivate over 40 million viewers. Additionally, Korean series have prominently marked their territory with five distinct shows featuring in the top ten.
Cinema enthusiasts have consistently transcended language barriers, as seen with the Spanish dystopian thriller, Nowhere. With 23.8 million viewers, it was undeniably the most-watched non-English film of the week. Joining the ranks are other debuts like the Polish Forgotten Love, the Brazilian Overhaul, and the Turkish Do Not Disturb.
In Conclusion, Netflix continues to provide a plethora of content catering to diverse audiences worldwide. While English films and series like Reptile and Sex Education maintain their stronghold, non-English content such as Dear Child and Nowhere showcases global storytelling prowess. The platform’s ever-evolving content curation promises captivating narratives and entertainment, ensuring viewers remain glued to their screens.
