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Although the list, which Lazerson credited toACTIVATEfounder and CEO Michael Wolf, does not reveal the exact viewing numbers, it does show that out of the top 10, only two shows are Netflix originals:Orange Is the New BlackandOzark, which ranked at seventh and 10th, respectively.
Trailing behindThe Officewas fellow NBC sitcomFriends. Despite their huge viewings at Netflix, both shows are finding new homes in the near future at upcoming streaming services.
The Officeisheading toNBC’s Peacock in January 2021, while WarnerMedia’s HBO Max willpick upFriendsat some point next year.
And sandwiched between the two Netflix originals on the list at eighth and ninth place wereSupernaturalandParks and Recreation, the latter of which is also heading to Peacock.
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Last week, Netflix alsorevealed its viewership for its original films and television series across the last year. The data showedStranger Thingswas the most-watched Netflix show, with 64 million views.
The hit sci-fi horror series also broke a Netflix record, with 40.7 million member accounts tuning in within the first four days of its third season in July.
You, which aired on Lifetime for its first season before Netflix snagged it, tied at number four withSex Education, each garnering 40 million views. Behind them wereOur Planet(33 million),Unbelievable(32 million),Dead to Me(30 million),When They See Us(25 million), andElite(20 million).
While Netflix has dominated the streaming world over the years, it hasincoming competitionthanks to Disney and Apple’s services, both of which are set to debut next month, as well as Peacock and HBO Max.
source: people.com
