April 4, 2025, 3:00 pm | Read time: 2 minutes
“Adolescence” is climbing up Netflix’s list of the most popular series of all time. The title has already overtaken famous long-running hits.
The series of the moment is undoubtedly Adolescence on Netflix. The title has unexpectedly caused quite a stir, and the story is even being discussed at a political level in the UK. The viewing figures are very good and in line with the widespread attention, and an end to this upward trend is not yet in sight. Now, Adolescence has cracked the Netflix leaderboard of the most successful series, leaving some powerful competitors behind.
“Adolescence” Climbs up the Netflix Leaderboard
Shortly after the release of Adolescence on March 13, 2025, a real surprise hit emerged. Within the first few days, the four-part mini-series made it straight to number 1 in the global Netflix series charts. The dramatic story and unique production captivated numerous streaming fans and set a milestone for mini-series early on. Now the drama can go one better.
As the US industry magazine Variety reports, Adolescence has reached the Netflix best list of the most successful English-language series ever for the platform. The series is currently in 9th place with 96.7 million views to date and almost 371 million hours streamed. That alone is remarkable.
But the success is even more sensational when you consider what other hits Adolescence has left behind. The third season of Stranger Things has moved up to tenth place with 94.8 million views, while the second season of Bridgerton has even fallen into the top 10 with 93.8 million views.
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Success at Breakneck Speed
What’s more, the feat was achieved in a comparatively short time: the company uses the streaming result from the first 91 days after release for the Netflix best list. Adolescence, on the other hand, achieved its impressive viewing figures in just 17 days.
This means that there are still more than two months left in which Adolescence can climb even higher up the Netflix leaderboard. It is not yet clear where the mini-series will end up.