Netflix’s Top 10 Most Watched Series in First Half of 2025: What Were We Watching?
Netflix just dropped a bombshell with its half-year viewing report, and the numbers are insane! Subscribers worldwide spent over 95 BILLION hours watching series in the first six months of 2025. Yes, you read that right – 95 billion hours! But which shows kept us glued to our screens? Let’s dive into the top 10 most-watched series and see what had us bingeing like there’s no tomorrow.
1. British Psychological Crime Drama follows 13-year-old Jamie Miller, accused of murdering a schoolmate. Each episode is filmed in one continuous shot, cranking up the tension and emotional intensity. The series tackles modern issues like social media pressure and the influence of environment on youth behavior.
2. Squid Game Season 3 – The series that blew up a few years ago is back with record-breaking views! Gihun returns to the deadly game, fighting a mysterious organization. The third season wraps up the survivors’ story but not without controversy – the finale split viewers, yet the show remains one of Netflix’s highest-quality content.
3. Political Thriller starring Robert De Niro – A former US president leads an investigation after a catastrophic cyberattack kills thousands. The series is packed with fake news, political power plays, and personal demons, questioning how to find truth in a chaotic world full of conspiracies.
4. Zero Day – A gripping mystery drama based on Harlan Coben’s novel, following detective Kat Donovan as she confronts her past and family tragedies while investigating her father’s murder. The complex plot keeps viewers guessing until the very end.
5. Documentary Series on the Gabby Petito Case – A real-life thriller! Gabby and her boyfriend Brian Laundrie chose a nomadic van life, but Gabby disappears. The series explores the contrast between idealized social media presence and shocking reality, highlighting issues of domestic violence and media influence.
6. Ms. Rachel – For the youngest viewers, this educational show helps kids learn basic concepts through songs and games. Rachel Accurso, a YouTube sensation, now conquers Netflix audiences.
7. Black Comedy on the Luxurious Port Haven Island – A drama about complex power dynamics, class, and control, centered on a mysterious billionaire. The humor and psychological twists are top-notch.
8. Action Thriller with Agent Peter Sutherland – The new season expands the plot internationally, with Peter trying to stop a terrorist group planning to use a deadly chemical weapon called Foxglove. Tension guaranteed.
9. Popular Dramedy about a Mother and Daughter – The third season brings conflicts, trials, and teenage problems, with the mother on trial for murder and the daughter trying to save her from prison.
This Netflix report isn’t just a list of shows; it’s a mirror of our current obsessions, fears, and desires. Have you watched any of these series? Which one pissed you off the most, and which one blew your mind? Share your thoughts because clearly, we all have something to say about what we watch and why!
If you haven’t jumped on the bandwagon yet, maybe it’s time to join this binge-watching madness. Just don’t miss the Squid Game finale – who likes to stay in suspense?
Enjoy the shows, and remember – comments are there to roast, laugh, or even argue about your favorite series. Who knows, your take might just go viral!
