The Wrap has unveiled intriguing insights from Netflix’s latest report on its most-watched titles, highlighting a surge in Korean content and wrestling’s unexpected dominance.
The standout performer appears to be Squid Game, with its residual viewership poised to deliver staggering year-end numbers, cementing its status as a global phenomenon. Beyond Squid Game, Korean content is thriving, with titles like *When Life Gives You Tangerines* (34.8 million views) and *The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call* (34.1 million views) showcasing impressive figures.
Wrestling has also emerged as a surprise hit, with all episodes of WWE Raw collectively amassing 88.6 million views. Equally astonishing is the runaway success of *Ms. Rachel*, a YouTube transplant that racked up 53.4 million views.
This children’s show not only outpaced family favorites like *Peppa Pig* but also outperformed adult content such as *Sirens* and *Ginny & Georgia* with ease, defying conventional expectations.
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The report reveals a clear preference for crime dramas and true-crime series, which dominate the popularity rankings. Conversely, reality TV lags far behind, struggling to make an impact. Another curious finding is the strong performance of canceled projects. *The Residence*, with 33.3 million views, outranked the renewed *Ransom Canyon* (29 million views), while the medical procedural *Pulse* (26.2 million views) surpassed the continued *Forever* (19.1 million views).
This raises a persistent question among streaming critics: what criteria does Netflix use to axe beloved shows, especially when some canceled titles still draw significant audiences? The debate over the streamer’s decision-making process continues to simmer.
