From quiet drama to global sensation: Adolescence is now Netflix’s second most-watched series

The British drama Adolescence, already one of Netflix's biggest hits of 2025, has just pulled off something remarkable. According to newly released viewing data from the streamer, the gritty coming-of-age series starring Stephen Graham is now officially the second most-watched Netflix original series of all time -- surpassing global hits like Stranger Things 4 and Ryan Murphy's Dahmer.

Netflix’s all-time Top 10 ranking is updated periodically based on hours viewed within the first 91 days of release.