Netflix has released its latest list of the five most-watched series worldwide, offering viewers a diverse selection of genres from romantic comedies to chilling true crime. As the weekend approaches, audiences are tuning in to these top picks.
5. If Wishes Could Kill – 3,600,000 Views
This South Korean YA horror series opens the countdown. It follows five high school students who discover a mobile app called Gringo that claims to grant wishes. After a classmate dies unexpectedly, they realize the app predicts their deaths, forcing them to uncover the truth. Comparisons to Final Destination are inevitable, but the series delivers engaging scares.
4. My Royal Nemesis – 3,900,000 Views
Another South Korean entry, this royal-themed romcom miniseries blends time-travel fantasy and comedy. A legendary Joseon dynasty villainess’s soul transfers into the body of a modern aspiring actress, leading to complications when she encounters a ruthless tycoon. It became the most-watched non-English language show of the week.
3. Worst Ex Ever: Season 2 – 8,000,000 Views
This shocking true crime series returns after its 2024 success, which reached top 10 charts in 65 countries. Season 2 focuses on four disturbing cases of domestic violence and coercive control, including a former 90-Day Fiance star and a partner who files a restraining order only to face terrifying revenge. It’s chilling but compelling.
2. Should I Marry A Murderer? – 8,000,000 Views
Another true crime entry, this British documentary series holds the runner-up spot for a second week. It tells the story of pathologist Caroline Muirhead, whose fiance Alexander McKellar confessed to a fatal hit-and-run. She stayed engaged while gathering evidence against him, becoming a key witness. The series is gripping and unsettling.
1. Man On Fire – 12,600,000 Views
The small-screen remake of the 2004 Denzel Washington thriller retains the top spot for a second week, adding over 12 million views. Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as bodyguard John Creasy, the series has a 60% Rotten Tomatoes rating, outperforming the film’s 39%. Critics praise Abdul-Mateen’s performance. Whether it will hold the lead next week remains to be seen.
