Upon its release on January 1, “Fool Me Once,” a mystery-thriller by Harlan Coben, swiftly ascended to the pinnacle of Netflix’s Top 10 list. In the initial six days of January, the series garnered a remarkable 37.1 million views, claiming the top spot for the most-watched title of that week and securing a place in the Top 10 in 91 different nations.
Dave Chappelle’s show, “Dreamer,” experienced a surge in popularity, moving up to the second position on the chart. Initially debuting in the fifth spot with 2.2 million views, the show’s viewership soared to 10.2 million in its first full week, amassing a cumulative 12.4 million views. Chappelle’s performance, which began trending after its release on the last day of December, drew attention for his humorous take on his views about the transgender community.
The prior week’s chart was predominantly filled with standup specials. Ricky Gervais’ “Armageddon” led the list, initially ranking first. However, the British comedian’s one-hour special subsequently fell to the eighth position, attracting 2.1 million views.
Maintaining its presence in the top 10, “My Life with the Walter Boys” clinched the fourth spot in its fifth week, attracting 4.4 million viewers. Michelle Yeoh captivated audiences with “The Brothers Sun,” which debuted at fifth place on the list after its January 4 premiere, amassing 4.1 million views in just three days.
In the realm of unscripted content, “You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment” made a notable entrance, securing the third spot on the chart with 8 million views. The FIFA documentary series, “Captains of the World,” also gained attention, ranking sixth with 3.7 million views.
“The Crown,” in its sixth season, continued its consistent performance, ranking seventh in its eighth week on the chart. This followed the December 14 release of its final episodes. Additionally, “Obliterated” and “Peppa Pig” closed the top 10 list, occupying the ninth and tenth positions with 2 million and 1.7 million views, respectively.