“Adolescence” became Netflix’s top show ever, with 66.3M views in just 2 weeks

In terms of web shows, 2025 has been an incredible year. Whether it’s Netflix’s popular series Adolescence or the third installment of The White Lotus, a number of shows have captivated viewers and broken records. There’s a reason these 2025 releases are said to as record-breaking. With directors like Greta Gerwig and Rian Johnson partnering with streaming services like Netflix, these series may also have an effect on Hollywood.

2025’s Most Historic Web Series

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“Adolescence” became Netflix’s top show ever, with 66.3M views in just 2 weeks

Adolescence The Netflix series turned into an unexpected success for the over-the-top behemoth. Adolescence, which stars Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, and Erin Doherty, centers on Jamie Miller, a 13-year-old student who is arrested for killing a classmate. According to Variety, the series became the most watched Netflix program ever. In just two weeks, it received an incredible 66.3 million views.

Severance season 2

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Severance season 2

According to Deadline, Severance season 2 is now the most-watched show on Apple TV+ ever, surpassing even Ted Lasso. According to the publication, Severance increased the number of new Apple TV+ members by 126% between January 1 and January 19, 2025, compared to December 1–19, 2024.

The White Lotus season 3

The White Lotus season 3
The White Lotus season 3, photo credit : Los Angeles Times

From the first episode, the show was able to generate a lot of curiosity. According to Deadline, the series’ penultimate and final episode surpassed season 2 as its most-watched episode ever. The season focused on a group of characters on vacation in Thailand, where lies and secrets transform a beautiful destination into one that is tense, depressing, and deadly.

The Last of Us season 2

Many fans were thrilled to see Pedro Pascal return as Joel Miller. His character was brutally killed off in the second episode, thus this was short-lived. The Last of Us season 2 episode 2 received a 9.5-star rating out of 10, making it the highest-rated episode of the entire series as of this writing, according to Screenrant, despite differing opinions over Joel’s passing.

Daredevil

Born Again: With 7.5 million views on Disney+ in its first five days, the show was able to capture viewers’ interest right away. According to Variety, this was the largest streaming launch on the site in 2025. Matt Murdock, a blind lawyer with enhanced senses who poses as a vigilante, is played by Charlie Cox once more.

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FAQs:

Which 2025 television shows are among the most watched?

Adolescence, The White Lotus season 3, and Severance season 2 have all been able to draw sizable audiences.

What is the purpose of adolescence?

The 13-year-old who is accused of killing his classmate is at the center of the story.

In season two of The Last of Us, who was killed off?

The second episode of the season included the death of Pedro Pascal’s character.

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