Monsters from another dimension vs survival games. Netflix users seem to prefer the latter. Despite the mega success of the fourth season of “StrangerThings” “Squid Game” remains the most watched series of the streaming company.
Still, it was close. Overall, the last season of Stranger Things was watched 1.4 billion hours, while Squid Game managed to reach 1.7 billion hours. All the more impressive: The mystery series from the USA actually had a massive advantage due to the five hours longer running time. Despite this, the South Korean series by director Hwang Dong-hyuk remains Netflix’s greatest success. That’s why a second season of “Squid Game” was announced in June.
The numbers were compared 28 days after the release of both series. “Stranger Things” has to be content with the title as the most successful English-language show.
How long does the record hold?
As we all know, records are there to be broken. That could happen with the fifth and final season of Stranger Things. The fans are already looking forward to it. Last season’s soundtrack alone turned the music charts upside down. Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” topped the charts, and Metallica’s “Master Of Puppets” regained popularity.
+++ This article first appeared on musikexpress.de +++
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