‘His & Hers’ Dominates Netflix TV Charts; ‘The Rip’ Tops Film Rankings
Netflix continues to capture viewer attention with its new crime thriller series, His & Hers. Starring Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal, the show has sustained its popularity, topping the weekly TV charts for two consecutive weeks from January 12 to 18. In its initial full week, His & Hers garnered an impressive 29.5 million views, up from 19.9 million views within its first few days on the platform.
Growing Popularity and Global Reach
The series currently holds a total of 49.4 million views. His & Hers debuted at No. 1 in over 50 countries, with another 20 countries added this past week. This remarkable performance indicates a strong upward trajectory for the series.
Compared to its competitors, His & Hers dramatically outperformed the second-ranked series, Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials, which achieved 9.9 million views. Although His & Hers still has more ground to cover to break into Netflix’s all-time most popular list—where the No. 10 spot is currently held by The Night Agent Season 1 with 98.2 million views—it has 79 days left to achieve this milestone.
Creators’ Reflections
Tessa Thompson, who serves as both a star and an executive producer, expressed gratitude for Netflix’s platform. She and co-showrunner William Oldroyd noted the strong emotional engagement from viewers. Their joint statement highlighted the themes of love, family, and accountability that resonated with audiences.
Other Popular Netflix Titles
While His & Hers gained significant momentum, Stranger Things remains a juggernaut on the charts. The fifth season recently ranked No. 4 with 5.1 million views, contributing to a cumulative total of 120.1 million views. The historical popularity of Stranger Things continues, as all its five seasons remain in the Top 10.
- Season 1: No. 7 with 2.8 million views
- Season 2: No. 9 with 2.7 million views
- Season 3: No. 6 with 3 million views
- Season 4: No. 5 with 3.1 million views
Noteworthy Films
On the film front, The Rip, featuring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, launched with formidable success, attracting 41.6 million views. This marked Netflix’s biggest opening for a feature since Happy Gilmore 2.
In addition, The People We Meet on Vacation rose to 23.3 million views in its opening week, also leading to a 515% increase in audiobook listens of its source material on Spotify.
Overall, the current trends highlight the ongoing success of Netflix as it maintains competitive original content, with His & Hers and The Rip leading the charge.
