Netflix releases global top‑show rankings and announces new period romance series

Netflix published a worldwide ranking of its most‑watched series and seasons. The list is led by the second season of *Squid Game* with 225.4 million views, followed by *Adolescence* (171.6 million) and the third season of *Squid Game* (155.8 million). *Bridgerton* season 3 placed fourth with 154.2 million views, while *Stranger Things* season 5 and *Fool Me Once* round out the top five.

Separately, Netflix announced it is developing a new historical romance series titled *My Brilliant Career*. Set in early‑20th‑century Australia, the show follows Sybylla Melvyn, a young woman who chooses writing and independence over traditional marriage expectations, aiming to replicate the success of the costume‑drama hit *Bridgerton*.

Both pieces highlight Netflix’s focus on data‑driven content strategy and its continued investment in period romance programming.