Netflix viewership trends show hits in drama and true crime

Netflix viewership rankings for the period of August 10 to 16, 2026, show a diverse range of popular content. The third season of ‘My Life with the Walter Boys’ remains a global leader, securing 8.7 million views and 68.5 million hours of watch time. Netflix has confirmed a fourth season for the series.

True crime and documentaries also perform strongly. ‘Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes’ reached 4.9 million views, while the documentary ‘Murders in Idaho: University Tragedy’ recorded 3.6 million views. Other notable entries include the Miles Franklin adaptation ‘My Brilliant Career’ and a sports documentary focused on José Mourinho.

Additionally, the long-running military drama ‘SEAL Team’ has seen immediate success following its addition to the platform. The series, which features 114 episodes, entered the global top 10 within a single day of its release on August 18.