The poignant documentary, "The One About Matthew Perry," captivated audiences from October 26 to November 1, amassing an impressive 9.5 million views in its debut weekend. This strong showing placed it comfortably at number one among English TV series, outpacing its closest competitor, the Adam Brody and Kristen Bell-led "Nobody Wants This" (Season 3), by over 30%. While "Nobody Wants This" saw a slight uptick in its first full week of availability, gathering 7.2 million views, it still trailed behind its previous season's premiere performance.
Further down the English TV list, viewership saw a notable drop-off. The Canadian scripted series "Below" secured third place with 3.8 million views, though its audience halved from the previous week when it held the top spot. "The Diplomat" Season 4 maintained a presence in the Top 10 at fourth place with 2.9 million views, while "Love Is Blind" landed at number five with 2.8 million views, despite new episodes dropping.
However, it was "Lupin" Part 4 that truly dominated the global streaming landscape, soaring to the peak of the non-English TV list and becoming the most-watched series overall with 10.8 million views. The return of Omar Sy's charismatic Assane Diop not only enthralled new viewers but also sparked a resurgence for previous installments. "Lupin" Part 1 rejoined the Top 10 at number two with 5.2 million views, followed by Part 2 at sixth place with 3.2 million views, and Part 3 at eighth with 3 million views. Despite this impressive collective performance, the latest "Lupin" season is tracking slightly below its predecessor, with Part 3 having garnered 14.1 million views in its second week of availability—a detail that points to Netflix's ongoing challenge in sustaining momentum for returning scripted series.
The trend of strong non-English performance extended to the film categories as well. While the English film "Animals" managed 4.7 million views, it was significantly overshadowed by the Mexican drama "Surviving Hurricane Otis," which topped the non-English film list with a substantial 12.4 million views. These figures underscore the increasing appetite of Netflix subscribers for diverse, international programming across both series and movies.