Top 10 most-watched web series in the world

The year 2018 will be known for the introduction of web series, which completely changed the entertainment landscape in India. The captive audience of Hindi movies quickly discovered that song, dance, and melodrama was not the only components of an entertaining package, and a whole new world suddenly appeared before them.

Because web series are so long, it’s easy to forget to sleep and become confused about which one to start. Because there are so many shows on Netflix, TVF, Amazon, SonyLIV, Hotstar, and other platforms, you sometimes can’t trust the reviews if you’re a fan of a particular genre. To help you find the hooked and booked online series that will make your day, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 most-watched web series from a variety of genres today, so let’s get started without any spoilers.

 01 – Game of Thrones (2011–2019)

89% – Rotten Tomatoes – 9.2/10 – IMDb – 86% – TV Guide

• First episode date: 17 April 2011
• Writers: David Benioff, George R. R. Martin, D. B. Weiss, Bryan Cogman, Vanessa Taylor, Jane Espenson, Dave Hill
• Final episode date: 19 May 2019
• Adapted from: A Song of Ice and Fire, A Game of Thrones
• Music composed by: Ramin Djawadi
• Directors: Mark Mylod, Alex Graves, David Nutter, MORE

Story – Game of Thrones is based on the story of A Song of Ice and Fire, set in the fictional Westeros Seven Kingdoms and the continent of Essos. The series chronicles the violent dynastic struggles of the kingdom’s noble families for the Iron Throne, while other families fight for independence from it.

Game of Thrones was the most watched television programme in the nation and the world from 2011 to 2019. There is no doubt that Game of Thrones is still worth viewing even after the series is done. Here is how GOT progressed over time with its average viewership:

• Season 1 – 9.3 million
• Season 2 – 11.6 million
• Season 3 – 14.4 million
• Season 4 – 19.1 million
• Season 5 – 20.2 million
• Season 6 – 25.7 million
• Season 7 – 32.8 million
• Season 8 – 46 million

02 – Stranger Things (2016)

8.7/10 IMDb, 92% Rotten Tomatoes

• First episode date: 15 July 2016
• Awards: Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, MORE
• Genres: Horror, Horror fiction, Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Supernatural, Historical drama
• Writers: Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer, Jessie Nickson-Lopez, MORE
• Program creators: Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer
• Original network: Netflix

Story – A little community finds out about secret experiments, scary supernatural abilities, and an odd little girl after a boy goes missing. A total of 45.22 million hours of Season 1 were viewed, followed by 41 million hours of Season 2 and 36 million hours of Season 3. In July 2016, Stranger Things debuted on Netflix. It has since become a huge worldwide success. With 1.15 billion hours of viewing already under its belt, season four of “Stranger Things” has surpassed all previous seasons on Netflix.

03 – The Walking Dead (2010–2022)

8.1/10 IMDb, 80% Rotten Tomatoes

• Spin-offs: Fear the Walking Dead, MORE
• Final episode date: 20 November 2022
• First episode date: 31 October 2010
• Networks: AMC, AMC Networks, Fox
• Based on: The Walking Dead; by Robert Kirkman; Tony Moore; Charlie Adlard
• Genre: Horror; Serial drama; Zombie apocalypse

Story – Police officer Rick Grimes travels with a gang of survivors in quest of a safe and secure house after a zombie apocalypse overwhelms the United States. In season 1, The Walking Dead had 4-6 million viewership, and that number increased throughout season 2.

The series peaked in season 5 in 2014, though, when the season opener received 17.3 million viewers as viewers tuned in to see how Rick and his group would escape Terminus, becoming the most watched series episode in cable television history. With a dramatic drop between the season 7 premiere (17.03 million viewers) and the season 8 premiere (11.4 million viewers), viewership would gradually diminish after season 5.

04 – Money Heist (2017–2021)

94% Rotten Tomatoes, 8.2/10 IMDb

• First episode date: 2 May 2017
• Language: Spanish
• Final episode date: 3 December 2021
• Genres: Heist, Drama, Crime film, Thriller
• Spanish: La casa de papel
• Spin-off: La casa de papel: Corea

Story – Eight thieves seize control of the Spanish Royal Mint and begin taking hostages. The cops are under pressure to carry out the criminal mastermind’s plan. In the first four weeks after the season’s release, 69 million Netflix households watched La Casa de Papel Part 5, as the show is known to Spanish-speaking viewers.

Money Heist is a Spanish heist crime drama streaming on Netflix. The fifth season of the show is its final one. Many people anxiously anticipated it because of the intriguing plot. It is packed with romance, excitement, and suspense. Money Heist surpassed Stranger Things and The Walking Dead as one of Netflix’s most popular shows.

05 – Mirzapur (2011–2019)

8.8/10 IMDb, 84% Rotten Tomatoes

• Language: Hindi
• Network: Amazon Prime Video
• First episode date: 16 November 2018
• Number of episodes: 19
• Number of seasons: 2
• Program creators: Karan Anshuman, Puneet Krishna

The first season of the web series “Mirzapur” was released in 2018, and season 2 was made available to stream exactly two years later. The fans of this web series showed their love for it fully because the rivalry for power, love, and rage were all  given together in this series. Meanwhile, season 3 is nearing completion and fans are anticipating it with great anticipation. After the first season’s popularity, Mirzapur made history with its second, quickly overtaking it to become the most watched programme on the service in India.

06 – Squid Game

8/10 IMDb 95% Rotten Tomatoes

• First episode date: 17 September 2021
• Awards: Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series, MORE
• Language: Korean
• Genres: Action, Mystery, Survival, Thriller, Drama, Horror fiction, Action fiction
• Program creator: Hwang Dong-hyuk
• Writers: Hwang Dong-hyuk

A children’s game invites hundreds of cash-strapped competitors to battle for rich rewards, but the stakes are deadly. The Squid Game, which debuted on September 17, 2021, has gathered over 111 million views, making it the most watched show on Netflix to date and the most watched series in the history of the platform. It is also now ranked No. 1 in 94 countries globally.

07 – Vikings (2013–2020)

93% · Rotten Tomatoes

• Genres: War, Drama, Historical drama, Adventure, Miniseries, Historical Fiction, Action fiction, Military fiction
• Languages: English, Old Norse, Old English
• Music composed by: Karin Dreijer
• Theme song: If I Had a Heart
• First episode date: 3 March 2013
• Spin-off: Vikings: Valhalla

Story – Ragnar Lothbrok, a legendary Norse hero, is a mere farmer who with the support of his equally ruthless family rises to become a fearless warrior and commander of the Viking tribes. According to Nielsen, the series premiere attracted six million viewers in the US, topping all broadcast networks among viewers aged 18 to 49.

On February 25, 2022, Vikings: Valhalla, a sequel series, made its Netflix debut. One of the popular TV shows that both fans and critics love is Vikings. The final two seasons, although having some of the best episodes, received notably lower ratings than the first four seasons, which are particularly well-rated.

08 – Breaking Bad (2008–2013)

7.6/10 IMDb, 96% Rotten Tomatoes

• Spin-off: Better Call Saul
• First episode date: 20 January 2008
• Final episode date: 29 September 2013
• Directors: Vince Gilligan, Michael Slovis, Colin Bucksey, MORE
• Networks: AMC, AMC Networks, FX Networks
• Genres: Drama, Crime film, Suspense, Tragedy, Thriller, Dark comedy, Crime TV genre

Story – Chemistry instructor Walter White discovers he has cancer and launches a methamphetamine or meth production company to pay off his medical bills. His priorities alter after meeting Jesse. One of the most popular web shows on Netflix is Breaking Bad. Viewership was strong for the show’s first three seasons, but it slightly increased for the fourth and fifth. One of the most popular TV shows of all time is Breaking Bad, which Guinness World Records recognised as the most acclaimed show of all time in 2013.

09 – Lucifer (2016–2021)

88% Rotten Tomatoes, Rating: 8.1/10

• Language: English
• Genres: Comedy-drama, Police procedural, Mystery, Urban Fantasy, Occult detective fiction, Crime TV genre
• Final episode date: 10 September 2021
• First episode date: 25 January 2016
• Writers: Tom Kapinos, Neil Gaiman, Ildy Modrovich, MORE
• Based on: Characters created for DC Comics’ Vertigo; by Neil Gaiman; Sam Kieth; Mike Dringenberg

Lucifer, a demon, intends to settle in Los Angeles after making his way back from Hell. He quickly becomes involved with the local police and aids them in resolving crimes. Watching what Lucifer does on Earth and how the narrative develops will be interesting.

With 18.3 billion minutes seen over its entire library of 93 episodes, Lucifer topped Nielsen’s US rankings for original streaming. If you’re seeking for something special, Lucifer won’t let you down. Lucifer is charming, humorous, and gorgeous. The writing is engaging, and the characters are engaging.

10 – Prison Break (2005–2017)

8.3/10 IMDb, 61% Rotten Tomatoes

• Genre: Serial drama; Crime drama; Action thriller
• First episode date: 29 August 2005
• Awards: People’s Choice Award for Favorite New TV Drama, MORE
• Original languages: English; Spanish; Arabic
• Final episode date: 30 May 2017
• Created by: Paul Scheuring

Story – Due to a political conspiracy, an innocent person is sent to death in Qatar and his only hope is his brother, who deliberately makes it his mission to send himself to the same prison to get both of them out. It was originally scheduled for a 13-episode run, but due to its popularity, the run was extended to include an extra nine episodes.

It scored remarkably well in the ratings. The first season of the show got 9.2 million viewers per episode on average, if we look at viewership. The premiere of the second season of Prison Break averaged 9.4 million viewers.

FAQ

01. Which is the most viewed web series in the world so far?
       The most-watched web series in the world of all time are as follows: –

1. Most viewed web series – Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
2. Most watched web series – Stranger Things (2016)
3. Most viewed web series – The Walking Dead (2010–2022)
4. Most viewed web series – Money Heist (2017–2021)
5. Most viewed web series – Mirzapur (2011–2019)
6. Most viewed web series – Squid Game
7. Most viewed TV show – Vikings (2013–2020)
8. Most viewed TV show – Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
9. Most viewed TV show – Lucifer (2016–2021)
10. Most-watched TV show – Prison Break (2005–2017)

02. Which are the top 10 must-watch movies of all time?
       The top 10 movies that you must watch before you die are as follows: –

1. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
2. The Godfather (1972)
3. The Dark Knight (2008)
4. The Godfather Part II (1974)
5. 12 Angry Men (1957)
6. Schindler’s List (1993)
7. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
8. Pulp Fiction (1994)
9. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
10. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)

03. What are the top 10 best Korean movies?
       The top 10 best Korean movies are given below: –

• The Housemaid (1960)
• The Wailing (2016)
• Parasite (2019)
• A Tale of Two Sisters (2003)
• Memories of Murder (2003)
• Peppermint Candy (2000)
• Save The Green Planet (2003)
• Whispering Corridors (1998)
• Joint Security Area (2000)
• The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil (2019)

04. Which are the top 10 Spanish web series to watch on Netflix?
       The top 10 Spanish web series to watch on Netflix are as follows: –

1. La Casa de Papel (Money Heist)
2. Monarca – 2 seasons (2019 – present)
3. Élite (Elite)
4. Nailed It! Mexico
5. La Casa de las Flores (The House of Flowers)
6. Control Z – 2 seasons
7. Ingobernable – 2 seasons
8. La Reina del Flow (The Queen of Flow)
9. Las Chicas del Cable (Cable Girls)
10. Galerías Velvet (Velvet)

05. Which are the top 10 horror web series?
       The top 10 horror web series are as follows: –

1. Top 10 horror web series – Stranger Things (2016)
2. Top 10 horror web series – Love, Death & Robots (2019)
3. Top 10 horror web series – The Haunting of Hill House (2018)
4. Top 10 horror web series – Santa Clarita Diet (2017–2019)
5. Top 10 horror web series – Army of the Dead: Lost Vegas (2022)
6. Top 10 horror web series – Hazbin Hotel (2019)
7. Top 10 horror TV Shows – The Walking Dead: Webisodes (2011–2018)
8. Top 10 horror TV Shows – The Untamed (2019)
9. Top 10 horror TV Shows – Marianne (2019)
10. Top 10 horror TV Shows – Fear the Walking Dead: Flight 462 (2015–2016)

06. Which are the 10 Best Fantasy TV Shows?
       The 10 Best Fantasy TV Shows are as follows: –

1. Best Fantasy TV Shows – Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
2. Best Fantasy TV Shows – House of the Dragon
3. Best Fantasy TV Shows – The Witcher
4. Best Fantasy TV Shows – The Sandman
5. Best Fantasy web series – Outlander
6. Best Fantasy web series – Game of Thrones
7. Best Fantasy web series – Sweet Tooth
8. Best Fantasy web series – The Wheel of Time
9. Best Fantasy web series – The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
10. Best Fantasy series – The Shannara Chronicles

07. Which are the top 5 Parallel Universe & Time Travel TV/WEB Series?
       The top 5 Parallel Universe & Time Travel TV/WEB Series are as follows: –

1. Stranger Things (2016
2. Lifeline (2017)
3. Timeless (2016–2018)
4. Travelers (2016–2018)
5. Dark (2017-2020)

08. Which are the 10 best Bollywood movies of all time?
       The best Bollywood movies of all time are as follows: –

1. Hera Pheri (2000)
2. Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006)
3. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)
4. Black Friday (2004)
5. Hum Aapke Hain Koun…! (1994)
6. 26/11
7. Swades (2004)
8. Gangs of Wasseypur: Part One (2012)
9. Kati Patang (1970)
10. Gully Boy (2019)

09. Which are the 10 best Hollywood movies of all time?
       The 10 best Hollywood movies of all time are as follows: –

• Top rating – The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
• Top rating – The Godfather (1972)
• Top rating – The Dark Knight (2008)
• Top rating – The Godfather Part II (1974)
• Top rating – 12 Angry Men (1957)
• Top rating – Schindler’s List (1993)
• Top rating – The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
• Top rating – Pulp Fiction (1994)
• Top rating – The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
• Top rating – Forrest Gump (1994)

10. Which are the best web series coming in 2023?
       The top upcoming web series in 2023 are as follows: –

1. Delhi Crime Season 2
2. Scam 2003: The Curious Case of Abdul Karim Telgi
3. Mirzapur Season 3
4. Asur Season 2
5. Jamtara Season 2
6. The Family Man Season 3
7. Four More Shots Season 3
8. Paatal Lok Season 2
9. Apharan 3

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