A Surprise Smash That Left Everyone Speechless
No one saw this coming. While fans worldwide were gearing up for the epic finale of Stranger Things – widely tipped to break every record in the Netflix book – a quiet newcomer arrived and took the streaming giant by storm. His & Hers didn’t just sneak into the Top 10; it stormed its way to the very top and changed the game overnight.
The figures speak for themselves: 66.6 million views in only 18 days, according to official Netflix data. That’s a stratospheric score that rockets Alice Feeney’s novel adaptation straight into the platform’s hall of fame. Even more impressive, the series captured the number one spot in 75 countries during its very first week on air. Now that’s what you call an international takeover.
Three Weeks at the Top: How His & Hers Outsmarted Stranger Things
His & Hers wasn’t just a fleeting viral hit. This miniseries pulled off the almost impossible: staying at number one worldwide in Netflix’s Top 10 for three consecutive weeks. Yes, three weeks, outshining even the much-hyped finale of Stranger Things. That’s a tough pill to swallow for the Duffer brothers’ iconic sci-fi saga, which everyone assumed would be an untouchable global smash.
Interestingly, the idea of a follow-up wasn’t in the cards at first, as the original novel has no sequel. Still, given the colossal international success, it’s clear Netflix might be reconsidering that notion.
The Global Reign—and the Challenge from Bridgerton
Data from Flixpatrol revealed that His & Hers remained the most-watched title on Netflix in 39 countries as recently as the last few days. Its reign finally ended on Friday, January 30, 2026, immediately after the highly awaited season four of Bridgerton (one of Netflix’s powerhouse franchises) made its debut.
Even so, three straight weeks at the top of the global charts and 66.6 million views crown His & Hers as Netflix’s very first mega-hit of 2026. And this achievement is all the more remarkable given the cutthroat competition between streaming platforms these days. It’s a wild ride out there – and Netflix has proven it still knows how to pack a punch.
On the Big Screen: The Rip Leads the Pack
On the cinema front, The Rip has claimed 2026’s coveted award for Netflix’s biggest movie hit of the year so far. This thriller, starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, first wowed subscribers globally. Recently in France, it handed over the local crown to L’amour ouf, but The Rip maintains its lead in worldwide rankings.
Above all, His & Hers once again shows that Netflix can still surprise us in the best way possible. With its flawless cast, addictive plotline and knack for generating online buzz, the miniseries ticks every box for a smash hit. Now all that’s left is to see if Netflix will give in and bring us a season two.
