Harry & Meghan failed again. The hype surrounding the documentary was againgreat, but the storm died down to such an extent that the first place was notconquered. Wednesday may have fallen from the podium, but it has been takenover by another young hero.
New batch
Jenna Ortega represents the new generation of actors and actresses, which alsoincludes Noah Centineo. With the series The Recruit he has the full leadingrole for the first time and that turns out to be a success. The action seriesimmediately takes first place, so Harry & Meghan have to make do with secondplace.
Christmas coming up
Christmas is of course approaching and that is also noticeable in the list ofthe most popular titles on Netflix. There are already five Christmas films andseries in the top 20, which will probably increase further in the coming days.The makers of Hjem Til Jul have delivered another success series withJulestorm, the Norwegian series is in fifth place. Only I Believe in Santa ishigher up the Christmas ladder for now.
Buzz around titles
Every Tuesday we bring you the 20 most popular titles of the week. We admitright away, the list below is no rocket science. Just like lists are of coursealways subject to discussion. Due to the search behavior of visitors to oursite, the buzz surrounding titles on social media, the attention that titlesgenerate in the media, the daily top 10 that Netflix displays and the (amountof) figures that are handed out on rating sites such as IMDb, a very goodpicture.
In addition, Netflix now provides a daily top 10. This list fluctuatesextremely, because it only gives a very global picture. This is because itonly concerns two minutes of each title, which only reflects the number ofviewers and not so much the popularity. Still, it is an extra shred ofinformation for an accurate list.
The 20 most popular titles at the moment:
- The Recruit (new) * A young CIA lawyer is thrust headlong into the dangerous world of international espionage when a former asset threatens to reveal secrets to the agency. 2. Harry & Meghan (-) * This six-part documentary series shows the fragile side of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s relationship, from their first crush to the day they decided to leave the British royal family. The series features interviews with friends and family, and historians and journalists who explain the media’s role in it all. 3. Wednesday (-2) * Wednesday Addams is smart, sarcastic and a little dead inside. She investigates an already murdered while making new friends at Nevermore Academy. 4. I Believe in Santa (new) * After five happy months with Tom, Lisa is shocked to find that he is obsessed with her least favorite holiday. Can she give Christmas one more chance? 5. Jule storm (new) * Destinies cross when travelers and employees become trapped in an airport and forced to spend the final hours before Christmas together. 6. Too Hot to Handle (+1) * Handsome bachelors meet on the shores of paradise. But to win the grand prize of $100,000, they’ll have to give up sex. These are the contestants of Season 4! 7. The Blacklist (-4) * A brilliant fugitive offers to help the FBI catch other bad guys, but only if new profiler Elizabeth works closely with him. Of course he works with a double agenda… 8. Guillermo del Toro ‘s Pinocchio (-4) * In this stunning musical stop-motion film, Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro delivers a modern take on the classic tale of a wooden puppet brought to life. 9. Firefly Lane (-4) * Forty-something Tully and Kate are best friends who have supported each other through thick and thin since their teenage years. They don’t let anything or anyone come between them. 10. The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari (new) * Based on the stories of survivors and rescuers, this gripping documentary follows New Zealand’s deadly 2019 volcanic eruption minute by minute. 11. The Big Four (new) * Four passionate killers spring back into action when they encounter a straightforward cop determined to track down an elusive killer. 12. A Christmas Miracle for Daisy (-4) * Interior designer Whitney gets a surprise for Christmas: her new client turns out to be her ex. His daughter has a mother on her wish list. 13. Los Renglones Torcidos de Dios (-1) * A private investigator claiming to be paranoid goes to a mental hospital to investigate the mysterious death of another patient. 14. Sonic Prime (new) * When an explosive battle with Dr. Eggman shatters the universe, Sonic races through parallel dimensions to find his friends and save the world together. 15. The Crown (-6) * The Crown is now in its fifth season. The 1990s have arrived, in which the British royal family is coming under increasing pressure. Especially when the crown prince is also going to divorce Princess Diana. 16. Troll (-10) * When an explosion in the Norwegian mountains awakens an ancient troll, a brave paleontologist is assigned to stop the troll from wreaking deadly havoc. 17. The Noel Diary (-1) * An author has to clear out his childhood home and meets a woman who is looking for her biological mother. An old diary may open the door to the past. And to their hearts. 18. 1899 (-8) * A migrant ship on its way to New York has to change course in 1899 after mysterious incidents. The bewildered passengers are faced with an incomprehensible riddle. 19. Manifesto (-6) * When a plane makes a mysterious landing years after takeoff, the passengers enter a world that has changed completely and contains strange new realities. 20. Dead to Me (-6) * In this dark comedy series, a close friendship blossoms between an uptight widow and a free-spirited woman with a shocking secret.