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After what felt like an endless, grey January, we’re now five days into an even bleaker February. During these cold, winter months, there’s nowhere else we’d rather be than snuggled up on our sofas, getting lost in the world of TV. Lucky for you, Netflix has just released its we...

Bridgerton. Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek in episode 403 of Bridgerton. Cr. Liam Daniel/Netflix ?? 2025
After what felt like an endless, grey January, we’re now five days into an even bleaker February. During these cold, winter months, there’s nowhere else we’d rather be than snuggled up on our sofas, getting lost in the world of TV. Lucky for you, Netflix has just released its weekly global top 10 show list, where the streaming platform reveals the most-watched — and therefore most popular — titles over the past week. In this edition, there’s everything from a terrifying special, in which a pro climber freeclimbs the tallest building in Taipei (if you know, you know), a new mystery show based on one of Agatha Christie’s beloved novels, and a South Korean rom-com. Take your pick… (Picture: Netflix)

10. Bridgerton: Season 3 — 2,700,000 views

Bridgerton. (L to R) Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington, James Duke as Minister Hughes, Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton in episode 307 of Bridgerton. Cr. Liam Daniel/Netflix ?? 2024
The latest batch of season four Bridgerton episodes has just dropped, so it’s no surprise an earlier series has landed in the top 10. And, as fans eagerly await the release of part two, what else to do than catch up on the previous events? Season three’s focus was on Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton, who finally ended up together. Who can forget that steamy carriage scene, hey? (Picture: Liam Daniel/Netflix)

9. Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials: Season 1 — 3,000,000 views

Helena Bonham Carter, Mia Mckenna-Bruce and Martin Freeman in Seven Dials promo poster
Based on the 1929 novel by the iconic detective novelist, Agatha Christie, Seven Dials centres around a party prank that turns deadly in a country house. As Lady Eileen ‘Bundle’ Brent investigates the chilling murder plot, she’s joined by Lady Caterham and Superintendent Battle, who are desperate to get to the bottom of the crime. (Picture: Netflix)

8. Free Bert: Season 1 — 3,700,000 views

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Free Bert. (L to R) Arden Myrin as Leeann Kreischer, Bert Kreischer as Bert Kreischer, Chris Witaske as Landon Vanderthal, Mandell Maughan as Chanel Vanderthal in episode 103 of Free Bert. Cr. Tom Griscom/Netflix. Copyright: Netflix ?? 2026
Free Bert is a scripted comedy series on Netflix starring comedian Bert Kreischer. It follows a version of Bert who tries to fit into the exclusive, money-oriented world of Beverly Hills after his daughters are accepted into a prestigious private school. (Picture: Tom Griscom/Netflix)

7. Mike Epps: Delusional — 3,800,000 views

Mike Epps: Delusional. Mike Epps at the Yaamava? Theater in Highland, California. Cr. Lisa Rose/Netflix ? 2026
In this comedy special, comedian and actor Mike Epps explores his rise to stardom. Netflix’s official synopsis reads: ‘From enduring breakups to navigating fame, Mike Epps shares hilariously unfiltered stories of how a little delusion and a lot of hustle made him a star.’ (Picture: Lisa Rose/Netflix)

6. Single’s Inferno: Season 5 — 3,900,000 views

Single’s Inferno is a South Korean reality show. Now in its fifth season, it sees nine flirty Korean singles — who are all looking for love — stranded on a desert island. The only way they can escape? By going on dates and (hopefully) finding the one.

5. Can This Love Be Translated? — 4,300,000 views

Can This Love Be Translated? (L to R) Kim Seon-ho as Joo Ho-jin, Go Youn-jung as Cha Mu-hee / Do Ra-mi in Can This Love Be Translated? Cr. No Ju-han/Netflix ?? 2026
Joo Ho-jin is a multilingual interpreter thanks to his talent in foreign languages. Cha Mu-hee is a global superstar and beloved actress. When their paths cross in Tokyo — when Joo Ho-jin finds himself interpreting for Cha Mu-hee — what begins as a professional relationship soon turns into something more. (Picture: No Ju-han/Netflix)

4. Skyscraper Live — 5,300,000 views

Undated TV still from Skyscraper Live. Pictured: Alex Honnold in Taipei, Taiwan. See PA Feature SHOWBIZ Download Reviews. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature SHOWBIZ Download Reviews. PA Photo. Picture credit should read: Netflix, Inc./Corey Rich. All Rights Reserved. NOTE TO EDITORS: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature SHOWBIZ Download Reviews.
OK, so who else watched this with a pillow over their face the whole time? But for those who somehow missed the commotion, let us fill you in: Legendary free solo climber Alex Honnold decided he’d be the first person in the world to scale Taiwan’s largest building, Taipei 101, without the use of ropes. The other wild thing about the stunt? Netflix livestreamed the whole event with a 10-second delay so that, if Honnold fell, the broadcast could be stopped before viewers would see. (Picture: Netflix/Corey Rich)

3. Finding Her Edge: Season 1 — 6,700,000 views

Finding Her Edge: Season 1. (L-R) Millie Davis as Riley Monroe, Cale Ambrozic as Brayden Elliot, Oliver "Olly" Atkins as Freddie O'Connell, Alexandra Beaton as Elise Russo, Madelyn Keys as Adriana Russo, and Alice Malakhov as Maria Russo in Finding Her Edge: Season 1. Cr. NETFLIX ?? 2025
Finding Her Edge is a new Canadian teen sports drama about three sisters who navigate the pressures of their family’s figure skating legacy. Subplots include love triangles, figuring out life as individuals, and the challenges of living up to the pressure of a dynastic family. (Picture: Netflix)

2. His & Hers — 11,000,000 views

Undated TV still from HIS & HERS. Pictured: Jon Bernthal as Detective Jack Harper and Tessa Thompson as Anna. See PA Feature SHOWBIZ Download Reviews. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature SHOWBIZ Download Reviews. PA Photo. Picture credit should read: Netflix, Inc. All Rights Reserved. NOTE TO EDITORS: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature SHOWBIZ Download Reviews.
If it’s a mystery thriller you’re after, look no further than HIS & HERS. Anna is a former news anchor, while Jack is a detective. Their relationship? Divorced. However, when she’s alerted to a murder in her hometown, Anna dives back into the world of reporting to help solve the case. When she arrives, she learns that Jack is the officer assigned to the case. (Picture: Netflix)

1. Bridgerton: Season 4 — 39,700,000 views

Bridgerton. Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek in episode 403 of Bridgerton. Cr. Liam Daniel/Netflix ?? 2025
And at number one, it’s season four, part one of Bridgerton. This series focuses on the love story between Benedict Bridgerton and lady’s maid, Sophie Baek, in a Cinderella-inspired romantic tale. Will their class divide destroy their relationship? Or will they prove that love defies all odds? (Picture: Liam Daniel/Netflix)

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