Wednesday’s Second Season Sees Big Drop in Netflix Views
Wednesday’s second season lands among Netflix’s top English-language shows, but its audience and viewing hours have taken a sharp dive compared to its record-breaking debut.
Wednesday’s second outing has managed to secure a spot as the fourth most-watched English-language series on Netflix after its first 91 days on the platform. That’s the window Netflix uses to tally up its official numbers. Still, there’s a catch: the show’s audience has shrunk by more than half compared to its first season, with a 52% dip in viewers and a 45% fall in total hours watched, according to What’s On Netflix.
Despite the drop, the series still pulled in a hefty 928.5 million hours watched, which works out to 119.3 million views. For comparison, the debut season racked up a massive 1,718.8 million hours and 252.1 million views in the same time frame. That’s a pretty steep slide, but not entirely unexpected given the circumstances.
Why the Numbers Took a Tumble
There are a few reasons behind the drop. For starters, the second season was split into two parts and ran a bit longer than the first, which might have put off some punters. Plus, the bar was set sky-high: the first season isn’t just a hit, it’s the most-watched original English-language series Netflix has ever had. That’s a tough act to follow, even for its own sequel.
The show’s unique spin on The Addams Family, with Wednesday (played by Jenna Ortega) at the centre, has been a big draw. She’s cast as the odd one out at a school full of misfits, using her psychic skills to get to the bottom of the strange goings-on around her. The first season’s offbeat take on the Addams clan, each with their own supernatural quirks, really struck a chord with fans.
What’s Next for Wednesday?
Even with the numbers down, Wednesday isn’t going anywhere. A third season is already in the pipeline, and there’s a new face joining the cast: Eva Green will step in as Aunt Ophelia, Morticia Addams’ rather intimidating sister. That’s sure to shake things up for the next round.
If you’re keen for more, there are plenty of other top picks to stream on Netflix right now, with something for just about everyone’s taste.