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An examination of 278 weeks of Netflix's Weekly Global Top 10 data from late June 2021 to October 2026 highlights shifting viewership dynamics across international streaming titles. In 2026, a record-high eight Japanese live-action series entered the non-English global top 10, including titles like "Downtime," "Gas Human," and "Viral Hit." However, none reached the top ranking. Instead, during the week of September 21–27, 2026, the Turkish suspense drama "Not a Stranger" secured the global number one position with 9.7 million views. It held off "Downtime," which sat at number two with 5.1 million views and 46.5 million hours viewed.
About the series
The global tracking metrics reveal how top-performing series compete on the platform over time. Between 2022 and 2025, Japanese live-action dramas achieved the global number one spot five times across seven weeks. Titles reaching number one in past years include "Alice in Borderland" Season 2, "YuYu Hakusho," "House of Ninjas," "Alice in Borderland" Season 3, and "Ikusagami." Regarding full plot descriptions, episode counts, or release dates for titles such as "Not a Stranger," these are Not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
What to expect
Looking at weekly performance trends across global non-English categories, chart longevity varies significantly by format and region:
- Turkish suspense drama "Not a Stranger" demonstrated peak chart power by surpassing major international entries to reach number one.
- Japanese live-action series cap out at 5 consecutive weeks in the Top 10, a record held by "Alice in Borderland" seasons and "The Landlord."
- Anime releases often remain longer, with "SAKAMOTO DAYS" spending 10 consecutive weeks on the list.
- Korean dramas also show sustained performance, such as "Teach You a Lesson," which logged 9 consecutive weeks on the chart in 2026.
- Reality series like "Love Superior" Season 2 maintained a 6-week consecutive streak.
Source: turkish drama series trailer - BingNews · Published October 31, 2026 · Photo by Nomadic Julien on Unsplash
