Despite being one of Netflix’s most popular shows ever, Stranger Things failed to break into the top 5 shows this decade

Stranger Things ranked sixth among the most-watched streaming shows in the 2020s, despite being one of Netflix’s biggest hits. The Nielsen figures, reported by Bloomberg, suggest that its popularity has not translated into as many total viewing minutes as several long-running series and children’s programmes.

Grey’s Anatomy led with 246.55 million minutes watched, while Stranger Things recorded 145.24 million. The article says the comparison may favour shows with hundreds of episodes that are easy to rewatch or watch casually; Stranger Things requires more attention. Its fourth and fifth seasons remain among Netflix’s top ten English-language shows of all time, and spin-offs are in development, including a prequel planned for 2028.