Overview

• The series tallied 141.2 million views in its 91-day premiere window, surpassing Stranger Things 4 to secure Netflix’s No. 2 English-language spot.
• It now ranks only behind Wednesday, which amassed 252 million views in its premiere run.
• Producers are in talks for an anthology-format second season, but Netflix has not confirmed renewal.
• UK educators have integrated the show into school curricula to address toxic masculinity, youth violence and online safety.
• Its critical acclaim and word-of-mouth success have helped it earn awards nods and highlight Netflix’s international crime-drama strategy.