Overview

• Netflix’s January–June engagement report shows subscribers watched 95 billion hours globally, up from 94 billion in the same period last year.
• UK crime drama ‘Adolescence’ claimed the top TV spot with 144.8 million views and earned 13 Emmy nominations after debuting in March.
• ‘Squid Game’ maintained strong viewership with Season 2 at 117.3 million views and Season 3 at 71.5 million views within days of its release.
• On the film side, action-comedy ‘Back in Action’ led with 164.7 million views, while non-English titles accounted for over one-third of total streaming hours.
• The platform authorized free school screenings of ‘Adolescence’, prompting parliamentary discussions on incorporating the series into curricula.