Netflix has revealed its ten most-watched TV series of 2026, and a surprise psychological thriller has claimed the top spot. 'His and Hers', an adaptation of Alice Feeney's novel, stars Tessa Thompson as Anna and Jon Bernthal as Jack, her estranged husband. The show has drawn 104 million viewers since its release on January 8.
Plot and Critical Reception
The story follows Anna, who returns to her sleepy hometown after a dead body is discovered, reuniting with Jack to investigate the bizarre crime. Critics have given the series a 71% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Lucy Mangan of The Guardian called it 'ideal new year TV' and 'twisty, absurd and bingeable'. David Opie at Tech Advisor praised the lead performances, noting that 'Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal elevate the writing and ground every twist, no matter how absurd things get.' However, Rodrigo Perez of The Playlist was less impressed, stating, 'It’s captivating in a surface-level way, but given there’s no real substance underneath, it all starts to feel like a very shallow grave after a while.'
2026 Most-Watched Netflix Shows
Following 'His and Hers', 'Bridgerton' series four secured second place with 100.2 million views. Harlan Coben's 'I Will Find You' took third with 63.9 million views. 'Stranger Things' season five ranked fourth with 55.6 million views, though it amassed over 137 million views overall, making it the fourth most-watched English-language show on Netflix. The top ten also includes 'Run Away' (50.3 million views), 'Teach You A Lesson' (48.2 million), 'One Piece' season two (47.3 million), 'Man on Fire' season one (40.4 million), 'Ms Rachel' season one (37 million), and 'The Night Agent' season three (36.1 million).
Context and Availability
Despite its top spot for 2026, 'His and Hers' ranks as the tenth most-viewed English-language show ever on Netflix. 'Stranger Things' season five received mixed reviews, with critics praising performances but criticizing some story choices. 'His and Hers' is now available to stream on Netflix.
