Netflix Viewing Up 5%, 'Queen of Tears' Leads

In the latter half of 2024, Netflix subscribers streamed more than 94 billion hours, marking a 5% increase from the previous year. The Korean drama 'Queen of Tears' became the second most-watched show by hours in 2024, surpassing 'Squid Game' Season 2, which garnered 87 million views despite debuting late in the year. In terms of movies, 'Carry-On,' a thriller starring Taron Egerton, topped the list with 137 million views. Notably, animated films also saw significant engagement, contributing to a third of the views from non-English content. This period also highlighted the strong performance of South Korean, Japanese, and Indian productions. The data was part of Netflix's biannual 'What We Watched' report, emphasizing a wide variety of content to maintain viewer engagement.