Fact: 'Wednesday' Season 2 Just Doubled a Unique Netflix Record
Half the episodes, twice the impact — here’s how.
If you trust Netflix’s fresh stats, Wednesday’s second season stormed the charts with 50 million views in just five days — matching the first season’s launch numbers. Sounds like a tie… until you look closer.
Back in 2022, Netflix counted hours, not views. Season 1 had 341.1 million hours (about the same 50 million views, given its 6h 49m runtime). But here’s the kicker: Season 1 dropped all eight episodes at once, while Season 2 has only four so far. That means double the viewership density — and, I think, a big hint at how hungry fans are.
The ratings back it up. None of the new episodes dipped below 7.7 on IMDb, with Episode 4 hitting 8.4. Viewers clearly inhaled what was available and are now counting the days till the September drop.
Let’s not forget: Wednesday is still Netflix’s most-watched English-language series, second overall only to Squid Game. If this trend holds, Season 2 might not just set a new record — it could become the Korean hit’s most dangerous challenger yet.
