'Stranger Things' remained one of Netflix’s biggest hits months after its finale aired on the final day of 2025. The series became the most-streamed show in the U.S. during the first half of 2026.⁠ ⁠ The sci-fi phenomenon generated 23.26 billion minutes watched, including a record 8.65 billion minutes in the week following the finale. It also added another 3.81 billion minutes after leaving Nielsen’s weekly Top 10 in March.⁠ ⁠ HBO Max’s 'The Pitt' ranked second among original series and third overall with 21.12 billion minutes viewed, driven by the release of its second season.⁠ ⁠ (via Nielsen Media, @The Hollywood Reporter) #most #streamed #tv #series #popular