Netflix has sent shockwaves through its global audience with a cryptic hint that the Money Heist saga is set to continue. A one-minute teaser released on 9 May suggests that the "revolution isn't over yet."
This surprise move highlights the platform's continued success with its most popular franchises from the past ten years.
In this article, Mpasho compiles a list of Netflix’s most successful movie series in the past 10 years, in terms of viewership and cultural impact.
Squid Game (2021 - present)
At the top of the pile is the South Korean phenomenon Squid Game. Since its 2021 release, it has remained the undisputed most successful show in the streamer’s history.
It currently holds a record of 2.2 billion hours viewed for its first season.
Stranger Things (2016-2025)
Close behind is the sci-fi staple Stranger Things, which has been a cornerstone of original programming since 2016.
Its fourth season alone managed to rack up over 1.8 billion hours watched. These figures demonstrate the massive scale of the platform’s most popular original content.
Wednesday(2022-Present)
The last decade has seen a variety of titles capture the public's imagination across different genres. Wednesday became an instant breakout hit in 2022. It joined the ranks of the most-viewed series ever within its first 28 days of release.
Money Heist (2017-2021)
The spanish series became a global sensation with a high-stakes, Spanish-language heist, cementing its place in the all-time Top 10 lists.
Bridgerton (2020-Present)
In the realm of romance, Bridgerton has consistently topped viewership charts since 2020.Other significant entries include the limited series The Queen's Gambit and the historical drama The Crown, which maintained high viewership across its six-season run until 2023.
The true-crime miniseries Dahmer also broke records when it dominated the platform upon its release in 2022.
The Professor and the Revolution
The latest teaser for Money Heist—known in Spain as La Casa de Papel—signals a return to one of the platform’s first truly global sensations. The show follows a group of criminals led by the mysterious Professor, played by Álvaro Morte.
The gang is famous for daring robberies of the Royal Mint and the Bank of Spain. Although the original series concluded in 2021, the universe has continued to expand through the prequel Berlin.
The second season of Berlin is due to premiere on 15 May, moving the action from Paris to Spain.
A Growing Roster
Netflix continues to refresh its top lists with newer entries. The Night Agent recently joined the most popular shows following its third season in February 2026. Newer projects such as Man on Fire and Worst Ex Ever are also starting to climb the charts as of May 2026.
While fans are divided on the prospect of more Money Heist episodes, the teaser confirms that the platform is far from finished with its biggest hits.
