Netflix Says ‘Squid Game’ Is Its Biggest Series Launch Ever
- Dystopian game show has millions of views from U.S. to Asia
- ‘Squid Game’ surpasses ‘Bridgerton’ as platform’s top program
Netflix Inc. said South Korean show “Squid Game” has become its biggest series launch ever, beating high-profile American productions, as the dystopian drama becomes an unexpected global sensation.
“Squid Game” has attracted 111 million views since its release on Sept. 17, Netflix said in a tweet on Wednesday. That surpasses its previous top show, “Bridgerton,” which hit 82 million households in its first 28 days of release.