Index of the Top 10 Most Watched Shows on Netflix 2020 (With Cast and Season Overview)
As the world was left with no choice but to self-quarantine due to the spread of the Coronavirus, many were left with a lot of time on their hands. With this, watching Netflix, along with other streaming platforms like Disney+, Hulu and Amazon Prime, was the go-to activity for almost every household. As Netflix released a new feature which shows the top 10 most viewed shows and moviesin your country, tracking what was a hit to the public has gotten much easier.
To wrap things up, here are the most watched shows on Netflix during the year 2020:
Dark
Darkis a German television series that currently has three seasons. As children keep on vanishing, the different characters of Darktry to uncover what happened to a certain child’s disappearance. The first season takes place in 2019 and also includes the years of 1953 and 1986 as the cast discovers a way to time travel. Withheld secrets from various families, like the Doppler, Kahnwald, Nielsen and Tiedemann families, were exposed when the lead stars of Darkwere able to figure them out.
The second season, released in June 2019, focused on the families’ attempt to deal with their exposed secrets and how they can regain the trust and love of others. Various storylines were added to the series as the years 1954 and 1987 were uncovered by the cast. Because of all the time travel, the second season of Darkmakes it clear that an apocalypse is about to happen.
As the cast races through time, the third and final season of the series follow the four families as they prepare and find their way through the apocalypse. Set in the year 2020, the cast realizes that a parallel world is connected to theirs. The years 1888, 1954, 1987, 2019, 2020, 2052 and 2053 were seen throughout the episodes.
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Genre:Science-fiction, Thriller, Mystery
Written By:Jantje Friese, Ronny Schalk, Marc O. Send, Martin Behnke & Daphne Ferraro
Directed By:Baran bo Odar
Created By:Baran bo Odar & Jantje Friese
Country of Origin:Germany
Number of Seasons:3
Number of Episodes:26
Release Date:December 1, 2017 – June 27, 2020
Cast
- Jonas Gerzabekas Jonas Kahnwald (child)
- Louis Hofmannas Jonas Kahnwald (teen)
- Andreas Pietschmannas Jonas Kahnwald (adult)
- Dietrich Hollinderbäumer as Jonas Kahnwald (elder)
- Ella Leeas Hannah Kahnwald (teen)
- Maja Schöne as Hannah Kahnwald (adult)
- Lena Urzendowskyas Ines Kahnwald (teen)
- Anne Ratte-Polleas Ines Kahnwald (adult)
- Angela Winkler as Ines Kahnwald (elder)
- Florian Panzneras Daniel Kahnwald (adult)
- Lisa Vicarias Martha Nielsen (teen)
- Nina Kronjäger as Martha Nielsen (adult)
- Barbara Nüsseas Martha Nielsen (elder)
- Moritz Jahnas Magnus Nielsen (teen)
- Wolfram Koch as Magnus Nielsen (adult)
- Daan Lennard Liebrenzas Mikkel Nielsen (child)
- Sebastian Rudolphas Mikkel Nielsen (adult)
- Ludger Bökelmannas Ulrich Nielsen (teen)
- Oliver Masuccias Ulrich Nielsen (adult)
- Winfried Glatzeder as Ulrich Nielsen (elder)
- Nele Trebsas Katharina Nielsen (teen)
- Jördis Triebelas Katharina Nielsen (adult)
- Joshio Marlonas Tronte Nielsen (teen)
- Felix Krameras Tronte Nielsen (adult)
- Walter Kreye as Tronte Nielsen (elder)
- Rike Sindler as Jana Nielsen (child)
- Anne Lebinskyas Jana Nielsen (adult)
- Tatja Seibtas Jana Nielsen (elder)
- Mariella Aumann as Helene Albers (child)
- Katharina Spieringas Helene Albers (adult)
- Antje Traue as Agnes Nielsen (adult)
- Gina Alice Stiebitzas Franziska Doppler (teen)
- Carina Wieseas Franziska Doppler (adult)
- Carlotta von Falkenhaynas Elisabeth Doppler (child)
- Sandra Borgmann as Elisabeth Doppler (adult)
- Stephan Kampwirthas Peter Doppler (adult)
- Stephanie Amarellas Charlotte Doppler (teen)
- Karoline Eichhornas Charlotte Doppler (adult)
- Tom Philippas Helge Doppler (child)
- Peter Schneideras Helge Doppler (adult)
- Hermann Beyer as Helge Doppler (elder)
- Anatole Taubmanas Bernd Doppler (adult)
- Michael Mendl as Bernd Doppler (elder)
- Cordelia Wegeas Greta Doppler (adult)
- Arnd Klawitter as H.G. Tannhaus (adult)
- Christian Steyeras H.G. Tannhaus (elder)
- Paul Luxas Bartosz Tiedemann (teen)
- Roman Knizka as Bartosz Tiedemann (adult)
- Lydia Makridesas Regina Tiedemann (teen)
- Deborah Kaufmann as Regina Tiedemann (adult)
- Peter Benedictas Aleksander Tiedemann (adult)
- Gwendolyn Gobelas Claudia Tiedemann (child)
- Julika Jenkins as Claudia Tiedemann (adult)
- Lisa Kreuzer as Claudia Tiedemann (elder)
- Sebastian Hülkas Egon Tiedemann (adult)
- Christian Patzoldas Egon Tiedemann (elder)
- Luise Heyeras Doris Tiedemann (adult)
- Max Schimmelpfennigas Noah/ Hanno Tauber (teen)
- Mark Waschke as Noah/ Hanno Tauber (adult)
- Lea van Ackenas Silja Tiedemann (teen)
- Claude Heinrichas The Unknown (child)
- Jakob Diehlas The Unknown (adult)
- Hans Diehlas The Unknown (elder)
- Sylvester Grothas W. Clausen (adult)
Ratched
Ratchedis a psychological thriller that follows Mildred Ratched, a character based on Ken Kesey’s ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ novel in 1962. Mildred arrives in Northern California and starts looking for a job as a nurse. With a hidden agenda, Mildred gets employed by a psychiatric doctor who made unsettling and new experiments on the human mind. She portrays herself as the perfect nurse as she secretly takes a hold of the hospital’s system to get her way. Mildred’s character is said to prove that monsters are made and not born.
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Genre:Psychological thriller, Drama
Created By:Evan Romansky
Country of Origin:United States
Number of Seasons:1
Number of Episodes:8
Running Time:45 – 63 minutes
Release Date:September 18, 2020 to present
Cast
- Sarah Paulsonas Nurse Mildred Ratched
- Finn Wittrockas Edmund Tolleson
- Cynthia Nixonas Gwendolyn Briggs
- Jon Jon Brionesas Dr. Richard Hanover/ Dr. Manuel Bañaga
- Santorini Carveras Huck Finnigan
- Judy Davisas Nurse Betsy Bucket
- Sharon Stoneas Lenore Osgood
- Corey Stollas Charles Wainwright
- Vincent D’Onofrioas Governor George Willburn
The Crown
This famous historical drama series follows Queen Elizabeth II and her reign. With now four seasons, The Crownhas covered the life of the young queen as the whole world watches her every move.
The first season focuses on Queen Elizabeth’s marriage with Philip in 1947 and her disapproval of Princess Margaret’s engagement to Captain Peter Townsend. The second season covers numerous events like Suez Crisis, Prime Minister Harold Macmillan’s retirement and the birth of Prince Edward. The third season, on the other hand, encompasses Harold’s experience as a prime minister and the introduction of Camilla Shand, the Duchess of Cornwall, who soon later married Prince Charles.
Lastly, the fourth season of The Crownshows the events that happened in the years 1979 to the early 1990’s, which included the marriage of Diana Spencer to Prince Charles.
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Genre:Historical drama
Created By:Peter Morgan
Country of Origin:United Kingdom, United States
Number of Seasons:4
Number of Episodes:40
Running Time:47 – 61 minutes
Release Date:November 4, 2016 to present
Cast
- Claire Foyas Queen Elizabeth (Season 1-2)
- Olivia Colmanas Queen Elizabeth II (Season 3-4)
- Matt Smithas Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (Season 1-2)
- Tobias Menziesas Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (Season 3-4)
- Vanessa Kirbyas Princess Margaret (Season 1-2)
- Helena Bonham Carteras Princess Margaret (Season 2-4)
- Eileen Atkinsas Queen Mary
- Jeremy Northamas Anthony Eden
- Ben Milesas Group Captain Peter Townsend
- Jared Harrisas King George VI
- Alex Jenningas Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor (Seasons 1-2)
- Derek Jacobias Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor (Seasons 3)
- Lia Williamsas Wallis, Duchess of Windsor (Seasons 1-2)
- Erin Dohertyas Princess Anne (Seasons 3-4)
- Josh O’Connoras Charles, Prince of Wales (Seasons 3-4)
- Emerald Fennellas Camilla Parker Bowles (Seasons 3-4)
Friends
It’s clearly no surprise that Friendswas able to make the top 10 list as the most watched shows in 2020. Because of its timeless comedy and its feel-good plot, this sitcom has surely made numerous people laugh during the pandemic.
If Friendsisn’t familiar to you (which we highly doubt), the show follows the lives of six friends living in Manhattan, New York City. Each episode covers a different day of lives as friends. With their different personalities that complement each other, the series is known as one of the best television shows in the 90’s up to date.
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Genre:Sitcom
Created By:David Crane & Marta Kauffman
Country of Origin:United States
Number of Seasons:10
Number of Episodes:236
Running Time:20 – 22 minutes
Release Date:September 22, 1994 – May 6, 2004
Cast
- Jennifer Anistonas Rachel Green
- Courteney Coxas Monica Geller
- Lisa Kudrowas Phoebe Buffay
- Matt LeBlancas Joey Tribbiani
- Matthew Perryas Chandler Bing
- David Schwimmeras Ross Geller
- James Michael Tyleras Gunther
Space Force
Space Forcewas a newly released television show on Netflix when lockdowns around the world started happening. The series follows a new formed team under the United States Armed Forces, called the “United States Space Force”. Led by General Mark Naird, the group aims to send one of their people to the moon by 2024.
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Genre:Comedy
Created By:Steve Carell & Greg Daniels
Country of Origin:United States
Number of Seasons:1
Number of Episodes:10
Running Time:27 – 36 minutes
Release Date:May 29, 2020 – present
Cast
- Steve Carellas General Mark Naird
- John Malkovichas Dr. Adrian Mallory
- Ben Schwartzas F. Tony Scarapiducci
- Diana Silversas Erin Naird
- Tawny Newsomeas Captain Angela Ali
Money Heist
This Spanish crime drama has taken over the world when it was first released. Because of its plot twists and characters, the show definitely caught the public’s attention as its second season. The first season, composed of 2 parts, covers a group’s plan to rob the Royal Mint of Spain in Madrid. Led by “the Professor”, eight robbers are carefully picked and trained to pull off the biggest heist in history. The robbers were assigned nicknames to avoid getting close to each other as this should only be looked at as a job, nothing further. As they try to rob the bank, many hindrances come their way that involve unnecessary killings, unforeseen love affairs and betrayal. In the end, most of the robbers are able to escape with 984 million euros.
The second season, on the other hand, follows the life of those who have escaped. After enjoying some time to themselves, the Professor reaches out to propose another heist. With this new plan, the group gets back together with added recruits. More plot twists, betrayal and obstacles come their way as the season ends with the Professor being held at gunpoint.
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Genre:Crime drama, Thriller, Suspense, Mystery
Created By:Álex Pina
Country of Origin:Spain
Number of Seasons:2 (encompassing 4 parts)
Number of Episodes:31
Running Time:41 – 59 minutes
Release Date:May 2, 2017 – present
Cast
- Úrsula Corberóas Tokyo/ Silene Oliveira
- Álvaro Morteas The Professor/ Sergio Marquina
- Itziar Ituñoas Lisbon/ Raquel Murillo
- Pedro Alonsoas Berlin/ Andrés de Fonollosa
- Paco Tousas Moscow/ Agustín Ramos
- Alba Floresas Nairobi/ Ágata Jiménez
- Miguel Herránas Rio/ Aníbal Cortés
- Jaime Lorenteas Denver / Daniel Ramos
- Esther Aceboas Stockholm/ Mónica Gaztambide
- Rodrigo de la Sernaas Palermo/ Martín Berrote
- Najwa Nimrias Alicia Sierra
The Umbrella Academy
The Umbrella Academyis an American TV series that follows a family of superheroes that aims to uncover the hidden truth behind their father’s death during the first season. This flawed family is met with surprising truths, intense fights and a threat to an upcoming apocalypse as they continue to search for mysteries they have yet to find out.
The second season continues where the first season left off. As the siblings fail to stop the apocalypse, they try to travel through time to change what has happened. Unfortunately, they all end up in different years and Five discovers that another apocalypse is coming their way. Now, they all have to find a way to reunite in order to successfully stop this new catastrophe.
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Genre:Drama, Science fiction, Fantasy, Action
Created By:Steve Blackman
Based On:Gerard Way’s The Umbrella Academycomic book series
Country of Origin:United States
Number of Seasons:2
Number of Episodes:20
Running Time:40 – 60 minutes
Release Date:February 15, 2019 – present
Cast
- Elliot Pageas Vanya Hargreeves/ Number Seven
- Tom Hopperas Luther Hargreeves/ Number One
- David Castañedaas Diego Hargreeves/ Number Two
- Emmy Raver-Lampmanas Allison Hargreeves/ Number Three
- Robert Sheehanas Klaus Hargreeves/ Number Four
- Aidan Gallagheras Give Hargreeves/ Number Five
- Colm Feoreas Reginald Hargreeves/ The Monocle
- Justin H. Minas Ben Hargreeves/ Number Six
Lucifer
DC Comics character, Lucifer, comes to life as Warner Bros. released this urban fantasy television series that revolves around his journey on earth. As he, the Devil, leaves Hell to go to Los Angeles, he ends up creating his own nightclub and even becomes a consultant to the LAPD when he finds himself involved in a criminal investigation. Lucifer uses his powers to manipulate humans into revealing their secrets and desires which helps him solve cases.
The longer he stays in LA, Lucifer notices he’s changing into a different person. Nonetheless, he continues to find his way through the world as he is faced with more serious threats that he never expected.
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Genre:Urban fantasy, Comedy-drama
Developed By:Tom Kapinos
Based On:DC Comics’ Vertigoby: Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg
Country of Origin:United States
Number of Seasons:5
Number of Episodes:75
Running Time:42 – 62 minutes
Release Date:January 25, 2016 – present
Cast
- Tom Ellisas Lucifer Morningstar
- Lauren Germanas Detective Chloe Decker
- Kevin Alejandroas Detective Daniel Espinoza
- D.B. Woodsideas Amenadiel
- Lesley-Ann Brandtas Mazikeen
- Scarlett Estevezas Trixie Espinoza
- Rachael Harrisas Dr. Linda Martin
Emily In Paris
Netflix Original, Emily in Paris,follows Emily who moves to Paris in order to give an American point of view to the French marketing firm she was working for back in Chicago. As she adjusts to her new home and workplace, the story revolves around her exploring Paris where she falls in love and adapts to a new culture all while she continues to work hard for her job.
The show received mixed reviews where some thought it was a feel-good series while the others found the series very unrealistic.
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Genre:Romantic comedy, Drama
Created By:Darren Star
Country of Origin:United States
Number of Seasons:1
Number of Episodes:10
Running Time:24 – 34 minutes
Release Date:October 2, 2020 – present
Cast
- Lily Collinsas Emily Cooper
- Lucas Bravoas Gabriel
- Philippine Leroy-Beaulieuas Sylvie
- Ashley Parkas Mindy Chen
- Samuel Arnoldas Julien
- Bruno Goueryas Luc
- Camille Razatas Camille
The Queen’s Gambit (miniseries)
Based on the novel of Walter Tevis, The Queen’s Gambitminiseries revolves around the life of Beth Harmon, a chess prodigy. As she gets older, she continues to train and practice her talent for the sport while struggling with drugs and alcohol. Beth’s career in chess quickly soared when she started entering local tournaments. Before she knew it, she was competing in international tournaments that gave financial rewards which her mother relied on. This increased Beth’s stress and anxiety that worsened her drug and alcohol dependency.
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Genre:Period drama
Created By:Scott Frank & Allan Scott
Based On:Walter Tevis’ The Queen’s Gambit
Country of Origin:United States
Number of Seasons:1
Number of Episodes:7
Running Time:46 – 67 minutes
Release Date:October 23, 2020
Cast
- Anya Taylor-Joyas Beth Harmon
- Bull Campas Wiliam Shaibel
- Moses Ingramas Jolene
- Christiane Seidelas Helen Deardorff
- Rebecca Rootas Miss Lonsdale
- Chloe Pirrieas Alice Harmon
- Marielle Helleras Alma Wheatley
- Harry Mellingas Harry Beltik
- Patrick Kennedyas Allston Wheatley
- Jacob Fortune-Lloydas Townes
- Thomas Brodie-Sangsteras Benny Watts
- Marcin Dorocińskias Vasily Borgov