Netflix’s Wednesday Tops Global Streaming Charts After Part 2 Release

Netflix's teen drama series My Life with the Walter Boys surged to the top of the streaming charts with its second season premiere, amassing 11.8 million views and 88 million hours watched during its debut weekend. Despite a modest 61% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the show's romantic love triangle and emotional storyline have made it a fan favorite, leading to its renewal for a third season set for 2026. However, it faced stiff competition from Wednesday Season 2 Part 2, a supernatural comedy starring Jenna Ortega, which reclaimed the number one spot on Netflix's streaming charts shortly after its release, dominating viewership in most regions worldwide. Wednesday's unique gothic theme and star-studded cast have made it one of Netflix's most popular English-language shows ever, with the first season previously setting records for viewership. Netflix's strategy of splitting seasons into parts, as seen with Wednesday Season 2, has drawn criticism but also allows for sustained viewer engagement over time. This dynamic between My Life with the Walter Boys and Wednesday highlights Netflix's diverse content appeal across genres, from teen romance to supernatural comedy.