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It’s Official: ‘Squid Game’ Hits 111 Million Viewers To Become Netflix’s ‘Biggest Series Launch Ever’

13.10.2021 - 02:07

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“Squid Game” is now the most-watched series launch in Netflix history, topping such series as “Bridgerton”, “Lupin”, “The Witcher”, the third season of “Stranger Things” and the rest of the streamer’s top series.

Two weeks ago, Netflix co-CEO and chief content officer Ted Sarandos spoke at Vox Media’s Code Conference, where he declared that the ultra-violent South Korean thriller had a “very good” shot at becoming the streamer’s most-watched series, and on Tuesday, the Netflix Twitter account announced that had come to pass.

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