It might be an American streaming platform, but new research has indicated that Netflix ’s biggest and best hits are from this side of the Atlantic . Whether it’s raunchy period dramas, stalking psychological thrillers, or just good old-fashioned crime, it seems that audiences worldwide can’t get enough of what Britain has to offer on TV. The streaming giant has made worldwide stars of the likes of Nicola Coughlan , Richard Gadd , and many others, with audiences from all over the world tuning in.
In their first six months on the platform, recent hits like Bridgerton and The Gentlemen – among others – have amassed over 360 million views according to Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos. Calling Britain the ‘birthplace of prestige television,’ Sarandos also told the audience at the Royal Television Society conference that Netflix was currently producing over 100 shows here. Via The Guardian , he said: ‘Good storytelling speaks to our times – take risks, push boundaries, explore the uncomfortable, dare to fail in order to achieve.
’ But what are Netflix’s biggest and best British shows? Bridgerton Starting back in December 2020, Bridgerton quickly became an overnight success for Netflix, with the first season currently the fourth most popular show in Netflix history. The series follows the members of the Bridgerton family and other residents of London high society as they navigate love, romance, social norms, and other dramas. While the production company – Shondaland.
