Netflix’s latest release, “The Mother” starring Jennifer Lopez, has become the streaming service’s biggest opening yet. The action-thriller scored 83.71 million hours viewed in the May 8-14 viewing window and was the No. 1 in 82 countries with nearly 43 million views. In addition, the period drama series “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story” maintained its top spot on the English TV List with 158.68 million hours watched and appeared in the Top 10 in 91 countries, with a total of 307 million hours viewed.
“The Mother” has become the latest hit for Netflix, and for Lopez, who has starred in a variety of films over the years. The film premiered on the service on May 12, and Netflix calculates views by dividing the total hours viewed by the total runtime, which is 1.96 hours.
The success of “The Mother” is no surprise, as the film has received positive reviews from critics. The action-packed movie is about a military-trained assassin that comes out of hiding to protect the daughter she’s never met from ruthless criminals gunning for revenge. Lopez delivers a powerful performance as she brings depth and emotion to the role.
Meanwhile, “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story” has been a hit for Netflix, with its six episodes quickly racking up more than 47 million views. The series focuses on the life of Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III, and the scandalous and romantic entanglements of the royal court.
Season 2 of “Firefly Lane” also remains in the top 5, with 31.9 million hours viewed in its eighth week on the list. The sophomore installment returned to the chart during the April 24-30 viewing window after Netflix released the second half of the drama’s final season.
Netflix also released the new series “Queen Cleopatra,” which garnered 20.8 million hours viewed upon its May 10 debut. The docudrama tells the complicated story of Queen Cleopatra and her notorious love life.
Finally, the thriller “Missing: Dead or Alive?” has also been popular, with 23.95 million hours viewed. Follow officers from a South Carolina sheriff’s department as they urgently search for individuals who’ve disappeared under troubling circumstances.
Overall, Netflix has seen a variety of successful releases in recent weeks, with both series and films gaining traction. With more titles and genres available, Netflix is continuing to provide quality content for viewers around the world.
