Instead of saying “Squid Game Season 2 is a monster hit for Netflix, but the show has already lost top spot on the streamer’s chart, being dethroned by a controversial new documentary,” you could rephrase it as follows: “Though Squid Game Season 2 was initially a massive success on Netflix, its reign atop their charts has ended due to a controversial new documentary taking the number one position.

As a diehard fan, it’s not a shocker that the initial installment of Squid Game broke all records by being the most-watched series ever on Netflix. And with Season 2 debuting on December 26, I wasn’t surprised to see it racking up equally massive viewership numbers.

In merely eleven days, the fresh episodes garnered over 126 million views, placing them as the second most-viewed non-English season on our streaming platform, with Season 1 holding the top spot.

As a devoted viewer, I’m thrilled about the prospect of Netflix’s upcoming release, Squid Game Season 3, coming up this year. However, it seems that despite its impressive ratings, Squid Game has been dethroned from the number one spot by a show centered around Jerry Springer.

Jerry Springer documentary ousts Squid Game on Netflix chart

Currently, the top-rated program on Netflix is a fresh documentary about The Jerry Springer Show, known as ‘Jerry Springer: Brawls, Lenses, Go!’

The two-part TV documentary debuted on January 7, 2025, and instantly soared to the number one spot in the TV ratings.

Under the guidance of Luke Sewell, who has previously directed Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King, this gripping series offers a unique perspective, as it delves deep into the story using remarkable firsthand accounts and startling disclosures from those involved in the show. They expose the hidden realities that lurk beneath the amusing exterior.

As a gaming enthusiast diving into the world of documentaries, I stumbled upon an intriguing segment that shed light on a taboo episode from The Jerry Springer Show – the one that got axed! It was all about a man who made headlines for abandoning his wife and kids to tie the knot with none other than a Shetland pony. Quite a mind-blowing twist, isn’t it?

Previously mentioned, Fights, Camera, Action tends to veer towards sensationalism typical of true crime documentaries, yet it fails to bring anything fresh or insightful to the tale it presents.

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2025-01-09 15:58