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Wednesday Has Finally Been Knocked Off Netflix’s Number One Spot

Wednesday is no longer Netflix's number one after being knocked off the top spot.
Credit: Netflix

Wednesday has finally been knocked off Netflix’s top spot after a record-breaking stint.

The Addams Family spinoff has become one of the streaming giant’s most-watched shows of all time. 

During its first 12 days of streaming, the comedy horror was watched by more than 115 million people for a total of 752.52 million hours, reports IndieWire

Although nothing has been confirmed yet, Netflix is even rumoured to be lining up a second season.

However, another show has just taken over the streaming platform’s top spot.

Watch the official trailer for Netflix’s Wednesday below…

The docuseries from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry & Meghan, has overtaken Wednesday on Netflix’s most-watched list.

The show has left millions divided but nevertheless gripped by the intimate lens of the couples’ lives.

The documentary details their lives after controversially stepping away from the royal family.

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The first three episodes of the long-awaited series dropped on December 8 and it’s resulted in some Netflix customers threatening to cancel their subscriptions.

Harry & Meghan Volume 2 (Episodes 4-6) will air on December 15.

The series includes interviews with family and friends who’ve never previously spoken about the couple’s relationship in public.

Historians and journalists will also explore how the media has covered Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s relationship with each other, the royal family and the world around them.

Watch the official trailer for Harry & Meghan below…

The couple told Netflix: “We are grateful to have the ability to share our love story through such an esteemed creative team and with the global reach of Netflix.

“We hope it helps others to heal, and to feel inspired.”

On Monday, it was announced that both Wednesday and Jenna Ortega had received last-minute Golden Globe nominations, making the actress one of the youngest nominees ever.

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Ortega has been nominated for Best Television Actress, while the show as a whole is up for a Best Musical or Comedy TV Series award.

The young actress will be up against the likes of Selena Gomez (Only Murders in the Building) and Kaley Cuoco (The Flight Attendant), while the comedy horror is against Hacks, The Bear, Abbott Elementary and Only Murders in the Building.

Jenna Ortega in Wednesday.
Wednesday has been knocked off Netflix’s top spot after a record-breaking run. Credit: Netflix

Many people have taken to Twitter and praised the comedy horror.

Wednesday is the best series ever,” gushed one fan.

Another added: “Wednesday felt very organic and natural. It wasn’t cheesy.

“I like how they added their own twist to it. I’m not sure how far it will go, but I can see at least three solid seasons from this show.

“I also can’t envision any other actor [Jenna Ortega] playing Wednesday. Very impressed.”

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Written by Cal Gaunt

Cal is a former content editor at IGV who specialised in writing trending and entertainment news. He previously worked as a news reporter at the Lancashire Telegraph and earned an NCTJ in Sports Journalism.