Netflix aims for global success once again.
In 2026, Netflix has seen several successful releases, with new Netflix Original series gaining popularity on the platform. One such series, His & Hers, has made its way into Netflix’s 10 Most Popular Shows of all time. Now, another recent crime thriller series is achieving global success on Netflix.
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As of now, Bandi is the 2nd most-watched TV show on Netflix worldwide. This crime thriller series reached this milestone quickly after its debut on April 9. Bandi surpasses other thriller series on Netflix’s global charts, including Detective Hole, Bloodhounds, and The Cleaning Lady. The only show above it is Trust Me: The False Prophet.
Bandi is currently trending on Netflix in 57 countries, which is a significant achievement. This new crime thriller series ranks as high as the most-watched show on the streaming service in 27 of those countries, including Brazil, France, Martinique, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia. While it does not rank as high in some regions, Bandi has also become a streaming success nationwide.
The 8-episode Netflix crime thriller series is currently the 8th most-watched TV show on the platform in the United States. It surpasses shows like Love on the Spectrum and Sitting Bull. The thriller series is outperformed by shows from different genres, such as WWE’s Raw, American Godfathers: The Five Families, and Temptation Island.
Similar to the global streaming chart, Netflix’s most-watched TV show in the United States is also Trust Me: The False Prophet. At present, Bandi has one review logged on Rotten Tomatoes, which is a positive review from Joel Keller for Decider. In this review, the critic states, “Kylan is one of the lowest-key crime bosses we’ve seen on TV“.
On IMDB, Bandi currently holds a score of 5.9 based on 199 reviews. This contrasts with its global streaming success. However, the show’s lowest-rated episode, the premiere, stands at a respectable score of 7.3. All other episodes range from 8.7 to 8.9, indicating that Bandi‘s overall score may improve soon.
Bandi follows a family of 11 orphaned siblings who struggle to survive and stay together after their mother’s death. This leads some of them into criminal activities like drug trafficking, creating tension within the family. <em>Bandi </em>is likely to maintain its position high on Netflix’s global charts for weeks to come.
