End August 2022, No. 1 on Netflix was the series Echoes, an original thriller that dethroned The Sandman at the top of the world rankings.
Here's why this title was such a hit, with the numbers to prove it.
Did *Echoes* beat *The Sandman*?
Many people thought that The Sandman would remain unbeatable. That is no longer the case. The series is an adaptation of the famous comic book by Neil Gaiman, a project that had been in the works since the 1990s before the first season is finally released on August 5, 2022.
The story continues Morpheus, also known as the King of Dreams, who seeks to atone for his cosmic mistakes while escaping captivity. This blend of modern mythology and dark fantasy quickly made it one of the best TV shows on the platform, and its top ranking came as no surprise to anyone.
Except that afterward 4 weeks at the top of the standings, The Sandman was overtaken by Echoes. The surprise is that this thriller isn't an adaptation: it's a Original design 100 %. Its mysterious plot was enough to draw crowds of curious viewers, propelling the series to the top for two weeks in a row.
Echoes: Currently No. 1 on Netflix
Echoes, released on August 19, 2022, features Michelle Monaghan, as revealed in the saga Mission Impossible. In it, she plays two twin sisters who secretly swap lives, until the day one of them disappears. This disappearance sets off a cascade of revelations.
The strength of this psychological thriller depends on several factors:
- An effective blend of mystery and family drama
- A strong cast, featuring Matt Bomer (seen in American Horror Story) alongside Monaghan
- Word of mouth spread immediately in the first few days after its release
Even without the massive marketing budget of The Sandman, Echoes reached a peak of nearly 68 million hours viewership worldwide. Fans shared it and recommended it in droves, without Netflix doesn't need to promote the series with a massive advertising campaign.
This score places Echoes among the most-watched TV shows on the platform in 2022, alongside titles such as Squid Game, Stranger Things Season 4 or Bridgerton.
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