A three-season sci-fi series, which is led by one of the stars of Justified, has become a global hit on Netflix. The streamer has had some success with licensed sci-fi shows that originally aired elsewhere, with the most impactful likely being the mystery drama Manifest. Thanks to its performance on Netflix, Manifest was ultimately able to bow out with a proper final season despite initially being cancelled by NBC.
The horror sci-fi From, which U.S. viewers stream on MGM+, is available in some countries on Netflix, where it has regularly appeared in the platform’s weekly top ten lists. The same is true for Lost, which is much more widely available, including in the U.S., and has experienced a bit of a cultural reemergence since being licensed. A far more recent sci-fi drama is showing early signs of enjoying the same trajectory.
La Brea Is Trending On Netflix’s Global Charts
The Series Stars Justified Alum Natalie Zea
La Brea has appeared on Netflix’s global streaming charts after recently being added to the platform. Debuting on NBC in September 2021, from creator David Appelbaum, the series begins with a massive sinkhole opening right in the middle of Los Angeles that pulls people into the dangerous environment of 10,000 B.C. As the world tries to figure out what happened, the focus is on a relatively small group of characters. The core cast La Brea includes Natalie Zea, who played Winona Hawkins in Justified, Eoin Macken, Zyra Gorecki, and Jack Martin, among others.
The latest Netflix Top 10 list reveals that La Brea accumulated 5 million views and 35.6 million hours viewed. Given that a Netflix view is counted by dividing the hours viewed against the total runtime, the NBC series was ahead of titles such as A Man on the Inside and Arcane season 2. Although both series have been available on Netflix for longer, La Brea‘s viewership is notable because it still managed to chart highly despite only being available in select regions – including the U.S.
In addition, the series is no. 1 in 24 countries this week and is in the top 10 in 38 countries.
In addition, the series is no. 1 in 24 countries this week and is in the top 10 in 38 countries. It’s performing exceptionally well in the North and South American regions, including Argentina, Colombia, and Mexico. It’s also finding a following in France, where the show is no. 1, while Norway, Sweden, and seven other European countries have it ranked in the top 10.
Our Take On La Brea’s Netflix Performance
Keep An Eye On It
La Brea is off to a good start, though it is relatively common for recent additions to Netflix to make a splash as subscribers sample it. The sci-fi drama was dismissed by critics, with its central Los Angeles hook failing to garner much buzz, but the show had a loyal following. If that following grows significantly and consistently on Netflix, the possibility of a revival or spinoff may become a point of discussion.
