# Netflix's 'Below: limited Series' topped US weekly viewership

*Culture. 94% certain. Wednesday, 14 October 2026*

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**'Below: limited Series' was Netflix's top US Show and 'Animals' led the movie chart, the Show receiving 15-18 million views.**

Netflix's US rankings for the week of October 13 were led by the limited series 'Below: limited Series'. The series claimed the top spot among shows, surpassing other titles. It also recorded between 15 million and 18 million views.

In The film category, 'Animals' emerged as the leading title. It outperformed competing releases such as 'Doing Life'. The movie secured the number-one position for the week.

The viewership figure for 'Below: limited Series' placed it among the platform's most-watched programs for the period. The range of 15-18 million views was reported on Wednesday, October 14. These numbers reflected audience interest in limited-series formats.

Both results were confirmed on Tuesday, October 13, with the viewership count released the following day. The rankings are based on US streaming activity for the week.

## Analysis

The dominance of a limited-series format suggests that US viewers are gravitating toward concise, narrative-driven content.

'Animals' topping the film chart indicates that original movies can still capture significant attention despite competition from theatrical releases and other streaming libraries. The result may influence Netflix's commissioning strategy for feature-length titles.

A viewership range of 15-18 million places 'Below' in the higher tier of Netflix's weekly performance, though without comparative data the exact standing remains unclear. The figure nonetheless confirms strong audience engagement with the series.

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