For 13 weeks in a row, new or returning film and TV adaptations of books have made Netflix’s Global Top Ten lists of most watched content, the streaming service reports in a tie-in to World Book Day. The programs span adaptations from 14 different countries, and include “Norwegian crime noir, Turkish dramas and Korean romance.” Book-based IP is driving a significant share of Netflix’s business at this point. The company cites “a massive 2025 where book-based titles drove over 9B global views, representing nearly 20% of all hours watched on our service.” The press release uses nebulous percentage increases to […]
