Telecommunications & Media
Netflix logs record 97 billion viewing hours in first half of 2026
Netflix released its \"What We Watched\" report for the first half of 2026 on Thursday, covering viewing for all titles available on the service. Netflix members worldwide watched more than 97 billion hours, the highest level for any half-year period. Five of the top 10 series were first-season titles. The U.S. series \"His Story & Her Story\" ranked first with 104 million views, while South Korean series \"True Education\" logged 48.2 million views.