[Edaily Starin Gim Ga Yeong Reporter] The series “His & Hers,” produced by CJ ENM’s global studio FIFTH SEASON, ranked first globally in cumulative views among all series content released on Netflix in the first half of 2026.

According to Netflix’s “What We Watched the First Half of 2026” report released on the 17th,

recorded 104 million cumulative views during that period. This top-tier performance—surpassing “Bridgerton” Season 4 (2nd place, 100 million views) and “I Will Find You” (3rd place, 64 million views), both of which boast global fanbases—underscores the worldwide craze surrounding “His Story & Her Story.”
Released on Netflix last January, “His Story & Her Story” is a drama adaptation of Alice Finney’s best-selling novel of the same name. Lead actress Tessa Thompson served as executive producer and delivered a powerful on-screen chemistry with John Bernthal. The psychological thriller depicts a separated couple—a news reporter and a detective—who find themselves on opposite sides of the same murder case, each assigned to cover the story and investigate the crime, respectively, as they grow suspicious of one another and clash over the single truth.
The series has achieved strong global ratings and received widespread acclaim from international media. The Guardian described it as “an addictive thriller you won’t be able to stop binge-watching,” while Variety called it “a masterpiece that goes beyond the simple thriller you might expect. It not only features a fantastic narrative flow and a series of meticulous plot twists but also portrays complex human emotions—such as deep anguish and anger—in a remarkably compelling way.” The overwhelming acting prowess of lead actors Thompson and Bental is also cited as a key factor in captivating global audiences and enhancing the series’ overall quality.
A CJ ENM spokesperson stated, “Fifth Season is proving its content power through high-quality storytelling and production capabilities,” adding, “This year, we will further strengthen our position as a creative production studio leading the next generation of content.”
Meanwhile, Netflix’s first-half report is a document that discloses the viewership metrics (total viewing time divided by a title’s runtime) for all titles available on Netflix, continuing Netflix’s ongoing efforts to disclose viewing statistics, which began with the release of the 2021 Weekly Top 10. According to the report, the new Korean series *True Education* entered the global Top 10 in less than a month after its release and recorded a cumulative total of 48.2 million views in the first half of the year.