Netflix's 15-part fantasy series based on a major franchise has crossed the 1 billion minutes watched mark in 2026, giving the streamer a major audience milestone as the story moves toward its final chapter.
The viewing total is notable because the series has faced criticism during its two-season run. Even so, the latest streaming update shows that the show remains a clear draw for Netflix, with enough interest to keep it among the platform's more significant fantasy successes.
That performance helps underline the show's staying power. Big-budget fantasy adaptations often live or die on repeat viewing and franchise loyalty, and this series appears to be benefiting from both despite the mixed reactions it has received along the way.
With 15 episodes now making up its run so far, the strong watch-time figure also adds momentum ahead of the finale. For Netflix, it reinforces that an ambitious fantasy adaptation tied to a well-known franchise can still deliver major results, even when the response is not universally positive.
