This archive report was first published on 2 August 2019.
La Casa de Papel – Money Heist – has taken the world by storm, setting a new Netflix viewing record after Part 3 dropped on July 19. The show's massive success has left fans and critics alike in awe.
According to Netflix US Twitter, a staggering 34,355,956 households around the world watched La Casa de Papel Part 3 in its first week. This impressive viewership number has been confirmed by Variety as the 'best first-week global result ever for a Netflix non-English-language series.'
The show's global appeal is not limited to its massive viewership numbers. Money Heist has also set records as the most-watched Netflix series and/or film of all time in several different territories around the world. Among the countries where the show had record numbers include series creator Alex Pina's home country Spain, along with France, Argentina, Brazil, and Portugal.
Diego Ávalos, Netflix's director of originals in Spain, expressed pride in bringing stories made in Spain to the world. 'We are proud of bringing stories that are made in Spain, to the world,' he said.
Notably, over 70% of those who watched the series, roughly 24 million people, finished the eight-episode season within one week. This impressive completion rate is a testament to the show's engaging storyline and characters.
For comparison, the third season of Stranger Things was watched in its entirety within the first week by 18.2 million people. Stranger Things Season 3 set a global viewing record with 40.7 million household accounts watching the season in its first four days.
Money Heist is a unique blend of action, drama, comedy, and other elements, making it a standout in the world of American TV series. The show highlights the marginalized and how they find a way forward, a theme that resonates with audiences worldwide.
