‘Bridgerton’ Is Now the Most-Watched New Series In Netflix’s History – Concrete Playground

If you’ve been spending the summer getting reacquainted with your couch, we’re betting we know exactly what you’ve been watching. Well, one show at least — because Netflix has revealed that 82 million households around the globe have been feasting their eyes on Bridgerton.

Those hefty viewing figures apply to the 19th-century-set series’ first four weeks, with Bridgerton launching on the streaming service on Christmas Day. And if 82 million sounds like a huge number, that’s because it is. Indeed, Netflix has announced that the figure has catapulted Bridgerton to the top of its most-watched original shows ever. Yep, it has beaten out last year’s favourites such as The Queen’s Gambit and Tiger King, as well as the debuts of older…