For the past ten years, Netflix has transformed the way the world watches movies and TV shows. It does this by providing subscribers with a massive library of mainstream classics, cult classics, and dozens of recommendations customized to their personal taste—all available at their fingertips. This is more than just convenience; it’s a media metamorphosis.

Netflix’s influence and worldwide popularity has our team at HighSpeedInternet.com asking a lot of questions: What is everyone watching on Netflix? Who’s tuning in? And how much are they willing to pay for it? Read on for the answers to these pressing questions and more.

What Is the Most Popular Netflix Show in the World?

Netflix’s library is enormous, and there are always new shows on the way. With tens of thousands of hours already there for the bingeing, we had to know what show topped the world’s must-watch list. Using Google Trends data, our team ranked countries by their number of Netflix-related searches and cross-referenced their ranks with their most-searched show. Now for the results!

Click here for a list of each country’s favorite show

Did you deduce the winner?

It’s BBC’s Sherlock! This crime drama sets Sherlock Holmes and John Watson in modern-day London and astonishes audiences with its mysterious twists and turns. Sherlock won in three categories at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards and won a Peabody Award in 2011.

In second place is American television sitcom and cultural phenomenon Friends. Netflix has all ten seasons of the titular friends’ Manhattan adventures ready for your bingeing pleasure. Friends was named the Outstanding Comedy Series at the Primetime Emmy Awards in 2002 and ranked as one of the greatest TV shows of all time with TV Guide and Empire magazines.

Netflix originals Narcos and House of Cards take third and fourth place respectively. Narcos is a biographical crime drama that follows the life story of a drug kingpin in Colombia. It was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. House of Cards, a political drama set in Washington, DC, is Netflix’s first original series as well as the first original online-only series to receive major Emmy nominations.

Coming in fifth place is Fox’s New Girl, a sitcom following the life of a quirky teacher, Jess, after she moves into a Los Angeles apartment with three men. The show has been nominated for five Golden Globe Awards and five Primetime Emmy Awards.

Top 5 Most Popular Netflix Shows in the World

1. Sherlock
2. Friends
3. Narcos
4. House of Cards
5. New Girl

Where in the World Is Netflix the Most Popular?

Netflix has around 70.5 million global subscribers, and 53% of those are based in the United States. Out of the remaining 47%, the places most interested in Netflix are Canada, Ireland, Australia, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Denmark, and Norway.

How Has Netflix Grown over the Years?

With over 190 countries and twenty-one languages serviced, Netflix can proudly claim it’s a global internet TV network. Our animated map below illustrates Netflix’s worldwide spread. In 2009, the year before it expanded to its first international market, Netflix earned $5.2 million. Seven years later, in 2016, it earned $4,828,160,000. That’s over ninety-six-times growth in just eight years.

Who Pays the Most for Netflix?

The average cost of Netflix comes in at USD 8.00, but how much you’ll pay depends on where you live. Colombia has the lowest basic rate at USD 5.37, whereas Switzerland pays the most, with a basic rate of USD 12.13. While this is certainly a large discrepancy, it’s worth noting the average monthly net salary in Colombia is USD 340.74, while Switzerland’s is USD 4,874.29. As a global company, Netflix must balance its stockholders’ revenue expectations with what its markets can afford.

What’s next for Netflix?

Netflix’s international subscriptions are projected to surpass US subscriptions by 2018. By 2020, Netflix is projected to have as many as 75 million international subscribers, more than the total number of subscribers they have now. While we can’t anticipate what television shows the world will be watching in 2020, with this potential growth it’s safe to say we’ll be watching it on Netflix.

Most popular Netflix shows in 91 countries throughout the world.

Our Methodology

Chromecast is different from other streaming devices, including Roku and Amazon Fire. While Roku and Amazon Fire typically come preinstalled with a couple of channels, Chromecast doesn’t. Instead, it pairs with an existing smart device, such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop, and turns the device into a sophisticated remote control for the TV screen. From there, you “cast” specific mobile applications onto the larger screen.

Compare the Top Streaming Devices

What devices support Chromecast?

Chromecast works with the latest Android and iOS devices. It also supports Chrome on Windows and iOS operating systems. Most Android devices receive an additional capability: mirroring. This ability allows you to cast the Chrome browser from a computer or connected device in a single step. Google continues to grow the number of devices supporting Chromecast, with the list of devices now including speakers, televisions, and Google’s voice-activated assistant.

Find Chromecast devices on Amazon

Is Chromecast plug and play?

Chromecast is plug and play in that you plug the device into the television’s HDMI port to play. But if you expect to watch Netflix or Hulu Plus from the get-go, don’t. First you’ll need to pair a connected device with Chromecast and configure the Netflix or Hulu app to stream content.

What other requirements should I know about?

To get Chromecast up and running, you need to know about Google Home, accessories, and Wi-Fi.

1. You’ll need the Google Home app to set up sharing between your connected devices and Chromecast. This can be a bit confusing since “Google Home” is the name of not only Google’s voice-activated assistant but also the mobile app. For the purposes of Chromecast, ignore the assistant—unless you own one—and focus on the application.

Get Google Home on iTunes or Google Play.

2. You may need to purchase additional accessories, particularly if you decide to “Chromecast” throughout your home. Each Chromecast attaches to an individual screen, meaning you’ll need to buy one Chromecast per television. And, if the television lacks an HDMI port, you may need to buy a Chromecast USB cable.

3. Chromecast requires a wireless connection. You likely use Wi-Fi in your home already, so you’d think you’re good to go. But beware—Chromecast may be the tipping point that tanks Wi-Fi speed and connectivity. If that occurs, you may need to purchase a router with dual- or tri-band capabilities or make sure you have the best internet service plan available in your area for your streaming needs .

Test your current internet speed and find out how much internet speed you need to satisfy your family’s internet and streaming needs by clicking the buttons below.

What’s the difference between Chromecast and Chromecast Ultra?

Chromecast and Chromecast Ultra both stream content from a smart device to a television screen but at different resolutions. Chromecast works on the standard spectrum of 1080p. Chromecast Ultra supports resolutions up to 4K Ultra HD and high dynamic range (HDR). If you own an older television, you should purchase the basic Chromecast. A newer television most likely needs the Chromecast Ultra to stream photos, videos, and other content at the right frame rate and quality. The two devices also differ in price. Chromecast Ultra comes in at a higher price point ($69) than Chromecast ($35).

Top Chromecast Apps

If you need somewhere to start in your hunt for the best Chromecast apps, start here. We’ve listed the top two apps in each category as well as popular content available through that app.

En los últimos diez años, Netflix ha transformado la manera en la que el mundo ve películas y series. Esto lo logra poniendo al alcance de sus usuarios una selección masiva de títulos que van desde clásicos favoritos hasta contenido de culto y docenas de recomendaciones personalizadas a su gusto. Más que una cuestión de conveniencia, se trata de una metamorfosis en los medios de entretenimiento.

La influencia y popularidad de Netflix en el mundo ha hecho que en nuestro equipo de HigshSpeedInternet.com surjan muchas preguntas, por ejemplo, ¿qué están viendo los usuarios de Netflix? ¿quiénes son estos usuarios? y, ¿cuánto están dispuestos a pagar por el servicio? Sigue leyendo y encontrarás las respuestas a estas inquietantes preguntas y otra información.

¿Cuál es la Serie de Netflix Más Popular en el Mundo?

La colección de títulos de Netflix es inmensa y está siempre en aumento. Con miles de horas disponibles en contenido para darse auténticos maratones televisivos, no podíamos quedarnos sin saber cuáles series ocupan los primeros lugares a nivel mundial. Utilizando información de Google Trends, nuestro equipo clasificó los países según el número de búsquedas relacionadas con Netflix, y posteriormente realizó una referencia cruzada con el programa más buscado en cada país. Y ahora, ¡vayamos a los resultados!

Haz clic para ver una lista de los shows favoritos de cada país

¿Adivinaste la serie ganadora?

¡Se trata de Sherlock de BBC! Este drama policiaco sitúa a Sherlock Holmes y John Watson en el Londres moderno y deja boquiabiertos a los espectadores con sus misteriosos sucesos y revelaciones inesperadas. La serie ganó tres categorías en la 66ª entrega de los Primetime Emmy Awards, así como un Peabody Award en el 2011.

En segundo lugar, se coloca la comedia y fenómeno cultural de TV estadounidense, Friends. Para el deleite total de sus seguidores, Netflix tiene las 10 temporadas completas de las aventuras de este singular grupo de amigos en Manhattan. Esta serie fue nombrada Mejor Serie de Comedia en la edición 2002 de los Primetime Emmy Awards, y además fue calificada como uno de los mejores programas de TV de todos los tiempos por las revistas TV Guide y Empire.

Las series originales de Netflix Narcos y House of Cards ocupan el tercero y cuarto lugar respectivamente. Narcos es un drama criminal biográfico que narra la historia del líder narcotraficante colombiano Pablo Escobar. Esta serie recibió nominaciones para tres Primetime Emmy Awards y dos Globos de Oro. House of Cards¸ la primera serie original de Netflix, es un drama político ambientado en Washington, D.C., y se convirtió en la primera serie disponible exclusivamente en línea en recibir nominaciones importantes en los premios Emmy.

En el quinto lugar se coloca la serie New Girl, de la cadena Fox. Esta comedia sigue la vida de Jess, una maestra muy peculiar que se muda a Los Ángeles y comparte un departamento con tres hombres solteros. La serie ha sido nominada a cinco Globos de Oro y cinco Primetime Emmy Awards.

Las 5 Series Más Populares en el Mundo

1. Sherlock
2. Friends
3. Narcos
4. House of Cards
5. New Girl

Popularidad de Netflix en el Mundo

Netflix tiene alrededor de 70.5 millones de suscriptores en el mundo, de los cuales el 53% se localizan en Estados Unidos y el 47% restante en Canadá, Irlanda, Australia, Reino Unido, Nueva Zelanda, Puerto Rico, Dinamarca y Noruega.

Crecimiento Global de Netflix

Con servicio en más de 190 países y 21 idiomas, Netflix puede declararse con orgullo una cadena mundial de televisión por Internet. En 2009, un año antes de ingresar a su primer mercado internacional, Netflix obtuvo ganancias de $5.2 millon es de dólares. En 2016, dichas ganancias ascendieron a $4,828,160,000, alcanzando así un crecimiento 96 veces mayor en tan sólo siete años. El siguiente mapa animado ilustra la expansión internacional de Netflix.

¿Quién paga más por el servicio?

El servicio de Netflix tiene un costo promedio de USD 8.00, aunque cabe señalar que el costo del servicio depende de la ubicación del usuario.  Mientras que en Colombia se paga la tasa más baja (USD 5.37), en Suiza se paga la tasa más alta (USD 12.13). Esta discrepancia obedece al ajuste de precios con base en el salario mensual neto de cada país. Como compañía global, Netflix debe crear un balance entre las ganancias esperadas por sus accionistas y el costo que los mercados pueden pagar por el servicio.

DE CARA AL FUTURO

Se estima que para el 2018, las suscripciones internacionales de Netflix  sobrepasarán el número de suscripciones en Estados Unidos, y que para el 2020 tan solo el número de suscriptores internacionales alcanzará los 75 millones. Si bien no podemos predecir lo que el mundo estará viendo en el 2020, el potencial de crecimiento de la compañía nos impulsa a decir que lo estará viendo en Netflix.

LAS SERIES MÁS POPULARES DE NETFLIX EN 91 PAÍSES

NUESTRA METODOLOGÍA

Utilizamos el sitio Finder.com para identificar las series de Netflix disponibles en cada país. Después, utilizamos la información de Google Trends para identificar los nombres de las series más buscadas en cada país.

Por Rachel Oaks; traducido por Ana Corona |Publicado originalmente el 8 de mayo de 2017

What is Xfinity Streampix from Comcast?

Xfinity Streampix is a streaming subscription service that allows unlimited access to thousands of hit movies and TV shows that you can watch as often as you want on any device, no matter where you are.

With Xfinity Streampix from Comcast you get

• Unlimited viewing
• Instant access
• Use on TV, mobile and online devices
• Free with some Xfinity Triple Play bundles

Heard enough and want to get some sweet Streampix for yourself? Check out more details about Xfinity’s packages here.

What movies and TV shows can I watch with Streampix?

The Streampix website and Xfinity On Demand are the best places to find the service’s catalog of thousands of movies and TV shows. From here, you have access to all of your favorite movies from the past as well as recent releases. Get award-winning shows like Shameless or catch The Lego Movie on a rainy day, all from your TV, computer, or mobile device. Streampix also offers an increasing selection of titles in 4k Ultra HD.

Streampix divides its listings into several different sections. At the top is the main feature of the moment, a recent addition of one of the hit movies that recently went to DVD. Below that is “Trending This Week,” which is a list you can scroll through to see options your fellow Comcast customers watched this week.

“Just In” features the newest movies Streampix added to its collection and “Last Chance” lists movies Streampix is about to remove from its catalog. Streampix also has lists that rotate through specific genres, such as “Heartthrobs” (romantic movies), “Tough Guys” (male action star flicks), and “‘70s Flashback” (hits from the 1970s). Streampix TV lists entire seasons of past TV shows, including Kids TV, which lists family and child-appropriate TV shows you can enjoy on the go or from the comfort of your home.

How do I sign up for Streampix?

Streampix comes as part of several different Comcast packages, or you can add it to any new or existing service for an additional monthly fee of $4.99.  You can also bundle Streampix with your high-speed Xfinity Internet through the Internet Plus plan or the Internet Plus with Blast plan.  This makes it a great alternative to other streaming services like Netflix or Hulu, but it’s available for Comcast customers only.