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‘Squid Game’ Tops 10 Most Googled TV Shows of 2021


Sat 11 Dec 2021 | 03:13 PM
Omnia Ahmed

The most Googled TV shows of 2021 globally were revealed with Netflix-original K-drama series 'Squid Game' number one on the list.

Netflix experienced the highest number of searches across the board in 2021. Besides "Squid Game", other Netflix series such as; "Bridgerton", "Lupin", and "Ginny and Georgia" ranked on the list.

1) Squid Game

Squid Game

'Squid Game' revolves around forcing strangers to fight to the death in a twisted and deadly competition. If they survive long enough to win, they’re awarded an obscene amount of money, but what sets this show apart from the rest is that each one of these participants actually volunteers to play of their own free will

The series, starring Lee Jung Jae, Park Hae Soo, Jung Ho Yeon, Wi Ha Joon, and more, became the first Korean drama series to rank number one for two consecutive days on Netflix TV shows worldwide.

2) Bridgerton

Bridgerton

"Bridgerton" series, created by Chris Van Dusen and produced by Shonda Rhimes, is based on Julia Quinn's novels set in the competitive world of the Regency-era, London, highlighting the aristocratic Bridgerton family. The series starred Phoebe Dynevor, Regé-Jean Page, Nicola Coughlan, and many more.

3) WandaVision

WandaVision

WandaVision is an American television miniseries created by Jac Schaeffer for the streaming service Disney+, based on Marvel Comics featuring the characters Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch and Vision.

The series starred Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Debra Jo Rupp, Fred Melamed, Kathryn Hahn, Teyonah Parris, and Randall Park.

4) Cobra Kai

Cobra Kai

"Cobra Kai" is an American martial arts comedy-drama series. It is a sequel to the original "The Karate Kid" films by Robert Mark Kamen. It starred Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Courtney Henggeler, Xolo Maridueña, and Tanner Buchanan.

5) Loki

Loki

Loki, created by Michael Waldron, is based on Marvel Comics featuring a character of the same name.

The series takes place after the events of the film Avengers: Endgame (2019), in which an alternate version of Loki created a new timeline. Waldron serves as head writer, with Kate Herron directing for the first season.

Tom Hiddleston reprises his role as Loki from the film series, co-starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Wunmi Mosaku, Eugene Cordero, Tara Strong, Owen Wilson, Sophia Di Martino, Sasha Lane, Jack Veal, DeObia Oparei, Richard E. Grant, and Jonathan Majors.

6) Sweet Tooth

Sweet Tooth

“Sweet Tooth” takes place in a post-apocalyptic world impacted by a strange and deadly virus, where half-human half-animal hybrids are born. The series, based on the DC comic book series by Jeff Lemire, is renewed for another eight episodes.

It stars Christian Convery, Nonso Anozie, Naledi Murray, Adeel Akhtar, Aliza Vellani, Stefania LaVie, Dania Ramirez, Neil Sandilands, and Will Forte, with James Brolin serving as the narrator.

7) Lupin

Lupin

The "Lupin" series is inspired by the adventures of Arsène Lupin, gentleman thief Assane Diop sets out to avenge his father for an injustice inflicted by a wealthy family. The series stars Omar Sy, Lupine Sagnier, and Hervé Pierre.

8) Ginny and Georgia

Ginny and Georgia

The "Ginny and Georgia" series is about free-spirited Georgia and her two kids, Ginny and Austin, who move north in search of a fresh start but find that the road to new beginnings can be bumpy. The series is starring Brianne Howey, Antonia Gentry, Diesel La Torraca

9) True Beauty

True Beauty

“True Beauty” is a 2020 South Korean romantic comedy-drama series that was directed by Kim Sang Hyub. The drama is based on a long-running Webtoon that goes by the name “The Secret of Angel (True Beauty)”, penned by Yaongyi. It stars K-pop Idol Cha Eun Woo, Hwang In-Yeop, Park Yoo-Na, and Mun Ka-Young

10) BBB21

BBB21

BBB 21 is the twenty-first season of Big Brother Brasil, which premiered on Rede Globo on January 25, 2021. The show is produced by Endemol Shine and presented by Tiago Leifert.