Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story has become Netflix’s third most-watched drama, logging more than one billion hours of viewing. The series, based on the real case of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer who claimed the lives of 17 teenage victims in the 1980s, achieved this milestone just sixty days after its initial streaming release.
The platform’s most successful series in its history include Dahmer, the global phenomenon Squid Game from 2021, and the latest fourth season of Stranger Things, released this year. Created by Ryan Murphy, known for the long-running anthology series that began in 2011, and Ian Brennan, whose credits include Hollywood from 2020, Dahmer has spent seven weeks among Netflix global top ten and has reached similar viewing figures across more than 190 countries where Netflix operates.
Dahmer stands out as one of the most infamous figures in recent American crime history due to the heinous offenses attributed to him, including sexual violence, cannibalism, and mutilation. The role of Jeffrey Dahmer is depicted by American actor Evan Peters, whose performance has drawn praise from critics and viewers alike. The show’s popularity has also spurred the platform to begin development on two additional installments that will further explore the lives of criminals who have left a lasting impact on society.
Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story also set Nielsen streaming records, becoming the most watched piece of streaming content in the United States during its seventh week and topping the Nielsen chart for three consecutive weeks at number one.