Many of the most watched shows on Netflix for the U.S. in 2020 and 2021 were licensed series, according to Nielsen, with their total viewing time surpassing even massive hits “Squid Game” and “Ozark.” Those shows included NBC’s “The Office,” which was the most viewed show in 2020 with over 57 billion minutes streamed, and “Criminal Minds,” which topped 2021 with over 33 billion minutes.
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