Although rated 7.3/10, this Netflix series is struggling to break into the top in France

It’s difficult to find a place in the ranking of the most viewed series on Netflix, as there is so much on offer on the streaming platform! Despite rave reviews, this new k-drama has so far gone unnoticed in France…

Released on September 22, 2023, this action series is struggling to establish itself among the most watched new releases of the moment on Netflix in France. Song of the Bandits is a Korean series (or k-drama) a little different from those we are used to seeing since it follows Korean rebels immersed in Chinese territory in the 1920s. Having become bandits, they are now ready for anything to protect their land and their people in the lawless Gando region while Korea is under Japanese occupation. Abroad, the series is a hit as reported by Flixpatrol, which places it in sixth place among the most viewed series currently in the world! In detail, the western series is particularly popular in Asian countries, including Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam and even Malaysia and especially South Korea where it dominates the ranking of the most watched series. from the American streaming platform. Nigerians also seem to have developed a passion for the series which comes in at number 2 in the Top 10.

Song of the Bandits: “the series of the century”

In France, you have to go to Twitter to get an opinion on the series which obtains a more than honorable rating of 7.3/10 on IMDb, the American reference site. Surprisingly, if subscribers seem to shy away from the series, those who have seen it are rave! “Song of the Bandits on Netflix. The Koreans have released yet another masterclass!”we can read thus. “Song of the Bandits on Netflix is ​​the series of the century”adds an Internet user. “Netflix advertise SONG OF THE BANDITS very very good series”invites another.

Netflix: a hit for Sex Education

If Song of the Bandits does not break through in France, this is far from being the case for Sex Education. Released on September 21, season 4 of this series is, for its part, full on Netflix! Number 1 in the top 10 most watched series of the moment in France, it comes first Tapie, whose eight episodes are 98% recommended. It’s another mini-series, Dear little one, which completes the podium dominating the ranking. With the almost daily arrival of new programs, it is hard to imagine that Song of the Bandits manages to enter the top 10, which is definitely hotly contested.

Article written in collaboration with 6Medias