‘The Trauma Code’ topples ‘Squid Game’ 2 from No. 1 spot


The Korean medical comedy series “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call” has toppled “Squid Game” season 2 from the top spot to become the most watched non-English series on Netflix this week. 

Netflix released the rankings for its weekly Global Top 10 list from Jan. 27 to Feb. 2 of the most watched shows and films on the streaming platform. 

“The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call” ended the reign of “Squid Game” season 2, which became the No. 1 non-English show on Netflix for five consecutive weeks since its premiere on Dec. 26. 

The new series, released on Jan. 24, debuted at No. 3 on the non-English TV show list last week with 4.7 million views. It stars Ju Ji-hoon, Yoon Kyung-ho, Choo Young-woo, Ha Young and Jung Jae-kwang. 

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Ju Ji-hoon in “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call”  (Netflix)

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"Squid Game" season 2 (Netflix)

In its second week in the top 10, “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call” garnered 11.9 million views from Jan. 27 to Feb. 2 to claim the No. 1 spot on the non-English TV list.

It is the No. 1 show in 17 countries and territories this week and landed in the top 10 in 63. 

“Squid Game” season 2 fell to second place with 5.2 million views. For the first time since its debut, the series did not land in the No. 1 spot in any country but remained in the top 10 in 77. 

Netflix’s Top 10 Non-English TV Shows from Jan. 27 to Feb. 2

1. The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call: Season 1 - 11,900,000 (views) / 82,700,000 (hours viewed) 

2. Squid Game: Season 2 - 5,200,000 / 37,400,000

3. SAKAMOTO DAYS: Season 1 - 4,600,000 / 7,900,000

4. The Hooligan: Season 1 - 3,600,000 / 13,600,000

5. Squid Game: Season 1 - 2,100,000 / 17,300,000

6. Single’s Inferno: Season 4 - 2,000,000 / 21,300,000

7. The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse: Season 2 - 2,000,000 / 9,400,000

8. The Snow Girl: 2. The Soul Game - 1,900,000 / 9,500,000

9. Fake Profile: Killer Match - 1,800,000 / 12,900,000

10. The Breakthrough: Limited Series - 1,700,000 / 4,400,000

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