In May 2025, Netflix tightened its grip on the UK streaming charts, claiming nine of the top ten titles. The Big Bang Theory returned to the #1 spot, rising two places from April, while comfort viewing and new arrivals both played major roles in shaping this month’s rankings.

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The Big Bang Theory led the pack with over 70.9 million views and just 1.2 million viewers, averaging a staggering 58 views per viewer. The long-running sitcom continues to dominate through deep binge behavior, maintaining its position as one of the UK’s top comfort watches.

Friends held steady at #2 with 50.4 million views and 33 views per viewer—once again confirming its status as an evergreen favorite. Meanwhile, House climbed two spots to #3 with 43.7 million views and 29 views per viewer, showing that procedural dramas still command intense loyalty.

At #4, Netflix’s The Four Seasons made a strong debut with 39.9 million views and 5.9 million viewers.

You slipped one spot to #5, but still delivered 38.5 million views and 8 views per viewer. While down from its April peak, the thriller continues to hold a loyal audience.

Further down the list, Clarkson’s Farm was Prime Video’s sole entry, debuting at #6 with 34.4 million views. With a broader reach of 6.9 million viewers and 5 views per viewer, the rural reality series has carved out a solid niche among UK audiences.

May’s data shows two familiar patterns: long-running comedies continue to dominate binge behavior, and new scripted and factual titles can still break through—though often with broader reach and lower rewatch intensity.

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