Based on Dahmer's current metrics, the series final total after its first 28 days could very well become the #2 TV show of all-time on the platform. According to Netflix, Dahmer was watched 196 million hours in its week one (encompassing just the first five days of its release); in week two the series jumped up to 299 million hours streamed (the first full week that the show was available online). Based on previous performance analytics from Netflix (and our own estimations), it seems very likely that Dahmer could overperform in weeks three and four, pushing it to over 700 million hours streamed after the first 28 days are over. Should it manage that it would push the series to the #2 spot, sitting behind only Stranger Things season 4.
Despite the buzz that the series has been receiving, a lot of it in part because of Peters' performance, the show is still drawing quite a bit of criticism. Not only are viewers uncomfortable with what the show portrays but the families of some of Dahmer's victims have been outspoken about the infamous serial killer not needing anymore attention. Unfortunately it's getting a lot of it.
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