Netflix Series Starring Florence Pugh Doubles Viewership in Week Two
The seven-episode limited series created by Zoe Kazan and based on a John Steinbeck novel has seen a significant surge in audience numbers.
The new Netflix limited series starring Florence Pugh has doubled its viewership during its second week of release. The seven-episode production, which was created by Zoe Kazan, is based on a novel by John Steinbeck.
According to Collider, the series premiered on October 1, 2026, and had previously recorded 6.5 million views within its first four days. The project marks another literary adaptation for the streaming service.
John Steinbeck’s work was previously adapted into a feature film directed by Elia Kazan in 1955. Netflix has released various other series throughout 2026 and 2025, including an adaptation of A Little House on the Prairie earlier in 2026 and American Primeval in 2025. Additionally, the platform previously canceled The Waterfront after one installment.
Quick answers
How many episodes are in the series?
The series consists of seven episodes.
When did the series premiere?
The series premiered on October 1, 2026.