The Trap Becomes Netflix's No. 2 Show Worldwide After Debut
Netflix's German crime thriller The Trap climbs to second place on the global TV chart after releasing all six episodes on October 13, 2026.
The Trap, Netflix's new German crime thriller series, became the second most-watched TV show on Netflix worldwide after releasing all six episodes on October 13, 2026, according to FlixPatrol data cited by screenrant.com. The series, also known as Die Falle, ranked fourth worldwide a day after its release and is now trending on Netflix in 84 countries.
In the United States, The Trap sits at ninth place on Netflix's most popular TV show chart. The series is based on the novel of the same name by Melanie Raabe and follows Lisa Konrad, a popular author at the center of the story.
The only title ranked above The Trap worldwide is Below, a Netflix Original thriller series.
Comparisons to Harlan Coben Adaptations
The Trap arrives as Netflix continues to adapt Harlan Coben novels, including Run Away, Fool Me Once, Safe, and The Stranger. I Will Find You, based on Coben's novel, debuted on Netflix on June 18, 2026, and both I Will Find You and His & Hers have broken into Netflix's all-time TV shows chart.
Quick answers
When did The Trap release on Netflix?
All six episodes of The Trap were released on Netflix on October 13, 2026.
What is The Trap based on?
The Trap, also known as Die Falle, is based on a novel written by Melanie Raabe.
How is The Trap performing on Netflix?
The series became the 2nd most-watched TV show on Netflix worldwide and is trending in 84 countries, ranking 9th in the United States.