Series - See the ones that marked the year 2021

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It's almost impossible to talk about the year 2021 without talking about digital streaming platforms, and with them the most popular and anticipated series since their production announcement. Series that had their debut this year, or that continue with popularity at the top since their first season.

The popularity of streaming services in recent years began with the Netflix platform, which started with many products from other channels and promised to become a platform with diverse content of its own in its grid.

A few years later, Netflix is already the biggest streaming platform today, known not only for hosting other networks but also for its original movies, series and documentaries. Some of them award winners, like the 2019 Academy Award-winning Mexican film Roma.

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The rise of streaming services

The pandemic has exponentially increased consumption on streaming platforms, and this has further accelerated its popularity. According to revistaoeste.com, the first year of the pandemic generated an increase of 26% in the number of subscriptions to streaming services in the world.

As in 2021 the pandemic continues, people are still encouraged to stay at home. This led to continued access to entertainment services and thus continues to deliver movies and series that captivate thousands of fans around the world.

It is worth mentioning that the success of series and films in streaming comes well before the pandemic, especially series. By having more time to explore the characters, with two, three or more seasons, the series gained a legion of fans who identify with and love the characters.

The fan culture today in the series is huge, with people who spend time creating theories, talking about the universe and the characters in the plot and waiting for a new season, this usually in productions based on books or comics, which already bring a group of fans with them. .

Even so, the intention is not always to seek fervent fans, sometimes the objective is to reach people who are curious about the synopsis and are captivated by the content, as was the case of the surprising success of O Gambito da Rainha and La casa de Papel, older series.

The most popular series of the year

As we are already at the end of the first half of 2021, a wide range of productions this year have already captivated viewers, most of them from the Netflix platform, but the year 2021 brought news in relation to streamings when it comes to more popular series.

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●     Bridgerton

Audience success and with 2nd, 3rd and 4th seasons already confirmed, Bridgerton was the most watched series on the Netflix platform in 2021. The series is based on the books by North American Julia Quinn and won the world with its different way of portraying a family in 19th century English society.

●     Lupin

The French series Lupine became a great success around the world and especially in Brazil, considered one of the best on Netflix. The production was launched with the main character being a charismatic and gentleman art thief who won the hearts of the audience.

●     Sombra e Ossos

The production is an adaptation of the literary work of the same name by Israeli author Leigh Bardugo, the fantasy series reached large numbers and became a public success. As the books follow the Grisha trilogy, it is expected that at least two more seasons will be produced.

●     WandaVision

The Disney+ series, WandaVision broke the record for views in 24 hours and became a fever, it was highly anticipated since its announcement, especially by fans of the Avengers saga, its irreverent way of telling each episode through different decades also surprised.

The ones yet to come

With the pandemic, several productions went through stoppages and had to have their recording rescheduled, most are expected to be released in the second half of 2021.

Sex Education (3ª Temporada) – Netflix

The production of drama and comedy won the world and especially Brazil. It tells of a teenage misfit and virgin named Otis, giving advice as a sex therapist at his school.

Loki – Disney+

Apparently, each series of the Marvel universe released by Disney + beats the record of the previous one and with Loki it was no different. The production about the God of lies has just been released and already has the most watched premiere episode on the streaming channel.

Gossip Girl – HBO MAX

After 8 years of the classic series, Gossip Girl will win a modern version. The reboot will feature new characters and their dramas in New York's teen high society. The production promises a cast with more diversity. HBO MAX will be available in Brazil until the end of July this year.

La Casa de Papel – (5ª Temporada) – Netflix

The fifth and final season of La Casa de Papel, one of the most popular series ever made, has been awaited for over a year. The series about the Bank of Spain robbers arrives in September this year on the streaming platform.

The Mandalorian (3ª Temporada) – Disney+

Another undeniable success of Disney +, The Mandalorian series was a good surprise for fans of the Stars Wars saga, mainly because of the last films that did not please the critics. The series is expected to premiere in December 2021.

The Boys (3ª Temporada) – Amazon Prime Video

The Boys is Amazon Prime Video's biggest hit since its launch. The series became famous for its graphically violent scenes and its morally deviant characters.

A terceira temporada contará com a adição no elenco de Jensen Ackles, famoso por viver Dean Winchester em Sobrenatural. O lançamento está previsto para o final deste ano.  A Amazon está virando referência no quesito série de heróis, já que em 2021 também lançou a animação Invencible que surpreendeu

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