Office Romance has captivated audiences, securing the top position in the English film category with an impressive 24.6 million views. This romantic comedy features Jennifer Lopez as a meticulous CEO of an airline, paired with an ambitious lawyer, played by Brett Goldstein. Their initially denied chemistry leads to passionate encounters amidst their professional lives.
Top English Films This Week
- 1. Office Romance – 24.6 million views
- 2. Maternal Instinct – 15 million views
- 3. Swapped – 5.7 million views
- 4. KPop Demon Hunters – 3.6 million views (52 weeks in the Top 10)
- 5. The Four Seasons – 2.8 million views
- 6. The Witness – 10.1 million views (top TV series)
- 7. Michael Jackson: The Verdict – 7.2 million views
- 8. Sweet Magnolias – 2.8 million views
- 9. Nemesis – 2.1 million views
- 10. Tony Hinchcliffe: Man of the People – 1.6 million views
Other notable mentions include Maternal Instinct, which ranks second with 15 million views. This true-crime documentary tells the story of a woman in East Texas who misrepresents her situation when questioned by law enforcement.
Swapped, an animated animal fantasy, holds the third position with 5.7 million views, while KPop Demon Hunters broke records by remaining in the Top 10 for 52 consecutive weeks, landing sixth this week with 3.6 million views.
Top TV Series This Week
- 1. The Witness – 10.1 million views
- 2. Michael Jackson: The Verdict – 7.2 million views
- 3. Sweet Magnolias – 2.8 million views
- 4. The Four Seasons – 2.8 million views
- 5. Nemesis – 2.1 million views
The Witness, a gripping three-episode series, examines the consequences surrounding the 1992 murder of Rachel Nickell. Following the perspectives of her young son and partner, it reveals flaws in the investigation.
Michael Jackson: The Verdict, the second most-watched TV series this week, delves into one of the most prominent legal battles in history, providing insight from various courtroom participants.
International Highlights
- 1. Teach You a Lesson (Non-English TV) – 21.1 million views
- 2. Colors of Evil: Black – 14.1 million views
- 3. The Marked Woman – 13.8 million views
In non-English offerings, the action-packed K-drama Teach You a Lesson tops the list with 21.1 million views. Similarly, Colors of Evil: Black, a Polish mystery thriller, has gained significant attention with 14.1 million views.
Office Romance’s success indicates a strong viewer interest in romance and comedy, further reflected in the variety of genres capturing audience attention this week on El-Balad.
