Manhwa adaptations are bigger than ever, so it’s no wonder thatWeak Herohas climbed the ranks of Netflix to become the top-ranked non-English show. Based on the 2018 manhwa by Seopass and Razen,Weak Hero’slive-action adaptation has earned nothing but praise ever since it released, and that has now culimnated in it clinching the #1 spot for Netflix.Weak Hero: Class 2might be leaving fans with big questions, but it’s also clearly leaving them hungry for more.
According toNetflix’s own numbers,Weak Hero: Class 2is now the most popular non-English TV series currently streaming on the platform, with over 6,100,000 views and 34,900,000 hours watched. Following behind it areThe Gardenerwith 4,900,000 views andThe Glass Domewith 4,700,000 views.
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34,900,000
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23,000,000
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22,000,000
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35,200,000
Weak Hero’sfirst season,Class 1, sits comfortably at #8 with 1,900,000 views and 10,500,000 hours watched. All of this points to great signs for both the specific future ofWeak Heroand the broader future of manhwa adaptations on Netflix.
What Is Weak Hero, Netflix’s New #1 Show?
Weak Herofollows an intelligent young man named Si-eun who, despite his lack of physical strength, decides to stand up to the bullies at his school. Together with a politician’s son and the school’s most dominant fighter, Si-eun grows increasingly involved in the physical violence that runs rampant at his school. Though he lacks the raw power needed to compete with his bullies on a physical level, Si-eun’s quick-thinking and analytic approach to combat give him a surprising upper hand against his brutish tormentors.
The series has been met with acclaim from fans. Currently,Weak Herohas a 91% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating an intense passion for the series. Though the first season was met with praise, it appears thatClass 2is only growing the franchise’s appeal. Given the series' themes of empowerment and finding strength in adversity, it’s easy to see why the series has earned such a dedicated following.
Our Take On Weak Hero’s #1 Status On Netflix
The Series' Dominance On The Netflix Charts Is A Great Sign For Manhwa Adaptations
To putWeak Hero’ssuccess into perspective, only 2 shows beat it when taking English language originals into consideration.Ransom Canyonhas 9,400,000 views and 73,900,000 hours watched while season 5 ofYouhas 10,100,000 views and 85,200,000 hours watched. This meansWeak Herobeat juggernauts likeBlack Mirrorseason 7 andAdolescence.
All of this points to very good things for the future of manhwa adaptations. Series likeSolo Levelinghave similarly been destroying all expectationson other streaming services, so it’s no surprise thatWeak Herois doing so well. Manhwa is already a massive industry, and based onWeak Hero’ssuccess, that trend will only continue.
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Weak Hero Class 1 is a drama film released in 2022, focusing on a gifted yet introverted student who faces bullies and adversaries with the help of newfound friends. As he navigates a perilous environment, the challenges reveal the increasing dangers of his world.
