Viewers name their most anticipated TV series this winter as experts warn to check broadband is up to speed
A new survey has revealed which new release films and TV shows the nation is most excited to stream this winter. And with news that it caused Netflix outages, it’s no surprise that Stranger Things Season 5 took the top spot as the most anticipated release of the season.
The research from Go.Compare Broadband revealed that more than one in five Brits (21%) chose Stranger Things as their must-watch series, followed by Bridgerton Season 4 (14%) and Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 (14%).* Big hitters like Frankenstein, Emily in Paris, Fallout and Knives Out also made the list, showing the UK is gearing up for a serious season of sofa time.
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Most hyped new releases of the winter |
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Stranger Things Season 5 |
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2 |
Bridgerton Season 4 |
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3 |
Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 |
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4 |
Frankenstein |
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5 |
Emily in Paris Season 5 |
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6 |
Fallout Season 2 |
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7 |
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft Season 2 |
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8 |
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery |
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9 |
The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 |
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10 |
My Secret Santa |
While the latest and final season of Stranger Things is clearly the top choice for Netflix subscribers in the UK, Bridgerton comes in a very close second place for women (19%), while for the men surveyed, it’s Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Frankenstein that takes second place.
But are our home broadband speeds actually up to the job?
According to Ofcom’s Online Nation 2024 report, the average UK adult spent 4 hours and 30 minutes a day watching video content at home.
Go.Compare's Broadband expert Catherine Hiley warns that a winter full of blockbuster TV could leave households battling slow speeds, buffering and family arguments if their broadband package isn't up to scratch.
Catherine said: “Many of the shows people are most excited about are big, high definition releases that need stable and fast broadband. If your connection struggles with HD streaming or connecting multiple devices at once, you might find the final season of Stranger Things is more stop-start than blockbuster.
“With colder and wetter weather, more of us stay indoors and turn to our TVs. As our data shows, not everyone is excited about the same shows either. So if you’ve got multiple devices streaming at the same time, your broadband could struggle to keep up.
“Before volume 2 of Stranger Things arrives in the UK on 26 December, take a minute to check whether or not your broadband is fast enough for your household. We have a simple tool to help you work out what broadband speed you need for your streaming needs. And if your current package isn’t up to speed, it could be time to think about switching.”
Broadband users can check the speed they need at Go.Compare’s website: https://www.gocompare.com/broadband/what-broadband-speed-do-i-need/
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*The research was conducted by Censuswide, among a sample of 2,001 UK Nationally Representative Consumers aged 18+. The data was collected between 04.11.2025 – 07.11.2025. Censuswide abides by and employs members of the Market Research Society and follows the MRS code of conduct and ESOMAR principles. Censuswide is also a member of the British Polling Council.
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