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If Wishes Could Kill Season 2 hangs on weak Netflix debut numbers

Entertainment
Published on 4 May 2026
If Wishes Could Kill Season 2 hangs on weak Netflix debut numbers

The show debuted at No 4 with tepid view totals

Despite big anticipation, If Wishes Could Kill didn’t explode on Netflix. In its first week it logged 16.9 million hours viewed, translating to roughly 2.8 million views, good enough for No. 4 on the weekly charts. With those numbers falling short of hype, the director’s hints are now fueling uncertainty over whether Season 2 gets the greenlight.

  • First-week performance landed the show at No 4 on Netflix
  • 16.9 million hours viewed still signals a modest start
  • About 2.8 million views may impact renewal odds
  • Director clues increase pressure for a Season 2 decision
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