Netflix 'comfort watch' comedy races past You season 5 in charts with millions of views

Netflix is still going from strength to strength this year as another surprise hit has raced to the top of the streaming charts.

Leading the top 10 with reportedly nearly 12 million viewers is a star-studded dramedy nobody saw coming that has just toppled the final season of hit thriller You off its throne.

Starring sitcom royalty Steve Carrell and Tina Fey, this eight-part reimagining of the classic comedy film The Four Seasons has proved to be a resounding success amongst audiences.

If you've not tuned in already, take this as a sign that this delightful yet unexpectedly emotional series about three couples whose friendship - and quarterly weekend getaways - are tested by a divorce is well worth a watch.

Rounding out the cast are two-time Oscar nominee Colman Domingo, Will Forte, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Marco Calvani and Erika Henningsen.

TV critic David Opie called it "the anti-White Lotus, and I mean that as a compliment.

"Tina Fey's first series since 30 Rock is an old-fashioned comfort show grounded by av strong cast who navigate a messy year of ups and downs."

Finally, he added: "Colman Domingo is predictably brilliant."

Another X (formerly Twitter) user said: "Loved the four seasons on Netflix. Great comfort show if you need something to binge watch. Great cast. Great storyline. No notes at all."

Although, other viewers have issued warnings for the unexpected emotional gut-punches The Four Seasons delivers by the end of the miniseries.

"The four seasons isn't a comedy," someone else claimed. "It's a multi-layered sandwich of adult emotions.

"Questionable decisions, silly arguments, buried grief, and a friendship that feels like home. Warm, messy, tender. A rich, filling, & deeply satisfying [series]."

Another fan shared on Reddit: "I laughed multiple times every episode. All the characters were well written and dynamic. A real gem of a show."

To which someone else replied: "Warm and funny with perfect runtime, an absolute delight. I could watch so many more shows like this."

A third user added: "I'm obsessed with Colman Domingo. I haven't seen him in comedy before. This show might become one of my comfort shows."

And a final enthusiast wrote: "Yes I thought it was great. A nice mixture of drama and comedy.

"It has some deep themes about middle age and relationships. The cast was truly stellar."

If you're not one of the 12 million people who have already checked into The Four Seasons, add this heartwarming and insightful new comedy to the top of your watchlist for this weekend.

The Four Seasons is available to stream on Netflix.