Just a few days ago, the first part of Stranger Things season 4 debuted on Netflix. Fans of the series had to wait three years for the sequel! And the new episodes actually broke a Netflix record previously held by Bridgerton.Stranger Things season 4 just arrived on NetflixThe new episodes broke a Netflix streaming recordStranger Things is more watched than BridgertonAfter a three-year wait, Stranger Things fans couldn't wait a day longer for the new stories from "Hawkins." Because as Netflix has now announced, the fourth season of Stranger Things had the most successful launch week ever – and that was after only three days!Strangers Things beat Bridgerton's Netflix record in three daysFrom just May 27 to May 29, fans around the world watched a total of 287 million hours of the season. This puts Stranger Things in first place for the most successful launch week. This place was last held by the second season of Bridgerton.Also interesting:The British series Bridgerton piled up millions and millions of views in its launch week. But with 193 million hours, it now has to settle for second place.Netflix does not plan to release Part 2 of the new Stranger Things season until July, but we will certainly see record numbers again then as well.