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Virgin River tops Netflix TV chart, ending Stranger Things' reign in the US

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The romance drama released its fourth season on July 20 – and it's already been viewed for 105.4 million hours

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Stranger Things has been dethroned by Virgin River on the US Netflix chart. The California-set romance drama reached the top spot following the release of its fourth season on July 20. 

According to a report published by Variety, Virgin River season 4 was viewed for 105.4 million hours compared to Stranger Thing 4's 75 million. Since its latest chapter landed on the streaming service on May 27, the latter has occupied the number one slot every week bar one, when The Umbrella Academy season 3 took over towards the end of June. Stranger Things swiftly reclaimed its title when it released its two-part season 4 finale on July 1.

"Despite not knowing whether her baby belongs to her deceased husband, Mark, or Jack, Mel has a sense of optimism. For years she yearned to be a mother, and her dream is one step closer to reality," the synopsis for Virgin River's newest installment reads. "While Jack is supportive and excited, the question of paternity continues to gnaw at him."

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