The Indonesian series *Gadis Kretek*, also known as *Cigarette Girl (Season 1)*, ranked 10th among the most popular global Netflix non-English language series in the past week.
According to data from Netflix.com, the series starring Dian Sastrowardoyo garnered 1.6 million views between November 6-12, 2023.
Directed by Kamila Andini and Ifa Isfansyah, *Gadis Kretek* premiered at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) 2023 last October.
It was subsequently released on Netflix on Thursday, November 2nd, 2023, marking the first Indonesian original Netflix series.
*Gadis Kretek* is adapted from the novel of the same name by Ratih Kumala. The series opens with the story of a dying man named Raja (played by Ario Bayu), the owner of the Djagad Raja kretek (clove cigarette) factory.
In his remaining days, Raja wishes to meet Dasiyah, alias Jeng Yah (played by Dian Sastrowardoyo), his past love. He asks his youngest son, Lebas (played by Arya Saloka), to find Jeng Yah.
Jeng Yah is the daughter of a cigarette factory owner in "Kota M". Though quiet, she is ambitious to create the best kretek blend. However, she faces a patriarchal culture that hinders her from realizing her ideas.
Lebas's journey to find Jeng Yah forms the story of *Gadis Kretek*, propelling it to the ranks of Netflix's most popular series.
Here is the complete list of the top 10 most-watched global Netflix non-English language series from November 6-12, 2023:
1. *The Tailor (S3):* 4.4 million views
2. *The Billionaire, The Butler, and the Boyfriend: Limited Series:* 3.8 million views
3. *Ferry: The Series: The Series:* 3.1 million views
4. *Daily Dose of Sunshine (S1):* 2.8 million views
5. *Lupin (Part 3):* 2 million views
6. *Castaway Diva (S1):* 1.9 million views
7. *Strong Girl Nam-soon (S1):* 1.9 million views
8. *Pact of Silence (S1):* 1.8 million views
9. *Attack on Titan: The Final Season (Part 3):* 1.7 million views
10. *Cigarette Girl (S1):* 1.6 million views