By Shivam Das | Updated October 13, 2026
What the available rankings can—and cannot—confirm about the new Korean period drama.
Quick answer: Netflix’s official global Top 10 chart is the right place to verify whether 100 Days of Deception ranked No. 8 worldwide. The title is available on Netflix, but a claim about a specific global position should only be treated as confirmed when the relevant weekly chart lists the show, its category, and the dates covered. The chart currently accessible for this review does not establish the claimed No. 8 position, so this article does not present that ranking as independently confirmed.
How to verify a Netflix Top 10 claim
Netflix publishes weekly Top 10 lists through its official Tudum site. Those charts separate English-language and non-English-language television, as well as films, and report viewing for a defined week. A ranking therefore needs context: the exact chart, the reporting dates, and whether the number refers to global or country-specific performance.
Netflix explains that its weekly lists are ranked using hours viewed, with the viewing week running Monday through Sunday and lists published on Tuesday. That methodology matters because a show’s position can change from week to week. A social post, fan graphic, or unsourced headline is not a substitute for the underlying chart.
Where 100 Days of Deception stands
The official Netflix title page for 100 Days of Deception describes a period-set story about a pickpocket who infiltrates the Japanese colonial government to steal secrets and becomes entangled with her target’s son. Netflix lists Kim You-jung, Park Jin-young and Kim Hyun-joo among the cast.
The premise gives the drama several ingredients that often attract K-drama viewers: undercover identities, political danger, a historical setting and a romance complicated by divided loyalties. Those creative features can help a show find an audience, but they cannot by themselves establish a Top 10 placement. Streaming performance must be checked against the dated chart.
Why the No. 8 claim needs a date
“No. 8 on Netflix globally” sounds precise, but it leaves important questions unanswered. Was the claim made for the global non-English TV list, a national chart, or a third-party tracker? Which week did it cover? Was it a ranking by hours viewed, popularity, or another measurement?
These distinctions are important for readers and for responsible entertainment reporting. A show can rank strongly in one country without appearing in the global Top 10, and a position from one week cannot automatically be carried forward into the next. The most useful report links directly to the official chart and states the dates.
How viewers should read early momentum
Viewer ratings, social-media discussion, domestic television ratings and Netflix’s global chart measure different things. A high user score can signal enthusiasm among people who choose to rate a show; it does not mean that the same number of people watched it. Likewise, a strong domestic broadcast rating is not equivalent to a worldwide Netflix ranking.
For fans tracking 100 Days of Deception, the fairest approach is to follow each metric separately. Check the dated Netflix chart for global streaming performance, Nielsen Korea reports for Korean broadcast ratings, and clearly identified review or audience platforms for critical and viewer response.
What would confirm a global No. 8 finish?
- A dated entry for 100 Days of Deception on Netflix’s official Global Top 10 television chart.
- The chart category, such as non-English TV, clearly identified.
- The reporting week and rank shown alongside the title.
- A direct source link so readers can verify the result themselves.
Until that evidence is available, the responsible conclusion is that the show’s availability on Netflix is confirmed, while the specific claim that it reached global No. 8 remains unverified in the official chart material checked for this article. This distinction protects readers from confusing a promising release with a documented chart result.
Frequently asked questions
Is 100 Days of Deception available on Netflix?
Yes. The series has an official Netflix title page. Availability and catalogue details can vary by region.
Did 100 Days of Deception reach No. 8 in Netflix’s global Top 10?
The specific No. 8 claim was not independently confirmed by the official global chart material checked for this article. It should be treated as unverified unless a dated Netflix chart entry supports it.
How does Netflix calculate its weekly Top 10?
Netflix says its weekly lists are ranked by hours viewed over a Monday-to-Sunday viewing week, with the lists published on Tuesday. See Netflix’s explanation of its Top 10 methodology.
Does a high MyDramaList score prove a Netflix ranking?
No. MyDramaList scores reflect ratings submitted by users of that platform. They are not a substitute for Netflix’s own weekly viewing chart.
Where can I check the latest Netflix global rankings?
Use the official Netflix Global Top 10 TV chart and check the reporting week shown on the page.
Sources and further reading
- Netflix Tudum: Global Top 10 TV
- Netflix: Top 10 methodology
- Netflix: 100 Days of Deception official title page
Editorial note: This article distinguishes verified availability from an unverified ranking claim. It will need updating if Netflix publishes a chart entry confirming the show’s position.
