David Boreanaz's SEAL Team storms Netflix's global top 10
SEAL Team, David Boreanaz's elite military action drama, has stormed Netflix's global Top 10 TV chart three years after its 2024 finale. Five seasons are now streaming on the platform, and viewers report binge-watching for hours—pushing the series to No. 10 worldwide and into Netflix's Top 10 in 42 countries as of August 19, 2026.
Originally airing on CBS and Paramount+ from 2017 to 2024, the series follows Bravo Team, an elite Navy SEAL unit, as they plan and execute high-risk missions worldwide. For more streaming and entertainment coverage, visit our Fintech & Crypto Alerts hub.
Key Takeaways
- SEAL Team ranks No. 10 on Netflix's global Top 10 TV chart as of August 19, 2026.
- Five of seven seasons are on Netflix; seasons 6 and 7 remain on Paramount+ and NOW.
- David Boreanaz leads the cast as Master Chief Petty Officer Jason Hayes.
- The series averaged strong viewership on CBS before moving exclusively to Paramount+.
- Fans praise the show's realism, action, and character-driven human stories.
Why is SEAL Team trending on Netflix now?
Three years after its series finale, SEAL Team has landed on Netflix's official charts. As of August 19, it sits at No. 10 on the streamer's global Top 10 TV list, charting in 42 countries including the United States.
The renewed attention follows Netflix adding several seasons to its catalog. According to the Daily Mirror, the first five seasons are now available on Netflix, opening the CBS and Paramount+ drama to a broader audience.
Who stars in SEAL Team besides David Boreanaz?
Boreanaz plays Master Chief Petty Officer Jason Hayes, leader of Bravo Team within the United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group. Before SEAL Team, he was known for Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Bones.
The ensemble also includes Max Thieriot, Neil Brown Jr., Jessica Paré, A.J. Buckley, Toni Trucks, Judd Lormand, Raffi Barsoumian, Beau Knapp, and Dylan Walsh. Critics rated season 1 at 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, while audience scores averaged 85% across all seven seasons.
Where can you watch all seven seasons of SEAL Team?
Netflix currently offers seasons one through five. Viewers who finish those quickly can find the final two seasons on Paramount+ or NOW, according to the Daily Mirror.
The show aired on CBS from 2017 to 2021 before moving exclusively to Paramount+ for its remaining run, concluding in 2024. A planned spin-off movie was shelved, but the full series remains available across multiple platforms.
What do fans say about binge-watching SEAL Team?
Social media reaction suggests the series is hitting hard with new viewers. One fan told the Daily Mirror they had been binge-watching for weeks and "cannot stop watching for hours at a time," calling it "action-packed suspenseful drama."
Others described the show as "addictive," "riveting," and "the best military show I've ever watched," citing attention to detail and strong character work. Many reported tearing through the first season in just a couple of days after discovering it on Netflix.
During its CBS run, SEAL Team averaged nearly 10 million live-plus same-day viewers in season one, later settling at roughly 4–5 million per season before the shift to streaming. That established fan base, combined with Netflix's global reach, helps explain the chart surge reported by ScreenRant.