East of Eden’s dominant market position stems from its October 1 global premiere as a seven-episode limited series starring Florence Pugh, which generated immediate high viewership and critical momentum with an 87% Rotten Tomatoes score. The binge-friendly format and prestige adaptation of the Steinbeck novel have kept it near the top of US Netflix charts nearly two weeks later, outpacing returning or lower-profile titles. Trader consensus reflects this sustained engagement, though an upset could occur if a major new drop such as The Diplomat Season 4 or unexpected late-week surges in competing shows like Below or All American dramatically shift the final rankings before the week closes.