East of Eden’s all-episodes-at-once premiere on October 1 has anchored its position near the top of the U.S. Netflix chart, fueled by Florence Pugh’s star turn as Cathy Ames, Zoe Kazan’s faithful yet fresh Steinbeck adaptation, and an 87% Rotten Tomatoes score that has driven prestige viewing. The seven-episode limited series benefits from strong word-of-mouth and the platform’s typical post-launch tail, keeping it competitive for the #2 spot amid a week that includes new stand-up specials and the ongoing run of Below. Trader consensus reflects this momentum while recognizing that a surprise surge from a returning franchise or late-week debut could still displace it before the weekly ranking locks.