Nurse Jackie Surges in Popularity on Netflix Ahead of Planned Revival

In a surprising turn of events, Edie Falco's original replacement TV show for The Sopranos has become a streaming hit on Netflix. Nurse Jackie, the medical comedy-drama that aired on Showtime from 2009 to 2015, is currently the 9th most popular TV show on the platform as of October 2025.

Falco, best known for her role as Tony's wife Carmela in the acclaimed crime drama The Sopranos, won three Emmys for her memorable performance. Following the success of The Sopranos, she starred in Nurse Jackie, a completely different type of series that focused on the life of an emergency department nurse in New York.

Although Nurse Jackie concluded its seven-season run in 2015, the series has managed to find renewed success on the streaming platform. Just two weeks after being added to Netflix in the US on October 7, 2025, the show has already made its way into the Top 10 most-watched titles.

This resurgence in popularity comes as Showtime has announced plans to revive Nurse Jackie, with Falco set to return as the show's star and executive producer. While details on the revival's timeline remain scarce, the renewed interest in the original series on Netflix is a promising sign for the upcoming comeback.

Falco's career continues to soar, with the actress set to take on a main role in the fourth season of the Paramount+ crime drama Mayor of Kingstown, premiering on October 26, 2025. Her return to television, coupled with Nurse Jackie's newfound success on Netflix, suggests that the series' loyal fanbase is eagerly awaiting its return.