Keke Palmer continues to emerge as a charismatic and multidimensional talent, impressing audiences with her versatility across multiple genres. Beginning her career as a child actress, Palmer proved her range early on in both comedic and dramatic roles with appearances in both Barbershop 2: Back in Business and The Wool Cap in 2004. Her breakout came with the critically acclaimed drama Akeelah and the Bee in 2006, which paved the way for roles in Madea’s Family Reunion, the Disney Channel’s Jump In!, The LongsH๏τs, and Shrink.

Palmer gained more recognition on television as the lead in Nickelodeon’s True Jackson, VP, which ran from 2008 to 2011. She later ventured into horror on television with starring roles in Fox’s dark comedy Scream Queens and MTV’s Scream series. More recently, Palmer has earned praise for her performances in film, most notably as a stripper in 2019’s Hustlers and for her leading role in Jordan Peele’s Nope in 2022. Palmer is also a singer, having released two studio albums and five EPs, and has won two Emmys for hosting the game show Pᴀssword.

One Of Them Days Becomes A Global Netflix Hit

It Ranks 2nd For This Week

One of Them Days has become a global hit on Netflix. Directed by Lawrence Lamont in their feature film debut, with a script written by Syreeta Singleton (Insecure), the 2025 buddy comedy stars Keke Palmer and SZA as best friends and roommates who, after learning that one of their boyfriends has blown their rent money, must go to extreme lengths to avoid eviction and preserve their friendship. One of Them Days‘ cast also includes Vanessa Bell Calloway, Lil Rel Howery, Katt Williams, Maude Apatow, Gabrielle Dennis, Janelle James, and Amin Joseph.

Now, just four months after its initial release, Keke Palmer’s comedy has become a global hit on Netflix. One of Them Days ranks second on Netflix’s Global Top 10 movies this week with 7.7 million views and 12.4 hours viewed. It ranks below The Life List and above Alpha, Geostorm, Sniper: Rogue Mission, The Core, Kraven the Hunter, Con Mum, The Electric State, and Robinson Crusoe.

What One Of Them Days’ Netflix Success Means

Audiences Are Hungry For More R-Rated Comedies

The success of One of Them Days highlights a demand for more R-rated comedies, a genre that has been in decline in recent years, especially in theaters. However, One of Them Days stands as a rare success story – a critical and commercial triumph that made over $51 million at the box office against its $14 million budget. Now, it’s continuing this success on Netflix, a clear sign that audiences are eager for R-rated comedies, whether in theaters or on streaming. One of Them Days could very well pave the way for a resurgence of the genre.

Source: Netflix