Streaming Highlights: Week of Jan. 15-21, 2024

ByHamza Ilyas
02/16/2024 | (Last Updated on 02/16/2024)

3 Min Read | Fact Checked

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Record-Breaking Week for Streaming

The week spanning Jan. 15-21 witnessed an unprecedented surge in streaming activity, with seven titles capturing the attention of audiences worldwide. According to Nielsen’s streaming charts, these titles collectively garnered over 1 billion minutes of viewing, marking a historic milestone in the realm of streaming content.

Top Performers

• Bluey Reigns Supreme: Topping the charts was the beloved children's favorite, Bluey, which amassed a staggering 1.5 billion minutes of watch time on Disney+.
• Reacher Resurges: Prime Video's Reacher reclaimed its position as the leading original series, boasting 1.23 billion minutes of captivating content.
• Lift Soars Higher: Netflix's heist movie Lift experienced a notable 19% increase in viewership, accumulating 1.04 billion minutes and captivating audiences with its gripping storyline.

Joining the Billion-Minute Club

Several other titles made significant impressions, surpassing the coveted billion-minute mark:

• Young Sheldon (1.16 billion minutes)
• American Nightmare (1.12 billion minutes)
• Grey’s Anatomy (1.09 billion minutes)
• Fool Me Once (1.06 billion minutes)

Notable Entries and Re-Entries

• Netflix Effect: Former NBC series This Is Us, following its inclusion on Netflix, garnered 929 million minutes of viewing, experiencing a substantial surge in popularity.
• Emmy Impact: The Bear re-entered the rankings post its remarkable success at the Emmys, securing 391 million minutes of viewing.
• Peacock's Presence: Peacock showcased its prowess with two original series entering the top 10, including The Traitors and the compelling Ted.

Category Breakdown

Overall Top 10

1. Bluey (Disney+)
2. Reacher (Prime Video)
3. Young Sheldon (Max/Netflix)
4. American Nightmare (Netflix)
5. Grey’s Anatomy (Netflix)
6. Fool Me Once (Netflix)
7. Lift (Netflix)
8. This Is Us (Hulu/Netflix)
9. NCIS (Netflix/Paramount+)
10. Suits (Netflix/Peacock)

Original Series Top 10

1. Reacher
2. American Nightmare
3. Fool Me Once
4. Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Disney+)
5. The Brothers Sun (Netflix)
6. Boy Swallows Universe (Netflix)
7. Ted (Peacock)
8. The Traitors (Peacock)
9. The Bear (Hulu)
10. The Crown (Netflix)

Acquired Series Top 10

1. Bluey
2. Young Sheldon
3. Grey’s Anatomy
4. This Is Us
5. NCIS
6. Suits
7. The Big Bang Theory
8. Loudermilk (Netflix)
9. Cocomelon (Netflix)
10. Criminal Minds (Hulu/Paramount+)

Movies Top 10

1. Lift
2. The Legend of Tarzan (2016) (Netflix)
3. The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Netflix)
4. Killers of the Flower Moon (Apple TV+)
5. Queenpins (Netflix)
6. Role Play (2023) (Prime Video)
7. Fast X (Prime Video)
8. The Equalizer 3 (Netflix)
9. Queen Bees (2021) (Netflix)
10. Society of the Snow (Netflix)

Methodology

Nielsen’s streaming ratings encompass viewing on TV sets within the United States and do not include minutes watched on computers or mobile devices. The ratings underscore the immense popularity of streaming platforms and the diverse array of content captivating audiences across the nation.

Hamza Ilyas

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