In recent streaming news, the television series 'The Brothers Sun' made quite an impressive leap in its second week of release. Starring beloved actors Michelle Yeoh, Sam Song Li, and Justin Chien, the show experienced a remarkable 38 percent growth in viewership compared to its debut week. During the week of January 8-14, 'The Brothers Sun' garnered a staggering 960 million minutes of viewing, securing the third-place position among original series.
Taking the first two spots among original series were 'Fool Me Once' and 'Reacher.' 'Fool Me Once' not only retained its title as the number one overall streaming title for the second consecutive week, but it also accumulated a massive 2.4 billion minutes of viewing. 'Reacher' held strong in second place with 1.06 billion minutes watched, marking its fifth consecutive week surpassing the billion-minute mark.
Meanwhile, on the Disney+ and Hulu platforms, the new Marvel series 'Echo' had an impressive start. This binge-released show, which also received a TV-MA rating, attracted an audience of 731 million minutes during its premiere week. Notably, 'Echo' surpassed the recent premieres of shows like 'Loki' and 'Secret Invasion,' although those two series had a different release format, with episodes released weekly.
Another notable entry in the top 10 streaming titles was 'Ted,' a prequel series to the popular movies. Created by Seth MacFarlane, 'Ted' accumulated 542 million minutes of viewing during its premiere week, securing its place among the top 10 streamed shows.
Furthermore, in a prime example of the 'Netflix effect' on licensed shows, the 2017 series 'Loudermilk' made an impressive entrance into the top 10 acquired shows. Originally airing on DirecTV's Audience Network and later streaming on Prime Video, 'Loudermilk' earned 846 million minutes of viewing. On the library front, the animated series 'Bluey' took the lead with 1.5 billion minutes viewed, coinciding with the release of 10 new episodes on Disney+.
Shifting gears to the film category, Kevin Hart's heist movie, 'Lift,' topped the rankings with an impressive 872 million minutes of viewing on Netflix. Another notable debut was 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' which streamed on Apple TV+ and garnered 304 million minutes of watch time.
It's important to note that these streaming ratings from Nielsen only cover viewing on TV sets and do not include minutes watched on computers or mobile devices. Additionally, these ratings measure the viewership of U.S. audiences exclusively and do not encompass international viewership.
To recap the top streaming titles for the week of January 8-14, 2024:
Overall: 1. 'Fool Me Once' (Netflix) - 2.4 billion minutes viewed 2. 'Bluey' (Disney+) - 1.5 billion minutes 3. 'Reacher' (Prime Video) - 1.06 billion minutes 4. 'Young Sheldon' (Max/Netflix) - 1.05 billion minutes 5. 'Grey's Anatomy' (Netflix) - 963 million minutes 6. 'The Brothers Sun' (Netflix) - 960 million minutes 7. 'Lift' (Netflix) - 872 million minutes 8. 'Loudermilk' (Netflix) - 846 million minutes 9. 'NCIS' (Netflix/Paramount+) - 835 million minutes 10. 'Echo' (Disney+/Hulu) - 731 million minutes
Original Series: 1. 'Fool Me Once' - 2.4 billion minutes 2. 'Reacher' - 1.06 billion minutes 3. 'The Brothers Sun' - 960 million minutes 4. 'Echo' - 731 million minutes 5. 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' (Disney+) - 618 million minutes 6. 'Ted' (Peacock) - 542 million minutes 7. 'The Crown' (Netflix) - 477 million minutes 8. 'Boy Swallows Universe' (Netflix) - 386 million minutes 9. 'You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment' (Netflix) - 315 million minutes 10. 'My Life With the Walter Boys' (Netflix) - 307 million minutes
Acquired Series: 1. 'Bluey' - 1.5 billion minutes 2. 'Young Sheldon' - 1.05 billion minutes 3. 'Grey's Anatomy' - 963 million minutes 4. 'Loudermilk' - 846 million minutes 5. 'NCIS' - 835 million minutes 6. 'Suits' (Netflix/Peacock) - 693 million minutes 7. 'The Big Bang Theory' (Max) - 682 million minutes 8. 'Criminal Minds' (Hulu/Paramount+) - 560 million minutes 9. 'Friends' (Max) - 548 million minutes 10. 'Cocomelon' (Netflix) - 541 million minutes
Movies: 1. 'Lift' - 872 million minutes 2. 'Society of the Snow' (Netflix) - 618 million minutes 3. 'The Equalizer 3' (Netflix) - 487 million minutes 4. 'The Croods' (Netflix) - 458 million minutes 5. 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' (Netflix) - 456 million minutes 6. 'The Single Moms Club' (Netflix) - 447 million minutes 7. 'Killers of the Flower Moon' (Apple TV+) - 304 million minutes 8. 'Role Play' (2023) (Prime Video) - 284 million minutes 9. 'Elemental' (Disney+) - 282 million minutes 10. 'Barbie' (Max) - 250 million minutes
As the streaming landscape continues to evolve, these rankings provide insights into the popularity and viewership trends of various shows and films. Stay tuned for more updates on the latest streaming titles and their impact on audience engagement.
