“The Boys” and “Bridgerton” have once again proven their dominance in the streaming world, capturing significant viewership numbers according to Nielsen’s latest rankings. For the week of June 10-16, these two series stood out among the plethora of available content, each drawing in millions of minutes watched.
Amazon Prime Video’s “The Boys” secured the third spot in the U.S. streaming rankings. This superhero series, known for its gritty and unconventional take on the genre, saw a surge in viewership with the release of Season 4. The first three episodes of the new season were available for just four days within the measured week, yet the series managed to amass 1.2 billion minutes watched. This impressive figure includes viewership from all seasons, but it’s clear that the new episodes played a significant role in driving these numbers.
However, the top title of the week was Netflix’s “Bridgerton,” a Regency-era drama produced by Shonda Rhimes. The series has been a consistent performer in the streaming charts, especially since the release of the first four episodes of Season 3 on May 16. The final four episodes of the season dropped on June 13, propelling the series to a staggering 3.5 billion minutes watched from June 10 to 16. This massive viewership underscores the show’s widespread appeal and its ability to captivate audiences with its blend of romance, drama, and historical intrigue.
“Your Honor,” a legal drama starring Bryan Cranston, claimed the second spot in the rankings. Originally aired on Showtime from 2020 to 2023, the series has found new life on Netflix. In its second full week of availability on the platform, “Your Honor” garnered 1.9 billion minutes watched. This total also includes viewership from Paramount+, where the series was already available, indicating a strong cross-platform appeal.
Other notable entries in the top rankings include “Bluey,” a regular on the charts, and “Hit Man,” which debuted the previous week. “Grey’s Anatomy,” another perennial favorite, also surpassed the one billion minutes watched mark. According to Nielsen, this is only the sixth time that six titles have reached such heights in a single week, highlighting the competitive nature of the streaming landscape.
At the lower end of the chart, “Sweet Tooth” made an appearance in its first full week of availability for its fourth season. Other series like “NCIS,” “Bob’s Burgers,” and “Criminal Minds” also featured in the rankings, demonstrating the enduring popularity of these long-running shows.
The detailed breakdown of Nielsen’s streaming rankings for June 10-16 reveals the dominance of “Bridgerton” and “The Boys” in the original streaming titles category. “Bridgerton” alone accounted for 3.5 billion minutes viewed across its 24 episodes, with the four new episodes contributing 2.5 billion minutes to this total. The audience for “Bridgerton” was predominantly female, making up 77% of the viewership.
In contrast, “The Boys” attracted a more male-skewed audience, with 67% of its viewers being male. The series drew 1.2 billion minutes viewed across its 30 available episodes, thanks to the triple-episode premiere of Season 4.
Other titles in the top 10 streaming originals for the week included Netflix’s “Sweet Tooth,” which came in third with 971 million minutes viewed across 24 episodes. “Perfect Match,” another Netflix offering, followed with 802 million minutes viewed over 21 episodes. Paramount+/Netflix’s “Evil” also made the list with 449 million minutes watched across 40 available episodes.
Disney+’s “The Acolyte” garnered 370 million minutes viewed for its three available episodes, while Netflix’s “Eric” and “Hitler and the Nazis: Evil” each drew 367 million and 314 million minutes, respectively. Paramount+’s “Mayor of Kingstown” and Hulu’s “Futurama” rounded out the top 10 with 298 million and 241 million minutes viewed, respectively.
The consistency of “Bridgerton” at the top of the charts is noteworthy. For the week of May 27-June 2, the series maintained its lead with 1.4 billion minutes watched, despite the competition from other popular titles. This period marked the second full week of availability for the first four episodes of Season 3, and the total viewership included both previous seasons, which continue to draw strong numbers.
The top 10 for this week was almost identical to the previous week’s rankings, with only “Dune: Part Two” falling off the chart. It was replaced by “Reba,” which had previously charted after being added to Netflix. “Evil” was the only other streaming original besides “Bridgerton” to make the list, boosted by the addition of its earlier seasons to Netflix.
“Bluey” secured the second position with just over 1.2 billion minutes watched, while “Grey’s Anatomy” followed closely with just under 1.2 billion minutes. The Jennifer Lopez movie “Atlas” was the fourth-most-watched title with 1.1 billion minutes. Other titles like “Young Sheldon,” “Family Guy,” “NCIS,” and “Bob’s Burgers” also featured prominently in the rankings.
In summary, “The Boys” and “Bridgerton” have solidified their positions as dominant forces in the streaming world. Their ability to draw in massive viewership numbers highlights the appeal of well-crafted, engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences. As the streaming landscape continues to evolve, these series set a high bar for future contenders.
Source: Variety, TVLine
