Streaming trends: A deep dive into the latest viewership stats
The Rings of Power: A surprising dip in viewership
The highly anticipated second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has experienced a significant drop in viewership during its second week on Luminate’s weekly streaming originals chart. Initially, the Amazon Prime Video series secured the second spot with an impressive 764.7 million minutes watched during its first full week of availability, which included the first three episodes and the debut of the fourth episode. However, in the viewing window from September 6-12, which covered the first full week of Episode 4 and the debut of Episode 5, the series only garnered 372.7 million minutes, falling to fourth place.
This more than 50% drop is concerning for such a major IP, especially when word-of-mouth should still be strong. It’s worth noting that Luminate’s data only reflects U.S. viewership, and Amazon has highlighted that a significant portion of the show’s audience is international, though they have not provided specific data to back this claim.
For those interested in catching up, you can watch the trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
The Perfect Couple: A record-breaking debut
Dominating the charts this week is The Perfect Couple, which exploded onto the scene with 3.4 billion minutes watched in its first week on Netflix. This makes it the first series to surpass 3 billion minutes on Luminate’s chart since the release of Bridgerton Season 2 Part 2 in June. The show’s captivating storyline and strong performances have clearly resonated with audiences.
You can check out the trailer for The Perfect Couple to see what all the buzz is about.
Other notable entries
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
Coming in at number two is The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, which debuted with 781.1 million minutes watched in its first week on Hulu. This unscripted series has intrigued viewers with its unique premise and compelling narratives.
Watch the trailer for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
Selling Sunset Season 8
Following closely is Selling Sunset Season 8, which debuted with 586.7 million minutes watched. The reality series continues to draw in fans with its mix of high-stakes real estate deals and personal drama.
Catch the trailer for Selling Sunset.
Other series on the chart
- Outlast Season 2: 317 million minutes
- Worst Ex Ever: 310.7 million minutes
- Kaos: 307.9 million minutes
The bottom three titles on the chart were The Accident, Bad Monkey, and Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, each with less than 300 million minutes watched.
Movies chart: Rebel Ridge takes the lead
On the movies front, Rebel Ridge debuted at the top with 1.5 billion minutes watched in its first week on Netflix. This action-packed thriller has captivated audiences with its intense storyline and stellar performances.
Watch the trailer for Rebel Ridge.
Other notable films
- The Deliverance: Last week’s number one film, now in second place with 309.8 million minutes.
- The Union: Holding strong in third place with 149 million minutes watched in its fourth week on Netflix.
The rest of the chart positions were occupied by titles with less than one million minutes watched, including Apollo 12: Survival, The Killer, The Assistant 2 (a rare appearance for Tubi), Jackpot!, Incoming, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, and The Instigators.
Personal reflections and analysis
As a cinema and TV series enthusiast, it’s fascinating to see how viewership trends can fluctuate so dramatically. The significant drop in viewership for The Rings of Power raises questions about audience retention and the impact of international viewership on overall statistics. Meanwhile, the success of The Perfect Couple highlights the power of a strong debut and the importance of engaging content.
For those who love to stay updated on the latest in streaming, these trends offer valuable insights into what resonates with audiences and what might need a bit more magic to keep viewers hooked.
Stay tuned for more updates and in-depth analyses on your favorite movies and TV series.