In the ever-evolving world of streaming, the week of Jan. 15-21 proved to be a monumental one. Nielsen's streaming charts recorded a significant milestone as seven titles surpassed 1 billion minutes of viewing, a feat never before accomplished in the four-year history of these charts. The previous record stood at six titles, which had occurred on four separate occasions, including just two weeks prior.
Topping the charts was the beloved children's series, 'Bluey,' which garnered over 1.5 billion minutes on Disney+. The show's endearing characters and captivating storytelling captivated young audiences, securing its position as the overall number one streaming title for the week.
Meanwhile, the original series 'Reacher' reclaimed its spot as the top original show, amassing an impressive 1.23 billion minutes on Prime Video. It dethroned the previous week's leader, 'Fool Me Once,' which experienced a significant decline of over 50% in watch time, amounting to 1.06 billion minutes.
Netflix's heist movie, 'Lift,' saw a 19% week-to-week growth, accumulating a noteworthy 1.04 billion minutes of viewing. Additionally, popular shows such as 'Young Sheldon' (1.16 billion minutes), Netflix's docuseries 'American Nightmare' (1.12 billion minutes), and the long-running medical drama 'Grey's Anatomy' (1.09 billion minutes) also crossed the billion-minute mark.
Another notable entry was the former NBC series, 'This Is Us.' After being added to Netflix, the drama experienced a surge in popularity, garnering an impressive 929 million minutes of viewing. Similarly, the Emmy-winning show 'The Bear' re-entered the rankings, amassing 391 million minutes following its successful night at the Emmys.
It was a groundbreaking week for Peacock as well, with two original series making their way into the top 10 for the first time. The unscripted breakout hit, 'The Traitors,' garnered 402 million minutes of viewing, while the highly acclaimed 'Ted' secured 429 million minutes.
It's important to note that Nielsen's streaming ratings only encompass viewing on TV sets and exclude minutes watched on computers and mobile devices. These ratings solely represent U.S. audiences and do not include viewership from other countries.
Below is a breakdown of the top streaming titles for the week of Jan. 15-21, 2024:
Overall:
1. 'Bluey' (Disney+): 1.5 billion minutes viewed 2. 'Reacher' (Prime Video): 1.23 billion minutes 3. 'Young Sheldon' (Max/Netflix): 1.16 billion minutes 4. 'American Nightmare' (Netflix): 1.12 billion minutes 5. 'Grey's Anatomy' (Netflix): 1.09 billion minutes 6. 'Fool Me Once' (Netflix): 1.06 billion minutes 7. 'Lift' (Netflix): 1.04 billion minutes 8. 'This Is Us' (Hulu/Netflix): 929 million minutes 9. 'NCIS' (Netflix/Paramount+): 756 million minutes 10. 'Suits' (Netflix/Peacock): 732 million minutes (tied with 'The Big Bang Theory')
Original Series:
1. 'Reacher': 1.23 billion minutes viewed 2. 'American Nightmare': 1.12 billion minutes 3. 'Fool Me Once': 1.06 billion minutes 4. 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' (Disney+): 529 million minutes 5. 'The Brothers Sun' (Netflix): 511 million minutes 6. 'Boy Swallows Universe' (Netflix): 431 million minutes 7. 'Ted' (Peacock): 429 million minutes 8. 'The Traitors' (Peacock): 402 million minutes 9. 'The Bear' (Hulu): 391 million minutes 10. 'The Crown' (Netflix): 374 million minutes
Acquired Series:
1. 'Bluey': 1.5 billion minutes viewed 2. 'Young Sheldon': 1.16 billion minutes 3. 'Grey's Anatomy': 1.09 billion minutes 4. 'This Is Us': 929 million minutes 5. 'NCIS': 756 million minutes 6. 'Suits': 732 million minutes (tied with 'The Big Bang Theory') 7. 'Loudermilk' (Netflix): 729 million minutes 8. 'Cocomelon' (Netflix): 642 million minutes 9. 'Criminal Minds' (Hulu/Paramount+): 637 million minutes 10. 'The Big Bang Theory' (Max): 732 million minutes (tied with 'Suits')
Movies:
1. 'Lift': 1.04 billion minutes viewed 2. 'The Legend of Tarzan' (2016) (Netflix): 644 million minutes 3. 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' (Netflix): 453 million minutes 4. 'Killers of the Flower Moon' (Apple TV+): 440 million minutes 5. 'Queenpins' (Netflix): 428 million minutes 6. 'Role Play' (2023) (Prime Video): 301 million minutes 7. 'Fast X' (Prime Video): 266 million minutes 8. 'The Equalizer 3' (Netflix): 265 million minutes 9. 'Queen Bees' (2021) (Netflix): 263 million minutes 10. 'Society of the Snow' (Netflix): 251 million minutes
The streaming landscape continues to be fiercely competitive, with audiences consuming content at a staggering rate. As we dive deeper into the digital age, it's fascinating to witness the immense impact that streaming platforms have on viewers worldwide.
