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The Nielsens for August 1-7 show The Sandman debut is only #3 in the chart — why is this so different from Netflix’s own figures? We explain… We’ve studied the Nielsen data (original streaming) and it paints a different picture from Netflix for the same region (US) in the same few days. How can both be … >
Virgin River holds onto the #1 in the latest Nielsen numbers, but is that the only story? Let’s dig a little deeper… The Nielsens for July 25-31 make for an interesting read — while Virgin River held onto the top of the table (beating Stranger Things), there’s a lot of change lower down. Before we bring … >
Virgin River knocks Stranger Things off the top of the latest Nielsens, but what else happened? We’ve just processed the Nielsens for July 18-24, and, as we’d thought, Virgin River knocks long-standing leader Stranger Things into second place. Last week we suggested: …a good week for season 4 of Virgin River, as Nielsen add all … >
Stranger Things scores #1 in the Nielsen charts (again) — we tell you what else happened The Nielsen numbers for July 11-17 are here, and once again Stranger Things scores the top spot. Last week we suggested: …another strong week for Stranger Things, with The Umbrella Academy still falling. We expect both The Terminal List and The Boys near the top of … >
With UFO:Destruct Positive!, Big Finish brings yet another much loved show to audio — does this live up to already high standards? We take a listen… Released today, UFO:Destruct Positive! sees Big Finish bring back another classic Gerry Anderson show from the 1970s (from a lineup already including Space: 1999). Given the passage of time, it’s been entirely … >
The Sandman debuts at #1 in the Netflix Top 10 — when will we get a season 2 announcement? With a thirty year wait and the personal involvement of writer Neil Gaiman, The Sandman arrived on the small screen on Friday, 5 August. Ever ready with the data, the Netflix Top 10 shows a debut at … >
No doubt driven by holiday viewing, four shows break the billion minutes barrier in the latest Nielsens The Nielsens for July 4-10 show many Americans marked their independence by watching TV, and four shows broke through the billion minutes barrier (here’s how to envisage that). Last time we suggested: The Netflix numbers for July 4-10 … >
Stranger Things rockets back to the top of the Nielsens (as expected) but what else happened? We walk you through the numbers We had the Stranger Things season 4 finale, and numbers, (as you’ll see), they were impressive, letting the show rocket straight back to the top. Last week we predicted: Stranger Things season 4 finale will … >
The Umbrella Academy season 3 has just beaten Stranger Things season 4 in the latest Nielsens — but it was close! We zoom in on the numbers The King is Dead! Long live The King! The ratings behemoth that is Stranger Things season 4 has just been shaded into second place in the latest Nielsen ratings. Last … >
Peaky Blinders beats The Boys into third place in the latest Nielsens, but Stranger Things is still the clear leader We’ve digested the Nielsens for June 13-19, and it’s no surprise to see Stranger Things still topping the table, but there’s a notable second place for Peaky Blinders, pushing another Cultbox favourite, The Boys, into third. Before we bring … >