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Tony Jones

You dominates the Nielsens

You dominates a slow week at the Nielsens

Hit series You dominates the latest Nielsens, and keeps the #1 spot for  third week Numbers are well down from the eye-popping levels we’ve seen recently, and You dominates the latest Nielsen ratings. The top 4 are little changed from last week, when we predicted: You will reach 800±150 Locke & Key 750±100 Squid Game also 750±100 It’s … >

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You tops the Nielsens with Season 3

You tops the Nielsens as Locke & Key only manages #4

You tops the latest Nielsens as the third season of this Netflix series pushes Squid Game into second — we look behind the numbers As we predicted last week, it’s a swap at the top of the Nielsens. Before we take a look at the numbers, here’s what we actually predicted: If You follows the pattern (which Maid didn’t), … >

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The Diary of River Song Series 9 audio drama review

In series 8 of her Diary, River Song (Alex Kingston) was in the company of robots, now, in The Diary of River Song series 9 New Recruit, she’s back in more familiar (to fans) territory — the era of the third Doctor Big Finish may reasonably be accused of overusing the motif of River back in the life of a … >

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Squid Games just holds off You season 3

Squid Game just stops You from topping the latest Nielsens

In a week dominated by three big shows, Squid Game just holds off the challenge of new entry You — we dig deeper The Nielsens for the week 11-17 October 2021 are dominated by three shows, with the all-conquering Squid Game just about holding off the opposition. Before we dive into the data, here’s what we … >

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ITV and Virgin Media O2

ITV and Virgin Media O2 sign a long-term deal

ITV and Virgin Media O2 have signed a deal to allow for the integration of ITV content into the Virgin Media O2 platform ITV has announced a five-year deal tying up with Virgin Media O2. Virgin Media and O2 have recently been promoting themselves as Volt (to Virgin Media customers), and this new move is … >

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Maid (Netflix)

Maid grabs nearly two billion minutes viewed, but can’t top Squid Game

On debut, Maid reaches a vast total of minutes viewed, but it’s not enough to stop Squid Game The Nielsen data for the week 4-10 October are out, and the numbers are enormous, for both Squid Game and new entrant Maid. Before we dive in, let’s look at our predictions from last week: If Squid Game follows a normal trajectory, it … >

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Squid Game exceeds

Squid Game exceeds expectations in the latest Nielsens

Squid Game exceeds our already high expectations in the latest Nielsen ratings We expected Squid Game to top the Nielsens for 27 September – 3 October, but little did we know how far it would exceed out predictions. Here’s what we said last week: Starting with the easier end of the table, Squid Game should dominate for … >

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Jack Quaid talks Boimler

Jack Quaid talks Boimler and Lower Decks season 2

With the end of Star Trek: Lower Decks season 2, Jack Quaid talks about becoming Boimler The official Star Trek site has an interesting interview with Jack Quaid, who plays Boimler in the animated series. WARNING — the interview has spoilers for season 2, so be warned. It’s Friday, but there are no new episodes of Star Trek: Lower … >

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