Netflix 2022 — a year of financial angst and some great shows. We consider the highlights There were times in 2022 when Netflix seemed to have lost its mojo. Since then things have improved. Several great shows have graced us with their presence. Other streamers (particularly Disney) had their own problems. As the year draws … >
The Sandman tops the Nielsens on but will it ensure renewal? We discuss all the numbers It failed to conquer the chart on release weekend, but after a full week, The Sandman tops the Nielsen original streaming chart for August 8-14, but Stranger Things gave it a run for its money. Last week we suggested: The Sandman at … >
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 … >
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 … >
Geeked Week Day 2 was another heady mix of clips, teases, images and announcements — we bring you our top spots from the day For us the main headline from Geeked Week Day 2 was the titles for the Umbrella Academy season 3 episodes. While that may not be as epic as some of the reveals, the show … >
Netflix revealed the Umbrella Academy titles for season 3 as part of Geeked Week Day 2 Geeked Week continues with Day 2, and we had the titles for The Umbrella Academy season 3 revealed. Unlike other shows taking part, production scheduling meant fans of the show didn’t get any behind the scenes images or even a teaser trailer, … >