The House of Usher Unseats Suits, Reigns as Streaming Champion with 12B Minutes Watched in One Week
Fall Of The House Of Usher dominates streaming charts with a staggering 12B minutes viewed in just one week, leaving Suits in the dust However, Suits still maintains a strong presence, posing the question of whether it will reclaim the top spot
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According to Nielsen rankings, The Fall of the House of Usher has clocked an impressive 1.2 billion minutes viewed for the week of Oct. 9-15.
The Mike Flanagan horror show has surpassed Suits, which has held the top spot for a while, and now ranks second with a total of 1.1 billion minutes viewed. The success of The Fall of the House of Usher can be attributed to Flanagan's dedicated fan base, positive reviews, and the anticipation surrounding Halloween. However, its limited number of episodes suggests that either Suits or another show is expected to surpass it in the upcoming weeks.
The Fall of the House of Usher has triumphed over Suits, according to a recent report on streaming viewership. This chilling series, created by esteemed horror writer Mike Flanagan, made its debut on Netflix on October 12. It tells the grim tale of the tragic fates that befall the members of a pharmaceutical dynasty. Suits, on the other hand, had been leading the viewership rankings since its arrival on Netflix earlier this summer after initially airing in 2011.
However, according to Nielsen's streaming data, as reported by Variety, The Fall of the House of Usher surpassed Suits in the week of October 9-15. The new series accumulated an astonishing 1.2 billion minutes of viewing. Although Suits still remains a strong contender in second place, with 1.1 billion minutes viewed. This is only the second time that Suits has been dethroned from the top spot since it began its dominance, previously slipping to number two for a week in mid-September. Please refer to the complete Nielsen chart below.
Rank | Title | Platform | Minutes Viewed (in millions |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | The Fall of the House of Usher | Netflix | 1,232 |
2 | Suits | Netflix/ Peacock | 1,126 |
3 | Grey's Anatomy | Netflix | 872 |
4 | Bluey | Disney+ | 781 |
5 | Love Is Blind | Netflix | 726 |
6 | NCIS | Netflix/ Paramount+ | 688 |
7 | Haunted Mansion | Disney+ | 656 |
8 | The Burial | Prime Video | 637 |
9 | Lupin | Netflix | 635 |
10 | Cocomelon | Netflix | 604 |
In celebration of the streaming success of his show, "THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER," Flanagan expressed his immense pride for the cast and crew on X, formerly known as Twitter.
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Flanagan has emerged as a captivating and distinctive voice in the realm of horror. His innovative 2016 fright flick, Hush, unequivocally positioned him as a formidable force to be reckoned with in the genre. However, it was his 2018 Netflix miniseries, The Haunting of Hill House, that truly propelled him into the limelight. Since then, he has unveiled captivating projects such as The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass, Doctor Sleep, and The Midnight Club. With each new release, Flanagan continues to cultivate a devoted following, garnering enthusiastic reactions from this dedicated cohort.
Furthermore, The Fall of the House of Usher has received overwhelmingly positive reviews. With an impressive 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, critics have praised the scares, performances, and the blending of Edgar Allan Poe's source material with Flanagan's distinctive storytelling style. It's important to note that the show was released at the start of October, a time when anticipation for Halloween and horror content is at its peak.
Despite its initial success, The Fall of the House of Usher's reign at the top of the charts is expected to be short-lived due to its limited 8-episode run. In contrast, the legal drama Suits boasts 9 seasons (although season 9 is not available on Netflix), which is why it has consistently dominated the Nielsen charts for an extended period. It is highly likely that Suits will once again claim the number 1 spot, either during the week of October 16-22 or 23-29.
Source: Variety
Editor's P/S
1. The article discusses the recent success of the Netflix horror series, "The Fall of the House of Usher," which has unseated the long-reigning champion, "Suits," in terms of streaming minutes watched in a single week. As a passionate fan of both shows, I am thrilled to see "The Fall of the House of Usher" receive the recognition it deserves. Mike Flanagan, the creator of the show, has a unique talent for crafting compelling and atmospheric horror stories, and this latest series is no exception. The show's strong performances, haunting visuals, and intricate storytelling have captivated audiences and critics alike, and I believe it is a worthy successor to "Suits" as the most-watched streaming show of the week.
2. While I am a big fan of "The Fall of the House of Usher," I also recognize the enduring appeal of "Suits." This legal drama has a loyal fan base that has followed the show for nine seasons, and it consistently delivers engaging and entertaining episodes. The show's well-developed characters, witty dialogue, and high-stakes legal cases have made it a popular choice for viewers, and I can understand why it has held the top spot on the streaming charts for so long.
Overall, I am excited to see the success of both "The Fall of the House of Usher" and "Suits," and I look forward to seeing what these shows have in store for their fans in the future.
