Unparalleled Comeback: Suits Resurges to Reclaim Streaming Throne in Record Time
Suits makes a triumphant comeback, swiftly reclaiming its streaming dominance after being dethroned by Virgin River as #1 last week
Summary
The legal procedural show Suits has regained its position as the No. 1 streaming series after being knocked down to No. 2 by Virgin River.
Suits has claimed the number one spot on the Nielsen streaming chart for a total of 13 nonconsecutive weeks, solidifying its position as one of the most-watched acquired series ever.
Joining Suits in the list of popular titles on the streaming chart this week are Elemental, Grey's Anatomy, Bluey, and Virgin River, which ranks at number three.
Suits is reclaiming its position as the top-streamed show, continuing its hot streak in the streaming ratings. The legal procedural series, featuring Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, and Meghan Markle, originally aired on the USA Network from 2011 to 2019. Despite being off the air for almost five years, Suits debuted on Netflix earlier this year and quickly became one of the most-watched acquired series of all time. It has now spent 12 consecutive weeks at the top of the Nielsen streaming chart, alongside its availability on Peacock.
According to Variety, Nielsen has unveiled their streaming ratings report for the week of September 11 to 17. After briefly slipping to second place due to the premiere of Virgin River season 5 in the previous week, Suits has regained its No. 1 position. This marks the thirteenth time that Suits has topped the chart, with intermittent periods, amidst other popular titles such as Elemental, Grey's Anatomy, Bluey, and Virgin River (which now sits at No. 3).
When Will The Suits Streaming Mania Die Down?
The enduring success of Suits on the charts can be attributed to various factors. One of these is the show's impressive run of 134 episodes, which requires dedicated viewers to embark on lengthy binge-watching sessions in order to complete the series. While Suits season 9 may not be on Netflix, there is still an abundance of content to captivate fans, resulting in an extensive viewing experience that surpasses what a newer show with only 52 episodes, such as Virgin River, is able to offer.
The Suits cast, including Meghan Markle before her marriage to Prince Harry, likely contributed to the show's increased popularity. Despite these factors, it remains uncertain when Suits will completely drop from the charts. Currently, there are no indications of its decline. However, it is important to mention that the Nielsen ratings are released more than a month after the corresponding week. By the time the October numbers are revealed, the show may have already lost its position in the Top 5.
It is highly probable that the next shows to surpass Suits in popularity will be Netflix releases like Virgin River. These new shows briefly divert viewers' attention from their binge-watching habits. It is possible that this week's release of Mike Flanagan's highly anticipated horror show, The Fall of the House of Usher, has already become a threat to Suits' position. If not, upcoming releases such as Big Mouth season 7, Elite season 7, and Virgin River season 5 part 2 could finally end the streak of high streaming ratings for the show.
Source: Variety
