Unprecedented Takeover: Suits Reigns Supreme in Streaming, Shattering Records for Second Consecutive Week
Suits continues to shatter records as it dominates the streaming scene week after week, leaving audiences captivated Discover the secrets behind its massive success
Summary
For the second consecutive week, Suits has surpassed its previous record, accumulating nearly 3.7 billion minutes of streaming. This remarkable achievement has given Suits a dominant position in the Nielsen streaming charts and has ignited discussions regarding equitable streaming residuals for writers.
The popularity of Suits reveals the unbalanced streaming industry and defies the belief that large budgets and well-known actors are crucial for a successful show. The show's favorable reception has sparked talks of a potential revival once the strikes are over.
Suits continues to dominate the streaming charts, breaking its own record for the second consecutive week. The legal drama, originally aired on USA Network, has experienced a surge in popularity on Netflix. This newfound popularity has sparked conversations about streaming residuals and the lack of profits for the Suits writers. Additionally, there have been discussions about the preferences of audiences and the possibility of reviving the legal drama.
These ongoing discussions are expected to persist as Suits once again surpasses its previous record. According to Nielsen's streaming charts, the show achieved its highest viewership during the July 10-16 period, totaling 3.698 billion minutes watched. This surpasses its previous milestone of 3.674 billion minutes.
Suits Is A Big Hit — What Can Be Learned From That?
The runaway success of Suits highlights a key issue in the ongoing Hollywood strikes - streaming residuals. Despite being a big hit with substantial data, Suits writer Ethan Drogin earned less than $300 in residuals. This disparity showcases how unbalanced the streaming landscape is, even for confirmed successes, failing to provide a livable income for the creators.
Furthermore, Suits exposes the flaws in streaming platforms' approach to content. While these platforms spend millions on uncertain six-episode series, it is a familiar and well-structured legal drama originally made for linear TV that captivates audiences. Suits proves that creating a streaming hit doesn't require exorbitant budgets, established franchises, or A-list stars.
The final query is whether a revival of Suits is now inevitable, considering the recent surge in positive feedback for the series. The show's creative team has suggested that it would not be unexpected for them to receive offers for reviving the show once the strikes conclude. It is possible that Peacock and Netflix, the streaming platforms for the show, could find ways to collaborate on this prospective project.
