‘Skeleton Crew’ Fails to Make it to the Top 10 in First Week, Unlike ‘The Acolyte’

As someone who has been closely following the streaming world for quite some time now, I can say with certainty that the absence of “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” from this top ten list is not a cause for immediate concern. The numbers presented here are based on data collected until December 5, 2024, which means we’re only seeing the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the series’ performance.

Presently, Star Wars is unveiling its latest live-action production titled “Skeleton Crew”. This follows the successful run of “Ahsoka” and the somewhat contentious period with “The Acolyte”. The first two episodes of this series will be aired on December 2, 2024, and it is scheduled to air weekly until its completion.

Based on initial responses from critics and fans alike, the series has generally received favorable reviews and high ratings. However, it appears that the number of viewers hasn’t (as of now) mirrored this positive reception according to recent data.

To put it simply, Variety states that Skeleton Crew didn’t crack the top ten streaming list during its debut week, which may seem disheartening given its promising appearance. However, upon closer examination, the numbers might not be as dire as they appear, because there’s another perspective to consider here.

Let’s proceed with our examination. Here are this week’s figures we will be looking at:

# Series Season Platform Minutes Previous Min. Change
1 The Madness 1 Netflix 2.2B 95.5M 2177%
2 Landman 1 Paramount+ 1.2B 984.3M 26%
3 Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey 1 Netflix 774.2M 771.7M 0%
4 Lioness 2 Paramount+ 750.6M 559.4M 34%
5 A Man on the Inside 1 Netflix 673.9M 1.3B −48%
6 Cross 1 Prime Video 503.8M 855.4M −41%
7 Tulsa King 2 Paramount+ 470.9M 547.1M −14%
8 Lioness 1 Paramount+ 358.8M 312.6M 15%
9 The Later Daters 1 Netflix 354.3M N/A N/A
10 The Day of the Jackal 1 Peacock 332.3M 377.2M −12%

It appears that the top ten shows have been revealed, and surprisingly, “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” is missing from the list. This may raise concerns among some fans, particularly since “The Acolyte,” a show that sparked controversy, managed to secure a spot in the top ten within its first week (with a total of 210 million minutes watched). However, there are several aspects to take into account here.

As a gamer, I’ve got to say that the stats I’m looking at are based on data gathered up until December 5, 2024. This means we’re only considering the initial three days of the show’s release, as “Skeleton Crew” debuted on December 2. Given this incomplete data, it’s quite possible that the series met its required numbers during its first full week. So, these numbers might not tell the whole story yet!

Secondly, we don’t know how many minutes the series accumulated, but we know that it’s less than 332 million, which could be high; it could very well be more than The Acolyte‘s 210 million minutes overall, seeing how the competition is solid this week. Based on these numbers, The Acolyte would not have made it into the top ten either, as you can see.

Feedback on the show has generally been favorable, and there’s a good chance it’s gaining momentum. Expect some noticeable improvements as we move forward, so stay tuned for more news and updates!

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2024-12-09 18:14