‘The Boys’ Season 4 Finale Sees a 23% Viewership Jump, Ends Season in Top 5

As someone who has been following the streaming scene closely for quite some time now, I must say that the latest data released by Luminate on the most-watched streaming shows has left me quite impressed with the performance of “The Boys” Season 4.


In the summer of 2024, the fourth installment of “The Boys” hit screens on June 13th. This thrilling season came to a close on July 18th, leaving viewers in awe with its explosive finale. Despite earning a positive critical reception, this popular series has been targeted by disgruntled and divisive fans due to its biting political satire. The production team, led by Kripke, responded unapologetically, encouraging these critics to tune out if they couldn’t handle the show’s socially relevant commentary.

Certain apprehensive spectators believed that these remarks could impact the show’s viewership numbers, which we’ve previously mentioned have experienced ups and downs. The opening episode attracted a larger audience than the previous season’s premiere, but the number of viewers decreased during the middle of the broadcast before rebounding for the finale.

In other words, according to the latest figures from Luminate, our source for streaming viewing statistics, the final episode of “The Boys” Season 4 drew a large number of viewers, causing it to rank among the top 5 most-watched series during the summer season.

Luminate is recognized for delivering accurate information about the public’s viewing habits of streaming shows and movies. Consequently, major media outlets frequently cite their data for up-to-date reports. Here’s a summary of this week’s statistics:

# Title Season Platform Est. Min. Watched Previous Est. Min. Watched Percentage Change
1 Love Island USA 6 Peacock 1.1B 919.1M +25%
2 Vikings: Valhalla 3 Netflix 1B 68.1M +1390%
3 Receiver 1 Netflix 886.5M 255.4M +247%
4 The Boys 4 Prime Video 577.8M 471.4M +23%
5 Those About to Die 1 Peacock 460.5M New N/A
6 Another Self 2 Netflix 439.1M 43.3M +914%
7 Desperate Lies 1 Netflix 426.9M 446.8M −4%
8 The Bear 3 Hulu 356.5M 630.7M −43%
9 Presumed Innocent 1 Apple TV+ 269.6M 299.2M −10%
10 Sausage Party: Foodtopia 1 Prime Video 228.5M 29.6M +673%

Based on Luminate’s widespread popularity, it’s important to note that the data they provide isn’t official and may have some variations from the real figures. Nevertheless, we believe the disparities aren’t significant. So, what can we infer from these numbers?

The numbers work well for “The Boys” series. Throughout the season, it remained among the top five most-viewed streaming shows, and it finished strongly in fourth place. Additionally, the data looks promising when compared to other shows on the list.

The first mentioned show is a reality program, which isn’t comparable to “The Boys.” Additionally, “Receiver” is a newcomer that usually attracts larger audiences than established shows, making it an unsuitable comparison as well. Consequently, only one series has surpassed the viewership of “The Boys” – “Vikings: Valhalla,” which recently started its third season and has been widely popular among viewers. This is fantastic news for fans of Kripke’s production.

Additionally, the final episode drew in more audiences, boosting the show’s viewership ratings by an impressive 23%. It’s noteworthy that most series experience a decline in viewers as they progress. Consequently, The Boys Season 4 can rightfully be considered a triumph and another successful installment for the franchise.

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2024-07-22 12:20