You Just Watched the Wrong Show: The Real Top 10 Streaming Hits Revealed

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As a passionate movie enthusiast, I’ve got to share some exciting news! The streaming figures for the week of April 21-27 are out, and guess what? A nail-biting Netflix thriller has reigned supreme yet again, holding its ground at the top. With an overwhelming number of minutes devoted to it, this final season’s comeback was nothing short of spectacular, effortlessly outshining the rest.

Additionally popular titles such as a “Star Wars” series and a post-apocalyptic drama experienced significant growth in audience numbers. Here is a comprehensive rundown of the week’s top-viewed shows and movies in the U.S., compiled using data from Nielsen’s recent streaming rankings.

10. Andor (721M minutes)

On April 22, Andor racked up a record-breaking total of 721 million viewing minutes, as reported by Nielsen. Out of this figure, approximately 469 million minutes were accounted for by the three fresh episodes released that day. The remaining watch time was due to fans revisiting or catching up on season one.

9. Young Sheldon (724M minutes)

In the ninth episode of Young Sheldon, viewership skyrocketed, landing it among Nielsen’s top 10 shows. With a staggering total of 724 million minutes watched, this program continues to demonstrate its enduring appeal, ensuring its renewal for yet another season.

8. Black Mirror (734M minutes)

Last week’s top show, “Black Mirror,” experienced a significant decrease in viewership, dropping over 50%. The total watch time accumulated was approximately 734 million minutes. This drop in popularity caused it to fall to the eighth position on the overall ranking chart.

7. NCIS (788M minutes)

That particular week, NCIS was the seventh most-viewed series on all streaming channels, logging a total of 788 million viewing minutes. The show continued to be a top pick for viewers seeking something to binge, thanks to its extensive collection of episodes and presence on multiple prominent platforms.

6. Havoc (813M minutes)

One film successfully made its way into the Top 10 most-watched movies on streaming platforms for that particular week. Leading the charge was Netflix’s film “Havoc” featuring Tom Hardy, which garnered a total of 813 million minutes of viewership.

5. Grey’s Anatomy (850M minutes)

Last week, “Grey’s Anatomy” ranked as the fifth most-viewed program across all streaming services. This highly engaging series has maintained its popularity due to its extensive collection of episodes and being accessible on both Netflix and Hulu, making it a top choice for binge-watching.

4. Bluey (862M minutes)

For a while now, “Bluey” has frequently appeared in the list of the top 10 most-watched TV series in the United States. Its growing fame can be attributed to fresh episodes and unique specials being made available.

Bluey remains firmly entrenched in the highest echelons of Nielsen’s streaming charts, showcasing its lasting appeal and excitement surrounding upcoming content such as a scheduled movie set to debut in 2027.

3. The Last Of Us (937M minutes)

On Max, HBO’s The Last of Us garnered a total watch time of 937 million minutes – marking a significant 16% rise from the previous week’s viewings. Intriguingly, it became the most-watched acquired series of the current week and has now surpassed its own viewership at this stage in season one.

2. Ransom Canyon (1.293B minutes)

In the United States, Ransom Canyon was the second most popular show, as viewers collectively watched approximately 1.293 billion minutes spread across its ten episodes on Netflix.

Starting from April 17, 2025, an enthralling romantic Western drama unfolds, inspired by Jodi Thomas’s novels. This production features Josh Duhamel as Staten Kirkland and Minka Kelly as Quinn O’Grady. The story revolves around the complex lives of three Texas ranching families, skillfully weaving elements of romance, family conflict, and classic Western motifs into a captivating narrative.

1. You (1.672B minutes)

The popular Netflix show “You”, featuring Penn Badgley, has once again claimed the top position. Following its fifth and last season’s release on April 24th, it soared to the No. 1 spot on Nielsen streaming rankings.

From April 21st to April 27th, your content was viewed for approximately 1.67 billion minutes. This is slightly less than the 1.73 billion minutes it garnered during the premiere week of season four in February 2023. However, it still outperformed Netflix’s Ransom Canyon significantly during that particular week.

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2025-05-26 12:14