Datacenter Nielsen releases its ratings charts every week, detailing which television programs were the most-watched in the United States by millions of minutes. With the release of each list, audiences and viewers alike look to these numbers to see what's popular in the entertainment world and whether their viewing contributed to the titles that reached the top spot. With staples competing with newer titles, it's always a tight race to take the number one spot on the list. For this week's 10 most-streamed TV shows, check out the list below.
10 'Criminal Minds' (2005-)
Platform: Hulu/Paramount+ | Hours of transmission: 627,000,000
criminal minds is a police procedural drama that, after being canceled in 2020, returned by popular demand in 2022 with a fitting new title, Criminal Minds: Evolution. Identical to its original premise, the series follows a group of criminal profilers working in the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit. These individuals investigate crimes and pursue the criminal, also called an “unsub”. criminal minds has always been a ratings hit, and currently the stars Paget Brewster, Joe Mantegna, Rachel Nichols, Aisha Tyleri Jennifer Love Hewittamong others. Criminal Minds: Evolution will air its seventeenth season this June, featuring all episodes of both criminal minds i Criminal Minds: Evolution available to watch on Paramount+.
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9 'Bob's Burger's' (2011-)
Platform: Hulu | Hours of transmission: 649,000,000
Cult comedy Bob's Burgers has been a quirky and fun ride since it premiered on Fox in 2011. The adult animated series follows the Belcher family, consisting of father, Bob (H. Joan Benjamin), mother, Linda (John Roberts), and their children, Tina (Dan Mintz), Louis (Kristen Schaal), and Gen (Eugene Mirman), while trying to run a burger restaurant with bad luck. Winner of two Primetime Emmy Awards, Bob's Burgers is gearing up to air its fifteenth season on Fox. All episodes of Bob's Burgers are available to stream on Hulu.
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8 'White cabbage' (2009-2014)
Platform: Hulu/Netflix | Hours of transmission: 681,000,000
Police procedural drama white collar it recently moved to streaming, and audiences have clearly enjoyed it, as it has topped the Nielsen charts. The show tells the story of Neal (Matt Bomer), a man who used to be a career con artist. Neal agrees to help the FBI apprehend white-collar criminals using his experience as a con artist. While Collar was created by Jeff Eastin (Graceland), the show had six successful seasons while airing on the USA network. The co-protagonists of the series Tim DeKay (Get smart), Sharif Atkins (Guardians of the Galaxy), Willie Garson (Sex and the city), i Tiffany Thiessin (Alexa and Katie). The six seasons of white collar are available to stream on Hulu.
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7 'Dead Boy Detectives' (2024-)
Platform: Netflix | Hours of transmission: 699,000,000
Dead Boy Detectives tells the story of two young men named Charles and Edwin who, in addition to being great friends, are also ghosts. The series, which is based on the DC Comics of the same name by Neil Gaiman (The sand man) i Matt Wagner (Grendel), follows Charles and Edwin as they help solve mysteries involving spirits who are having trouble crossing over to the afterlife. Dead Boy Detectives stars George Rexstrew, Jayden Revri, Cassius Nelson, Briana Cuocoi Yuyu Kitamuraand it's been a huge hit for Netflix, where every episode is now available to stream.
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Dead Boy Detectives
A duo of ghost detectives walk the border between the living and the dead, investigating ghostly mysteries that elude the reach of conventional detectives. Alongside a living accomplice with psychic abilities, they navigate a series of chilling adventures, learning about life and each other.
- Publication date
- April 25, 2024
- chastity
- Lukas Gage, Briana Cuoco, Caitlin Reilly, Max Jenkins, Yuyu Kitamura
- seasons
- 1
- History of
- Neil Gaiman, Matt Wagner, Steve Yockey
- Streaming service(s).
- netflix
6 'NCIS' (2003-)
Platform: Netflix/Paramount+ | Hours of transmission: 733,000,000
The dramatic series NCIS follows agents of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) as they balance crime investigation and their personal lives. On the air for nearly two decades and over 460 episodes, the cast has changed over the years, and its current leads include Sean Murray (Abracadabra), Wilmer Valderrama (That 70's show), Katrina Law (Arrow), Rocky Carroll (Born on the 4th of July), i Gary Cole (Office space). All episodes of NCIS can currently be seen on Paramount+
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5 'Baby Reindeer' (2024-)
Platform: Netflix | Hours of transmission: 734,000,000
Based on an incredible true story, Baby Reindeer has been a sensation since its release on Netflix in April. Created by and starring Richard Gadd, the series tells the story of Donny (Gadd), after he meets a woman named Martha in a pub who claims to be a top lawyer. However, it is not long before Marta (Jessica Gunning) reveals his true self and develops an unhealthy obsession with struggling comedian Donny. Martha leaves Donny a slew of voicemails, endless emails, waits outside her house, and causes him to discover a painful memory from her past. Baby Reindeer takes a dark look at the repercussions of trauma and the subconscious ways it affects our interactions with the world. All episodes of season 1 of Baby Reindeer are available to stream on Netflix.
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Baby Reindeer (2024)
In a dark and gripping narrative, a young man's life is thrown into chaos when an innocent encounter at his bar job leads to obsessive stalking by an older woman. The film deftly explores themes of privacy, obsession and the limits of social interaction.
- Publication date
- April 11, 2024
- chastity
- Richard Gadd, Jessica Gunning, Danny Kirrane, Nava Mau
- Main genre
- drama
- seasons
- 1
- Creator(s)
- Richard Gadd
- Streaming service(s).
- netflix
4 'Family Guy' (1999-)
Platform: Hulu | Hours of transmission: 819,000,000
Currently celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary, the animated comedy for adults family man has been a fan favorite since its premiere in 1999. The show tells the story of the Griffin family and their everyday life in Rhode Island, as well as their friends and the people in their lives. The Griffins are made up of father Peter (Seth MacFarlane), mother Lluís (Alex Borstein), their children, daughter Meg (Mila Kunis), children Chris (Seth Green), and Stewie (MacFarlane) and his human-like dog, Brian (MacFarlane). All episodes of family man are available to stream on Hulu.
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3 'Fallout' (2024-)
Platform: Prime | Hours of transmission: 1,081,000,000
Falling from the top spot after several weeks at the top, the post-apocalyptic drama Negative consequence is currently the talk of the fantasy streaming genre. The series was created by Westworld's Lisa Joy i Jonathan Nolanand is based on the video game series of Tim Cain i Leonard Boyarsky. Negative consequence follow the survivors of the apocalypse and the stars Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Walton Gogginsi Moses Arias. All episodes of Negative consequence Season 1 is available to stream on Prime.
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2 'Grey's Anatomy' (2005-)
Platform: Hulu/Disney+ | Hours of transmission: 1,115,000,000
Grey's Anatomy has been a fan favorite since its premiere in 2005, and follows the doctors of the fictional Seattle Grace Hospital, with a look into their personal and romantic lives as well. Passing two decades since its premiere, Grey's Anatomy still stars Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson, James Pickens Jr., Kevin McKidd, a rarity for such a long show. Audiences continue to enjoy the lives of the Seattle Grace doctors, and critics praise the writing and poignant storytelling. The twenty-two seasons of Grey's Anatomy are available to watch on Hulu.
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Grey's Anatomy
A drama focusing on the personal and professional lives of five surgical interns and their supervisors.
- Publication date
- March 27, 2005
- Main genre
- drama
- seasons
- 20
1 'Bluey' (2019-)
Platform: Disney+ | Hours of transmission: 1,151,000,000
The phenomenon of children's cartoons blue tells the daily adventures of a puppy named Bluey and his family. Enjoyed by both adults and children, the show first aired in 2019 and focuses on teaching valuable lessons to its audience in every episode. blue has made its way around the world, with clothing, toys and every kind of merchandise imaginable available for purchase. You can enjoy all episodes of blue currently streaming on Disney+.
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