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Stranger Things Is Only OTT Series In 10 Most Streamed TV Shows Of The Last Six Years
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What Happened?
A new Nielsen report reveals that Netflix's 'Stranger Things' is the only streaming series in the top 10 most-watched TV shows from 2020 to 2026, dominated by older series like 'Grey's Anatomy'.
Key points
- The Nielsen study shows 'Grey's Anatomy' is the most-watched show with 246.55 million minutes.
- 'NCIS' ranks second with 219.89 million minutes.
- 'Stranger Things' is sixth with 145.24 million minutes.
- The report highlights a preference for shows with larger episode counts.
- Netflix released two seasons of an animated prequel series this year.
Key insights
- The dominance of older shows suggests a shift in viewer preferences towards binge-worthy content.
- The cancellation of short-lived series may lead to viewer dissatisfaction.
- The success of 'Stranger Things' may influence Netflix's future content strategy.
Why it matters
This trend indicates that audiences prefer long-running series over short-lived streaming shows.
Source
Times Now
