The Streaming Showdown: A New King in Town
In a surprising twist, Tyler Perry's 'Beauty in Black' has taken the crown as the top streaming show, dethroning the previous leader, 'Wednesday'. But here's where it gets interesting... and controversial!
The week of September 15th to 21st, 2025, witnessed a surge in popularity for Netflix shows with a certain theme. 'Beauty in Black', with its captivating drama, secured the top spot on Nielsen's streaming charts, accumulating an impressive 1.35 billion minutes of viewing time. This closely followed the previous week's record of 1.34 billion minutes, solidifying its position as a viewer favorite.
'Black Rabbit', starring Jason Bateman and Jude Law, came in a close second with 1.23 billion viewing minutes. This drama's premiere on September 18th was an instant hit, easily becoming the week's top debut. 'Wednesday', though no longer at the top, still managed to hold its own, finishing third with a respectable 1.02 billion minutes of viewing.
And this is the part most people miss: 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' hit a new high during the finale week of its third season, reaching 776 million viewing minutes. Another Prime Video series, 'Gen V', made a comeback to the original series top 10 with the premiere of its second season, accumulating 424 million minutes. The Korean series 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty' also joined the rankings with 421 million minutes on Netflix.
In the movie charts, 'KPop Demon Hunters' reigned supreme, with 828 million minutes of watch time. It was closely followed by three summer releases making their streaming debuts: 'Ice Road: Vengeance', 'Elio', and 'Superman', which garnered 728 million, 550 million, and 513 million minutes, respectively, on their respective streaming platforms.
However, it's important to note that Nielsen's streaming ratings only account for viewing on TV sets, excluding computers and mobile devices. Additionally, the ratings are specific to the U.S. audience, leaving out viewers from other countries. So, while 'Beauty in Black' may be the top dog in the U.S., what about the global audience? Could there be a different leader on the international stage?
The top streaming titles for the week of September 15-21, 2025, are as follows:
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So, what do you think? Is 'Beauty in Black' here to stay at the top, or will 'Wednesday' make a comeback? And what about the international streaming scene? Let's discuss in the comments and explore these intriguing possibilities!
