The 15 most watched streaming TV shows of 2021 in the US, according to Nielsen
Travis Clark
- Nielsen released its list of the most watched streaming originals on Friday, based on minutes viewed in the US.
- "Lucifer" topped Netflix's biggest series, "Squid Game," since the data is limited to US viewers and "Lucifer" has 93 episodes to "Squid Game's" nine.
- Netflix dominated the list with 12 of the top 15 TV originals.
15. "The Witcher" (Netflix)
Minutes viewed: 7.1 billion
Number of episodes: 16
Description: "Geralt of Rivia, a mutated monster-hunter for hire, journeys toward his destiny in a turbulent world where people often prove more wicked than beasts."
14. "WandaVision" (Disney+)
Minutes viewed: 7.3 billion
Number of episodes: 9
Description: "Starring Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany, 'WandaVision' marks the first series from Marvel Studios streaming exclusively on Disney+. The series is a blend of classic television and the Marvel Cinematic Universe in which Wanda Maximoff and Vision — two super-powered beings living idealized suburban lives — begin to suspect that everything is not as it seems."
13. "Maid" (Netflix)
Minutes viewed: 8.1 billion
Number of episodes: 10
Description: "After fleeing an abusive relationship, a young mother finds a job cleaning houses as she fights to provide for her child and build them a better future."
12. "Ted Lasso" (Apple TV+)
Minutes viewed: 8.2 billion
Number of episodes: 22
Description: "American football coach Ted Lasso is hired by a wealthy divorcée to coach the English soccer team AFC Richmond."
11. "Outer Banks" (Netflix)
Minutes viewed: 8.3 billion
Number of episodes: 20
Description: "On an island of haves and have-nots, teen John B enlists his three best friends to hunt for a legendary treasure linked to his father's disappearance."
10. "The Handmaid's Tale" (Hulu)
Minutes viewed: 8.6 billion
Number of episodes: 46
Description: "A woman forced into sexual servitude struggles to survive in a terrifying, totalitarian society."
9. "Longmire" (Netflix)
Minutes viewed: 8.9 billion
Number of episodes: 63
Description: "This contemporary crime thriller focuses on a Wyoming sheriff who's rebuilding his life and career following the death of his wife."
8. "The Crown" (Netflix)
Minutes viewed: 9.6 billion
Number of episodes: 40
Description: "Based on historical events, this series dramatizes the story of Queen Elizabeth II and the political and personal events that have shaped her reign."
7. "Cobra Kai" (Netflix)
Minutes viewed: 10.9 billion
Number of episodes: 30
Description: "Decades after the tournament that changed their lives, the rivalry between Johnny and Daniel reignites in this sequel to the 'Karate Kid' films."
6. "You" (Netflix)
Minutes viewed: 11.1 billion
Number of episodes: 30
Description: "A dangerously charming, intensely obsessive young man goes to extreme measures to insert himself into the lives of those he is transfixed by."
5. "Bridgerton" (Netflix)
Minutes viewed: 12.3 billion
Number of episodes: 8
Description: "The eight close-knit siblings of the Bridgerton family look for love and happiness in London high society. Inspired by Julia Quinn's bestselling novels."
4. "Virgin River" (Netflix)
Minutes viewed: 12.9 billion
Number of episodes: 30
Description: "Searching for a fresh start, a nurse practitioner moves from LA to a remote northern California town and is surprised by what — and who — she finds."
3. "The Great British Baking Show" (Netflix)
Minutes viewed: 13.6 billion
Number of episodes: 75
Description: "A talented batch of amateur bakers face off in a 10-week competition, whipping up their best dishes in the hopes of being named the U.K.'s best."
2. "Squid Game" (Netflix)
Minutes viewed: 16.4 billion
Number of episodes: 9
Description: "Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits — with deadly high stakes."
1. "Lucifer" (Netflix)
Minutes viewed: 18.3 billion
Number of episodes: 93
Description: "Bored with being the Lord of Hell, the devil relocates to Los Angeles, where he opens a nightclub and forms a connection with a homicide detective."
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