Streaming Triumphs: ‘The Perfect Couple’ and ‘Rebel Ridge’ Reign Supreme Again

In a dazzling display of streaming prowess, the week of September 13-19 saw “The Perfect Couple” and “Rebel Ridge” retain their reigns as the unassailable No. 1 original series and film in the U.S., as confirmed by Luminate. Picture this: nestled comfortably on Netflix’s digital throne, “The Perfect Couple” had audiences captivated, racking up a staggering 1.8 billion minutes of viewership in its second week. Though it experienced a slight descent from its breathtaking debut of 3.4 billion minutes, it continued to shimmer brightly in the streaming universe. Standing firmly in the runner-up position was the much-acclaimed “Emily in Paris” Season 4, pulling in an enticing 985.7 million minutes with its charming allure, surpassing the gripping “Rebel Ridge,” which captured viewers’ attention with 842.5 million minutes. New on the landscape, “Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter” ignited curiosity and secured the third spot with an enthralling 738.1 million minutes, while “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” elegantly waltzed into fourth place, celebrating 537.6 million minutes in its second week. Meanwhile, the highly anticipated Season 2 of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” found its way to fifth place, albeit with a decline in viewership to 346.4 million minutes, echoing the whispers of dwindling excitement since its premiere. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, “Tulsa King” Season 2 made a bold entrance on Paramount+ on September 15, landing in sixth place and garnering a remarkable 323.2 million minutes from eager fans. This resurgence revived the first season, which reemerged triumphantly to claim eighth place with 239.4 million minutes watched. The remaining spots on the TV chart were filled with familiar faces: “Selling Sunset” basked in the comfort of seventh place, amassing 296.4 million minutes, while “Bad Monkey” and “Outlast” Season 2 clung to nostalgia with 236.8 million and 230.6 million minutes, respectively. Turning our gaze to the silver screen, “Rebel Ridge” held tight to the crown, but was closely followed by the enchanting “Uglies,” which captured the hearts of viewers with 608.3 million minutes in its inaugural week. However, a dramatic plunge followed, as “Officer Black Belt” landed practically on the mat with a debut of 143.4 million minutes. With “The Deliverance” holding its own after five weeks with 123.9 million minutes, a host of newly launched titles, including “The Union,” “Sector 36,” “The Killer,” “Child Star,” and “The Assistant 2,” barely scraped the surface of 100 million minutes, leaving them vying for attention amid the sea of streaming giants. Among these, the likes of “Sector 36,” “Child Star,” and “Boxer” marked their fresh footprints in the streaming sand, each a new contender ready to weave their tales among the audiences.

Original Source: variety.com