Nielsen Streaming Ratings Results Are In

Nielsen Streaming Ratings Results Are In and Netflix Virgin River is Number One!


Nielsen Streaming Ratings


Virgin River. 2019 | TV-14 | 3 Seasons | TV Dramas. 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.
For two weeks in a row now, Virgin River, a TV series on Netflix, was the top streamed show. And what's not to like, the show actually filmed in Canada portrays that small town charm set along the banks of a beautiful river in a small Northern California town. 

Along with wholesome goodness, breath-taking scenery, which takes us back to a simpler time and away from all the COVID-19 hysteria, endless crime and mayhem. Brought to us daily in heaping full doses courtesy of our mainstream news.


Virgin River, now on its 3rd season, also contains its share of small town drama, along with complicated relationships. But once you watch, you quickly find yourself drawn in and hooked. The show has helped millions of viewers escape the reality of these crazy times for hours of binging enjoyment.

This show has become so popular, it is the only streaming show to reach 1 BILLION minutes viewed during the week of 7/19 to 7/25.

Netflix dominated the Top Streamed List, with 9 out of the top 10 spots going to Netflix and Disney+ the only other streaming service having only one entry.


Top Streamed Shows According to Nielsen Research

ProviderShow NameEpisodesStreamed Minutes (Millions)
NetflixVirgin River301270
NetflixManifest29939
NetflixGrays Anatomy376723
NetflixCocomelon12679
NetflixCriminal Minds316630
NetflixNever Have I Ever20567
NetflixNCIS353514
Disney+Luca - 20211454
NetflixAtypical38422
NetflixDowntown Abby50407



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