In a surprising turn of events, Netflix's new romantic comedy series "Nobody Wants This" has debuted at the second spot on Nielsen's latest U.S. streaming rankings. The show's unexpected success contradicts its self-deprecating title, proving that viewers are indeed eager for this fresh content.
During the week of September 23, "Nobody Wants This" amassed an impressive billion-plus minutes of viewing time across its 10 episodes. This remarkable achievement places it firmly in the runner-up position, though still trailing behind the reigning champion.
At the top of the chart, "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" continues its dominant streak. The true-crime series not only maintained its number one status but also experienced a substantial 40% growth in viewership. With a staggering 2.4 billion minutes viewed, "Monsters" has solidified its position as the most-watched streaming original for the period.
The Netflix documentary series "Mr. McMahon" secured the third spot with 908 million minutes viewed across its six episodes. Following closely behind were Prime Video's "The Rings of Power" and Netflix's "The Perfect Couple," rounding out the top five.
Other notable entries in the top 10 included fan-favorites such as Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building," Paramount+'s "Tulsa King," and Netflix's "Emily in Paris."
In the overall streaming rankings, which include both original and acquired content, Pixar's "Inside Out 2" made a strong showing on Disney+. The 96-minute animated feature claimed the second position with 1.8 billion minutes viewed, demonstrating the enduring appeal of family-friendly content.
As streaming platforms continue to compete for viewers' attention, the success of "Nobody Wants This" serves as a reminder that audiences are always hungry for engaging new series, regardless of their self-effacing titles.