HBO's Euphoria made its first appearance on Nielsen's streaming charts following the premiere of its third season, reporting 556 million minutes of watch time on HBO Max for the week of April 13-19, 2026. The series was ranked eighth among acquired series, though if classified as an original, it would have reached fourth place.
The Pitt's Dominance
The medical drama The Pitt continued its hold as the overall number one streaming series for the third consecutive week, with 1.39 billion minutes of viewing for the final week of its second season. This marked a series high, surpassing its previous peak of 1.21 billion minutes. The show's viewership showed consistent growth compared to its first season.
Other Streaming Highlights
The Boys maintained its position as the second most-watched series with 918 million viewing minutes on Prime Video, a slight increase from the previous week's 899 million. Netflix's comedy Big Mistakes saw a 38% increase to 580 million minutes, and Peacock's The Miniature Wife debuted on the charts with 351 million minutes.
Returning Favorites
Netflix's Beef returned to the rankings with 498 million minutes, alongside Apple TV's Your Friends & Neighbors, which logged 332 million minutes. These series made a comeback with their new seasons, contributing to the dynamic shifts in streaming preferences.
Understanding Nielsen Ratings
Nielsen's streaming ratings measure viewership on TV sets within the United States and do not account for viewing on computers or mobile devices. The data reflects audience engagement during the specified period, providing insight into current streaming trends.
Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/streaming-ratings-april-13-19-2026-1236596257/
