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What Shows Are People Watching for the First Time?
What Shows Are People Watching for the First Time?
May 11, 2020
Throughout quarantine, many are reliving the familiarity of their content comfort foods and rewatching what they already know and love. But many of us are also taking this time to discover something new. This past week, Reelgood released some interesting data revealing which shows people are turning to for first-time viewing. We also have some helpful notes on what's airing this week, as well as cord-cutting news blips you don't want to miss.
Streamer's Spotlight: Time for Something New to Watch
We don't blame you if you're on your 33rd rewatch of
The Office
. But for some TV viewers, quarantine has bingeing means watching something new. Reelgood, an app that consolidates streaming services into one locale on people's devices,
at what its users have been picking up for the first time during COVID. And when it comes to what's new to watch, it appears a select few shows are getting the most attention from streamers.
A Trip to the Ozarks
Netflix is still the top source for shows that streamers are turning to during quarantine. Because of its breakout popularity, it's easy to assume that most people are watching
Tiger King.
Indeed, many are, but Reelgood found that the top spot for shows people are watching for the first time while quarantined goes to Netflix's drama series his
Ozark
.
Specifically, they saw that 8.59% of its users are turning to Ozark for their new streaming adventures. Tiger King came in a close second with 8.47%, while the long-standing Break Bad came in 3rd with 8.16% of all views.
Explaining the Netflix Domination
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has shown just how strong Netflix has been in its content development and acquisition window. Note that on Reelgood's list, you won't find any shows on Disney+. Although Disney+ ramped up to popularity fairly quickly last fall, its new content and release calendar were very delayed.
Meanwhile, Netflix has been at this for a years longer. Its content spending and planning means it has reams of content already produced and ready to go. While there may be a bump in the road for its content releases down the road, the way it organizes its content releases means it'll ride right through the quarantine with new content.
That said, the vast majority of what people are watching for the first time is older content. And again, most of that older content is on Netflix, to include shows like
Stranger Things
,
Better Call Saul
,
Parks and Recreation
, and
The Office.
HBO's content makes a good showing in things people are watching for the first time, as well, with
Game of Thrones
and
Westworld
hitting high on the list.
This Week's Streaming Guide
1. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Interactive Story Hits Netflix
This should be amazing. Netflix is releasing an Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt interactive story TODAY, that lets you choose from different plotlines as you watch. -
2. Misery Loves Company on the Misery Index Season 2
The game show starring Jameela Jamil TruTV's Impractical Jokers premieres this Thursday at 10:30 PM EST on TBS. -
3. 'Basketball Country: In the Water' Premieres on Showtime
Showtime explores the story behind why a Maryland county outside of Washington D.C. has produced an incredibly large number of NBA players. Watch live at 9 PM EST. -
4. 'Snowpiercer' TV Show Debuts this Sunday
The surprise hit film from director Bong Joon-ho (of
Parasite
fame) was turned into a TV show, laughing this Sunday on TNT at 9 PM EST. -
News and Industry Developments
1. HBO Max to Use Anime from Crunchyroll to Compete with Netflix
Crunchyroll is currently the king of anime in the US, and AT&T appears ready to hedge its content to take on Netflix. -
2. Disney Is Working on a 'National Treasure' TV Series for Disney+
It probably won't star Nicolas Cage reprising his role, but that's not going to stop fans from tuning in. -
3. Comcast Offering Hulu Originals Free for One Week
Alongside 10,000 other free titles in this year's Xfinity Watchathon, viewers will get access to several Hulu original hits, like
The
Handmaid's Tale
. -
4. YouTube TV Is Adding 14 Viacom Channels
The service is getting a large selection of Viacom channels, including Comedy Central and BET. -
This Month's Featured Stream
The best of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. From new releases, to your favorite classics, and exclusive Originals, there's always something new to discover for all ages at $6.99/mo.
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