Prime Video’s ‘The Boys’ has kicked off its final season with a strong Nielsen debut, delivering 899 million minutes viewed during the week of April 6. The superhero drama ranked No. 2 on Nielsen’s streaming charts following its two-episode Season 5 premiere.
This milestone represents the 21st appearance for ‘The Boys’ in the overall Top 10 list and its 29th appearance in Nielsen’s original streaming rankings. The two new episodes accounted for 64% of the show’s total watch time during the period, as viewers caught up on previous seasons.
Additionally, 65% of the audience fell within the 18-49 age demographic, highlighting the show’s strong appeal to its core viewership.
Top Nielsen Streaming Chart for the Week of April 6
- ‘The Pitt’ (HBO Max) – 1.13 billion minutes (No. 1)
- ‘The Boys’ (Prime Video) – 899 million minutes (No. 2)
The HBO Max medical drama ‘The Pitt’ secured the top spot for the second consecutive week, coinciding with the release of Season 2’s penultimate episode.
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