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Fall TV: Netflix Dominates, Broadcast Fights Back
23 Feb
Summary
- Netflix's Stranger Things led fall viewing with 32.86 million viewers.
- CBS shows performed strongly, holding eight spots in the fall top ten.
- Streaming viewership significantly boosted broadcast series performance.
In the fall 2025 television season, Netflix's 'Stranger Things' captured the top spot with an average of 32.86 million viewers, setting a high benchmark for streaming series. Following closely were Netflix's 'Sean Combs: The Reckoning' and Paramount+'s 'Landman.'
Broadcast networks demonstrated notable strength, with CBS securing eight of the top ten non-sports series. Their show 'Tracker' was the most-watched broadcast series, benefiting greatly from streaming viewership. This integration of streaming audiences into traditional broadcast metrics indicates a evolving viewer behavior.
Series like 'Tracker' and 'High Potential' saw significant viewership gains from streaming platforms, with 'Tracker' adding 5.2 million viewers. Even 'Abbott Elementary' garnered more viewers on Hulu than on its original ABC broadcast slot, underscoring the expanding reach provided by streaming services.
