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Medical Drama 'The Pitt' Claims Streaming Crown
19 Feb
Summary
- HBO Max's 'The Pitt' reached number one on Samba TV's chart.
- The drama built buzz through awards season for its second season.
- It's a slow-burn hit, gaining popularity week after week.
The HBO Max medical drama "The Pitt" has officially claimed the number one position on Samba TV's weekly Wrap Report, marking a significant achievement for the series. This success comes after a gradual rise, distinguishing "The Pitt" as a compelling slow-burn hit.
Season one of "The Pitt" initially held a moderate position on the charts. However, a successful awards season, which included prestigious accolades such as the Emmy and Golden Globe for best TV drama, significantly amplified anticipation for its second season. This increased buzz contributed to the drama's steady progression up the rankings.
As of the current week, "The Pitt" has climbed two spots to secure the top position, a little less than halfway through its second season. This development underscores the show's ability to capture audience attention and build momentum.
In other streaming news, Netflix's "The Lincoln Lawyer" maintained its second-place standing, with 19% of households reportedly binging the entire season within 48 hours of its release. Tyler Perry's latest R-rated comedy, "Joe's College Road Trip," secured third place, drawing 4.9 million viewers in its first four days, though its performance lagged behind other recent Perry films on Netflix.
"A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," a "Game of Thrones" spinoff, slid to fourth place after topping the chart the previous week. Netflix also featured prominently with the standup special "Katt Williams: The Last Report" at fifth, the German-language spy thriller "Unfamiliar" at sixth, and "How to Train Your Dragon" at seventh, which saw more viewers on Netflix than on Peacock.
Peacock debuted at eighth with "The 'Burbs," an adaptation of the 1989 film. "Predator: Badlands," a theatrical release, landed on Disney+ and Hulu, securing ninth place. "Love Is Blind" returned for its tenth season on Netflix, rounding out the top ten.
On linear television, "American Idol" held the top spot for the third consecutive week. "Will Trent" was the only scripted show on the linear chart, appearing at sixth. Classic syndicated shows like "Wheel of Fortune," "America's Funniest Home Videos," and "Jeopardy!" also featured prominently.
