The Surprising Success and Frustration of "Suits" on Streaming Services
The latest Nielsen streaming chart reveals that "Suits" is dominating the streaming charts, surpassing even the top original series. The newfound popularity of "Suits" is attributed to people discovering that Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, played a role in the show. Additionally, the children's series "Bluey" achieved its first billion-minute week on Disney+, outperforming popular Marvel and "Star Wars" shows. The majority of the most-watched shows are acquired titles from broadcast or international television providers, raising concerns about the emphasis on original programming by streaming services. The accuracy of streaming numbers is also questioned, highlighting the ongoing strike by writers and actors for better contracts and transparency from platforms. Overall, it appears that streamers may not fully understand the value of their own content or how to market it effectively.