2024 Streaming Success: Surprising Netflix Hit Tops New Report on Final Shows

An intriguing new report has emerged, highlighting the leading streaming shows of the year, with Netflix‘s drama series The Lincoln Lawyer surprisingly taking the lead. Although streaming platforms like Netflix and Prime Video have yet to introduce major flagship series akin to hits like Netflix’s Wednesday and Prime Video’s Reacher, the year concluded positively, driven by the release of compelling new originals and the robust performance of returning classics.

One standout in this trend is Nobody Wants This, a romantic comedy featuring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, which gained traction late in 2024 and is a topic of discussion in various awards circles. Meanwhile, Prime Video’s adaptation of Alex Cross launched to significant viewership in November, adeptly filling the gap left by Reacher’s absence. Established series such as Outer Banks Season 4 and multiple offerings from Taylor Sheridan also contributed to the vibrant streaming landscape, yet none could dethrone the top show.

The Lincoln Lawyer Claims the Crown

Recent data indicates that The Lincoln Lawyer has emerged as the most-watched streaming series during the last quarter of 2024. The third season of this adaptation of Michael Connelly’s work debuted on Netflix in mid-October, showcasing star Manuel Garcia-Rulfo in the role of Mickey Haller. Throughout this season, Haller tackled the intricate mystery surrounding the death of a former client and friend.

Top 10 Streaming Shows for the Last Third of 2024 (Source: Bloomberg)
Rank	Show	Minutes Viewed
1	The Lincoln Lawyer	8.1 billion
2	Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story	7.4 billion
3	Love Is Blind	5.6 billion
4	Tulsa King	5.5 billion
5	Outer Banks	5.2 billion
6	Rings of Power	4.2 billion
7	Lioness	3.9 billion
8	Cross	3.8 billion
9	Nobody Wants This	3.5 billion
10	The Madness	3.3 billion

According to Bloomberg reporter Lucas Shaw, analysis from Nielsen indicates that The Lincoln Lawyer solidly topped the viewership rankings for late 2024. Following closely behind was Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, with the reality series Love Is Blind securing the third spot. Notably, Taylor Sheridan continues to exert significant influence, with both Lioness and Tulsa King making the list, alongside Nobody Wants This and Cross.

Implications of the New Data for Lincoln Lawyer Season 3

Anticipated Promise for Season 4

Despite The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 not being officially confirmed, the impressive viewership figures suggest that an announcement from Netflix may be forthcoming. The series has achieved considerable success and recognition, despite not traditionally being viewed alongside the platform’s standout series. Additionally, it’s worth noting that the year-end rankings did not account for Squid Game, which premiered on December 26. Had it been included, it likely would have appeared on the leaderboard, given its trajectory toward becoming one of Netflix’s most successful seasons ever.

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