A recent report has unveiled the most-watched streaming original series of 2024, delivering an unexpected highlight in the fast-evolving streaming landscape. Throughout the previous year, streaming platforms maintained a strong grip on viewership, unveiling numerous record-breaking series. Among the standouts was the third season of Bridgerton, which garnered rave reviews and attracted a massive audience during its two-part launch. Netflix rounded out the year with the much-anticipated Squid Game Season 2, released just after Christmas, which also dominated its charts for several days.
Paramount+ experienced significant success in 2024 as well, with an array of titles that resonated well with viewers across diverse genres. Notable projects included the Sonic spinoff series Knuckles and returning Taylor Sheridan titles like Mayor of Kingstown and Tulsa King. Additionally, Sheridan’s new series Landman debuted last year, and it quickly garnered impressive ratings and critical acclaim.
As the year progressed, fresh data emerged, determining what the standout streaming show of 2024 was among the competitive platforms vying for viewer attention.
*Fool Me Once* Claims Top Spot in Streaming Originals for 2024
Outshining *Bridgerton* and *Landman*
The miniseries Fool Me Once has emerged as the most-watched streaming original in 2024, according to new insights. Adapted from the popular novel by bestselling author Harlan Coben, this gripping crime thriller centers on Maya, a widowed mother who is confronted by visions of her deceased husband, seemingly captured by her child’s nanny cam. The cast features prominent actors such as Michelle Keegan, Richard Armitage, Adeel Akhtar, Marcus Garvey, and Emmett J. Scanlan.
Data sourced from Luminate indicates that Fool Me Once dominated the streaming landscape, amassing over 12.1 billion minutes viewed—a record-breaking statistic compared to other original series. In terms of ranking, Bridgerton followed closely behind with 11.07 billion minutes, while other notable shows included Landman, The Perfect Couple, Tulsa King, and several others.
Analysis of *Fool Me Once*’s Ascendancy
Strategic Release Timing Contributed to Success
The success of Fool Me Once can be attributed in part to its timely release on January 1, 2024, making it the first major show of the year. Its ability to outperform established hits like Bridgerton is significant, underscoring the allure of Coben adaptations in the streaming era. Anticipation now builds around the mixed-review Coben series Missing You, set to debut on January 1, 2025, leaving audiences wondering if it will reach similar heights in viewership.
Source: Luminate
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