Severance Shines: Apple TV+ Drama Surges in Nielsen Ratings with Near 600 Million Minutes Watched

Severance makes a strong debut on Nielsen's streaming charts, securing the fourth spot with nearly 600 million minutes viewed in its first week.

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Severance: A Rare Apple Streaming Success

Viewership Data: Nielsen's latest streaming chart, covering the week starting January 13th, shows that Severance has achieved significant viewership for Apple TV+. Despite only premiering on the Friday of the covered period, it managed to rank fourth with nearly 600 million minutes viewed.
Apple TV+ Performance: Typically, Apple TV+ shows do not make the Nielsen chart due to its smaller audience reach compared to competitors. Severance is a notable exception, joining Ted Lasso (Season 3) as one of the few Apple shows to achieve such high rankings.
Additional Entry: For the first time, Apple had two titles in the top ten Nielsen chart: Severance and Silo, which placed tenth with 400 million minutes watched.
Future Outlook: Season 2 of Severance is currently airing, with new episodes every Friday until March 21. There are rumors of a third season in development, though it has not been officially confirmed by Apple.
Nielsen Data Context: The Nielsen charts cover U.S.-based viewership only, and streaming services often dispute their accuracy. However, they remain the best available metric for assessing performance on platforms like Apple TV+.