Despite a sluggish summer for streaming, Netflix’s latest hit ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ claims the top spot with a strong debut. In the world of streaming, summer 2024 has been marked by a noticeable slowdown in viewership, but there are still a few standout successes. According to Luminate’s weekly viewership rankings for August 2-8, Netflix’s “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” emerged as the most-watched streaming original, racking up an impressive 699.1 million minutes in its first full week of availability. This remarkable performance outpaced all other titles across both TV and film during this period, solidifying the show’s position as a summer breakout. A Summer Slowdown in Streaming The summer months often see a dip in television viewership, and this year has been no exception. Prior to the debut of “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder,” the highest-ranking title was the sixth season of “Love Island USA,” which garnered 386.5 million minutes watched from July 26 to August 1....
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