Apple TV+ Gets the Nielsen Seal of Approval
Turns out Apple’s streaming arm isn’t just another Apple product—it’s now officially on Nielsen’s radar. Last week, the company’s weekly streaming chart proudly flaunted Apple TV+ among the big players.
Now In the Mix With the Streaming Titans
- Apple TV+ is officially side‑by‑side with Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+
- That means the brand is now part of the elite group that everyone talks about when they mention “prime streaming.”
- And it’s not just a footnote—Apple is actually pulling its weight with viewership numbers that wow.
Why “Ted Lasso” Is the Superstar
- “Ted Lasso” came up as the standout on the September 20‑26 original‑series ranking.
- It secured 5th place out of a crowded field of original shows.
- In a full week, the series logged a staggering 509 million viewing minutes.
So if you’ve been waiting to find out whether Apple’s streaming service is taking the big stage, it’s official—Apple TV+ has joined the league, and its star performer, “Ted Lasso,” is proving that it’s not just adding fancy tech; it’s delivering content people love. Cheers to that!
“Ted Lasso” Takes the Spotlight—Now on a Whole Other Level
It’s not every day a charming American football coach makes his way from the sidelines to the grand stage of the Emmy Awards, but “Ted Lasso” did just that. As word spread, critics and audiences alike fell for the quirky mix of optimism and wit that the show delivers.
From Modest Beginnings to Emmy Glory
Picture this: the first season of “Ted Lasso” was a modest, heart‑warming project. By the second season, however, the magic had skyrocketed—Apple reported a six‑fold rise in viewership. That growth wasn’t just numbers; it’s the hands‑clap of industry accolades and an increasingly buzzed‑up press answering the call.
Now, the list whispered pretty much the same story at the Emmys: 20 nominations, and a proud haul of 4 wins—including the crème de la crème, “Best Comedy Series.”
Apple TV+ Leads the Pack on Viewer Minutes
- “Ted Lasso” stands alone on Apple TV+ as the sole show in the top echelons of viewer minutes.
- Its closest competitor, Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building”, just slipped into 9th place with 299 million viewer minutes.
- Netflix’s blade‑rushing hit “Squid Game” dominates the leaderboards with a staggering 1.91 billion viewer minutes.
All of this means that Gen‑Z football fans and comedy lovers are binge‑watching “Ted Lasso” louder than ever. Fans love that he’s a good egg, and critics love that he’s rooted in reality‑touched humor. It’s a winning combination that keeps the show ahead of the curve.
