Latest TV Ratings Reveal Top 10 Shows to Dominate Streaming

Streaming numbers for the week of April 28–May 4 are in, and one major Netflix thriller has claimed the top spot once again. With billions of minutes watched, this final season made a powerful return, easily beating out the competition.

Several other fan favorites, including a Star Wars series and a post-apocalyptic drama, also saw big jumps in viewership. Below is a full list of the week’s most-watched shows and movies in the U.S., based on Nielsen’s latest streaming rankings.

10. NCIS (659M minutes)

NCIS was the 10th most-watched show across all streaming services that week, accumulating 659 million minutes. NCIS remained a popular binge-watch choice, helped by its large episode library and wide availability across major platforms.

9. The Rookie (670M minutes)

The Rookie was watched for 670 million minutes during the week. It was the 9th most-watched streaming show in the U.S. at that time. The sudden jump in viewership can most likely be attributed to the release of the new season.

8. Spongebob Squarepants (673M minutes)

SpongeBob SquarePants was watched for 673 million minutes during the week of April 28 to May 4, 2025, according to Nielsen. This made it the 8th most-watched streaming show in the U.S. during that time. The show is available on Paramount+.

Even after more than 25 years, SpongeBob SquarePants continues to be popular. It remains one of the most-watched kids’ shows on Paramount+ and has a strong fan base. The show’s continued success is evident in its high streaming numbers.

7. Exterritorial (767M minutes)

One Netflix movie made it onto the list. Exterritorial is a 2025 German action thriller directed by Christian Zübert, starring Jeanne Goursaud as Sara Wulf, a former Special Forces soldier. The film was released on Netflix on April 30, 2025. The story follows Sara’s desperate search for her young son, Josh, who mysteriously disappears inside the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt.

6. Andor (821M minutes)

Andor reached a new high with 821 million minutes watched according to Nielsen. That number includes the three new episodes that came out on April 29, which made up about 469 million minutes. The rest of the watch time came from fans rewatching or catching up on season one.

5. The Last Of Us (827M minutes)

HBO’s The Last of Us (streaming on Max) had 827 million minutes viewed. That’s lower than the week before, but the show was also the third most-watched acquired series of the week and is now slightly ahead of where it was at this point in season one.

4. Bluey (870M minutes)

Over the past several months, Bluey has consistently ranked among the top 10 most-streamed shows in the U.S. The show’s popularity has been bolstered by the release of new episodes and specials.

Bluey continues to maintain a strong presence in Nielsen’s top streaming rankings, reflecting its enduring popularity and the anticipation for future content, including a feature film slated for release in 2027.

3. Grey’s Anatomy (927M minutes)

Grey’s Anatomy was the 3rd most-watched show across all streaming platforms that week. It continues to be a very popular series to binge, thanks to its long episode count and availability on both Netflix and Hulu.

2. The Four Seasons (1.299B minutes)

Netflix’s new comedy The Four Seasons made a big splash in its first week, landing near the top of the latest streaming charts. The show, created by and starring Tina Fey, was released on May 1 and pulled in 1.3 billion minutes of viewing time between April 28 and May 4, according to Nielsen. That impressive number helped it take the second spot overall in the streaming rankings, just behind the Netflix hit You.

1. You (1.782B minutes)

You stayed at number one for the second week in a row. Its final season continued to attract viewers, reaching 1.78 billion minutes of watch time. That was a 7 percent increase compared to the previous week. The show has remained a fan favorite for a long time, and its strong finish proves that people are still very interested in Joe Goldberg’s story.

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