Monster The Ed Gein Story Leads Netflix Weekly TV Ratings but Trails Behind Dahmer in Popularity
Ryan Murphy’s series, “Monster: The Ed Gein Story,” has topped Netflix’s weekly TV charts during its first full week of streaming, amassing 20.7 million views from October 13 to 19. This marks a rise from the initial 12.2 million views it garnered in its first four days.
TV Ratings and Viewership Trends
Despite its leading position, “The Ed Gein Story” has witnessed a noteworthy dip in daily viewership. It recorded approximately 4.1 million views per day during its opening weekend, dropping to 2.9 million views in the following week. Comparatively, “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” achieved an average of 4.4 million daily views during its opening weekend and maintained a similar rate during its first week. Currently, “The Ed Gein Story” is tracking closer to “The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” which had 19.5 million views in its initial week.
Other Popular Shows
In the ratings lineup, “Is It Cake? Halloween” followed as the second most-watched series, racking up 5.7 million views. The celebrity docuseries featuring Victoria Beckham placed third with 5.6 million views, following the favorable reception of David Beckham’s docuseries earlier in 2023.
“Boots,” a dramedy exploring the life of a gay teenager in the U.S. Marine Corps, debuted with 4.7 million views. This series, based on Greg Cope White’s memoir “The Pink Marine,” starts at a slower pace.
Top Performing Movies
In the realm of film, “The Woman in Cabin 10” emerged as the top performer with 21.2 million views, exceeding expectations after its Friday release. “Kpop Demon Hunters” followed closely, remaining in the Top 10 for an impressive 17 weeks, with 17.8 million views and a 30% drop in viewership since August. “My Father the BTK Killer” captivated audiences, securing third place with 5.7 million views.
The variances in viewership patterns indicate shifting audience preferences during the Halloween season, potentially drawing viewers towards lighter content offerings. As for “The Ed Gein Story,” it remains to be seen whether it can reclaim its initial momentum or stay behind other monster-inspired tales like “Dahmer.” For more updates, stay tuned to Emegypt for the latest in streaming series and films.
