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The viewing figures for the second season of Andor are out, revealing that a vast audience thoroughly enjoyed the series. According to the Nielsen charts, as shared by The Hollywood Reporter, this prequel to Andor’s last mission and the dawn of rebellion not only succeeded but clinched the top spot as the most-watched show, surpassing competitors across other streaming platforms.
This success is no surprise, given the high praise from critics following its release. During the week of May 12, this captivating Star Wars drama commanded a staggering 931 million minutes of viewing. These numbers soared by 101 million minutes weekly, leading to the show’s grand finale. The nearest competitor to challenge Cassian at the peak of Disney Plus rankings was Bluey with 922 million minutes watched. While nurturing young minds is crucial, one has to admit, Bluey has never rescued a senator after openly defying the Galactic Empire.
As anticipated, for passionate Star Wars fans completing Andor, ‘Rogue One‘ became essential viewing, making its way into Disney Plus’s movie charts. Upon the release of the final three episodes of this prequel series, this compelling war saga claimed a shared ninth place on the movie charts, recording 179 million minutes watched. Hats off to Cassian!
Faced with fierce competition from notable shows like Grey’s Anatomy and Criminal Minds, Andor outpaced them and even left The Last of Us trailing. It’s no shock, considering the HBO series faced a ratings struggle this season after the unexpected death of Joel (Pedro Pascal). The finale also witnessed a drastic 55% drop in viewership compared to its first season, illustrating the dramatic impact of poor narrative choices.
The burning question now is how future numbers will stack up when Disney unveils its next Star Wars series, given Andor’s significant triumph. We’re set to wait a bit, but the next major show from a galaxy far, far away will be Ahsoka, still awaiting its release date. In the meantime, explore every upcoming Star Wars movie and TV show, and let’s hope one can match Andor’s thrilling escapades. Dream big, right?
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