# Streaming Ratings Take on a Halloween Vibe With ‘Crystal Lake,’ ‘Carrie’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/streaming-ratings-take-on-a-halloween-vibe-with-crystal-lake-carrie/
- Published: 2026-10-29T20:43:30+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-29T21:39:51+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hollywood Reporter
- Original article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/streaming-ratings-oct-12-18-2026-1236742914/
- Topics: Americas, Art, Culture, Entertainment, Film, TV, World

## Key points

- Below topped US streaming with 1.3 billion minutes.
- Carrie remained above one billion despite a 15 per cent fall.
- Crystal Lake debuted in the top five.

## Summary

Netflix’s Below led US streaming ratings for 12–18 October, as horror and Halloween-themed titles gained prominence. Prime Video’s Carrie slipped to second, while Peacock’s Crystal Lake entered the top five, reflecting a seasonal shift in viewing.

Below recorded 1.3 billion minutes watched, up from 1.19 billion the previous week; Carrie drew 1.08 billion, down about 15 per cent. The Diplomat’s fourth-season premiere reached 983 million minutes, while Crystal Lake logged 774 million. Nielsen’s figures cover viewing on US television sets only, excluding computers and mobile devices.

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