Streaming Ratings Take on a Halloween Vibe With ‘Crystal Lake,’ ‘Carrie’
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.
In short
- 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.
Explained simply
Streaming ratings estimate how long people spend watching shows on a service during a set period. Nielsen’s figures here cover viewing on US television sets, so they do not include watching on phones or computers.
Netflix, Prime Video and Peacock are streaming services, while Below, Carrie, The Diplomat and Crystal Lake are programmes available through them. Horror titles often attract more attention around Halloween, when viewers may seek out spooky stories.
The figures offer one way to compare viewing across services, but they do not capture every kind of viewing or explain why people chose a programme. They are specific to the United States and the period measured.
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