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Roku: Yellowstone Season 5 Dominated US TV in 2024

2024-12-18

Roku has recently shed light on TV viewing data, providing a detailed look at what 2024 held on its streaming platform within the United States. This data offers valuable insights into the viewing trends and preferences of audiences. Season 5 of Yellowstone, which is available on Paramount+, emerged as the top trending TV moment of the year. A remarkable fact is that searches for this show witnessed a significant increase of 1,200 per cent between October and November 2024. This highlights the immense popularity and impact of the show.

Further Highlights and Comparisons

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives vs The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City presented an interesting contrast. Streaming on Disney+/Hulu, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives attracted 2.5 times more searches than Netflix’s The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. It is noteworthy that The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives didn't even release until September. This led to a notable boost for other LDS-themed shows. Month-over-month searches for Sister Wives grew by +538 per cent, and The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City saw a growth of +506 per cent from August to September. These figures clearly demonstrate the influence of such shows on viewer interest.

Reality Reigns: Most Searched Reality Dating Shows

Love Island emerged as a popular choice among reality dating shows. Alongside it, shows like Love After Lockup, The Bachelor, and The Bachelorette also garnered significant attention. Farmer Wants a Wife also made its mark in this genre. These shows showcase the diverse range of reality dating content that viewers are drawn to.

Top Crime Shows

Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up, The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace are among the top crime shows that captured the attention of viewers. Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini also added to the list of crime-related content that sparked interest. These shows delve into the darker aspects of various themes and keep audiences engaged.