Ryan Murphy’s latest addition to the Monster franchise, titled “Monster: The Ed Gein Story,” has captured the spotlight on Netflix. During its first full week of streaming, the series achieved remarkable viewership, coming in at No. 1 with approximately 20.7 million views from October 13 to 19. This figure marks an increase from 12.2 million views recorded in its initial four days.
Comparative Performance
The viewership numbers for “The Ed Gein Story” are comparable to its predecessor, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” which garnered 19.5 million views in the same timeframe. Despite this initial success, recent statistics indicate a decline in daily views, reflecting a shift in audience interest. The average daily views dropped from 4.1 million during the opening weekend to 2.9 million in the following week.
Comparison with Other Seasons
While “The Ed Gein Story” initially showed potential to mirror the viewership success of “Dahmer,” its current trajectory suggests otherwise. The first season of “Dahmer” achieved an average of 4.4 million views per day during its debut weekend, maintaining strong numbers throughout its initial week. Netflix’s reporting methods have changed over time, but current estimates reflect the significant popularity of the “Dahmer” series, which sits at No. 4 on Netflix’s most popular list.
Current Viewing Trends
The changing viewer preferences may be influencing the performance of “The Ed Gein Story.” Notably, audience engagement is leaning towards lighter content this Halloween season. “Is It Cake? Halloween,” a new holiday-themed edition, surged to second place with 5.7 million views. Meanwhile, “Victoria Beckham,” Netflix’s latest celebrity documentary, came in third with 5.6 million views.
Other Series and Films’ Performances
- Boots: A dramedy based on Greg Cope White’s memoir, debuted with 4.7 million views.
- The Woman in Cabin 10: Dominated the film charts with 21.2 million views.
- Kpop Demon Hunters: Continued to perform steadily with 17.8 million views after 17 weeks on the Top 10 list.
- My Father the BTK Killer: Engaged viewers with 5.7 million views, securing third place among films.
As “Monster: The Ed Gein Story” navigates through its release, it appears to face tough competition not only from its predecessors but also from a diverse range of newer series and films on Netflix. The decline in viewership may indicate a changing landscape as audiences shift towards more varied entertainment options.
