‘Nemesis’ Gains Traction On Netflix As Duffers-Produced ‘The Boroughs’ Debuts At No. 2
The Netflix series 'Nemesis' has gained significant popularity, increasing its views by nearly 61% in its second week. It topped the English TV charts with 11.4 million views, while the Duffer Brothers' new series 'The Boroughs' debuted in second place with 5.6 million views. This suggests potential audience fatigue for the Duffer Brothers' productions, as they have released multiple series this year.
- ▪'Nemesis' saw a 61% increase in views, totaling 11.4 million from May 18 to 24.
- ▪'The Boroughs', produced by the Duffer Brothers, debuted at No. 2 with 5.6 million views.
- ▪The docuseries 'Worst Ex Ever' and 'The Roast of Kevin Hart' followed in third and fourth place, respectively.
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Nemesis; The Boroughs Netflix Nemesis continued gaining traction on Netflix last week, up nearly 61% from its opening to rake in 11.4M views from May 18 to 24. The series, from Courtney A. Kemp and Tani Marole, easily took over the streamer’s weekly English TV charts soaring past its competition. That competition included the Duffer Brothers–produced The Boroughs, which debuted May 21. The series, Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, managed second place on the list and a modest 5.6M views. That is a bit underwhelming for the show’s debut weekend, particularly since it comes just a few months on the heels of the Duffers’ Stranger Things 5.
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