Let’s face it: no one can stop themselves from peeking at other people’s lives and wanting to know what they are up to. The clash for who has the best streaming content in 2025 is still ongoing, but it is much fiercer than ever, and the most recent Nielsen data unveil that hardly any shows have been able to “superpower” their way on our screens (and not only there but also in our group chats) in such a way that people from all over the country would talk about them simultaneously. Whatever it might have been (a glamor drama, an animated comforting meal, or simply the latest binge-worthy hit), these were the programs that America was just unable to “leave” anymore. So prepare your weapon, the remote, and go to war with your rivals at home! Here is the list of the top 10 most-watched streaming hits in the U.S. for the first half of 2025.
10. Landman (Paramount+)
It is quite an amazing feat to have a total of 7.38 billion minutes of content watched, and that is exactly what Landman has achieved in making it to the number 10 spot. The show that revolves around the world is Texas oil, and the one that features the following: the fight for the throne, the ruthless nature of power, and the Southern traditions is Landman – a potent cocktail of all these ingredients. With just a handful of episodes, Landman has reached far, rapidly turning a few episodes into a grand success, the kind of drama that knows perfectly well what to do.
9. The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
Such types of stories are the ones that will never become old-fashioned. The Handmaid’s Tale on Hulu continues to attract an audience and has brought in 8.17 billion minutes of viewing time. The show, which is based on the dystopian novel by Margaret Atwood, keeps winning over the viewers with its scary mix of political commentary and individual suffering. Even after several seasons, it is still among the most talked-about streaming dramas.
8. The Pitt (Max)
Presently, The Pitt is a full Max service comedy; HBO Max was the major reason for a remarkably successful yet very surprising project in The Pitt that got 8.23 billion minutes watched. The well-structured thriller, which had the fans talking about its turning points and characters that emotionally impress, has gone on to create a very loyal fan base through the buzz it has generated. So, if you are not in the know, then you are definitely missing out on one of the biggest 2025 sleeper hits.
7. 1923 (Paramount+)
Dutton family saga keeps expanding, and so does its fan base. With streaming hitting 8.54 billion minutes, 1923 has again proved that the American audience is a bottomless pit when it comes to the Dutton family saga. It doesn’t stop there. The prequel, supported by Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, is a perfect combination of Western grit, family love, and big frontier melodrama turned into a binge-able power trip.
6. Severance (Apple TV+)
The psychological sci-fi thriller on Apple TV+, Severance, is a lot of people’s favorite as it has been able to achieve 9.28 billion minutes of screen time. Although it is very limited in episodes, fans of the show have been theorizing a lot due to its strange office conce, where employees divide their work and personal lives, which has been the cause of a fan theorizing frenzy. Severance is still one of the most brilliant and least-watched television series that is difficult to put down.
5. Ginny & Georgia (Netflix)
Ginny & Georgia on Netflix is an absolute juggernaut with a total of 10.2 billion minutes of watch time just to date, hence it is one of the most successful series on the streamer. This dramedy, which soared to the fans’ favorite position due to its witty writing, familial relationships, and all those surprising twists, has the viewers’ loyalty to an equal degree of laughter and tears, and this only grows with each successive season.
4. Family Guy – Multi-platform
Family Guy is still a mega-streaming hit even after more than 20 years: 19 billion minutes of watching have been done through Hulu, Netflix, and other services. The massive backlog and the never-ending quotable humor make it the perfect background TV for millions. The Griffins continue being the most dysfunctional and rewatchable animated family of pop culture.
3. NCIS: Across platforms
NCIS is a classic example of a series that keeps on delighting its viewers no matter the time. It has been the subject of more than 19 billion minutes of streaming across Paramount+, Netflix, and Hulu by different people, and the procedural that has been going on for a long time is still making large audiences. It can be simply the delight of the very formula or the nostalgia of the characters that are already known; NCIS is still the first choice in America for mystery and murder-solving mayhem.
2. Grey’s Anatomy (Multiple Platforms)
In second place, the show that is still going strong and is without any loss is still holding: Grey’s Anatomy. The total minutes of streaming for the series were close to 22 billion, and the medical drama by Shonda Rhimes is still a binge-favorite for both new and old fans. More than 400 episodes of love triangles, heartbreaks, and hospital heroics ensure that there is always something new and touching to be found.
1. Bluey (Disney+)
Bluey on Disney+ is the top, with no one else being close to the lead. The Australian animated gem racked up a mind-blowing 25.06 billion minutes of viewing, which is way ahead of any other title on the list. With over 150 episodes full of funny, clever, and lovely moments of family bonding, Bluey is no longer just a kids’ show; it has become a complete cultural phenomenon for both parents and children.
Honorable Mentions
Some powerful contenders that didn’t make the top 10 list but were still successful:
- Squid Game, Netflix’s flagship title, is back with a bang and an explosive new season, and as a result, the show has been streamed for more than 15 billion minutes.
- Prime Video’s reach was a major success and kept the audience watching for 13.31 billion minutes.
- With the seventh season of “Love Island USA,” Peacock reached its biggest reality success ever by attracting 18.4 billion minutes of viewers. As for the movie, Disney’s Moana 2 is leading the way, clocking in 7.23 billion minutes of views and reminding everyone that animated adventures are still the kings of family movie nights.
What 2025 streaming numbers are saying is loud and clear: No matter if you love sobbing to a drama, watching a dark thriller, or a cute animated pup that makes you cry-laugh, the diversity of America’s watchlist has never been more diverse (and binge-happy) than this.