Docuseries Chart Run Analyzer
Analyze weekly Top 10 rankings, viewer hours, retention curves, and consecutive weeks at #1. Produce editorial-ready telemetry graphics and forecast extension longevity.
Run Longevity & Chart Dynamics
Global Views = Total Hours ÷ RuntimeDetailed Weekly Chart Telemetry
| Week | Chart Rank | Hours Viewed | Implied Views (Hours/Runtime) | WoW Change | Status |
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Streaming Chart Mechanics & The "Consecutive #1" Metric
When a docuseries holds the global #1 spot for consecutive weeks, it defies typical streaming decay. Most releases peak during their premiere weekend (Week 1) and immediately shed 30% to 50% of viewer hours in Week 2.
A second consecutive week at #1 indicates strong organic completion rates, conversation buzz, and cross-territory expansion beyond core true-crime or documentary fandom.
Industry Benchmarking FAQs
How is "Views" calculated from "Hours Viewed"?
Following industry standardization by Netflix and Nielsen, Views = Total Hours Viewed ÷ Total Runtime in hours. For a 3.5-hour docuseries with 45M hours watched in a week, the implied complete view count is ~12.85 million.
What constitutes an elite docuseries retention curve?
A Week 2 viewer hour gain (positive % WoW) is the hallmark of a viral breakout (e.g., Tiger King, Baby Reindeer). Standard hit docuseries maintain 65–85% of premiere hours into week two.
Can I import custom figures for any streaming series?
Yes. Add or remove weeks, adjust ranks, and alter total runtime to match official press releases or independent trackers from any platform.