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The top streaming TV shows of 2022, from 'Stranger Things' to 'The Rings of Power'

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Travis ClarkJan 26, 2023, 23:04 IST

The top streaming TV shows of 2022, from 'Stranger Things' to 'The Rings of Power' — "Stranger Things" season four.Netflix
Nielsen released its list of the most-watched original streaming shows based on total minutes viewed in the US last year.
Netflix dominated, with all but two of the top 15 spots. Because the methodology favors shows with more episodes, Disney+'s Marvel and "Star Wars" series were notably absent.

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15. "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" (Amazon Prime Video)

15. "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" (Amazon Prime Video) — "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power."Amazon
Minutes viewed: 9.4 billion
Total episodes: 8

14. "The Last Kingdom" (Netflix)

14. "The Last Kingdom" (Netflix) — Netflix
Minutes viewed: 10.4 billion
Total episodes: 46

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13. "The Umbrella Academy" (Netflix)

13. "The Umbrella Academy" (Netflix) — "The Umbrella Academy" season 3.Netflix
Minutes viewed: 10.5 billion
Total episodes: 30

12. "Great British Baking Show" (Netflix)

12. "Great British Baking Show" (Netflix) — "The Great British Baking Show."Mark Bourdillon/Netflix
Minutes viewed: 10.6 billion
Total episodes: 85

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11. "The Boys" (Amazon Prime Video)

11. "The Boys" (Amazon Prime Video) — Homelander in "The Boys" season 3.Amazon
Minutes viewed: 10.6 billion
Total episodes: 24

10. "The Crown" (Netflix)

10. "The Crown" (Netflix) — Dominic West and Elizabeth Debicki as Prince Charles and Princess Diana in season 5 of "The Crown."Keith Bernstein / Netflix
Minutes viewed: 12.7 billion
Total episodes: 50

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9. "Inventing Anna" (Netflix)

9. "Inventing Anna" (Netflix) — In "Inventing Anna," Sorokin hosts a dinner party with Martin Shkreli.Netflix
Minutes viewed: 12.9 billion
Total episodes: 9

8. "Love Is Blind" (Netflix)

8. "Love Is Blind" (Netflix) — Cole on "Love Is Blind."Netflix.
Minutes viewed: 13.1 billion
Total episodes: 40

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7. "Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" (Netflix)

7. "Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" (Netflix) — Netflix released "Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" on September 21.Netflix
Minutes viewed: 13.4 billion
Total episodes: 10

6. "Virgin River" (Netflix)

6. "Virgin River" (Netflix) — Henderson in "Virgin River."Netflix
Minutes viewed: 13.6 billion
Total episodes: 42

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5. "Bridgerton" (Netflix)

5. "Bridgerton" (Netflix) — Ladies of Bridgerton season two.Netflix
Minutes viewed: 14 billion
Total episodes: 16

4. "Cobra Kai" (Netflix)

4. "Cobra Kai" (Netflix) — Netflix
Minutes viewed: 16.7 billion
Total episodes: 50

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3. "Wednesday" (Netflix)

3. "Wednesday" (Netflix) — Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in "Wednesday."Netflix
Minutes viewed: 18.6 billion
Total episodes: 8

2. "Ozark" (Netflix)

2. "Ozark" (Netflix) — "Ozark."Netflix
Minutes viewed: 31.3 billion
Total episodes: 44

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1. "Stranger Things" (Netflix)

1. "Stranger Things" (Netflix) — Sadie Sink in "Stranger Things" season four part one.Netflix
Minutes viewed: 52 billion
Total episodes: 34

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