Source: Apple
What you need to know
- Apple TV+ smash-hit Ted Lasso is doing very well in its second season.
- Figures from Reelgood indicate that it was the most-watched show in the U.S. two weekends running as the new season debuted.
- It is also performing much better than its first season.
Apple TV+ standout and global phenomenon Ted Lasso has been the most-watched show of any streaming platform during both weekends since its launch on July 23.
According to figures from Reelgood provided to iMore, Ted Lasso was the number one most-watched show amongst its 2 million users the weekend of July 23 when season two debuted, and the following weekend when the second episode dropped.
Reelgood says that not only is Ted Lasso top of the league, but it's also doing much better than it did last year, attracting around 4.6% of streaming shares compared to just 1.9% for season one, even when the data is adjusted to account for season one, which saw the first three episodes debut on the same day.
According to Reelgood, this trend is apparent across other Apple TV+ shows, such as For All Mankind, which it says was notably more popular during its second season.
Lasso-mania is also spurring TV+ users to take a look at some of Apple's other TV+ content, with Lisey's Story and Schmigadoon enjoying bigger shares of streaming compared to the first season of Ted Lasso.
Alternative figures from Parrot Analytics suggested that Ted Lasso was second only to Loki as Saturday, July 24. The show has received a rare 100% rating from early reviewers on Rotten Tomatoes.
Clearly, Apple knows it's on to a winner, with Apple dedicating its entire website to the show the morning of the season 2 premiere. Ted Lasso and Apple TV+ are available on devices like iPhone and iPad, as well as the Best TVs for Apple TV 2021.
Exclusive content
Apple TV+
100% exclusive content for the price of a cup of coffee.
With TV+, you can watch well-produced, big-budget TV shows from famed directors, and starring award-winning actors and actresses across all your Apple devices and with up to six members of your Family Sharing group.
We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.
iOS gaming recap: PlayStation makes big moves into iOS, Streets of Rage 4
Besides some new games, a huge game maker discussed its plans to move into the mobile space, although it's unclear when. Here's what else you missed this week.
GRAMMY-winning music producer lauds his Mac Studio but still wants Mac Pro
GRAMMY-winning music producer Mike Dean, who has worked with the likes of Kanye, Selena Gomez, and Madonna has taken to Instagram to wax lyrical about his M1 Ultra Mac Studio while still lamenting the fact that he can't buy an Apple silicon Mac Pro.
Review: You really ought to check out Catalyst Black for iOS
Catalyst Black is an online multiplayer game that has teams compete against each other to score points and take down opponents. It has both sci-fi and fantasy elements since players can turn into large beasts to do additional damage.
Catch up with the latest Apple TV+ shows with the best streaming devices
Binge watch the latest season of Ted Lasso and so much more with the best streaming devices that support the Apple TV app.