Is Ahsoka the most popular among the Star Wars series on Disney+?

Almost nothing nearly guarantees viewership for Disney+, like the release of a new Marvel or Star Wars series. With legacy name recognition and a loyal (and always growing) multi-generational fanbase, both franchises, at the very least, pique viewer interest upon release.  So, when Ahsoka, the latest release from the Star Wars franchise, hit streaming on…

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How did the ‘Barbenheimer’ affect impact streaming?

At Reelgood, we’re all about data, so when the ‘Barbenheimer’ marketing campaign went completely viral, we couldn’t wait to see if it would affect streaming. We soon learned it wasn’t a matter of “if” but a matter of “how,” and we found that when it came to viewership and engagement,  Barbie and Oppenheimer demonstrated the…

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A Look at Viewership Share in 2023 So Far

Let’s face it — content consumers have many options regarding “what to watch,” and unless you’ve been completely unplugged for the last year, you’ve heard of series like The Bear, The Last of Us, and Succession. You may have also heard rumblings about Poker Face, Silo, and Beef.  The first shows mentioned are undoubtedly the…

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Reelgood Heralds the ‘Summer of the Subtitle’

You’re not just imagining it — there are more non-English viewing choices on the major subscription streaming services than ever.  Call it the summer of the subtitle. With Hollywood on strike and U.S. film and TV production essentially halted, subscription streaming services, led by Netflix, are showing us more foreign titles than ever. According to…

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Is Discovery+ Worth Keeping?

With so many streaming subscriptions bundling and content moving from platform to platform, it can be tempting to cancel a subscription when you hear news that one platform is getting absorbed by another. How simple, right? After all, why pay for two platforms when you can pay for one?  However, it’s not that simple, especially…

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The SAG-AFTRA Strike Explained

Last week, Hollywood actors joined their writers on the picket line as the WGA strike continues to rock major studio production hoping to turn up the heat on studio execs and negotiations.  With the Screen Actors Guild joining the WGA Writers Strike, Hollywood production has come to a complete halt. Without writers writing shows and…

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Apple TV+ Reaches New Heights with High-Quality Original Content

It turns out, Apple TV+ is proving to be a great producer of high-quality original content. While the tech company maintains its status as a product giant, its streaming platform has been much more of a slow burn — which isn’t always a bad thing. While streaming’s largest platforms like Netflix and Prime Video constantly…

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Which streaming services offer the best bang for your buck?

It can be overwhelming, with giant legacy entertainment companies swallowing up smaller services and shuffling content. But, within all the shuffling, audiences are looking for the best bang for their buck, quality content at a price they can justify.  Ad-supported streaming allows audiences to enjoy premium streaming services such as Disney+, Netflix, Paramount+, and Peacock…

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