Apple TV’s Pluribus Is a 10/10 Masterpiece — But This New Thriller Is #1 Worldwide

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Critics widely praise the Apple TV series Pluribus, with many calling it a modern masterpiece. However, a surprising newcomer is currently challenging its dominance on streaming charts worldwide.

Since its release in early November, Pluribus quickly became the most-watched program on Apple TV+ worldwide and has stayed there for almost a month. It’s consistently held the #1 spot in both the U.S. and across the globe, according to data from FlixPatrol.

But things have changed recently. A new thriller series on Apple TV+, which critics at Rotten Tomatoes liked (giving it a 79% rating), has been very popular over the past week. The first season ended on Wednesday, December 10th, and viewership has been strong since then.

Down Cemetery Road Is The #1 Show On Apple TV – For Now

If you’re looking for something to watch this weekend on Apple TV, Down Cemetery Road is a great choice! All 8 episodes are now available to stream – that means you can watch the whole series at once. This is the first time the complete series has been released, and it has 8 episodes, one more than the first season of Pluribus, which had 7 episodes out of a total of 9.

The new series Down Cemetery Road, featuring Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson, has become the first to surpass Pluribus as the most-watched show worldwide. Currently, the two series are neck and neck for the top spot as the weekend approaches.

The recent season finale of Down Cemetery Road and the announcement of season 2 definitely boosted viewership for the 8-episode thriller. However, this increase probably won’t last long. A new episode of Pluribus was released on Friday, December 12th, and only one episode remains before its first season ends.

Pluribus Should Continue Its Streaming Domination In December

Everyone is excited about Pluribus, and with all the positive attention, it’s likely to become Apple TV’s most popular show again. But there’s another new series gaining traction on the platform that Pluribus – which has a 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is nominated for a 2025 Screen Award – needs to watch out for.

Apple TV’s new action series, The Last Frontier, starring Jason Clarke, is also performing well and currently ranks just behind the platform’s most popular shows this weekend. Although Apple TV is seeing intense competition between its own programs, Pluribus is expected to regain its position as the top show on the service later this month.

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2025-12-13 17:58