From Collider · Rohan Naahar · · 2m
Florence Pugh's Netflix Western Hits 25 Million Views
Florence Pugh's Netflix Western 'East of Eden' reaches 25 million views in three weeks.
In brief
Florence Pugh's Netflix Western 'East of Eden' reaches 25 million views in three weeks. Netflix's 'East of Eden' Western series starring Florence Pugh has surpassed 25 million views and 175 million hours watched after three weeks on the platform. Originally reported by Collider.
Netflix Western Series
A Western limited series has emerged as a massive hit on Netflix despite competition from flashier titles.
Record-Breaking Marketing
The show benefited from an unusually robust marketing campaign and major stars including two MCU actors.
Strong Viewership
The series premiered to positive reviews on October 1 and spent three full weeks in the upper tier of Netflix's weekly viewership charts.
Viewership Milestones
The show added 6 million views in its third week and passed 25 million views and 175 million hours viewed in total.
Competition Context
The series competes with other Western shows including 'Little House on the Prairie' and 'American Primeval' which has accumulated 46 million views.
Yellowstone Connection
Netflix aims to attract viewers from Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone franchise which has turned Paramount+ into a destination.
Previous Western Attempts
Two Yellowstone-inspired neo-Westerns, 'The Waterfront' and 'Ransom Canyon', have delivered mixed results for Netflix.
Cancellation Status
The Waterfront was canceled after a single season, while Ransom Canyon's status remains uncertain.
Creator Background
Zoe Kazan created the series, whose grandfather Elia Kazan directed the iconic 1955 film 'East of Eden'.
Rotten Tomatoes Score
The show holds an 86% 'Certified Fresh' score on Rotten Tomatoes with a consensus praising the character work from Pugh and Lee.
Upcoming Projects
Pugh will soon appear in 'Dune: Part Three' and 'Avengers: Doomsday' which clash in theaters on December 18.
Viewership Comparison
The series has accumulated 29 million views for 'Little House on the Prairie' and 46 million for 'American Primeval'.
Streaming Success
The show has surpassed 25 million views and 175 million hours viewed after three weeks on Netflix.
Future Outlook
The series is on track to overtake 'Little House on the Prairie' in viewership this year.
The headline
Netflix's 'East of Eden' Western series starring Florence Pugh has surpassed 25 million views and 175 million hours watched after three weeks on the platform.
