# Nielsen's Most-Watched Streaming Show: Netflix's Wonka Beats East of Eden

> Netflix's Wonka series tops Nielsen charts with 1.078 million minutes viewed, beating East of Eden by 31%.
- Title: Nielsen's Most-Watched Streaming Show: Netflix's Wonka Beats…
- Summary: Netflix's Wonka series tops Nielsen charts with 1.078 million minutes viewed, beating East of Eden by 31%. Netflix's Wonka series became the most-watched…
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- Source: CBR — https://cbr.com/nielsen-most-watched-streaming-sept-28-2026
- Author: Monica Coman
- Published: 2026-10-17T00:00:14+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nielsen, wonka, netflix, east of eden, streaming, nielsen charts, netflix series, television, entertainment, culture
## Nielsen Charts Update
Nielsen's streaming charts show Netflix's Wonka series leading with 1.078 million minutes viewed this week.
## Wonka Series Details
The show premiered on September 23, 2026, and has nine episodes available on Netflix.
## East of Eden Comparison
East of Eden, Netflix's other show, ranked third with 782 million minutes viewed, 31% less than Wonka.
## Wonka's Low Ratings
Wonka's The Golden Ticket received an 11% critics' score and 37% audience approval, the lowest in the franchise.
## East of Eden's Success
East of Eden, starring Florence Pugh, achieved an 86% critics' and audience approval score.
## Streaming Platform
Wonka's The Golden Ticket is streaming exclusively on Netflix with no other platforms available.
## Key takeaway

Netflix's Wonka series became the most-watched show this week with 1.078 million minutes viewed, surpassing East of Eden by 31%.