Below is a table of audience demand multipliers as reported by Parrot Analytics for Hulu’s original series, Disney’s mostly adult-oriented TV streaming service. A 1.0 multiplier is the average for all shows past and present, and is updated on a rolling 30-day basis. The numbers seen in this table are as reported on May 11, 2021. Let us know what you think by leaving a reaction and comment! While there are no new predictions, this table updates to reflect Shrill ending as we approach Disney’s upfront presentation.
|
Show |
Genre |
U.S. Audience Demand Multiplier |
Countries With Audience Demand Higher Than U.S. |
Prediction |
|
The Handmaid’s Tale |
Drama |
26.8 |
0 |
Already Renewed |
|
Animaniacs |
Kids |
15.8 |
0 |
Already Renewed |
|
Solar Opposites |
Animation |
11.9 |
0 |
Already Renewed |
|
Ramy |
Comedy |
6.5 |
0 |
Already Renewed |
|
PEN15 |
Comedy |
6.0 |
0 |
Renewal Predicted |
|
Into the Dark |
Drama |
5.5 |
0 |
Renewal Predicted |
|
The Great |
Comedy |
4.9 |
1 |
Already Renewed |
|
Wu-Tang: An American Saga |
Drama |
3.7 |
0 |
Already Renewed |
|
Woke |
Comedy |
3.2 |
0 |
Already Renewed |
|
Shrill |
Comedy |
2.8 |
0 |
Ended |
|
Love, Victor |
Comedy |
2.1 |
6 |
Already Renewed |
|
Crossing Swords |
Animation |
1.4 |
1 |
Already Renewed |
Hulu probably doesn’t need either of these shows to remain a high-profile streaming service. However, both have respectful audience demand multipliers, and would not be the least-demanded comedy or drama, respectfully, if renewed. Also, both are veteran shows, which are more likely than not to receive final season announcements for the purposes of giving them a good conclusion. This isn’t always the case if a show does abysmally, but based on these numbers, PEN15 and Into the Dark both deserve another season.
Shrill
Time will tell if Shrill’s audience demand will rise more now that new episodes are starting to be released. Either way, it appears to have always been a niche show with audience demand that is far from stellar, yet also renewable.