Netflix takes six of the top 12 shows as NBC ends NBA run
NBC concluded its NBA season broadcast with a Game 7 featuring renowned narrators. Concurrently, Netflix dominated streaming rankings for the 2025-26 season, with "Stranger Things" drawing 32.9 million viewers and the platform securing six of the top 12 shows.
Key Takeaways
- Stranger Things led 2025-26 streaming with 32.9 million viewers.
- Netflix captured 6 of the top 12 shows for the season.
- NBC ended its NBA season with a Game 7 between the Spurs and Thunder.
- Mike Tirico and Bob Costas handled the NBC Game 7 narration.
- The article contrasts live sports on NBC with scripted dominance on Netflix.
Why It Matters
NBC’s NBA finale and Netflix’s streaming rankings highlight the split in TV demand right now: live sports still anchor network broadcasts, while scripted hits continue to concentrate attention on streaming platforms. Netflix’s six of the top 12 shows, plus Stranger Things at 32.9 million viewers, gives a concrete snapshot of that balance. For streaming strategists, the signal to watch is whether Netflix can keep that top-12 concentration in the next season’s rankings while NBC continues using marquee Game 7 events and names like Mike Tirico and Bob Costas to hold live audiences.
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