Netflix's 'Atypical Family' ratings soar to new-high amid plot twists
Netflix's romantic comedy, Atypical Family, has experienced a resurgence in ratings as the second half of the season unfolds. Despite a significant slump on Saturday, the show, starring Jang Ki-yong and Chun Woo-hee, has managed to bounce back with its eighth episode on Sunday. The series achieved an all-time high in the nationwide (South Korea) ratings due to unexpected twists in the storyline revolving around the Bok family.
Unique plot and ratings performance of 'Atypical Family'
Atypical Family centers on the Bok family, with each member possessing supernatural abilities that gradually fade due to modern-day issues like insomnia, obesity, and eye damage. The narrative takes a turn when a mysterious con woman enters their lives. Despite a dip to 3.4% on Saturday, the JTBC show achieved its highest rating with its eighth episode scoring an average nationwide rating of 4.248%, reportedly.
Position of 'Atypical Family' in Netflix's non-English drama category
In Netflix's top 10 non-English drama category, Atypical Family slipped from the sixth to the eighth position with 11.9M hours viewed. Ryu Jun-yeol's newly debuted series, The 8 Show, holds the seventh position and entered the top 10 list within three days of its release on May 17. Meanwhile, Queen of Tears, starring Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won, continued to hold strong in sixth place, even though it concluded in April.
Meanwhile, 'Connection' outperformed 'Atypical Family' on Saturday
Meanwhile, the crime thriller K-drama Connection quickly became the most-watched miniseries on Saturday nights with an average nationwide rating of 6.1%, outperforming Atypical Family. Connection stars Ji Sung, Jeon Mi-do, Kwon Yul, and Kim Kyung-nam. The series follows a top detective with a mysterious past who teams up with a reporter to solve the death of a mutual friend. This compelling narrative has helped the show quickly rise in popularity.
Performance of other shows on Netflix and KBS 2TV
tvN's ongoing show, The Midnight Romance in Hagwon, has secured stable ratings despite controversies surrounding some "inappropriate" scenes. Despite a star-studded cast including Wi Ha-joon, the show didn't meet expectations and couldn't replicate the success of its predecessor, Queen of Tears. On the other hand, KBS 2TV's romantic comedy, Beauty and Mr. Romantic continues to dominate all time slots as the highest-rated program on Sunday night with an average nationwide rating of 18.1%.
