Paramount+ names Star Trek: Discovery "Peak Original Series" as most-watched show on the service in 2021

Pictured: Sonequa Martin-Green as Michael Burnham of the Paramount+ original series STAR TREK: DISCOVERY. Photo Cr: Michael Gibson/ViacomCBS (C) 2021 ViacomCBS. All Rights Reserved.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 - Paramount+ has announced Star Trek: Discovery as the most watched original series on the streaming service in 2021! Paramount+ shared this exciting news late last week, along with information on leading content from across the Paramount+ portfolio.

For decades, Star Trek: The Next Generation was known as the flagship series for the franchise. It seems the reins have truly been handed over as Discovery claims the spot as "Peak Original Series" for the year, considering the massive amount of content available from the service. Coming in at #2 is the grown-up reboot of the Nickelodeon series iCarly. Featuring members of the original cast, the show has become an instant hit.

Here's a look at other "peak" content from 2021 on the Paramount+ platform:

• PEAK GENRE: Kids & Family was the #1 most-watched genre, with Reality and Crime coming in a close second and third, respectively.

• PEAK DEBUT: MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN, the new scripted series starring Jeremy Renner and Dianne Wiest, was the #1 most-watched original series in its first 30 days and is the most-watched series on the service this quarter.

• PEAK FEMALE-LED TITLE: A QUIET PLACE PART II, the horror sequel starring Emily Blunt, was the #1 most-watched female-led series or movie.

• PEAK BINGE: SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS, an internationally beloved franchise with a deep catalog that appeals to both kids and adults, was the #1 most-binged series.

• PEAK DRAMA: SEAL TEAM, the fan-favorite military drama starring David Boreanaz, was the #1 most-watched drama, followed by the critically acclaimed and increasingly popular original series EVIL.

• PEAK DRIVERS FOR NEW SUBSCRIBERS: Live sports such as THE NFL ON CBS were top acquisition drivers. Other top performing sports properties included UEFA and Concacaf.

• PEAK MOVIE: INFINITE, starring Mark Wahlberg, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Jason Mantzoukas, was the #1 most-watched movie. The exclusive film also earned the spot for most-watched trailer and most-streamed thriller. A QUIET PLACE: PART II came in a close second for most-watched movie.

• PEAK REWATCH: PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE, the kids and family film that premiered the same day it hit theaters, was the most-rewatched movie.

• PEAK SPECIALS: ADELE ONE NIGHT ONLY, a special featuring a highly awaited performance by Adele and a candid interview in Oprah Winfrey’s rose garden, was the #1 most-watched special.

• PEAK COMEDY: SOUTH PARK: POST COVID, the first of 14 specials coming to the service exclusively from legendary creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, was one of the #1 most-watched comedies together with returning original WHY WOMEN KILL.

• PEAK SOCIAL REALITY SERIES: RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS, the reality competition series starring the world’s fiercest queens, was the #1 most-social reality series.

• PEAK DOWNLOAD: iCARLY’s “iStart Over,” the first episode in the reimagined iCARLY series starring Miranda Cosgrove, was the most-downloaded episode to watch on-the-go.

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