Defenders Is Netflix's Least-Watched Marvel Series Launch

17 percent of Daredevil: Season 2's viewership.

By Alex Osborn

In the United States, The Defenders garnered fewer viewers in its first 30 days than any of Netflix's other original Marvel series.

Based on benchmark analysis from marketing-analytics firm Jumpshot, The Defenders had 17 percent of the viewership that Season 2 of Daredevil (Netflix's most-viewed Marvel show) had in its first 30 days, Variety reports. It's worth noting the research was limited to Netflix subscribers in the US who watched at least one episode of each show.

Netflix's other Marvel series performed similarly in their first 30 days on the service. Iron Fist garnered 28 percent of Daredevil: Season 2's viewership, while Luke Cage and Jessica Jones had 27 percent and 26 percent, respectively.

The Defenders also suffered the largest week-over-week drop in viewers when compared to the other Netflix Marvel series. Its viewership dropped by 67 percent from its first to second week, 48 percent from its second to third, and 41 percent from its third to fourth.

For our thoughts on the Marvel superhero crossover series, read IGN's The Defenders: Season 1 review. While you're at it, take a look at the six biggest WTF questions from the Netflix show, as well as our look at how The Defenders uses lighting and color to distinguish its characters.

Alex Osborn is a freelance writer for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @alexcosborn.

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