AceShowbiz - In an era where digital content consumption is at an all-time high, Netflix's limited series "The Madness" has emerged as a clear leader, leaving its competitors far behind. During the week of November 29 to December 5, "The Madness" topped the charts as the most-watched streaming original in the U.S., boasting a whopping 2.2 billion minutes viewed, according to Luminate.

This milestone marks a significant achievement, as it's the first time a title has crossed the 2 billion minutes watched threshold on Luminate's charts since the debut of "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story", which garnered 2.7 billion minutes back in late September. The Colman Domingo-led series has captivated audiences with its gripping narrative and stellar performances, making it a must-watch.

Closely following "The Madness" was Taylor Sheridan's "Landman", securing second place with 1.2 billion minutes watched. The release of its fourth episode during this period continued to engage viewers, contributing to its substantial viewership.

The real crime docuseries "Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey" also made a notable impact, securing the third spot with 774.2 million minutes watched. Not far behind was "Lioness" season 2, which dropped its penultimate episode and accumulated 750.6 million minutes. Impressively, "Lioness" season 1 still maintained a strong presence on the charts, landing at No. 8 with 358.8 million minutes watched.

The rest of the top ten included "A Man on the Inside" in fifth place with 673.9 million minutes, followed by "Cross" in sixth with 503.8 million minutes. Other notable mentions include "Tulsa King" season 2, "The Later Daters" and "The Day of the Jackal", all comfortably holding their positions with watch times just below 500 million minutes.

The film chart had its standouts as well, with "Our Little Secret" climbing to No. 1, hitting the billion-minute milestone after debuting at No. 3 the previous week. Hulu's "Nutcrackers", featuring Ben Stiller, made an impressive debut at second place with 300.3 million minutes watched. "Spellbound", a consistent favorite, held third place with 209.5 million minutes, showcasing the varied tastes of the streaming audience.

As digital platforms continue to push the boundaries of content delivery, the consistent rise in viewership numbers for top titles underscores the evolving landscape of entertainment consumption. From intense dramas like "The Madness" to captivating films like "Our Little Secret", these record-breaking numbers are a testament to the changing dynamics of viewing preferences.