7.1 million in a week: Sheridan's 2026 hit parade refuses to slow down
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Key Points:
- Taylor Sheridan has achieved three record-breaking series launches on Paramount+ within six months, including The Madison, Dutton Ranch, and Lioness Season 3, each surpassing previous viewership milestones.
- Lioness Season 3 premiered on August 2, 2026, drawing 7.1 million viewers in its first week, outperforming the previous season and ranking as the No. 2 most-watched streaming original in the U.S. for that week.
- Dutton Ranch set a Paramount+ record with 12.9 million views in its first week, marking the largest original series premiere in the platform's history, following The Madison's 8 million views in ten days.
- Sheridan is the sole writer for every episode of Lioness, maintaining a consistent narrative voice, with the series starring Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, and Morgan Freeman, and running eight episodes released weekly.
- Alongside strong viewership, Lioness generated significant social media buzz, achieving 6.9 million views in just three days, highlighting its popularity and engagement among audiences.
