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Two 50-Plus Women Series Lead Viewership, Prompt Renewals

8/5/2026

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Ride Or Die logged 2.57 M U.S. views in Week 3 and topped global rankings, while Five Star Weekend, launched July 9, recorded 4.28 M U.S. views and over 1 billion minutes.
Ride Or Die holds a 97% Rotten Tomatoes rating and Five Star Weekend 91%, and both are expected to receive Season 2 renewals.
Their success shows strong demand for series about women in their 50s, a demographic long ignored by 18-49 advertisers.

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Story summary

Ride Or Die logged 2.57 M U.S. views in Week 3 and topped global rankings, while Five Star Weekend, launched July 9, recorded 4.28 M U.S. views and over 1 billion minutes.
Ride Or Die holds a 97% Rotten Tomatoes rating and Five Star Weekend 91%, and both are expected to receive Season 2 renewals.
Their success shows strong demand for series about women in their 50s, a demographic long ignored by 18-49 advertisers.