“You Can See Everything” Increases Ratings for “The Dropout” on Hulu
In a notable surge of viewership, Hulu’s limited series “The Dropout” has experienced a remarkable increase in audience engagement, largely driven by the recent buzz surrounding A24’s documentary “You Can See Everything” on Elizabeth Holmes. The series, which premiered in 2022, stars Amanda Seyfried in the titular role and has captivated audiences with its exploration of the infamous Theranos founder.
According to a media source, viewership for “The Dropout” rose dramatically by 186% in September, compared to the previous month. This increase followed the announcement on September 6 that “You Can See Everything” was produced in secrecy, piquing public interest ahead of its wide release on October 16. In the week leading up to that release, the show’s viewership surged by an additional 92%, illustrating the significant impact of the documentary’s unveiling on the series.
The statistical analysis further emphasizes the show’s renewed popularity. In August, prior to the excitement generated by the documentary, “The Dropout” was watched for approximately 420,000 hours, translating to around 62,000 individual views, which, while respectable for a series four years old, was far from what was to come. Following the documentary’s announcement, September saw viewing hours climb to an impressive 1.2 million, or about 176,000 views. Remarkably, the week of October 12 alone accounted for an additional 422,000 hours, equating to 62,000 views, thereby matching the entire August engagement.
As of mid-October, “The Dropout” has recorded a total of 997,000 hours, equivalent to 148,000 views for the current month, bringing the cumulative total since September to 2.2 million viewing hours, or 296,000 estimated views. “JustWatch,” a platform that aggregates streaming availability, also noted a 200% increase in search interest for “The Dropout” following the release of the Holmes documentary, placing it at number 10 in current streaming search rankings.
The impact of “You Can See Everything” extends beyond the series itself. John Carreyrou’s best-selling book “Bad Blood,” which chronicles the rise and fall of Holmes’ company, has also seen a resurgence in interest, returning to bestseller lists amid the renewed discourse on the infamous entrepreneur.
Directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, “You Can See Everything” premiered unexpectedly at the Telluride Film Festival, generating buzz that has not only reignited interest in “The Dropout” but has also sparked discussions on the broader implications of the Theranos narrative.
With such considerable audience engagement surrounding Holmes’ story, both “The Dropout” and “You Can See Everything” serve to highlight the enduring fascination with themes of ambition, deception, and the high-stakes world of Silicon Valley.
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