# #2 US Netflix Show this week?

The chart published on Sep 1, 2026

Updated: August 27, 2026

Category: Entertainment

Tags: TV Charts, Television

HTML: /markets/entertainment/tv-charts/2-us-netflix-show-this-week/

## Short Answer

**Key takeaway.** Both the **model** and the **market** expect Beauty in Black: Season 3 to be the #2 US Netflix Show this week, with no compelling evidence of mispricing.

## Key Claims (August 2026)

**- - Beauty in Black: Season 3 leads as the current market favorite.** - Outer Banks: Season 5 appears strong due to its significant debut viewership.

## Market Behavior & Drivers

"Outer Banks Season 5" launching as the number one English TV show for August 17-23, 2026, triggered an 81.0pp **probability** drop in the **market**.

This market's primary movement occurred on August 26, when the contract for "Tires: Season 3" surged 59 percentage points from 1.0% to 60.0%. The move appears to be a market correction away from other contenders. Specifically, reports of poor performance for another show, "Death of the Pastor's Wife," caused its probability to collapse, reallocating market share to more viable options. "Tires" was the logical beneficiary, as it had already secured the number two position on the Netflix US Top 10 for the preceding week of August 17-23.

The following day, August 27, the contract gave back 12 points, falling to 48.0%. This drop coincided with the availability of new daily US Netflix chart data. The premiere of "Beauty in Black: Season 3" on that date, along with third-party tracking services reporting strong performance for "The Hawk", introduced new competition and uncertainty, reducing the perceived likelihood of "Tires" repeating its #2 rank.

### Who Wins and Why

| Outcome | Market | Model | Why |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Outer Banks: Season 5 | 41.0% | 24.6% | Season 4 reached #1 on Netflix US, and the series has a consistently strong performance. |
| Blood Sacrifice: Season 1 | 1.0% | 1.1% | This new Netflix original horror series may attract significant attention. |
| Tires: Season 3 | 1.0% | 0.9% | Seasons 1 and 2 performed moderately well and it has a loyal fanbase. |

## Model vs Market

| Outcome | Market Probability | Octagon Model Probability |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Outer Banks: Season 5 | 41.0% | 24.6% |
| Blood Sacrifice: Season 1 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Tires: Season 3 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Beauty in Black: Season 3 | 57.0% | 49.1% |
| Death of the Pastors Wife: Season 1 | 8.0% | 5.2% |
| Danny Go!: Season 1 | 1.0% | — |
| Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes: Season 1 | 1.0% | — |
| My Brilliant Career: Season 1 | 1.0% | — |
| The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare: Season 1 | 1.0% | — |
| Raw: 2026 - August 17, 2026 | 0.0% | — |
| My Life With the Walter Boys: Season 3 | 0.0% | — |
| Ms. Rachel: Season 1 | 0.0% | — |

- Expiration: September 1, 2026

## Significant Price Movements

### Outcome: Beauty in Black: Season 3

#### 📉 August 27, 2026: 20.0pp drop

Price decreased from 63.0% to 43.0%

**What happened:** The primary driver for the 20.0 percentage point drop in the prediction market price was the availability of daily US Netflix chart data on August 27, 2026. While "Beauty in Black: Season 3" premiered on Netflix on that date [[^]](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/beauty-in-black-season-3-tyler-perry)[[^]](https://deadline.com/2026/07/tyler-perry-beauty-in-black-season-3-premiere-date-1237005792/)[[^]](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2026/08/05/beauty-in-black-season-3-release-date-trailer/91179197007/)[[^]](http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2026/07/28/netflix-debuts-first-look-images-and-release-date-for-tyler-perrys-beauty-in-black-season-3-53213/20260728netflix05/)[[^]](https://www.mensjournal.com/news/beauty-in-black-season-3-release-date-cast-episodes-how-to-watch), third-party tracking services reported 'The Hawk' as the #2 US Netflix show [[^]](https://flixpatrol.com/top10/netflix/united-states/). This factual update directly contradicted the market's previous prediction for "Beauty in Black: Season 3" to secure the #2 spot, coinciding with the price movement. Based on the provided information, social media activity was not a primary driver of this movement.

### Outcome: Death of the Pastors Wife: Season 1

#### 📉 August 26, 2026: 81.0pp drop

Price decreased from 84.0% to 3.0%

**What happened:** The primary driver for the 81.0 percentage point drop in the prediction market price for "Death of the Pastor's Wife: Season 1" on August 26, 2026, was a fundamental discrepancy between market expectations and the verifiable reality of the show's performance. Although the series reportedly premiered on August 26, 2026 [[^]](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/videos/death-of-the-pastors-wife-trailer)[[^]](https://www.thetvdb.com/series/death-of-the-pastors-wife/seasons/official/1)[[^]](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/death-of-the-pastors-wife/)[[^]](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/death-pastor-wife-netflix-documentary-37599066) and climbed to the #1 spot by August 27, 2026 [[^]](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/death-pastor-wife-netflix-documentary-37599066), expert-curated databases and official Nielsen streaming charts for 2026 indicate no record of the show releasing or trending as a top Netflix title during August 2026 [[^]](https://www.imdb.com/news/ni65424656/)[[^]](https://www.nielsen.com/news-center/2026/stranger-things-bluey-the-pitt-top-nielsens-streaming-charts-through-first-half-of-2026/)[[^]](https://www.nielsen.com/insights/2026/streamscape-2026-trends-from-the-first-half-of-the-year/)[[^]](https://www.nielsen.com/insights/2026/streaming-landscape-2026-trends-from-the-first-half-of-the-year/)[[^]](https://www.nielsen.com/data-center/top-ten/). This factual divergence, signifying the show was not a significant performer, likely led to a sharp market correction on the day of its release. Social media was irrelevant as no specific activity driving the price move was identified.

## Contract Snapshot

For each listed show, a YES resolution occurs if that show is determined to be the #2 most-watched US Netflix show for the current week; a NO resolution occurs if it is not. The market resolves based on viewership data for "this week." Payouts will be completed by August 31, 2026, though the specific data source or methodology for determining the #2 show is not detailed in the provided content.

## Market Discussion

For the week of August 17, 2026 – August 23, 2026, *My Brilliant Career: Season 1* was the #2 English TV show on Netflix in the United States, garnering 4.7 million views [[^]](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/top-10-august-17-2026)[[^]](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10/tv). Netflix's official Top 10 lists for this period were released on August 25, 2026, and serve as the standard reference for ranking discussions [[^]](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10/united-states/tv)[[^]](https://polymarket.com/event/what-will-be-the-2-us-netflix-show-this-week-20260825).

## Market Data

| Contract | Yes Bid | Yes Ask | Last Price | Volume | Open Interest |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Beauty in Black: Season 3 | 49% | 58% | 57% | $439.09 | $423.5 |
| Blood Sacrifice: Season 1 | 0% | 1% | 1% | $1,828.16 | $1,445 |
| Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes: Season 1 | 0% | 1% | 1% | $85 | $85 |
| Danny Go!: Season 1 | 0% | 1% | 1% | $102.52 | $102.52 |
| Death of the Pastors Wife: Season 1 | 10% | 15% | 8% | $360.04 | $346.52 |
| Ms. Rachel: Season 1 | 0% | 1% | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| My Brilliant Career: Season 1 | 0% | 1% | 1% | $15 | $15 |
| My Life With the Walter Boys: Season 3 | 0% | 1% | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Outer Banks: Season 5 | 37% | 40% | 41% | $4,162.92 | $3,957.36 |
| Raw: 2026 - August 17, 2026 | 0% | 1% | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare: Season 1 | 0% | 1% | 1% | $10 | $10 |
| Tires: Season 3 | 0% | 1% | 1% | $1,417.27 | $1,307.27 |

## What do viewership trends from the week of August 17-23 suggest about the likely performance of 'Tires: Season 3' and 'Outer Banks: Season 5' for the resolution week?

Outer Banks S5 Debut Views | 9.4 million views (August 17-23, 2026) [[^]](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/top-10-august-17-2026)[[^]](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/outer-banks-season-5-ratings-netflix-views-1236842772/)[[^]](https://www.channelcanada.com/streaming-tv/netflix/netflix-top-10-week-of-august-17-outer-banks-strikes-gold-at-no-1-in-this-weeks-top-10/)[[^]](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/outer-banks-season-5-debuts-down-on-prior-seasons-with-9-4m-views-in-opening-week-on-netflix/)[[^]](https://www.cbr.com/outer-banks-netflix-season-5-success/) |
Outer Banks S5 Chart Position | #1 on Netflix English TV chart [[^]](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/top-10-august-17-2026)[[^]](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/outer-banks-season-5-ratings-netflix-views-1236842772/)[[^]](https://www.channelcanada.com/streaming-tv/netflix/netflix-top-10-week-of-august-17-outer-banks-strikes-gold-at-no-1-in-this-weeks-top-10/)[[^]](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/outer-banks-season-5-debuts-down-on-prior-seasons-with-9-4m-views-in-opening-week-on-netflix/)[[^]](https://www.cbr.com/outer-banks-netflix-season-5-success/) |
Tires S3 Global Views | 2.8 million views (August 17-23, 2026) [[^]](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/top-10-august-17-2026)[[^]](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/outer-banks-season-5-ratings-netflix-views-1236842772/)[[^]](https://www.channelcanada.com/streaming-tv/netflix/netflix-top-10-week-of-august-17-outer-banks-strikes-gold-at-no-1-in-this-weeks-top-10/) |

**"Outer Banks Season 5" significantly outranked "Tires Season 3" in its debut week**

"Outer Banks Season 5" significantly outranked "Tires Season 3" in its debut week. For the week of August 17-23, 2026, "Outer Banks Season 5" launched as the number one English TV show on Netflix, garnering 9.4 million views globally and securing the top position across the United States and various international regions [[^]](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/top-10-august-17-2026)[[^]](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/outer-banks-season-5-ratings-netflix-views-1236842772/)[[^]](https://www.channelcanada.com/streaming-tv/netflix/netflix-top-10-week-of-august-17-outer-banks-strikes-gold-at-no-1-in-this-weeks-top-10/)[[^]](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/outer-banks-season-5-debuts-down-on-prior-seasons-with-9-4m-views-in-opening-week-on-netflix/)[[^]](https://www.cbr.com/outer-banks-netflix-season-5-success/). In contrast, "Tires Season 3" achieved 2.8 million views, placing it at number five globally and number two within the United States during the same period [[^]](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/top-10-august-17-2026)[[^]](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/outer-banks-season-5-ratings-netflix-views-1236842772/)[[^]](https://www.channelcanada.com/streaming-tv/netflix/netflix-top-10-week-of-august-17-outer-banks-strikes-gold-at-no-1-in-this-weeks-top-10/).

"Outer Banks" premiered later but demonstrated stronger immediate viewer traction. "Outer Banks Season 5" debuted on August 20, 2026, exhibiting more robust initial engagement compared to "Tires Season 3," which premiered on August 13 [[^]](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/outer-banks-season-5-debuts-down-on-prior-seasons-with-9-4m-views-in-opening-week-on-netflix/)[[^]](https://www.cbr.com/outer-banks-netflix-season-5-success/). While these early indicators suggest a notable lead for "Outer Banks Season 5," the existing data does not include information regarding viewership retention or typical declines, making it impossible to specifically forecast either series' performance for the subsequent resolution week [[^]](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/top-10-august-17-2026)[[^]](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/outer-banks-season-5-ratings-netflix-views-1236842772/)[[^]](https://www.channelcanada.com/streaming-tv/netflix/netflix-top-10-week-of-august-17-outer-banks-strikes-gold-at-no-1-in-this-weeks-top-10/)[[^]](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/outer-banks-season-5-debuts-down-on-prior-seasons-with-9-4m-views-in-opening-week-on-netflix/)[[^]](https://www.cbr.com/outer-banks-netflix-season-5-success/).

## Which new series debuting the week of August 24, such as 'The Charles Manson Tapes' or 'The Idaho Murders', pose the biggest threat to established shows like 'Tires'?

Tires Premiere Date | August 13, 2026 [[^]](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/2026-tv-premiere-dates-calendar/) |
Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes Release Date | August 12, 2026 [[^]](https://www.tvinsider.com/1278490/conversations-with-a-killer-the-charles-manson-tapes-premiere-date-details/)[[^]](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/conversations-with-a-killer-the-charles-manson-tapes)[[^]](https://www.metacritic.com/tv/conversations-with-a-killer-the-charles-manson-tapes/season-1/) |
New Series Debuting Week of August 24, 2026 | 'Leanne' and 'Beauty in Black' on August 27 [[^]](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/2026-tv-premiere-dates-calendar/) |

**Neither 'The Charles Manson Tapes' nor 'The Idaho Murders' premiered in late August**

Neither 'The Charles Manson Tapes' nor 'The Idaho Murders' premiered in late August. The series 'Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes' was released on Netflix on August 12, 2026 [[^]](https://www.tvinsider.com/1278490/conversations-with-a-killer-the-charles-manson-tapes-premiere-date-details/)[[^]](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/conversations-with-a-killer-the-charles-manson-tapes)[[^]](https://www.metacritic.com/tv/conversations-with-a-killer-the-charles-manson-tapes/season-1/). Similarly, the docuseries 'The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare' premiered earlier than the specified week, on July 29, 2026 [[^]](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt43680755/)[[^]](https://www.netflix.com/title/81683870)[[^]](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the_idaho_murders_college_nightmare/s01)[[^]](https://realscreen.com/2026/07/16/netflix-sets-premiere-for-three-part-the-idaho-murders/). Thus, neither of these series debuted during the week of August 24, 2026.

Several new Netflix series did debut during the week of August 24. The Netflix series 'Tires' premiered on August 13, 2026 [[^]](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/2026-tv-premiere-dates-calendar/). For the week of August 24, 2026, new series debuting on Netflix included 'Leanne' and 'Beauty in Black', both of which were released on August 27 [[^]](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/2026-tv-premiere-dates-calendar/). These were the new series relevant to the specified timeframe.

Insufficient data prevents determining which series poses the largest threat. The provided research findings do not contain sufficient information to determine which of these new series, if any, pose the biggest threat to established shows like 'Tires'.

## How does the typical viewership pattern for a returning comedy like 'Tires: Season 3' compare to the debut week of a high-profile true-crime series like 'The Idaho Murders'?

The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare debut views | 18.2 million views in its first five days [[^]](https://deadline.com/2026/08/idaho-murders-doc-ransom-canyon-season-2-ratings-netflix-1237017454/)[[^]](https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcast-international/netflix-top-10-27-july-2-august/5219204.article)[[^]](https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/netflix-the-idaho-murders-ratings-viewership/)[[^]](https://popculture.com/entertainment/news/new-true-crime-documentary-soars-to-netflixs-no-1-show-of-the-week/)[[^]](https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/netflix-viewers-no-1-obsession-175739768.html) |
The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare global ranking | #1 on Netflix’s global TV rankings (week of July 27–August 2) [[^]](https://deadline.com/2026/08/idaho-murders-doc-ransom-canyon-season-2-ratings-netflix-1237017454/) |
Tires: Season 3 US ranking | #1 on the US Netflix TV charts within one day of release [[^]](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/top-10-reports/netflix-top-10s-dont-say-good-luck-debuts-low-as-tires-season-3-sees-us-boost/)[[^]](https://www.cbr.com/tires-workplace-comedy-netflix-us-success-august-2026/) |

**True-crime series 'The Idaho Murders' achieved massive initial global viewership**

True-crime series 'The Idaho Murders' achieved massive initial global viewership. The true-crime series 'The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare' made a significant global debut on July 29, 2026. Within its first five days, it amassed 18.2 million views, securing the top spot on Netflix's global TV rankings for the week of July 27–August 2 [[^]](https://deadline.com/2026/08/idaho-murders-doc-ransom-canyon-season-2-ratings-netflix-1237017454/)[[^]](https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcast-international/netflix-top-10-27-july-2-august/5219204.article)[[^]](https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/netflix-the-idaho-murders-ratings-viewership/)[[^]](https://popculture.com/entertainment/news/new-true-crime-documentary-soars-to-netflixs-no-1-show-of-the-week/)[[^]](https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/netflix-viewers-no-1-obsession-175739768.html). This performance significantly outperformed typical comedy series in its initial week [[^]](https://deadline.com/2026/08/idaho-murders-doc-ransom-canyon-season-2-ratings-netflix-1237017454/)[[^]](https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcast-international/netflix-top-10-27-july-2-august/5219204.article)[[^]](https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/netflix-the-idaho-murders-ratings-viewership/)[[^]](https://popculture.com/entertainment/news/new-true-crime-documentary-soars-to-netflixs-no-1-show-of-the-week/)[[^]](https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/netflix-viewers-no-1-obsession-175739768.html). However, this initial surge of interest proved temporary, as viewership data from late August 2026 indicated a decline, with the series dropping to the bottom of the top 10 global rankings [[^]](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10/tv).

'Tires: Season 3' showed strong domestic debut and stable global performance. In contrast, 'Tires: Season 3', a returning comedy, debuted on August 13, 2026, quickly achieving strong domestic success. It ascended to the #1 position on the US Netflix TV charts within just one day of its release [[^]](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/top-10-reports/netflix-top-10s-dont-say-good-luck-debuts-low-as-tires-season-3-sees-us-boost/)[[^]](https://www.cbr.com/tires-workplace-comedy-netflix-us-success-august-2026/). While its global reach was not as extensive as the true-crime series initially, 'Tires: Season 3' maintained a consistent audience. By late August 2026, its viewership had stabilized, keeping the series within the top 5-10 range of global Netflix charts [[^]](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/top-10-reports/netflix-top-10s-dont-say-good-luck-debuts-low-as-tires-season-3-sees-us-boost/)[[^]](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10/tv).

Different genres exhibit distinct initial appeal versus sustained viewership. These patterns illustrate differing viewership trajectories for high-profile true-crime debuts versus returning comedies. 'The Idaho Murders' captured immediate, widespread global attention with a large initial view count, yet experienced a swift decline in rankings [[^]](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10/tv). Conversely, 'Tires: Season 3', despite a more modest global launch compared to the true-crime series, demonstrated robust domestic engagement and achieved a more stable, sustained presence in the global top 10 over time [[^]](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/top-10-reports/netflix-top-10s-dont-say-good-luck-debuts-low-as-tires-season-3-sees-us-boost/)[[^]](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10/tv).

## What third-party viewership data from sources like Nielsen or Samba TV will be available for the August 24-30 period before Netflix's official announcement?

Third-party data providers | Samba TV and similar firms provide viewership insights [[^]](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sambatv_gauging-the-gap-activity-7445166967868616704-2f-D) |
Official Netflix list update | Every Tuesday at approximately 3:00 PM ET [[^]](https://www.coinrithm.com/en/prediction-markets/polymarket/what-will-be-the-top-us-netflix-show-this-week-20260825) |
Example official list publication | August 17, 2026 list published August 25, 2026 [[^]](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/top-10-august-17-2026) |

**Third-party viewership data serves as supplementary information, not a replacement**

Third-party viewership data serves as supplementary information, not a replacement. Firms like Samba TV offer viewership insights, which may diverge from official Netflix metrics due to differences in measurement methodologies [[^]](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sambatv_gauging-the-gap-activity-7445166967868616704-2f-D). These insights are considered supplementary data rather than replacements for official Netflix data [[^]](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sambatv_gauging-the-gap-activity-7445166967868616704-2f-D). The available information does not specify when third-party data for the August 24-30 period would be available, particularly prior to Netflix's official announcement.

Netflix provides official viewership data via weekly Top 10 lists. Netflix continues to release its title-by-title and total view hours data through these weekly Top 10 lists [[^]](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/netflix-stop-viewership-report-6-months-annual-1236812785/). Prediction markets for Netflix's weekly number one show are typically resolved based on the official list published at top10.netflix.com, which is updated every Tuesday at approximately 3:00 PM ET [[^]](https://www.coinrithm.com/en/prediction-markets/polymarket/what-will-be-the-top-us-netflix-show-this-week-20260825). For instance, Netflix's Top 10 list for the week of August 17, 2026, was published on August 25, 2026 [[^]](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/top-10-august-17-2026).

## What do social media engagement metrics and Google Trends data indicate about the sustained audience strength for children's programming like 'Ms. Rachel' versus 'Danny Go!'?

Ms. Rachel YouTube Subscribers | over 20M [[^]](https://creatordb.app/creatorstats/msrachel/) |
Ms. Rachel YouTube Lifetime Views | exceeding 16.8B [[^]](https://creatordb.app/creatorstats/msrachel/) |
Ms. Rachel TikTok Engagement Rate | 10.95% [[^]](https://outlierkit.com/channel/msrachel) |

**Ms**

Ms. Rachel maintains substantial, sustained audience strength across platforms. Her YouTube channel boasts over 20 million subscribers and has accumulated more than 16.8 billion lifetime views [[^]](https://creatordb.app/creatorstats/msrachel/). She also demonstrates high engagement rates on other social media platforms, with **10.95%** on TikTok [[^]](https://outlierkit.com/channel/msrachel) and **6.56%** on Instagram [[^]](https://socialpruf.com/tiktok/msrachelforlittles). Her content primarily functions as an educational resource tailored for younger toddlers [[^]](https://creatordb.app/creatorstats/msrachel/).

Danny Go! has emerged as a high-energy challenger in children's entertainment. This programming offers music-led, interactive content specifically aimed at an older toddler demographic, typically ages 2 and above [[^]](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/emohorgan_danny-go-lands-on-netflix-with-higher-views-activity-7449926398280052736-bXqw). Danny Go! has shown significant competitive performance within the YouTube-to-Netflix pipeline, at times surpassing Ms. Rachel's initial Netflix launch viewership [[^]](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/emohorgan_danny-go-lands-on-netflix-with-higher-views-activity-7449926398280052736-bXqw)[[^]](https://blog.ahzycapital.com/danny-go-has-followed-ms-rachel-blippi-netflix/)[[^]](https://kids-media-club-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/bbcs-new-direction-danny-gos-netflix-deal-and-why-you-cant-speed-run-fandom-a-kids-media-club-hosts-hangout).

A direct comparison of sustained audience strength is limited by current data. A comprehensive comparison of sustained audience strength between Ms. Rachel and Danny Go! using specific social media engagement metrics is not fully possible with the provided information. The research lacks Google Trends data for both programs, and comparable social media engagement metrics for Danny Go!, such as subscriber counts or engagement rates for TikTok and Instagram, are not available in the given facts.

## What Could Change the Odds

**Entertainment prediction markets, including Polymarket and Kalshi, resolve contracts using official public data such as Netflix's weekly Top 10 charts, box-office results, or Billboard rankings [[^]](https://predictiongenius.io/entertainment).** Scheduled weekly Netflix updates, which occur on Tuesdays, represent a consistent **market** catalyst [[^]](https://predictiongenius.io/entertainment).

**Additional catalysts for entertainment TV charts include new season release windows, as well as cancellation or renewal news [[^]](https://predictiongenius.io/entertainment).** Viral social media trends also impact audience engagement and chart positions [[^]](https://predictiongenius.io/entertainment). As of August 27, 2026, "The Hawk" was the #2 show on the daily Netflix United States Top 10 TV chart [[^]](https://flixpatrol.com/top10/netflix/united-states/). For the week of August 24–28, 2026, Netflix’s top 10 charts featured releases including Murderbot Season 2 [[^]](https://www.imdb.com/pt/news/ni65983575/?ref_=), and Outer Banks occupied the top spot before being displaced by a new Swedish noir series [[^]](https://www.imdb.com/news/ni65987540/?ref_=).

## Key Dates & Catalysts

- **Expiration:** September 07, 2026
- **Closes:** September 01, 2026

## Decision-Flipping Events

- Entertainment prediction markets, including Polymarket and Kalshi, resolve contracts using official public data such as Netflix's weekly Top 10 charts, box-office results, or Billboard rankings [^] .
- Scheduled weekly Netflix updates, which occur on Tuesdays, represent a consistent **market** catalyst [^] .
- Additional catalysts for entertainment TV charts include new season release windows, as well as cancellation or renewal news [^] .
- Viral social media trends also impact audience engagement and chart positions [^] .

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## Historical Resolutions

**Historical Resolutions:** 20 markets in this series

**Outcomes:** 2 resolved YES, 18 resolved NO

**Recent resolutions:**

- KXNETFLIXRANKSHOWRUNNERUP-26AUG24-BLO: NO (Aug 25, 2026)
- KXNETFLIXRANKSHOWRUNNERUP-26AUG24-AUD: NO (Aug 25, 2026)
- KXNETFLIXRANKSHOWRUNNERUP-26AUG24-OUT: NO (Aug 25, 2026)
- KXNETFLIXRANKSHOWRUNNERUP-26AUG24-TIR: YES (Aug 25, 2026)
- KXNETFLIXRANKSHOWRUNNERUP-26AUG24-THE: NO (Aug 25, 2026)

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