‘Virgin River’ Tops a Strike-Lightened Schedule | Charts

The returning Netflix drama had fewer new shows to contend with [virgin-river-season-5-netflix]( [‘Virgin River’ Tops a Strike-Lightened Schedule | Charts]( By Cole Strain Streaming has upended the traditional TV show release cycle, but there’s still something that just feels right about a show starting its season in the fall. With the ongoing writers’ and actors’ strikes pushing many season premieres back to 2024, this fall feels a bit different. The strikes’ effects are already evident in the Samba TV Weekly Wrap Report for the week of Sept. 4-10, where reruns are among the most-watched programs on the linear side. On the streaming side, a lighter premiere schedule can benefit a returning show in a major way, as evidenced by Netflix’s “Virgin River” coming in first place. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Wrap Pro logo] Discover why entertainment executives and professionals rely on the WrapPRO platform daily for exclusive coverage, analysis, deeper reporting, and access to VIP events & screenings throughout the year. [Subscribe Today]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( TheWrap | 2034 Armacost Ave Los Angeles, CA 90025 [Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe](