Viral TV shows: Political adoption

6 viral TV shows: Political adoption, traced from the first post to the peak with sources. 50% started on Open web. Median 408 days from first post to peak.

Cases
6
Median Spread Score
55
Most started on
Open web50%
First post to peak
408 days

By mechanic

All93Controversy63Identity badge25Mystery & lore23Response chain20Pairing18Maker origin18Fandom mobilisation15Underdog12Newsjacking8Challenge8Daily ritual8Political adoption6Real-world spectacle6

Adolescence

64
Adolescence: poster

145M views

Love Destiny

56
Love Destiny’s lead characters rode a white horse in Channel 3’s series artwork.

Peaked at #1

House of Cards (Netflix)

55
House of Cards (Netflix): poster

Ted Lasso

55
Watch Ted Lasso - Show - Apple TV

Peaked at #1

SmartLess

37
SmartLess cover art: Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett

Peaked at #4

I’ve Had It

35
Toddlers are Assholes

Peaked at #2

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