TV Rankings Methodology

How we track and rank trending TV shows

Overview
Understanding our TV show tracking system

We track trending TV shows using data from TMDB (The Movie Database), which aggregates popularity signals from various sources including streaming platforms, social media engagement, and search trends. Our system collects daily snapshots of trending shows across 19 regions worldwide.

Data Collection

Daily Updates

Rankings are updated daily at 00:00 UTC. Each update captures the current trending position of shows in each tracked region.

19 Regions Tracked

We monitor trending shows in major markets including the US, UK, Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, and more. Each region has its own trending list.

Top 20 Per Region

We track the top 20 trending TV shows in each region daily, capturing both mainstream hits and regional favorites.

Scoring System
How we calculate all-time scores

Our all-time score reflects a show's overall trending performance. The formula considers multiple factors:

score = total_days_trending × 10
      + total_days_at_#1 × 100
      + total_days_in_top3 × 50
      + total_days_in_top10 × 25
      + (100 - peak_rank) × 5
      + consecutive_days × 15
Days on trending list×10 pts
Days at #1 position×100 pts
Days in top 3×50 pts
Days in top 10×25 pts
Peak rank bonus×5 pts
Consecutive days streak×15 pts
Metrics Explained

Total Days Trending

The cumulative number of days a show has appeared on any trending list, across all tracked regions.

Peak Rank

The highest position a show has achieved on any regional trending chart. #1 is the best possible rank.

Consecutive Days

The longest unbroken streak of days a show appeared on trending charts. Resets if the show drops off all charts.

Regional Performance

Shows can trend differently across regions. A K-drama might dominate in Asia while a British show trends more in Europe. We track each region separately.

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