Brothers Surged on Apple TV US Charts
The new series hit the second spot on the Apple TV US charts just five days after its premiere.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Television
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The series Brothers reached the number two position on the Apple TV US charts following its September 23 debut. This climb pushed the series Slow Horses down to the third spot, while Ted Lasso maintains the number one ranking.
Why it matters
Streaming chart shifts demonstrate the intense competition for viewer attention on platforms like Apple TV. These fluctuations highlight how new releases can quickly disrupt the established presence of ongoing, long-running hit series.
Brothers holds a 57% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The show currently sits at the number two spot on the Apple TV US charts, trailing the number one ranked series Ted Lasso.
The players
Brothers
This is a new television series that premiered on Apple TV on September 23, 2026.
Slow Horses
This is an ongoing spy drama series currently in its sixth season.
Ted Lasso
This is an award-winning comedy series that currently holds the top spot on the Apple TV US charts.
The details
Brothers achieved its current chart position five days after the initial release of its first two episodes. The series is currently set to continue airing new episodes on a weekly basis through November 4, 2026.
Timeline
September 16, 2026: The sixth season of Slow Horses premiered.
September 23, 2026: The first two episodes of Brothers were released.
September 28, 2026: Brothers secured the number two chart position.
October 21, 2026: The Slow Horses season 6 finale is scheduled to air.
November 4, 2026: The season 1 finale of Brothers is scheduled to air.
Industry Dynamics
The rapid ascent of new programming reflects the highly competitive nature of the streaming wars where subscriber attention is finite. Shows must maintain consistent engagement to hold their rankings against both legacy hits and incoming weekly releases.
Viewers can access the new episodes of Brothers and Slow Horses exclusively through their Apple TV subscriptions. The weekly rollout schedule means fans should expect consistent content updates through early November.
The takeaway
New streaming releases can significantly disrupt viewership charts within days of their premiere. Audiences looking for new content should note that popular platforms often prioritize fresh titles in their featured ranking sections.
What happens next
Slow Horses will continue to release episodes weekly until its season finale on October 21, 2026, while Brothers will follow a similar weekly release schedule concluding on November 4, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Movieweb.
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