Netflix 's popular series, The Atypical Family , is witnessing a slump in ratings as the new South Korean crime thriller, Connection , takes the lead. The weekly K-drama ratings reveal that since its debut on Friday (May 24) by SBS, Connection has become the most-watched miniseries across all time slots! This surge in popularity has even allowed it to surpass the previously dominant black comedy, Bitter Sweet Hell . 'The Atypical Family' faced rating slump on TV and Netflix The Atypical Family , led by Jang Ki-yong, is experiencing a decline in domestic ratings and has also slipped in Netflix rankings.
The show saw its ratings plunge to 3.5% at the start of its second season run, slipping from sixth to eighth place in Netflix's non-English category. If the show fails to recover in its upcoming episodes, it risks falling out of the top 10 non-English categories in global viewership.
What is 'The Atypical Family' all about? For those unaware, The Atypical Family centers on Bok Gwi-ju (Jang) and his family, who possess superpowers but are gradually losing them due to chronic illnesses and the challenges of modern life. Their lives take a turn when they cross paths with Do Da-hae (Chun Woo-hee). To note, the show hit its peak nationwide (South Korea) rating with its sixth episode, garnering over 4.
1%. 'Connection' plot and cast propel the series to success Meanwhile, Connection quickly became the most-watched miniseries on Saturday nights with an average nationwide rating of 6.1%.
