‘Yellowjackets’ Bucks Streaming Trend, Scores Biggest Season Yet for Paramount+

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In streaming, audience attention often fragments and sophomore slumps are common, “Yellowjackets” though, just keeps buzzing louder. The third season of the wilderness survival/suburban trauma saga didn’t just hold its audience; it grew it, becoming the most-watched season in the show’s run on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, solidifying its place as a genuine, quantifiable hit for the platform.

The numbers back up the narrative: Season three wrapped its run (which spanned from February 14 to April 17, 2025) with record viewership. The finale alone pulled in 3 million global viewers across all platforms within its first seven days, a solid 19% jump compared to the conclusion of season two (which aired from March 24 to June 1, 2023). This wasn’t just a finale spike, either; total viewership for the entire third season edged up 3% over its predecessor.

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Beyond just eyeballs on screens, the show’s social media footprint expanded considerably. Engagement around the series saw a 186% increase compared to season two, and total social media views clocked in at 115 million, marking a 114% rise. This indicates a series that isn’t just being watched but actively discussed, dissected, and obsessed over – the kind of chatter platforms crave. It now stands as the second most-streamed global SHOWTIME original series, sitting only behind the “Dexter” prequel, “Dexter: Original Sin.”

The series, created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson who executive produce alongside Jonathan Lisco, continues its dual-timeline story, following the teen survivors of a plane crash in the 90s and their adult counterparts grappling with the lasting effects. Season three saw the core adult cast – Melanie Lynskey, Christina Ricci, Tawny Cypress, and Lauren Ambrose – tackling new challenges and shifting power structures, with guest turns from Hilary Swank, Joel McHale, and Ashley Sutton.

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The sustained performance is clearly valuable to the parent company. Chris McCarthy, Co-CEO of Paramount Global, noted the show’s contribution, stating its success helps Paramount+ “maintain its position as the #1 ranked premium SVOD service.” In a business built on attracting and retaining subscribers, having a reliable, growing hit like “Yellowjackets” – a blend of psychological horror, survival thriller, and coming-of-age drama – provides a vital anchor, especially when past seasons are readily available for new viewers to catch up on via Paramount+ with SHOWTIME.

I'm Noah Masire, News Editor at Memorable TV with a focus on show renewals, cancellations, network ratings and the latest industry trends.