‘Shiny Happy People’ Surpasses Amazon’s Expectations
Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets has reportedly surpassed Amazon’s expectations. The Duggar docuseries debuted on Amazon Prime Video earlier this month and has performed very well. So, what has the streaming giant said about the docuseries so far? And what could this mean for the future of the series? Keep reading for all of the details.
On June 2, the Duggar docuseries premiered on Amazon Prime Video. It delves into the family’s religion, the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) and some of the organization’s harmful practices. As we previously reported, the series climbed the charts to the number-one spot in the United States. Now, more details about the series’ performance have come out.
Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets surpasses Amazon’s expectations.
Variety exclusively reported that the Duggar docuseries “had the biggest debut of any documentary series ever produced by Amazon Studios.” In its first nine days, the series had more viewership than previous Amazon Studios docuseries.
The news outlet also reported that “the series has been responsible for the acquisition of more new Prime Video customers than any other Amazon docuseries.”
Vernon Sanders, the head of television at Amazon Studios, said, “I’d love to tell you that we knew for sure it was going to do exactly what it’s done, but it’s been multiples higher than what we anticipated.”
What could this mean for the series?
At this point, it’s purely speculation and nothing is confirmed. But this could be a sign that the series will return for a second season. In a Reddit “ask me anything” session, the executive producer, Cori Shepherd Stern, said she is interested in a second season. She also teased that it would likely go in-depth on the Bates family (Bringing Up Bates).
Ultimately, fans will have to wait and see what happens with the series moving forward. But the response so far has been very positive, and it would make sense for Amazon to order another season or two.
So, did you watch Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets? Would you be interested in a second season? Sound off in the comments section below, and come back to TV Shows Ace for more news about the docuseries and its performance on Amazon Prime Video. Hopefully, viewers will soon get word of a second season. Below, you can watch the trailer for the first season.
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