Why 'Suits,' 'Ugly Betty' and other comfort food shows are having a moment on streaming
"If you had dropped a new 'Stranger ... the most watched on those platforms, so I think this is the archives, the libraries, filling a gap of the new content," Purdy said. Other older shows have seen a recent surge in popularity as viewers seek the programming version of comfort food. They include the series "Ugly Betty," which starred ... "If you had dropped a new 'Stranger Things' season or if you dropped another 'House of the Dragon,' that would be the most watched on those platforms, so I think this is the archives, the libraries, filling a gap of the new content," Purdy said. Other older shows have seen a recent surge in popularity as viewers seek the programming version of comfort food. They include the series "Ugly Betty," which starred America Ferrera and originally aired on ABC and is available on Hulu and Netflix; and "What Men Want," a 2019 romantic comedy film starring Taraji P.Amid a dearth of fresh content during the Hollywood strikes, consumers are rediscovering older series and movies to keep themselves entertained.The El Segundo-based HR consultant became hooked on "Suits," a legal drama starring Meghan Markle that first ran on USA Network 12 years ago but became available on Netflix in June. She had heard about the show years ago but hadn't watched it before.Part of the appeal of long-running series like "Suits" is that they allow viewers to become invested in the characters and story over time but don't require fans to obsessively watch every move on the screen.