May Mayhem Finals: Vote to Decide May Mayhem Winner

Welcome to the final round of The TV Ratings Guide’s May Mayhem Tournament! This exciting event started with 32 shows that hit #1 on our What’s Trending chart for various streaming services between January 4 and May 2, 2026. To determine the winner, we consider how many days each show ranked at #1 and the market shares of the streaming services. A total of 107 shows made it to the #1 spot, with the top 32 entering the May Mayhem Tournament.

In a thrilling 1 seed vs. 4 seed match, South Park (representing Paramount+) triumphed over Hulu’s Paradise by a score of 38-26. This victory marks the end of Paradise’s Cinderella run, as it initially entered the Group round as an 8 seed and emerged victorious to reach the semifinals.

Now, South Park is gearing up to face off against The Rookie (representing Hulu), which secured a dominant win over Prime Video’s Invincible with a score of 28-16. These two shows, although airing first on linear TV (South Park on Comedy Central and The Rookie on ABC), have found their primary audiences on streaming services.

South Park spent an impressive 66 days at #1 on Paramount+ between January 4 and May 2, 2026, while The Rookie claimed the #1 spot on Hulu for 18 days during the same period. While they may have roots in traditional TV, these shows have successfully transitioned to digital platforms where viewers continue to show their support.

The Finals are sure to be a showdown worth watching. So, make sure to cast your vote and let us know in the comments which show you believe will emerge victorious in the May Mayhem Tournament. Stay tuned as we count down to the exciting conclusion on June 6th!