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The long-awaited and highly praised Apple TV + original series FoundationBased on Isaac Asimov's epic novels of the 1950s, it has received a kind of modern distinction: It is among the most pirated online shows of the year. As such, he is in good company.
It's not the same kind of honor as the oodles of awards that Apple TV + has been winning for shows like Ted lasso Y Still water, but anyway it is impressive.
Apple TV + subscribers and torrent fans
Based on Asaward-winning by imov Foundation trilogy, published as stories in the 1940s and compiled in novel form in the early 1950s, the show topped the list of the most anticipated Apple TV + shows for many people in 2021. That led many of them to subscribing to Apple TV +, to be sure, but it also tempted many to download the show on torrent websites.
This is the first time a Apple TV + program entered the list of most pirated programs on the web within a year, Torrentfreak reported. Apple TV + launched in 2019.
In the list of most pirated programs, the first and second place go to Wandavision Y Loki, both Disney + shows, while Netflix The Wizard ranks third. Foundation appeared in seventh place. As you can see from the list, it has a lot of fantasy and science fiction.
The 10 most pirated TV shows of 2021
- Wandavision (Disney +)
- Loki (Disney +)
- The Wizard (Netflix)
- The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Disney +)
- Hawkeye (Disney +)
- What ifโฆ? (Disney +)
- Foundation (Apple TV +)
- Rick and morty (Cartoon Network / Netflix / HBO Max)
- Arcane (Netflix)
- Time wheel (Amazon Prime Video)
The above rating is based on the number of episodes downloaded rather than full shows downloaded. This could explain popular shows released all at once, like Netflix. Squid, not making the list.
Torrentfreak He said the number of people searching for pirated shows increased as the streaming market began to fragment, with more broadcasters entering the fray. Not long ago, Netflix was the main game in town. But recently, major tech companies like Apple and studios like Disney and Paramount have entered the scene. Users don't necessarily want to pay for all of them.
You can watch the first season of Foundation on Apple TV +, available by subscription for $ 4.99 per month. Apple renewed the show for a second season.
