Channel 14's "Indictment" Program Outperforms Expectations Against "MasterChef" Finale
A Channel 14 program titled "Indictment" (Kitba Ishum), which focused on the "Patzarit" affair, achieved significant viewership ratings on Wednesday evening, drawing 5.6% of the audience with an average of 146,000 viewers. The program peaked at 6.8% viewership, reaching a total cumulative exposure of 268,200 viewers across television, YouTube, and the channel's website. This performance is notable as it aired directly against the finale of the popular "MasterChef" competition on Channel 12.
Despite the strong competition from "MasterChef," which garnered a 15.7% rating and 416,000 viewers, "Indictment" successfully captured a substantial audience. The "Patzarit" affair is described as one of the most discussed public issues currently. The program's success highlights public interest in the subject matter.
Earlier in the evening, Channel 14 also saw strong ratings with its program "The Patriots" (HaPatriotim), which recorded 8% viewership and 211,000 viewers. The main news broadcast on Channel 14 achieved a 6.7% rating with 168,000 viewers, surpassing Channel 13's news at 4.3% and Channel 11's news at 2.9%.
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