The original post: /r/television by /u/National-Theory1218 on 2026-02-12 06:31:52+00:00.

Back in 2016, CNN’s primetime shows were pulling in around 1.3 million viewers, making it feel untouchable. Fast forward to today, and that number has dropped to roughly 553,000, nearly a two-thirds decline.

It’s wild to see how quickly TV habits can change, especially with streaming, social media, and online news taking over.

Sources: Blossom/X