# ‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Sets Record with Nearly 19 Billion Minutes Viewed

Variety reports that Season 8 of 'Love Island USA' amassed nearly 19 billion viewing minutes, making it the most-watched streaming series of the summer. The show's popularity highlights the continued dominance of reality TV in streaming viewership.

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### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/love-island-usa-season-8-ratings-record-1236828613/) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0000