HBO and HBO Max Series Report Significant Viewership Gains

HBO and HBO Max continue to demonstrate strong performance across their programming slate, with several series, including "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" and "The Pitt" Season 2, achieving significant viewership milestones. The latest figures highlight widespread success and notable week-to-week growth for key titles.

"A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" Debuts Strong

The highly anticipated series, "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," has made a remarkable entrance, solidifying its place among HBO Max's top debuts.

The series is averaging approximately 13 million U.S. viewers per episode across its first five released episodes. This impressive performance positions it as the third-largest series debut in HBO Max history.

Episode 5, "In the Name of the Mother," garnered 9.2 million U.S. cross-platform viewers in its initial three days alone.

Viewership for each episode has generally increased week-to-week, a testament to growing audience engagement. The only exception was Episode 4, which aired early to avoid conflict with Super Bowl LX on February 8. Fans are now eagerly anticipating the season finale, which is scheduled for February 22.

"The Pitt" Season 2 Sees Substantial Growth

The medical drama "The Pitt" has returned for its second season with a significant surge in its audience.

Season 2 is averaging around 12 million viewers per episode, showcasing a remarkable 50% increase compared to its first season. This substantial growth indicates a widening and dedicated viewership for the series.

The show has consistently observed week-to-week growth throughout its current run.

Six of the 15 episodes for Season 2 have aired so far, with Episode 6 attracting 7 million U.S. viewers in its first three days. Episode 7 was released recently, poised to continue the upward trend.

Further Successes Across HBO Programming

Beyond these headliners, other HBO programming is also performing robustly, contributing to the network's overall strong viewership numbers.

"Industry" Achieves New Highs

The critically acclaimed series "Industry" continues to build its audience. Season 4 achieved a new series high of 1.1 million viewers per episode in its first three days for its sixth episode. This figure surpasses viewership numbers from all previous seasons, indicating a growing fan base.

"Neighbors" Makes a Strong Debut

HBO's new late-night series, "Neighbors," has also started on a positive note. The debut episode, which premiered on February 13, has recorded 2 million U.S. viewers since its launch. This strong start signals promising potential for the new addition to HBO's lineup.