Home of the Dragon is a bonafide hit for HBO.
The rankings are in for Home of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 2, and the sequence skilled some development.
One week after launching because the most-watched HBO sequence premiere ever, the Recreation of Thrones spinoff spiked 2% to 10.2 million viewers on Sunday evening.
These numbers are for U.S. solely, and the numbers are anticipated to be a lot increased because the weeks go on.
Home of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 1, which logged 9.98 million viewers earlier this month on its first evening of launch, is now approaching 25 million viewers within the U.S. alone.
HBO notes, nevertheless, that these numbers are primarily based on a HBO Max and linear telecasts, primarily based on a mixture of Nielsen and first social gathering information.
On condition that many exhibits sometimes drop within the neighborhood of 10 to fifteen% of their second weeks, it is a enormous vote of confidence within the franchise.
Add in the truth that there was in all probability an enormous curiosity issue related to the primary Recreation of Thrones spinoff, these numbers are wonderful.
HBO additionally revealed that the unique sequence is hovering in reputation on HBO Max, with the unique sequence spiking 30% in viewership, marking eight consecutive weeks of development.
HBO introduced final week that Home of the Dragon has been renewed for Season 2.
Francesca Orsi, Government Vice President, HBO Programming stated on the time:
“We’re past happy with what your complete HOUSE OF THE DRAGON group has achieved with season one.”
“Our phenomenal solid and crew undertook a large problem and exceeded all expectations, delivering a present that has already established itself as must-see-TV.”
“An enormous thanks to George, Ryan, and Miguel for main us on this journey. We couldn’t be extra excited to proceed bringing to life the epic saga of Home Targaryen with season two.”
Primarily based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fireplace & Blood,” the sequence, set 200 years earlier than the occasions of “Recreation of Thrones,” tells the story of Home Targaryen.
Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Steve Toussaint, Eve Greatest, Fabien Frankel, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans. Further solid consists of Milly Alcock, and star.
Additionally starring is Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Emily Carey, Harry Collett, Ryan Corr, Tom Glynn-Carney, Jefferson Corridor, David Horovitch, Wil Johnson, and John Macmillan.
Rounding out the solid is Graham McTavish, Ewan Mitchell, Theo Nate, Matthew Needham, Invoice Paterson, Phia Saban, Gavin Spokes, and Savannah Steyn.
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Paul Dailly is the Affiliate Editor for TV Fanatic. Observe him on Twitter.
