HBO's Sunday night lineup is on fire! 'IT: Welcome to Derry' and 'The Chair Company' are dominating the charts as top freshman seasons on HBO Max, while 'I Love LA' is seeing a 12% audience growth with its second episode. But here's where it gets interesting...
'IT: Welcome to Derry', the IT prequel series from Andy Muschietti, delivered nearly 5 million U.S. viewers in its first three days, slightly down from the premiere but still averaging a whopping 9.2 million U.S. viewers per episode. That's among the top three freshman seasons in HBO Max history! Meanwhile, 'The Chair Company' is bringing in steady numbers, with 1.3 million cross-platform U.S. viewers for its fifth episode, making it the top freshman comedy on HBO Max.
But it's not just about the numbers. The creative minds behind these shows are just as impressive. 'IT: Welcome to Derry' is executive produced by Andy and Barbara Muschietti, alongside Jason Fuchs and Brad Caleb Kane, who also serve as co-showrunners. 'The Chair Company' is created by Tim Robinson and his writing partner Zach Kanin, while 'I Love LA' is created and executive produced by Rachel Sennott, who co-showruns with Emma Barrie.
So, what's the secret to their success? It's all about delivering compelling stories and engaging characters that resonate with audiences. And that's exactly what these shows are doing, leaving viewers eager for more.
But here's the real question: what do you think makes these shows stand out? Is it the storytelling, the characters, or something else entirely? Let us know in the comments! And don't forget to tune in to catch the next episodes of these must-watch series.
