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Statistics About The Most Popular Hbo Series

An analysis of statistics on the most popular HBO series reveals a wide range of viewership numbers, critical acclaim, and cultural impact across different genres and time periods.

In this post, we delve into the viewership statistics of various HBO series, ranging from the mega-popular “Game of Thrones” to critically acclaimed shows like “Chernobyl” and “Succession.” From record-breaking finales to steady average viewership numbers, these statistics provide insights into the wide-ranging audience appeal of HBO’s diverse lineup of series.

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""Game of Thrones" is the most popular HBO series of all time, with its final episode drawing 19.3 million viewers."

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"The second most popular HBO series is "The Sopranos", which at its peak reached around 13.4 million viewers."

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""Westworld" averaged 9.2 million viewers across all platforms during its first season."

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"HBO's "True Detective" Season 1 averaged around 11.9 million viewers per episode."

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""Boardwalk Empire" averaged 8.54 million viewers in its first season."

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""Six Feet Under" averaged 8.2 million viewers per episode in its final season."

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"The first season of "The Wire" averaged 3.5 million viewers per episode."

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""Big Little Lies" averaged 7 million viewers per episode in its second season."

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"HBO’s miniseries "Chernobyl" reached a series high of 1.089 million viewers for its finale."

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"11.3 million people watched the season 2 finale of "Euphoria.""

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""Deadwood" averaged 4.5 million viewers during its three-season run."

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""Curb Your Enthusiasm" averages around 1.5 million viewers per episode."

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""Silicon Valley" averaged 1.72 million viewers in its final season."

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"HBO's "Entourage" peaked with an average of 8.6 million viewers in its fourth season."

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""Veep" averaged around 1.1 million viewers for its final season."

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""Oz" averaged around 1 million viewers during its six-season run."

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""Sharp Objects" finale was watched by 1.3 million viewers in its first airing."

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""The Leftovers" averaged 770,000 viewers in its final season."

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"HBO’s "Barry" reached a series-high 2.7 million viewers for its season 2 finale."

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""Succession" Season 3 premiere reached a series-high with 1.4 million viewers."

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In conclusion, “Game of Thrones” stands out as the most popular HBO series, with its final episode attracting a record-breaking 19.3 million viewers. Following closely behind is “The Sopranos” with a peak viewership of 13.4 million, showcasing its enduring popularity. Other notable series like “True Detective,” “Boardwalk Empire,” and “Six Feet Under” also garnered considerable viewer interest during their respective runs. On the flip side, series such as “The Leftovers” and “Silicon Valley” achieved more modest viewership numbers. These statistics underscore the diverse audience appeal and varying levels of success across HBO’s extensive range of series offerings.

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