In just one episode, House of the Dragon is the most popular series in HBO history. It blasts any competition like Game of Thrones and the chain’s other original productions.
The ending and even the last controversial season of Game of Thrones was quickly forgotten. American viewers slumped on their couches to watch the grand premiere of House of the Dragon. A complete success!
House of the Dragon crushes all competition
The new HBO series has made short work of its little comrades. Warner Bros. Discovery announced that the first episode of House of the Dragon had amassed an unprecedented 9.9 million viewers for a pilot. Game of Thrones had to be content with 4.2 million viewers in 2011. A number that includes views on TV and platforms.
This is the largest audience for a first episode in HBO history.
It was wonderful to see millions of Game of Thrones fans returning to Westeros with us last night. The series brings together an incredibly talented cast and crew who put their heart and soul into the production, and we’re thrilled with the positive response from viewers. We can’t wait to share with you what else George, Ryan and Miguel have in store for you this season.
Casey Bloys, HBO’s Chief Content Officer.
A success that would certainly not have been so important without the hype surrounding GoT. With a start like this, the creator of Game of Thrones could well have his MCU.
