Rooster: HBO’s Top US Comedy Debut in a Decade
. This makes it the most successful comedy debut on HBO in the past decade. Since its premiere, the audience for “Rooster” has been steadily growing, reaching a total of four times the number of viewers since its premiere night.
The show is in good company, as it is on par with the premiere viewership of “DTF St. Louis,” which debuted to 2.5 million viewers in the U.S. across HBO and HBO Max. In its second week, “DTF St. Louis” saw a 12% growth, reaching 2.8 million viewers.
While “DTF St. Louis” is categorized as a mystery drama, “Rooster” has surpassed the debuts of other recent comedy series on HBO. For example, “The Chair Company” garnered 1.4 million U.S. cross-platform viewers in its first three days since its premiere in October.
“Rooster” was created by Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses and is set on a college campus, focusing on an author’s complicated relationship with his daughter. The show stars Steve Carell, Charly Clive, Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, John C. McGinley, and Lauren Tsai.
On the other hand, “DTF St. Louis” is a limited series depicting a love triangle between three adults experiencing middle-age malaise. The star-studded cast includes Jason Bateman, David Harbour, Linda Cardellini, Richard Jenkins, Joy Sunday, Arlan Ruf, Peter Sarsgaard, and Chris Perfetti.
While “Rooster” has received high praise for its engaging storyline and talented cast, viewers can look forward to more exciting developments in the world of streaming entertainment.
