Euphoria Is Now HBO's Second Most-Watched Series After 'Game of Thrones'

Averaging 16.3 million viewers for the episodes of its second season.

Entertainment
12.8K 5 Comments
Save

Euphoria is officially HBO‘s second most-watched TV show just after Game of Thrones.

According to reports, the total viewers for the episodes in the show’s second season is now averaging 16.3 million viewers, marking a new high for any HBO series in the past 18 years with the exception of Game of Thrones. As of writing, almost 19 million viewers in the US have watched the season two premiere. Sunday’s season two finale also drew a total of 6.6 million viewers.

Variety previously reported that Euphoria’s per-episode-viewership increased almost 100% as compared to its first season after the first four episodes of the second season aired. It also reached a new series high when it dropped a new episode during Super Bowl LVI.

In related news, Euphoria’s season two finale caused HBO Max to crash.

Read Full Article
Text By
Share this article
Sophie Caraan
Sophie Caraan Managing Editor

Sophie Caraan is the Managing Editor at Hypebeast, where she sets the editorial direction, standards, and output strategy for the HQ team. With a decade of editorial experience, she brings both a storyteller's instinct and a strategist's eye — spotlighting the figures and movements that shape the culture across a multitude of lanes. Her tenure is marked by high-impact conversations with the likes of RZA, Mads Mikkelsen, CORTIS, Erling Haaland, Kasing Lung, NIGO, and more.

What to Read Next

The 2026 NBA Finals Were the Most-Watched Since 1998
Sports

The 2026 NBA Finals Were the Most-Watched Since 1998

Jalen Brunson’s 45-point comeback performance sealed a 53-year drought and reignited a global appetite for professional basketball.
1 Sources

HBO Drops Heated New Trailer for ‘Euphoria’ Season 3
Entertainment

HBO Drops Heated New Trailer for ‘Euphoria’ Season 3

Rue, Jules, and the rest of the crew return to screens this April.

HBO Renews 'Harry Potter' Series for Season 2, Tackling 'The Chamber of Secrets'
Entertainment

HBO Renews 'Harry Potter' Series for Season 2, Tackling 'The Chamber of Secrets'

The network returns to Hogwarts for the second installment of its ambitious, decade-long television adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s beloved books.


The Dodgers-Mets Game Is the Most Expensive Series in MLB History
Sports

The Dodgers-Mets Game Is the Most Expensive Series in MLB History

The Dodgers carry a $413.2 million USD base payroll while the Mets follow at over $380 million USD.

Milan Fashion Week FW22 Street Style Is All About Smart Suiting and Head-to-Toe Tonals
Fashion

Milan Fashion Week FW22 Street Style Is All About Smart Suiting and Head-to-Toe Tonals

From casual elegance to sporty streetwear.

Here's One Off-Road Porsche Safari That's Not a 911
Automotive

Here's One Off-Road Porsche Safari That's Not a 911

Featuring a five-speed, dog-leg manual transmission.

Cover Art for King Von's Posthumous Album 'What It Means To Be King' Revealed
Music

Cover Art for King Von's Posthumous Album 'What It Means To Be King' Revealed

The project drops March 4.

The James Brand Reimagines Its Popular Ellis Multi-Tool
Design

The James Brand Reimagines Its Popular Ellis Multi-Tool

Listening to feedback from its fans and customers.

Bentley Invests in 3D Printing As Part of New "Dream Factory" Project
Automotive

Bentley Invests in 3D Printing As Part of New "Dream Factory" Project

Doubling its current printing capacity.

'Twisted Metal' Live-Action Series Coming to Peacock
Entertainment

'Twisted Metal' Live-Action Series Coming to Peacock

Starring Anthony Mackie as John Doe.


Andrew Garfield Explains How the 'Spider-Man' Meme With Tobey Maguire and Tom Holland Came About
Entertainment

Andrew Garfield Explains How the 'Spider-Man' Meme With Tobey Maguire and Tom Holland Came About

“It was always going to happen.”

Chris Hemsworth To Play Lead Villain in 'Mad Max: Fury Road' Prequel 'Furiosa'
Entertainment

Chris Hemsworth To Play Lead Villain in 'Mad Max: Fury Road' Prequel 'Furiosa'

Playing opposite of Anya Taylor-Joy.

Dr. Woo Launches His First Coffee Table Book Titled 'Everything is Permanent'
Art

Dr. Woo Launches His First Coffee Table Book Titled 'Everything is Permanent'

Showcasing the evolution of the era-defining single-needle tattoo artist.

Elevate Your EDC With Nitecore's 500-Lumen Titanium Flashlight
Design

Elevate Your EDC With Nitecore's 500-Lumen Titanium Flashlight

60 hours of run time packed into the size of a key fob.

IGN Breaks Down All 10 Classes From 'Elden Ring'
Gaming

IGN Breaks Down All 10 Classes From 'Elden Ring'

Perfect for those looking to start the game.

BETMAN debuts TIMELESS WATCH CLUB, an NFT Project Dedicated to the Watch Culture
NFT

BETMAN debuts TIMELESS WATCH CLUB, an NFT Project Dedicated to the Watch Culture

Presented by BETMAN
Marking a new chapter in the long history of watchmaking.

More ▾