Always Be Watching

Always Be Watching

Share this post

Always Be Watching
Always Be Watching
One network's smash hit is another one's Tuesday night
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More

One network's smash hit is another one's Tuesday night

The Penguin is a hit.... for HBO.

Dan Barrett's avatar
Dan Barrett
Nov 12, 2024
∙ Paid
4

Share this post

Always Be Watching
Always Be Watching
One network's smash hit is another one's Tuesday night
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More
Share

HBO’s The Penguin is a hit* with 2.1m viewers watching the first season finale on HBO on Sunday night.

And look, the viewing figures for The Penguin are pretty good overall. It has performed better and stronger than most HBO shows to date. And it may be getting some cultural cut-through as well. But, that doesn’t necessarily make the show widely seen.

I …

This post is for paid subscribers

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Dan Barrett
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share

Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More