HBO has announced that season 6 episodes averaged 25.1 million viewers. That's a 25% increase compared to last year.
The full press release:
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GAME OF THRONES highly anticipated sixth season conquered all previous seasons with episodes averaging 25.1 million viewers to-date (linear Plays + DVR + HBO On Demand + HBO GO/HBO NOW). That’s approximately five million viewers more when compared to last year’s average (20.2 million). Viewing on HBO’s Digital Platforms comprise almost 40% of season six total viewing, with HBO GO and HBO NOW up a combined 91% vs. last season. Overall, GAME OF THRONES continued its reign as the most watched HBO series on record.
What a legendary show!
And it's also hopefully coming for its 2nd consecutive 'Best Drama' win at the Emmys this year
Amazing and i'm glad HBO isn't forcing the directors to keep it going beyond what they creatively feel is viable, I don't want the show to end on a low just because of greed.