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HBO Soars: 'A Knight' and 'Pitt' Drive Record Viewership

2/20/2026

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HBO and HBO Max are experiencing strong growth, led by A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which averages nearly 13 million U.S. viewers per episode.
Episode 5 attracted 9.2 million viewers in its first three days.
The Pitt Season 2 averages 12 million viewers, up 50% from its first season.
Other HBO shows, including Industry and Neighbors, are rising, with Neighbors surpassing 2 million viewers since its Feb. 13 debut.

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Story summary

HBO and HBO Max are experiencing strong growth, led by A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which averages nearly 13 million U.S. viewers per episode.
Episode 5 attracted 9.2 million viewers in its first three days.
The Pitt Season 2 averages 12 million viewers, up 50% from its first season.
Other HBO shows, including Industry and Neighbors, are rising, with Neighbors surpassing 2 million viewers since its Feb. 13 debut.