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HBO Renews 'Rooster' for Season Two After Strong Ratings

4/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

HBO renews the comedy series Rooster for a second season.
Steve Carell stars, and the series was created by Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses.
Since its March 8 premiere, Rooster has averaged 5.8 million viewers per episode.
The show is on track to be HBO's most-watched first-year comedy in more than a decade.
HBO executives express excitement about reception and plan to continue the story, citing a heartfelt, humorous tone.

History

Historical Context

HBO transformed television with the 1999 premiere of "The Sopranos," which averaged 18.2 million viewers per episode and set new storytelling standards. This legacy continues with "Rooster," starring Steve Carell, which debuted on March 8, 2026, and has already attracted 5.8 million viewers, reflecting HBO's commitment to innovative content that resonates with audiences.

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Story summary

HBO renews the comedy series Rooster for a second season.
Steve Carell stars, and the series was created by Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses.
Since its March 8 premiere, Rooster has averaged 5.8 million viewers per episode.
The show is on track to be HBO's most-watched first-year comedy in more than a decade.
HBO executives express excitement about reception and plan to continue the story, citing a heartfelt, humorous tone.

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