Yellowjackets is a series that is not being given much hype in Spain -where it is available on Movistar Plus-, but which is a huge success in the United States. Many define it as the heir to Lost and extol its main virtues, such as its high level of savagery or its exceptional cast.
The premiere of Season 2 has been a phenomenon in the country, and it is expected that little by little it will be externalized internationally. And, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the series has managed to surpass the audience figures of the previous season with its last episode.
Showtime’s most watched series
According to media data, the acclaimed psychological drama debuted with an audience of more than 2 million viewers. This is more than double the number of viewers who watched the first season premiere in November 2021, and considerably more viewers than the average for the previous batch of episodes.
As they report, the premiere of the second season has seen a 40% increase in viewership over the final episode of the first, which aired in January 2022. Sometimes the wait between seasons causes series to lose steam, as is perhaps the case with The Mandalorian, but in the case of Yellowjackets it seems to be quite the opposite.
But the series has not only surpassed itself, it has also achieved a curious historical record. It is the most-watched premiere of any Showtime series, far surpassing the series that held it in the past: Dexter: New Blood.
“Yellowjackets has broken records as Showtime’s most-played debut thanks to Ashley [Lyle], Bart [Nickerson], Jonathan [Lisco] and an extraordinary cast that has taken the second season to even greater heights,” confirms Chris McCarthy, president and CEO of Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks.
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