Netflix and HBO's deal starts strong.
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Dwayne Johnson's HBO series Ballers has become an instant success on Netflix, showing the platform's new streaming deal with HBO is already paying off. In June, it was reported Netflix struck a deal to stream legacy HBO shows, which can also be found on Max. This began with the release of Insecure, a comedy series starring Issa Rae, on July 3.
Now, according to Netflix, the recently-released Ballers has broken into their Top 10 TV series for the week of August 14 to August 20, 2023. The Johnson-led series came in at the No. 3 spot for the week with 18.4 million hours viewed and 3.9 million unique viewers. The show is the first within Netflix and HBO's new deal to break into the streamer's Top 10, underscoring the success found from the deal.
Why Ballers Is Finding Success On Netflix Ballers sees Johnson play the role of Spencer Strasmore, a retired NFL player who becomes a financial manager for other NFL players. The sports comedy sees Johnson trying to help his clients while learning how to navigate his new career path. When the series was airing on HBO from 2015 to 2019, it received generally positive reviews from critics, who highlighted Johnson's performance.
Part of the reason why the series may be finding success on Netflix is because of its grounded story influenced by the real world. While Ballers is not based on a true story, it pulls inspiration from the real-life stories of major NFL athletes to create its fictionalized plot. The series is also helped by Johnson himself, whose recognizability likely drew more viewers to the series.
With Ballers now a success on Netflix, it appears the streamer's deal with HBO is moving in a positive direction. This trend has the chance to continue when Band of Brothers and The Pacific become available to stream on Netflix starting September 15. Now that more legacy series from HBO are finding their way to Netflix, there's no telling what else could make it into the Top 10 in future weeks.
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