Record 2.9 Million Viewers Tune in for 'Succession' Finale, Capping Acclaimed Run

Succession's series finale became the show's most-watched episode ever, drawing 2.9 million viewers on Sunday night across HBO Max and linear telecasts.
The episode capped an acclaimed fourth season that averaged 8.7 million viewers per episode and is expected to be an early Emmy frontrunner next year.
While the viewership didn't match other recent HBO hits like 'Game of Thrones' or 'The Last of Us,' it marked a high point for the buzzy series that has won widespread critical acclaim.
The 'Barry' series finale also aired Sunday, drawing 700,000 viewers, in line with its Season 4 average.
The final episodes of 'Succession' and 'Barry' provided a dramatic ending to two of HBO's most prominent shows currently on the air.