❘ Published: 2023-09-19T09:52:46
❘ Update: 2023-09-19T09:52:59
Two of HBO’s most prestigious and acclaimed shows made incredible debuts on Netflix: both landed in the streamer’s top 10.
Once upon a time, the idea of HBO’s programming being broadcast anywhere other than its own cable channel (with the exception of Sky and other regional alternatives) would be considered sacrilege. But whether it’s the changing of the guard or the tightening of purse strings amid strikes, times are changing.
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Licensed shows have been incredibly successful on Netflix; just look at Suits, now one of the most streamed shows of all time. Ballers and Insecure weren’t as huge when they released on the platform, but each show’s viewership skyrocketed compared to its Max numbers.
Over the past weekend, two hit shows from HBO’s catalog made their way to Netflix, and between people watching them again and viewers discovering them for the first time, they’re enjoying a new lease of life .
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Band of Brothers and The Pacific become Netflix top 10 hits
Band of Brothers currently sits in fifth place in Netflix’s top 10, with The Pacific close by in eighth.
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Below, you’ll find a look at everything that made the top 10 TV shows in the United States:
- Dear child
- Virgin River
- One piece
- Survive the summer
- Band of brothers
- In the harshest prisons in the world
- Thursday Widows
- The pacific
- Sell the OC
- Glow Up: Britain’s Next Makeup Star
Band of Brothers first aired in 2001, shortly before the September 11 terrorist attacks. It follows the heroic efforts of Easy Company of the American Parachute Division in the European theater of World War II, chronicling their training and exploits in the terror of war until the end of the conflict.
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It was an extraordinary success, winning multiple Emmys, critical acclaim and a revered reputation with everyday audiences. This paved the way for Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks to reunite again on a follow-up: The Pacific, revolving around the Marines in the broader Pacific theater during World War II, centering on the experiences of three men.
Band of Brothers and The Pacific are now available to stream on Netflix. You can check out our other coverages below:
