Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer“Better Call Saul” said goodbye last Monday and brought a big crowd to AMC Networks’ streamer AMC+ as its farewell gift.Per AMC, first-day viewing on AMC+ of the final episode of the Bob Odenkirk-led series was more than four times as big as the Season 6 premiere, which aired April 18.
The final season of “Better Call Saul” is the No. 1 acquisition driver in the history of the streaming service.Looking at linear viewing only, the Aug.
15 series finale of “Better Call Saul” series finale drew 1.8 million viewers in Live + Same Day Nielsen data, making it the was the most-watched episode on AMC since the Season 3 finale.
In delayed viewing, the “Better Call Saul” finale was easily the most-watched episode of the drama’s sixth and final season with an audience of 2.7 million on AMC, according to Nielsen’s Live+3 data. “Better Call Saul” is nominated for seven Emmys at next month’s 2022 ceremony, including outstanding drama series, outstanding lead actor in a drama series for Odenkirk, outstanding supporting actress in a drama series for Rhea Seehorn.“There has been so much said about this final season of Better Call Saul, so many accolades directed at this extraordinary piece of television – from viewers, critics and everyone else who knows what an accomplishment it is to deliver entertainment at this level.
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