Second season of Apple TV’s ‘Servant’ shows strong growth among viewership numbers : Apple World Today

“Servant,”Apple TV+’s thriller from M. Night Shyamalan that debuted its second season on Jan. 15, is showing strong year-to-year growth, reports Deadline.

Apple doesn’t reveal viewership numbers, but — quoting unnamed “sources familiar with the matter” — the article reports that the second season premiere of the series more than doubled the show’s audience year over year. 

Deadline says the performance of “Servant” — which has already been renewed for a third season —  is believed to be of the magnitude of such Apple TV+ ratings standouts as “Defending Jacob” and “Ted Lasso.” Outside of the U.S., the sophomore season of the series has posted big year-to-year viewership increases in such markets as France, Mexico and Spain, the article adds.

“Servant” is a psychological thriller spearheaded by M. Night Shyamalan that follows a Philadelphia couple in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens the door for a mysterious force to enter their home. It was renewed for a second season earlier this year, but the COVID-19 pandemic hindered the start of filming,

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