AMC HOLDS TWO OF THE TOP FIVE CABLE DRAMA LAUNCHES AMONG ADULTS 25-54 THIS SEASON,
WITH “HUMANS” AND “BETTER CALL SAUL”
NEW YORK, NY – July 3, 2015 – Following a record-breaking premiere in the UK, “Humans” made its U.S. debut on AMC on June 28th to an impressive 2.5 million viewers, 1.2 million adults 25-54 and 1.0 million adults 18-49 in live+3 ratings, which include three days of time-shifted viewing. AMC is now home to two of the five most successful series premieres this season among cable dramas with adults 25-54, with “Better Call Saul” at #1 and “Humans” at #5.
“It’s been terrific working with our partners at Kudos and Channel 4 as well as the talented cast and crew of ‘Humans’ to introduce another original series to the AMC roster,” said Charlie Collier, AMC president. “‘Humans’ seems to have struck a satisfyingly unsettling chord with fans and critics alike. We’re so pleased with the series to date, and we’re looking forward to sharing the rest of the season with people, real and synthetic.”
New episodes of “Humans” will air Sundays at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on AMC. Produced in conjunction with the UK’s Channel 4 and Kudos, “Humans” takes a riveting look at the advancements in artificial intelligence and the emotional impact that comes as the lines between humans and machines become increasingly blurred.
Key Nielsen Highlights for the Series Premiere of “Humans” (Live+3)
- 2.5 million viewers, up 43% from live/same day (1.7 million viewers)
- 1.2 million adults 25-54, up 50% from live/same day (787,000 adults 25-54)
- 1.0 million adults 18-49, up 52% from live/same day (669,000 adults 18-49)
Top 5 Cable Drama Series Premieres 2014-2015 Season to Date (Live+3)
Date Net Program Name A24-54 (000)
2/8/15 AMC BETTER CALL SAUL 5,681
12/7/14 TNT LIBRARIANS, THE 2,844
3/5/15 USA DIG 1,648
6/24/15 USA MR. ROBOT 1,205
6/28/15 AMC HUMANS 1,183
Source: Nielsen, L+3. 9/22/15 – 6/28/15.
About AMC
Whether commemorating favorite films from every genre and decade, or creating acclaimed original programming, AMC brings to its audience something deeper, something richer, Something More. The network reigns as the only cable network in history ever to win the Emmy® Award for Outstanding Drama Series four years in a row with “Mad Men,” and six of the last seven with current back-to-back honoree, “Breaking Bad.” The network boasts the most-watched drama series in basic cable history and the number one show on television among adults 18-49 for the last three years with “The Walking Dead.” AMC’s current original drama series include “Mad Men,” “The Walking Dead,” “Better Call Saul,” “Hell on Wheels,” “TURN: Washington’s Spies,” “Halt and Catch Fire,” “Humans,” and the forthcoming “Fear the Walking Dead,” “Into the Badlands” and “The Night Manager.” AMC also explores authentic worlds and discussion with original shows like “Talking Dead,” “The Making of The Mob: New York” and “Comic Book Men.” AMC is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc. and its sister networks include IFC, SundanceTV, BBC America and WE tv. AMC is available across all platforms, including on-air, online, on demand and mobile. AMC: Something More.