As earlier reported, The Boondocks charged back onto the small screen this week for its final run after a four year hiatus.
Prior to its comeback, the Adult Swim hit had been the subject of many a headline – following the sudden and unexplained departure of creator Aaron McGruder.
It appears, however, that (at this point) the controversy has helped the show rather than hindered.
Find out why below…
Despite a mixed response from viewers, it’s clear Monday’s season premiere was a hotly-anticipated watch.
For, the episode generated the series highest ratings ever and was the most-watched primetime program on Adult Swim in over five years.
The first airing of the episode drew 1.4 million viewers in the 18-34 demo of adults, and the show was #1 on all of broadcast and cable programs in that same demo, “up 50% from viewers in the key demos.” {Source}
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A great start. One has to wonder if the numbers will sustain in the weeks and months ahead, though.We sure hope so. For, it’d be a fitting end for a groundbreaking show.