It was a big week for HBO/HBO Max, which led overall fan engagement on Twitter for PvNew’s Trending TV chart for the week of Jan. 10 – 16. Bolstering those online conversations were two key series, “Euphoria” and “Peacemaker,” as well as casting news for the upcoming adaptation of the video game “The Last of Us.”
The second episode of “Euphoria’s” sophomore season once again landed the show in the top slot with more than 440,000 engagements. Much of the discussion revolved around two new players in the Zendaya-starring drama, who arrived to stir up some trouble for two fan-favorite couples.
Dominic Fike’s Elliot has divided fans who are loyal to the Rue-Jules (Hunter Schafer) romance, while users seem conflicted about Chloe Cherry’s Faye — who may be there to cause strife between Fez (Angus Cloud) and Lexi (Maude Apatow). Debates raged on the social media platform, as the series continued to deliver a killer soundtrack to accompany its gritty teen storylines.
lexi and fez being nervous around each other, lexi being jealous of faye, fez being disappointed when lexi says she’s just there for a drink and doesn’t need any help #Euphoria pic.twitter/iSURCPAy6x
— kai (@missyouharry) January 17, 2022
Fancy seeing you here. #euphoria pic.twitter/YyFWhuiJon
— HBO (@HBO) January 15, 2022
Taking the second spot on this week’s list was “Peacemaker,” which dropped its first three episodes on Thursday. The series amassed a lot of buzz and anticipation on Twitter leading up to the premiere, in large part thanks to star John Cena and creator James Gunn driving engagement with trailers, photos and BTS content.
Been posting a lot about the premiere of #Peacemaker lately. Floored by the response to this amazingly crazy show and the amazing cast crew. Very grateful for the many of the kind words shared. Ready to share the rest of the season with everyone! @hbomax
— John Cena (@JohnCena) January 15, 2022
Fans were particularly excited by the DC Comics series’ dance-happy opening credits, which Gunn later shared due to popular request.
Due to incredibly popular request, here are the opening credits of #Peacemaker. Watch now on @hbomax & fine streaming services around the world. @dcpeacemaker@JohnCena @thedanieb @jennlholland @freddiestroma @steveagee @robertpatrickT2 @itsnhutle @LochlynMunro pic.twitter/O3SgFtxA3W
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) January 14, 2022
Star Danielle Brooks (“Orange Is the New Black”) also won over viewers with her portrayal of Leota Adebayo, while a top-secret appearance by Viola Davis further fueled the tweets. Davis reprised her “Suicide Squad” character, Amanda Waller, in the first episode to deliver a (no spoilers) twist involving Adebayo.
Thank you all for the overwhelming #Peacemaker love. Your support and viewership means the world!
