P-Valley season two's numbers prove it might be the best STARZ series
Sorry ‘Power’ and ‘American Gods’ but it’s really all about the ‘P-Valley’ craze right about now. The must-see series has officially returned and the numbers aren’t lying - the growth in popularity and viewers is record-breaking.
P-Valley is doing huge numbers already
Hardly into the new season, the viewers for its highly-anticipated return last weekend proves it’s easily one of the best shows on STARZ - if not ‘the’ best right now.
Based on early reporting, STARZ’s critically-acclaimed drama “P-Valley” was up 1,018% from its series debut on the STARZ app, setting a record as the largest season over season growth in the streamer’s history.
With several platforms yet to report and additional territories globally to debut the series, it drew 4.5 million multiplatform viewers2 for its season two premiere weekend in the U.S. alone. The hit series, which premiered its second season on June 3, drove record subscription growth with the highest number of acquisitions in three years making it one of the best-performing series of all time.
The sophomore season, which fans have been clamoring for since its season one debut in 2020, from creator, executive producer and Pulitzer Prize-winner Katori Hall, also ranks as the most socially-engaged primetime drama over the premiere weekend across all networks.
The STARZ executives know they have one
The folks behind the scenes know ‘P-Valley’ is a game-changer for the network. Both STARZ head Alison Hoffman and creator Katori Hall have dished on the series’ immediate impact upon its return.
“Katori and the entire ‘P-Valley’ team have done an amazing job bringing audiences a second season that has delivered record-setting viewer performance and subscription growth, and through its incredible storytelling has continued driving cultural conversation and critical acclaim,” said Alison Hoffman, President, Domestic Networks at STARZ. “The series exemplifies our commitment to amplifying narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences, and we are so proud of its continued success.”
Hall said of her show’s success, "Our Pynk Posse showed up and showed out! The incredible response to season two feels like such a gift after the challenging pause of these past few years, but we're back and we're just getting started y'all. I am bursting with pride seeing the Pynk Posse grow and watching the sense of community and family that forms as we bring this new season to the world. Hearing from viewers that they have felt seen, heard and celebrated is exactly what everyone working on the show hoped for. Being able to showcase our community's resilience has been so meaningful and rewarding, and I can’t wait for y'all to come on down to the valley to see the rest of what we have in store.”
The season two expecations
It’s more than just pole dancing for season two. The series takes a deep dive into personal issues, relationships and - most notably - how the real-world COVID-19 pandemic has impacted fan favorites and all characters.
Season two reveals a whole new Pynk as it struggles to remain open during a pandemic, a battle for the throne, and the possibility of some new blood shaking up the locker room. This season takes audiences deeper into the lives of the Pynk’s beloved characters as darkness descends upon Chucalissa.
Returning cast includes Nicco Annan (“This is Us”) as Uncle Clifford, Elarica Johnson (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince) as Autumn Night, Brandee Evans (“The Bobby Brown Story”) as Mercedes, Shannon Thornton (“Power”) as Miss Mississippi, J. Alphonse Nicholson (“Chicago P.D.”) as Lil’ Murda, Parker Sawyers (Southside With You) as Andre, Harriett D. Foy (“Elementary”) as Pastor Woodbine, Dan J. Johnson (“Underemployed”) as Corbin, Morocco Omari (“Empire”) as Big L, Dominic DeVore (The Ride) as Duffy, Tyler Lepley (“The Haves and the Have Nots”) as Diamond, Jordan M. Cox (“The Outsider”) as Derrick and Skyler Joy (Ma) as Gidget. Recently announced John Clarence Stewart (“Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist,” “What If”) as Big Teak, newcomer Miracle Watts as Big Bone, Shamika Cotton (“The Wire”) as Farrah, Gail Bean (“Snowfall”) as Roulette and Psalms Salazar (Girl Lost: A Hollywood Thriller) as Whisper, also join the cast this season.
