The documentary series Last Dance chronicles Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in the late 90s, as they work to win their sixth NBA championship in eight years. The first two episodes of the ten-part series have attracted an average of 6.1 million viewers, according to Variety, making it ESPN’s most-viewed original content since 2004.
The ratings success will be welcome news for the Disney-owned sports network, with widespread cancellations of sporting events and leagues signalling a dearth of content for both ESPN and ESPN2.
Like other films and TV shows, the documentary’s release was pushed forward to adapt to the unprecedented circumstances, having been originally scheduled to air in June alongside the NBA finals.
Source: GameSpot
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