Steve Carell’s New HBO Comedy Rooster Debuts at No. 3 on Streaming Charts

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Steve Carell is considered one of the most hilarious comedians today, thanks to his memorable role in the American version of The Office and popular films like The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Crazy, Stupid, Love. His new HBO comedy series, Rooster, is already a big success on HBO Max.

According to FlixPatrol, Rooster is currently the third most popular TV series on HBO Max globally. In the United States, it ranks as the third most-watched show, and it actually reached the top spot in countries like Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Romania. The series was co-created by Bill Lawrence, who also created Scrubs, and features .

Rooster Is a Comedy Perfect for Steve Carell Fans

Greg, a writer, visits the college where his daughter is a professor to give a guest lecture. While there, he also wants to see how she’s doing, as she’s recently been through a difficult time – her husband left her for a graduate student, and the whole campus is talking about it.

Although the initial idea sounds unusual, Rooster skillfully guides the audience through the story. The show is both funny and delightfully awkward, and it shares a lot of similarities with Scrubs, particularly through the appearances of John C. McGinley (from Scrubs), who plays the college president, and his scenes with Greg, played by Steve Carell.

While Dr. Cox and John C. McGinley’s character, Walter, in Rooster aren’t identical, Walter’s interactions with Greg share a similar comedic style to Dr. Cox’s teasing in Scrubs – making Greg feel uneasy. However, in Rooster, McGinley portrays a more relaxed and eccentric character with a lot of unusual habits.

Rooster Already Has an Impressive Rotten Tomatoes Score

Despite only premiering on March 8, 2026, the HBO comedy series Rooster is already receiving positive attention. Critics have given it a high score of 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, earning it a “Certified Fresh” rating. However, audience reviews tell a slightly different story, with a Popcornmeter score of 67%.

In a review for the Los Angeles Times, Robert Lloyd described Rooster as a charming and gentle comedy. He praised its relatable characters, lighthearted tone, and strong performances, noting that it’s a heartwarming and slightly whimsical story focused on human connection. Rooster prioritizes character development and emotional depth over high-stakes drama.

Charly Clive plays Greg’s daughter, Katie, and her ex-husband, Archie, in Rooster, alongside Steve Carell and John C. McGinley. Danielle Deadwyler, known from Till, also stars as Dylan Shepard, a college employee who helps Greg with his presentation. Lauren Tsai, from Legion, plays Sunny, who is now dating Archie.

After just one episode, Rooster has the potential to gain a strong following, much like it already has with critics. The show’s early popularity on streaming platforms suggests viewers are finding it appealing, and if it keeps up this momentum, Rooster could be the breakout comedy of the year.

Rooster is available to stream on HBO Max, with new episodes every Sunday.

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2026-03-11 03:06