NBC's Line of Fire Debuts to 8.6 Million Viewers
Line of Fire lifted NBC's Monday 10 p.m. slot by 48% versus last fall, according to Screen Rant.
NBC's new series Line of Fire premiered to 8.6 million viewers across platforms and encore broadcasts, according to screenrant.com. The debut also improved the network's Monday 10 p.m. slot by 48% compared to last fall.
The figure combines viewership from the show's initial airing, streaming platforms and encore telecasts, rather than a single linear broadcast.
Background
Line of Fire arrives as CBS continues to expand its own procedural lineup. Blue Bloods aired on CBS for 14 seasons before being cancelled and wrapping up its run in 2024. Not long after it ended, CBS launched Boston Blue, a spinoff sequel from Donnie Wahlberg that follows Danny's move to Boston.
Quick answers
How many viewers did Line of Fire draw for its premiere?
The series reached 8.6 million viewers across platforms and encore broadcasts.
How much did Line of Fire improve NBC's Monday 10 p.m. slot?
It improved the slot by 48% compared to last fall.