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Legendary JTBC drama 'SKY Castle' comes to an end with finale recording 23.78% in viewership ratings

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Posted by Susan-Han Friday, February 1, 2019

Legendary JTBC drama series 'SKY Castle' has come to an end, after its immensely successful 20-episode run.

This week's finale episode of 'SKY Castle' recorded an average viewership rating of 23.779% according to Nielsen Korea - once again the highest rating the drama achieved during its entire run. Last week, the drama recorded an average rating of 23.216%, proving that its viewers stuck around eagerly to catch the story's ending. 

The legendary drama first began on November 23, 2018 with an average viewership rating of 1.727%. However, by episode 18 aired on January 19, 'SKY Castle' achieved a record-high in viewership ratings with an average of 22.316% - the highest ever rating for any cable broadcasting station in history. The previous record was held by tvN's 'Goblin' at 20.5%. 

Starting next week, new JTBC law firm drama 'Legal High' will take over 'SKY Castle's timeslot on Fridays and Saturdays at 11 PM KST. 

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    nooDLes15
    nooDLes152,078 pts Friday, February 1, 2019 4
    Friday, February 1, 2019

    Anyone seen this? Are the ratings indicative on how good it is?

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    hiroonakamura7,607 pts Saturday, February 2, 2019 0
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    a bit surprising that the ratings increase was so little from the last episode to the finale. usually it is higher.


    anyways, superb ratings

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